The RV-12 is Van’s newest design — the latest in the most successful line of kit aircraft in the world. 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. There are several features that make it a unique RV: • The RV-12 meets the certification standards of the Light Sport Aircraft category. Extensive and thorough testing has demon-

strated compliance with LSA performance and structural requirements. It is what we say it is and does what we say it does, and we have the test data to prove it! Extensive testing means the RV-12 is not the first LSA kit on the market, but it might be the best understood.

• RV-12 wings are quickly and easily removable. Using methods proven over decades by high-performance sailplanes, two people can have the wings off an RV-12 in less than five minutes, making the airplane easy to transport on a trailer and keep off-airport.

• The RV-12 is powered by a Rotax 912ULS 100 hp engine. This rugged little engine hasn’t become the world-wide standard in light aircraft by accident. Extended real world experience has shown it to be durable, reliable, and economical. It is de-signed to use unleaded autogas, and with slightly more attention, it is happy on 100LL.

• The RV-12 is equipped with a new Sensenich wood propeller — light, smooth and affordable. • The RV-12 is light. The low empty weight allows a generous useful load — two 210 lb people, 20 gallons of fuel and 50 lbs

of baggage — something rare in the Light Sport Category. 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 excel-

lent handling qualities at all speeds. It is very docile on take-off and landing and pleasantly quick and agile in the air. Frankly, we are very pleased. We love flying the RV-12!

WHAT’S THE RV-12 KIT LIKE? The RV-12 is the culmination of thirty-five years experience manufacturing the best aircraft kits available. The result is an excep-

tionally complete kit with parts that fit very, very well. All metal parts are completely formed and pre-punched with fastener holes. All hardware is included. Every detail of the engine installation, instrument panel, fuel system, landing gear and airframe is carefully de-signed and optimized for performance and building ease. No special tools are required — forget the jokes, it really does assemble with simple hand tools. The instructions and building directions (patterned on the very successful package used for RV-10) are composed of beautifully clear computer-generated drawings with step-by-step instructions.

July 2008

RV-12 N412RV SPECIFICATIONS

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SPAN 26’ 9”

WING AREA 127 sq. ft.

EMPTY WEIGHT 740 lbs

GROSS WEIGHT 1320 lbs

WING LOADING (gross weight)

10.4 lbs/sq. ft.

POWER LOADING (gross weight)

13.2 lbs/hp

FUEL CAPACITY 20 US gallons

CABIN WIDTH 43”

BAGGAGE 50 lbs

ENGINE Rotax 912ULS

PROPELLER Sensenich f/p

LENGTH 19’ 11”

VAN’S RV-12

A LIGHT SPORT AIRPLANE KIT FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS

RV-12 N412RV PERFORMANCE

GROSS WEIGHT, STATUTE MILES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

TOP SPEED 135 mph

CRUISE SPEED 7500’ @ 5500 rpm)

131 mph

CRUISE SPEED (7500’ @ 5000 rpm)

114 mph

STALL SPEED 47 mph

TAKEOFF DISTANCE 600 ft.

LANDING DISTANCE 420 ft.

RATE OF CLIMB 906 fpm

CEILING 13,000 ft.

RANGE (7500’ @ 5500 rpm)

555 miles

RANGE (7500’ @ 5000 rpm)

620 miles

VAN’S AIRCRAFT, INC. ON THE WEB AT: www.vansaircraft.com

e-mail: info@vansaircraft.com 14401 NE Keil Road

Aurora, Oregon USA 97002 (503) 678-6545 FAX (503) 678-6560

PRICES WING KIT $5480.00 (Fastener kit additional $250.00)

FUSELAGE KIT $4600. 00

OTHER KITS AVAILABLE SOON

The RV-12 is sold in six separate subkits: • WING KIT: contains all components for wing and flaperons. • FUSELAGE KIT: contains all components for fuselage between firewall and rear baggage bulkhead, • EMPENNAGE/TAILCONE KIT: contains all components for empennage surfaces and the fuselage aft of the rear bag-

gage bulkhead. • FINISH KIT: contains cowling, engine mount, canopy, wheels/brakes, nose gear components, wiring harness and fuel

tank components. • FIREWALL FORWARD KIT: contains new Rotax 912ULS engine, engine installation kit and a Sensenich fixed-pitch

propeller. • AVIONICS KIT: avionics, engine and flight instruments, switches, fuses, etc.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BUILD AN RV-12? We conservatively estimate that the average builder will spend about 600-900 hours to complete an un-painted RV-12.

WHEN WILL THE RV-12 BE READY? Wing kits began shipping in April, 2008. Fuselage Kits were released in July, 2008. Subsequent kits should follow fairly

quickly.

HOW CAN AN RV-12 BE LICENSED? Van’s Aircraft plans on submitting the RV-12 prototype for Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-SLA) approval. When this is re-

ceived, RV-12 builders may build and license conforming airplanes in the E-LSA category. Although the E-LSA category does not permit builders to vary from the kit or plans (no unapproved engines, propellers, etc.

are allowed) it does have some very attractive features. In the E-LSA category, there is no “51%” rule, and no restriction on who may assist in building the airplane. This allows any amount of help, professional assistance or even a fully professional-built air-plane.

In February 2008, the FAA stopped reviewing new kits for compliance with Experimental-Amateur Built category. Van’s Air-craft, Inc. is unable to predict the ultimate effect of the moratorium on the E-AB eligibility of RV-12 kits, but from the information currently available, E-AB certification will still be allowed on an individual basis. Responsibility for demonstrating compliance with the “51%” rule will rest entirely with the builder.

CAN ACCESSORIES LIKE LIGHTS, AUTOPILOTS OR WHEEL FAIRINGS BE INSTALLED? In the E-LSA category builder-constructed airplanes must match the S-LSA prototype exactly. Although the RV-12 was de-

signed with these accessories in mind, the initial prototype does not have them installed. We plan to make optional items avail-able to E-LSA RV-12 builders in the future, but at this point we are not sure how long that might take.

WILL THERE BE A QUICKBUILD KIT or a FLYAWAY RV-12? There can be no QuickBuild Kits until the E-LSA kit is completely available. At that point we will review the economics of the

QuickBuild Kit, the regulatory situation and our production capacity before reaching a decision. The E-LSA category permits kits to be pre-assembled far past the point of cur-rent RV QuickBuild Kits — an interesting possibility! Flyaway S-LSA RV-12s are a more distant possibility.

HOW MUCH WILL AN RV-12 COST? We won’t be able to give an exact figure until all the subkits are available. Our best esti-mate is that an E-LSA could be completed and flown for about $50,000-$55,000. Fancy paint and upholstery jobs could increase the cost significantly.

The RV-12 was designed from the start to be “trailerable.” Light, easily removable wings make it practical to keep the airplane at home, or hangar it in corners where nothing else will fit.

Pull a pair of pins behind the seats and the wings come off in a few seconds. All control and wiring connections are auto-matic and an ignition interlock prevents the engine from starting if the wings are not properly installed.

REMOVABLE WINGS!

GLASS PANEL! The RV-12 panel features a Dynon D180 FlightDek,

Garmin SL-40 comm radio, Garmin GTX-327 trans-ponder and a Garmin 496 GPS. Panel mounted fuses and switches handle the circuitry. A glove box on the right keeps the cockpit tidy.

FOUR STROKE ROTAX POWER! The 100 hp four-stroke Rotax 912 ULS has become the most

widely used engine in the world in Light Sport class aircraft. And for good reason — it’s proven itself in all kinds of conditions, all over the world. It’s designed to operate on unleaded auto fuel. Altitude com-pensating carburetors automatically adjust mixture and a gearbox re-duction drive keeps the prop in the most efficient rpm range.