Demo Ride at Osh this year?

JDBoston · #1 07-12-2017, 06:40 AM

I am hoping to get a demo ride in the RV-12 this year at Oshkosh. Any idea if those are going to be available at Vans?

cczarnik · #2 07-12-2017, 06:54 AM

They were last year. It was first come first served, Qualifications included being at least a student pilot, and never had an RV demo before. Had to be there at the tent in the AM before they open and hope for a demo slot later that day.

John-G · #3 07-12-2017, 07:09 AM

A few years back when I got my demo ride I was there Monday morning when the gates opened and sprinted to the Van's tent. Amazingly, quite a few people were already there but I did get my name on the list ... unfortunately, had to wait until Thursday morning which was the earliest Van's was planning on giving rides in the RV-12 ... but it was worth it.

If you want to insure you can get a ride in the 12 suggest you be at the Van's tent first thing Monday morning .... the slots fill up very fast.

Jetguy · #4 07-12-2017, 07:28 AM

Getting a demo ride at OSH may not be the best place to get this done. It's a very busy and intense time with customers 10 deep asking tons of questions. Might I suggest requesting a ride in a locally privately owned RV12 in your area by just posting it here on the 12 forum. There are a few 12 s in your area that might be able to grant your request. That would be a more relaxing environment where you could ask as many questions as you desire. Also check the OSH forum list to see if there is a presentation on the building process. If you a going to build consider taking the sheet metal forum also. Good Luck?

cczarnik · #5 07-12-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetguy

Getting a demo ride at OSH may not be the best place to get this done. It's a very busy and intense time with customers 10 deep asking tons of questions. Might I suggest requesting a ride in a locally privately owned RV12 in your area by just posting it here on the 12 forum.

Or both

.. I was lucky enough to go up in their -7 at Osh last year. The demo was short (a few turns and a stall out over the lake), but the flight was the highlight of the week for me... (I think it was the scenery...)

JDBoston · #6 07-12-2017, 07:54 AM

John,
Thanks for the information. As many know (and my signature) I am building a 14 and have built at least half of an RV-9 tail kit in the past so the building part I am quite familar with at this point.

I am only dipping my toes in the RV-12 waters and you are correct local is better and I will do that. I was trying to either start the fire or extinguish it this year at OSH as my mission may be changing.

Steve Barnes · #7 07-12-2017, 08:46 AM

Demo rides have been known to cost many many thousands of dollars. It varies, but I have known pilots that spent well over $100,000 as a result of one innocent demo ride. I only bring this up because I was a victim.

Steve

JDBoston · #8 07-12-2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Barnes

Demo rides have been known to cost many many thousands of dollars. It varies, but I have known pilots that spent well over $100,000 as a result of one innocent demo ride. I only bring this up because I was a victim.

Steve

I am not changing my path (yet) but I will have to agree considering I can't make up my mind on which one I am going to eventually finish building