InsideOut
Well Known Member
Like most of you, I have become really excited about the possibility of an RV-12. A couple weeks ago I visited Van's for the factory tour, my hope was that I might learn more about the status of the -12. I was fortunate to have Ken Scott greet me at the front counter since he's written the bulk of the updates on it's progress.
The tour was most impressive but I'm a little baffled about one thing. When Ken found out I was primarily interested in the -12, he repeated many of the statements given on their website about it being a POC only and it may never proceed to a kit. I asked him if I could see the prototype and he said no. I feel he down-played the project in general.
He did push the RV-9 as the plane to build if you weren't interested in acrobatics (I'm not) and how all the factory pilots are more impressed with the -9 the more they fly it. He stressed that you shouldn't base your decision on which model to build based on the possibility of a POC or someday having medical issues. He then took me for a demo ride in the -9 and I have to say it was wonderful in every respect. He did an outstanding job of demonstrating how capable that plane is.
That being said, I am still interested in the RV-12 for the type of fun flying I do and anticipate in the future. Not to mention it may be slightly faster/ cheaper to build and simpler than the current line-up.
Any thoughts on Van's down-playing a model that they are currently developing?
Rob Davis
Denver,CO
The tour was most impressive but I'm a little baffled about one thing. When Ken found out I was primarily interested in the -12, he repeated many of the statements given on their website about it being a POC only and it may never proceed to a kit. I asked him if I could see the prototype and he said no. I feel he down-played the project in general.
He did push the RV-9 as the plane to build if you weren't interested in acrobatics (I'm not) and how all the factory pilots are more impressed with the -9 the more they fly it. He stressed that you shouldn't base your decision on which model to build based on the possibility of a POC or someday having medical issues. He then took me for a demo ride in the -9 and I have to say it was wonderful in every respect. He did an outstanding job of demonstrating how capable that plane is.
That being said, I am still interested in the RV-12 for the type of fun flying I do and anticipate in the future. Not to mention it may be slightly faster/ cheaper to build and simpler than the current line-up.
Any thoughts on Van's down-playing a model that they are currently developing?
Rob Davis
Denver,CO