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01-14-2006, 01:28 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: monterey ,ca
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new pictures of rv-12 under construction
hi guys check the vans web for new pictures under the construction very interesting stuff
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01-14-2006, 04:54 AM
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03-03-2006, 10:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 36
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Falling behind?
Vans is behind the curve with respect to market share within the Sport Plane domain. I, and many others, sincerely hope that Vans is able to catch up.
Personally, I'd like to see the RV-12 by the time Oshkosh rolls around. Don't know if Van's can pull it off, but we can hope...
I'll be ready to "pull the trigger" on a purchase, and right now the 601xl is the leading candidate. But I'd give the RV-12 serious consideration.
I'm not getting any younger...
- Patrick
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03-04-2006, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arkansas
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I'm 55 and have some high blood pressure issues. It is always in the back of my mind about whether or not I'll be able to fly my RV-9A after all this work is done. I feel fine now and don't see any problem passing a third class medical but I dread going and getting a physical because of the added pressure of passing it now that I'm building a $70,000-$90,000 plane and the physical has complete control over my ability to fly when I'm finished. My blood pressure will probably go through the roof when I get to the doctors office. My ME is a pilot too (Bonanza Driver) and I am going to talk to him about getting a pre-checkup to make sure everything is OK before I get the official exam. That way I won't screw up my eligibility to fly sport pilot if there is a problem. I have checked on this pre-exam and there is nothing illegal about doing that. If I'm really not physically fit to fly in my ME's eyes then I will accept that but I don't want a case of white coat syndrome to screw it up either.
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03-04-2006, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Eagle Neck, Georgia
Posts: 208
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Hey Jim,
As one over-50 9A builder to another, and in case you don't know about it, I'll pass this on. There is an FAA form (can't recall the number) which your primary care physician can fill out to verify that your blood pressure is controlled (which I certainly hope it is!). The local ME has no problem issuing my third class as long as I have this form ready for him. If you haven't done so, I would advise you to take this step. Your ME should have the form, or be able to get it.
Looking forward to a two ship formation flight in our 9As someday!
Ben R.
RV-9A #90217
Drilling up the main longerons
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03-04-2006, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
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Don't be afraid....
Jim,
I am not a doctor, nor do I attempt to play one on TV, but......coming from a family with a history of hypertension, I knew that I was going to have to deal with the high blood-presssure deal. And since I was always getting checked out before hazardous testing (presssure chambers, suit runs, dives) at work, I was always having to tap dance around the truth by claiming that I had "white coat syndrom", or that I was just excited about getting to do something fun that day. I was deathly afraid that when the Docs diagnosed me as having high blood pressure, my flying days would be numbered (along with my console job, which also requires a medical!).
A couple of years ago, I had reached a frustration point with several parts of my life such that I was having minor chest pains, and finally decided "the heck with it!" I didn't want to have a stroke, and the FAA was making (certified) airplane ownership less and less enjoyable all the time. I went to a doctor (not my surgeon), and said "Treat me for high blood pressure!" A week later, with proper medication, I was right where I needed to be.
At that point, I went to my favorite "off the record" flight surgeon, and told him the story. His response?
"Paul, you IDIOT!!! We don't care if you are hypertensive, as long as it is controlled!!! You shoudl have come to us years ago, gotten on medication, and stopped tyring to fool us and shorten your life in the process...."
I know that for many of you, this story is irrelivent. But I'll tell you what, if I convince just one or two people to go take care of themselves, I don't mind telling everyone how foolish I was....
(Oh... I still get a bit elevated on "test days" - but now I KNOW it's just because I am excited about getting out of the office!).
Paul
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03-04-2006, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
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Remember, the RV-12 will still have to be a 51% kit. To qualify as an E-LSA kit of less than 51%, the manufacturer would first have to certify the exact same configuration as an S-LSA, which, last time I heard, Van has no intention of doing. Therefore the -12 will be an amateur-built aircraft that can be flown by a sport pilot.
At present there are no E-LSA kits available.
Mel...DAR
Last edited by Mel : 03-04-2006 at 04:38 PM.
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03-04-2006, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arkansas
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Thanks for the tip about the form. I will get my cardiologist to fill out the form for me before I go for my exam. That eases my mind.
I have been on blood pressure medicine for ten years and have no trouble keeping it in check. It just seems to spike when I'm at the ME's office. Of course I don't check my blood pressure when I'm really ticked off either. 
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RV-9A N9JW 90919 SoldArkansas
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03-04-2006, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Medford, NJ USA
Posts: 283
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AOPA Medical
If you are a member of AOPA they have great aviation medical information on there web site. They also have a form for those with high blood preseure.
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03-05-2006, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Arkansas
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After doing some reading on the FAA's website I found I have nothing to worry about. The only disqualification is a reading over 155 over 95. Even if it is you just have to submit a letter or form from your primary care physician or cardiologist stating your blood pressure is lower than that when taken twice a day for three days in a normal situation then you still pass. I will go armed with paperwork and shouldn't have a problem. Who knows, my blood pressure might even be more normal if I am not paranoid about it. 
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RV-9A N9JW 90919 SoldArkansas
http://www.jimsairplanes.com
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