I've been searching for first plane project, RV-12 is at the top of that list. The #2 plane at the moment, is the Zenith CH-650, very similar in many ways.
One of the draws to the Zenith, was the ability to use the Corvair engine.
I really like most things about the -12, except the cost of the 912S.
The Corvair is a little heavier than the 912, about 35lbs. I know there are some -12s flying with the Viking engine, which is about the same weight as the Corvair.
I'm not concerned about being LSA compliant, it'll be built E-AB.
Is anyone aware of a -12 being built with a Corvair powerplant?
The -12 is very economical, built not much cheaper to build than a -7, my #3 choice. I can build a 100hp Corvair engine for about $6k, plus engine mount, prop, etc.
Thoughts?
One of the draws to the Zenith, was the ability to use the Corvair engine.
I really like most things about the -12, except the cost of the 912S.
The Corvair is a little heavier than the 912, about 35lbs. I know there are some -12s flying with the Viking engine, which is about the same weight as the Corvair.
I'm not concerned about being LSA compliant, it'll be built E-AB.
Is anyone aware of a -12 being built with a Corvair powerplant?
The -12 is very economical, built not much cheaper to build than a -7, my #3 choice. I can build a 100hp Corvair engine for about $6k, plus engine mount, prop, etc.
Thoughts?