How much does it cost to build an RV-12?
It takes around 700-900 man-hours to complete an RV-12 kit. Kit price is $67,070 including the 100hp Rotax 912ULS engine. The factory-built S-LSA RV-12 sells for around $120,000.
How long does it take to build an RV-12?
around 800 hours
The RV-12iS takes the least time: Perfectionists always take longer than average (perfection is a common affliction in airplane building, regardless of model), but most RV-12iS builders average around 800 hours — and a few have completed the whole thing in about 650!
Is RV-12 an LSA?
The RV-12 was designed to the ASTM standards governing Light Sport Aircraft category and is intended to be licensed in the Light Sport (LSA) category. The airplane is available as a fly away SLSA aircraft or may be built from a kit as an ELSA aircraft.
What is an SLSA aircraft?
The Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) designation is assigned to Light Sport airplanes that are factory-built to FAA-accepted industry standards, in this case the ASTM standard governing the category. SLSA aircraft can be rented by a FBO or flight school, but cannot be used to carry passengers or cargo for hire.
Can you fly IFR in Elsa?
In summary, if you are an instrument pilot, and if you are current, and if you have a medical, and if you purchase an aircraft like the Bristell and register it as an ELSA, no regulation prevents you from filing and flying IFR including into IMC.
Can you build your own RV-12?
Build it yourself, or Van’s can completely finish it for you, so you can fly it home! Van’s Aircraft strives to continually improve what many consider to be the finest aircraft designs and home-built kits in the industry. The “original” RV-12 took the Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ELSA) market by storm in 2008.
What are the parts of An RV-12 kit?
This kit is in-common with the original RV-12. Wing Kit: Includes all components for wing and flaperons. This kit is in-common with the original RV-12. Fuselage Kit: Includes all components for fuselage between the firewall and rear baggage bulkhead.
What kind of aircraft is The RV-12iS?
The airplane is available as a fly away SLSA aircraft or may be built from a kit as an ELSA aircraft. A design focus of the redesign from RV-12 to RV-12iS was strengthening the aircraft for real-world commercial use in a flight school for training as an SLSA aircraft.
What kind of PROP does an RV 12 have?
A gearbox reduction drive keeps the prop in the most efficient rpm range. Maintenance is available worldwide and it can be powered with either unleaded autogas or 100LL. The RV-12 is equipped with a ground-adjustable Sensenich composite propeller — light, smooth and affordable.