The RV-12 is Van’s newest design and meets the standards of the new Light Sport Category. It’s a two-seat all-metal side by side airplane with a large cabin that seats the occupants ahead of the wing spar for maximum room and superb visibility. It is powered by a Rotax 912ULS 100 hp engine turning a Sensenich composite propeller. The wings are quickly and easily removable, making the RV-12 easy to transport on a trailer and keep off-airport. The low empty weight allows a generous useful load — two 215 lb people, 20 gallons of fuel and 30 lbs of baggage.
The best news is that it flies like an RV! The RV-12 has all the performance the Light Sport Category permits as well as excellent handling qualities at all speeds. It is very docile on take-off and landing and pleasantly quick and agile in the air.
The reason I chose an RV-12 is that I am familar with the products that Van's Aircraft sells. Have done a lot of looking at the available LSAs and the RV-12 fits all of my requirements.
For a bunch of information, go to:
http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv-12int.htm
For some detailed photos, go to:
http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/n412rv_photos.htm
