Phyrcooler
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A progress report was recently posted on the RANS site. Makes you appreciate some of what Van's is accomplishing with the RV-12:
Regardless - I wish them well. From what little we've been able to see, she's purdy. Competition is always good.
DJ
She seems a bit heavy for an LSA. And now they are talking about an O-200 or O-235. Not sure what useful load will be left then. I still am amazed that they are offering them for sale - and have never even flown their demonstrator. Get one soon... the price is going up!The S-19 is progressing toward the finish, with flight expected in a manner of a few weeks. We are very happy with the plane from the stand point of being well thought out, and easy to assemble, and we expect to be happy with the plane performance and handling wise also. The last weigh in has it coming in at 780 pounds (total empty weight) this is about 30 over the target. There is possibly 30 pounds to shave off in places like the canopy, cowling, nose gear, and part consolidation, all of which will be worked in as running changes. Also this prototype is a well equipped plane with heater, plush seats, lots on the panel, and heavy duty wheels and brakes. Despite the overage we think we will still be in fine shape to offer an SLSA in the plane at some point with either the 0-200 or 0- 235.KIT Pricing:Price of the kits is possibly unrealistic for the level of fit and finish, and most likely we will need to up the kit price. This will be announced in the next 30 days, so if you are sitting on the fence please call Tracy or Paula.
Regardless - I wish them well. From what little we've been able to see, she's purdy. Competition is always good.
DJ