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View Poll Results: Now that the RV-12 is out the door, what should the next RV be?
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Nothing for now - focus on efficiency, cut costs and prices, survive.
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30.20% |
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A factory-built version of the RV-12
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The RV-11 Motorglider
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An amphibian
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7.80% |
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An updated single-seater
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A twin, using the new IO-233 or Rotax engines
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10.26% |
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A turboprop
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A jet!
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11-23-2011, 02:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: San Pedro
Posts: 1,013
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Concentrate on 'finishing' the RV-12
RV-12 could use some 'finishing' in my opinion - such as getting the Skyview functioning well enough in the 12 to be able to sell them to those who are waiting.
I'd also like to see a spun glass/fiberglass fuel tank option - about 25 gallons or so.
The improvements made so far have served to make an already excellent airplane even better. Hope to see the above happen soon.:cool
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11-27-2011, 10:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: salem Oregon
Posts: 1,023
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I thought the 7 & 9 shared the small fuselage? I like to see a redesigned sliding canopy and nose gear.
Ron in Oregon
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11-28-2011, 01:04 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: GREENBANK
Posts: 106
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A quick build RV-3. They would sell like HOTCAKES!
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Mark
RV-7, Superior XP-360.
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11-28-2011, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: va.
Posts: 523
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Updated HP-18
A glider with a sustainer motor that could be built out of mostly aluminum. Maybe something like an updated HP-18 with an electric sustainer motor that could be like the one developed for the LAK17. I like soaring and building but there is nothing to build except a very few high dollar glass kits.
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11-28-2011, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
Posts: 3,778
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Remag
A quick build RV-3. They would sell like HOTCAKES!
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For some strange reason Van's managment team can't seem to figure this out... sad but true. It's been brought up over and over again. 
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Reiley
Retired N622DR - Serial #V7A1467
VAF# 671
Repeat Offender / Race 007
Friend of the RV-1
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11-28-2011, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 3,179
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It is interesting that, before being an RV buyer, I never would have thoughtvabout building. Now that I'm flying and readingvthe forums, I *almost* think I might one day build. Given all those caveats, an RV-3 quick build would be my first choice!
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11-28-2011, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Boulder, CO
Posts: 4,435
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I'd be very happy if the RV-12 came in a taildragger version too.... That's my chief reason for not starting one.
Dave
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11-28-2011, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Azle, TX
Posts: 352
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Carplane
One word: carplane. Vans would rule the world!
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Bill Grant, A&P
8KCAB, M20G
RV-4: Fuselage controls
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11-28-2011, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: KANE, Hugo, Minnesota
Posts: 765
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How about a buy one get one free? 
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Aaron Arvig
RV-9A
Empennage Done
Wings-In Progress
N568AK Reserved
SOLD?but I'll be back
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11-29-2011, 08:28 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Perryville, MD
Posts: 93
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There seems to be a lot of interest in a quicker build pre-punched RV-3 kit. I would also like to see an optional fat wing that would slow it down to meet Light Sport specs. The kit could be offered either way.
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Joe Mikus
MSgt USAF Ret Avionics Tech
Perryville, MD
Student Sport Pilot
Future RV-12 Builder?
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