I know this is an RV forum so I'll try to keep the pictures and videos pertinent to RV interests ... if I can.
I got to see the Ran's S-19 close up and it looks like a beautiful aircraft. Fit and finish were excellent and the paint job was as nice as a factory Cessna. It was a little tricky getting in and out of, but thats going to be a problem for any 248lb. pilot and a low wing airplane ... RV-12 entry and egress will be a hassle too I guess.
I went to the Rotax display and took several pictures of the Rotax 912ULS, 100hp engine. We future RV-12 builders will become familiar with the Rotax very soon I hope.
I also saw the new Cessna SkyCatcher, Cirrus SRS, Tecnam Eaglet, Flight Designs new CTLS and the new entry Gobosh (Go big or stay home) light sport airplane and the RV-9 LSA (I didn't know the RV-9 was a Light Sport till I got home and looked at the picture ... very nice indeed.
The majority of the LSA ready to fly home and "well equipped" were between $100,000-$!30,000. That's the reason I'm seriously considering the RV-12 ...I'm hoping nicely "equipped" RV-12 can be build for $50,000-$59,000 and since I'm retired hope to have it in the air in 18 months or so.
Enjoy the pics.
Various pictures from Sebring Sport Expo ...
http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...view=slideshow
Video of Ran's S-19 from Sebring Sport Expo
http://s258.photobucket.com:80/album...t=100_4332.flv