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BobbyLucas 10-25-2019 08:52 AM

SE Michigan RV-12s & Sport Pilot Training?
 
Hello all, new VAF member here from Belleville, MI, right next to Willow Run (KYIP). I'm not a pilot yet but do have some hours under my belt from pursuing my PPL. I actually started building an RV-10 empennage, but for various reasons that and the PPL have been on hold. I'm thinking going the sport pilot route would be best for me right now and so I'm considering building an RV-12, but I'd love to check one out in person first. I read through a few other threads on this same topic and jotted down some names to possibly PM, but the latest thread is three years old so I figured I'd canvas again to get the most current info.

So, anyone with an RV-12 in my area willing to show it off to a potential new builder? :)

Also, anyone know of any sport pilot training in this area? Seems like most flight schools have moved away from LSA. I wish I lived closer to Giving Wings Aviation, it would be awesome to train in an RV-12!

NinerBikes 10-25-2019 11:39 AM

There was one for sale near Muenster something in MI last week, but I think it sold. At Zender airfield. tail # is n952wt... look it up and see if you can take a peek.

MSEYEFLY 10-25-2019 08:38 PM

Bobby - I?m building a 10 close by you in Superior Township. Shoot me a private message if you continue to build your 10. Working on the fuselage now. Empennage complete.

Mark
419-344-1519

greghughespdx 10-25-2019 09:12 PM

Worst case, you could at least get a ride and a look at the SLSA RV-12 at Giving Wings. Hopefully some folks will chime in here, but next week if you still need help trying to locate one in your area, let me know and I'll see what we can look up for you.

kltergerson@gmail.com 10-26-2019 01:13 PM

RV12 training
 
Hi Bobby I have built a 12 here in Frankenmuth Mi (66G)

I would highly recommend the folks at Traverse City for flight training and rv12 checkouts.

Would be glad to discuss building or show the aircraft .

Best of luck.

Bill

BobbyLucas 10-28-2019 06:57 AM

Thanks
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Bill - I will PM you, would love to see your plane and discuss the build!

NinerBikes - it looks like you found Bill's plane. :)

Greg - thanks for the advice, I may make it to TC yet.

MSEYEFLY - thanks, I'll keep you in mind.

NinerBikes 10-28-2019 11:53 AM

Yeah, I liked Bill's build and lack of weight from not adding much paint except the fiberglass.

Just couldn't find a way to get it to CA with how the weather is this time of year, short of putting it inside an enclosed trailer, for the long drive back home.

Maybe some day I'll find an unpainted bird for sale, as it suits me just fine. Thinking to myself, I'd rather fly than build, at this stage in life, very busy with a 92 yr old father and taking care of him, leaves limited building time.

newamiga 10-28-2019 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyLucas (Post 1381909)
Hello all, new VAF member here from Belleville, MI, right next to Willow Run (KYIP). I'm not a pilot yet but do have some hours under my belt from pursuing my PPL. I actually started building an RV-10 empennage, but for various reasons that and the PPL have been on hold. I'm thinking going the sport pilot route would be best for me right now and so I'm considering building an RV-12, but I'd love to check one out in person first. I read through a few other threads on this same topic and jotted down some names to possibly PM, but the latest thread is three years old so I figured I'd canvas again to get the most current info.

So, anyone with an RV-12 in my area willing to show it off to a potential new builder? :)

Also, anyone know of any sport pilot training in this area? Seems like most flight schools have moved away from LSA. I wish I lived closer to Giving Wings Aviation, it would be awesome to train in an RV-12!

I know it is a drive but the guys at Lapeer flight training in Caro do LSA training in a really nice Sling 2. The nice part with the Sling is that it is at least similar to the RV-12.

I assume they still do anyway.

Carl

Mich48041 10-28-2019 07:36 PM

There are two RV-12s based at 57D and one other that drops in occasionally.

BobbyLucas 10-29-2019 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newamiga (Post 1382701)
I know it is a drive but the guys at Lapeer flight training in Caro do LSA training in a really nice Sling 2. The nice part with the Sling is that it is at least similar to the RV-12.

I assume they still do anyway.

Carl

Nice, thanks Carl. I have family near there, I'll check it out.

BobbyLucas 10-30-2019 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mich48041 (Post 1382719)
There are two RV-12s based at 57D and one other that drops in occasionally.

Thanks Joe. Any of those folks prone to giving rides that you're aware of? :D:D

Mich48041 10-30-2019 07:04 AM

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Thanks Joe. Any of those folks prone to giving rides that you're aware of?
Ray Community Airport 57D is a friendly place. I can not speak for the other two RV-12 pilots, but I would be willing to give a ride, perhaps this weekend if it stops raining.

BobbyLucas 10-30-2019 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mich48041 (Post 1383046)
Ray Community Airport 57D is a friendly place. I can not speak for the other two RV-12 pilots, but I would be willing to give a ride, perhaps this weekend if it stops raining.

That would be incredible! I'll PM you my number.

I'm anxious to see how it compares to the 152s I was training in. I got to talk to Bill and look at his plane yesterday and he said the 12 was easier to fly than the 152. I trained in a 172 once or twice too and I wasn't very impressed with that either. My buddy flew in from out of state in his RV-8 and gave me a ride, let me take the stick a little - I was blown away at how smooth and light on the controls it was - granted, it was an absolutely perfect day though.

BobbyLucas 11-18-2019 08:06 AM

So I did find out that Troy Air Experience has a StingSport, which should be closer to the RV-12 than a C162. I took a discovery flight in their 162 many years ago. Sounds like they would be my best bet.


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