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10-25-2019, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Belleville, MI
Posts: 236
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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!
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10-25-2019, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Granada Hills
Posts: 820
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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.
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10-25-2019, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Superior Township, MI
Posts: 21
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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
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Mark Sanders
Holland Ohio
RV-10 #41825
Empennage Complete
Fuselage Underway!
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10-25-2019, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Aurora, OR
Posts: 843
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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.
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Building RV-8A since Sept 2014 (N88VX reserved)
Dual AFS 5600, Avidyne IFD 440, Whirlwind 74RV, Superior XP IO-360
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Aurora, OR (EAA Chapter 105)
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10-26-2019, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 1
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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
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10-28-2019, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Belleville, MI
Posts: 236
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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.
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Bobby Steinmetz
Van Buren TWP, MI
Student Pilot, Mechanical Engineer
RV-12is Empennage Kit, Fuse Kit, #121228
N781PT Reserved
Donated 2020
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10-28-2019, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Granada Hills
Posts: 820
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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.
Last edited by NinerBikes : 10-28-2019 at 11:57 AM.
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10-28-2019, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Barneveld, NY
Posts: 189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BobbyLucas
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!
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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
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10-28-2019, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Riley TWP MI
Posts: 3,070
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There are two RV-12s based at 57D and one other that drops in occasionally.
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Joe Gores
RV-12 Flying
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10-29-2019, 05:33 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Belleville, MI
Posts: 236
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Quote:
Originally Posted by newamiga
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
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Nice, thanks Carl. I have family near there, I'll check it out.
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Bobby Steinmetz
Van Buren TWP, MI
Student Pilot, Mechanical Engineer
RV-12is Empennage Kit, Fuse Kit, #121228
N781PT Reserved
Donated 2020
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