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03-04-2016, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Athens, IL
Posts: 9
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I never thought I would get here!
Well, I finally reached a milestone. Empennage, wings, and fuselage are done. I started late in 2012 with the idea that maybe someday I would complete an RV-12. With the help of my dad, son, and cousin, we have progressed to this point (see below). It has been a fun process. Now I really have to unload some cash to get this thing finished.

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Chris Lindauer
New Athens, IL (83LL)
Building an RV-12 - empennage/tailcone kit - done
wing kit - done
fuselage - done
finishing kit - ordering in near future
N401CL (reserved)
=VAF= Happy to have paid my dues - February 2016
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03-04-2016, 07:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID/Casa Grande, AZ
Posts: 654
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Looks good......I feel your pain regarding cash outlay for "finishing" your baby!!!! An understanding wife (for me) was the key.
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Ric Dickison
307 (CAB) Phantom
Search and Destroy (Can Tho RVN)
Distinguished Flying Cross Society Member
CH-47 & UH-1H "Driver"
Rotax 9 Series Service IRMT
RV-12 Kit#729 "N312RD" is now a full functioning fun machine!! Thanks Van for fulfilling my dream😎
2018 Dues Paid
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03-04-2016, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Martinsville, IN
Posts: 2,326
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Yes, the prices on the Engine and Avionics packages are hard to swallow, but you are a lot closer than you think. Those installs go fairly quickly and then the fun begins. I absolutely love my -12 and you will too.
Good luck on the rest of your build.
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Randy Pflanzer
Greenwood, IN
www.pflanzer-aviation.com
Paid through 2043!
Lund fishing Boat, 2017, GONE FISHING
RV-12 - Completed 2014, Sold
427 Shelby Cobra - Completed 2012, Sold
F1 EVO - partially completed, Sold
F1 Rocket - Completed 2005, Sold
RV-7A - Partially completed, Sold
RV-6 - Completed 2000, Sold
Long-EZ - Completed 1987, Sold
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03-04-2016, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lucerne,Ca
Posts: 272
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viking engine
check out the vikingaircraftengines.com $$$$
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03-04-2016, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: santa rosa CA
Posts: 90
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I've read a bit about the Viking engines. They look like a very nice alternative to the expensive standard engines.
When I was getting quotes for a plane I was interested in from insurance companies, they asked about what engines were being used, as some do not like to deal with automotive conversions, but man! For the money, the Viking really looks like a much less expensive alternative with the same power.
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03-04-2016, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: adelaide, south australia
Posts: 171
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The unmistakable sound of a can of worms being opened 
DaveH
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03-05-2016, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 963
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Looks good. I never honestly considered getting that much done before I had the panel equipment to install.
Bob
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Bob Hassel
NM
Subscription Paid for 2020
Home is where the hanger is...
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03-05-2016, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Conyers GA
Posts: 347
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Buyer beware
Remember you get what you pay for. Jan has a history of failed prsu's and unhappy customers. To rid himself of his history he changed the company name and moved on to a new crop of unsuspecting customers. Do your homework and know that none of these engines have the kind of testing and endurance that you want in an airplane
Gary Specketer
Last edited by Gary 40274 : 03-06-2016 at 05:10 AM.
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03-06-2016, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lucerne,Ca
Posts: 272
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Vikingaircraftengines
Jan has been great to work with and his company has done every thing it said it would. Some people keep long old memories that d'ont apply now.
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03-07-2016, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Elkton, Md.
Posts: 1,652
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The worms are now crawling out of the can!
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Wag Aero Sport Trainer built,sold and wrecked
N588DF RV12 #336 built, sold and alive and well in New York
N73DF RV12 #244 built, sold and alive and well in Florida
N91 RV RV9 I wish I could say I built this one! Mark Santoleri hit the ball out of the park on this gem.
Currently restoring a 1978 Citabria GCBC
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