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View Poll Results: Now that the RV-12 is out the door, what should the next RV be?
Nothing for now - focus on efficiency, cut costs and prices, survive. 209 30.20%
A factory-built version of the RV-12 36 5.20%
The RV-11 Motorglider 120 17.34%
An amphibian 54 7.80%
An updated single-seater 111 16.04%
A twin, using the new IO-233 or Rotax engines 71 10.26%
A turboprop 36 5.20%
A jet! 55 7.95%
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Old 11-23-2011, 02:06 AM
E. D. Eliot E. D. Eliot is offline
 
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Default 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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Old 11-27-2011, 10:46 PM
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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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Old 11-28-2011, 01:04 AM
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A quick build RV-3. They would sell like HOTCAKES!
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Old 11-28-2011, 06:46 AM
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Default 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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Old 11-28-2011, 07:04 AM
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A quick build RV-3. They would sell like HOTCAKES!
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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Old 11-28-2011, 09:42 AM
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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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Old 11-28-2011, 11:06 AM
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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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Old 11-28-2011, 04:43 PM
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Default Carplane

One word: carplane. Vans would rule the world!
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Old 11-28-2011, 08:02 PM
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How about a buy one get one free?
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Old 11-29-2011, 08:28 AM
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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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