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07-20-2012, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Alpharetta, GA
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Originally Posted by 6S4 Hugo
Also heard some news that may make me hold off on the -12 kit purchase for a year.  |
Do tell...I'm looking at the -12 also.
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Frazer Middleton
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07-20-2012, 01:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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RV-14
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Originally Posted by fmiddleton
Do tell...I'm looking at the -12 also.
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I was told in strictest confidence that the RV-14 unveil will not be E-LSA [medical required], that it will be a low-wing aircraft [no bush plane] and we will all know on Monday afternoon.
The -12 >>> rumor<<< from the factory is that for the folks who don't want to struggle with a ridiculously easy kit, they may have a second option come 2013-2014. NOT set in stone, but there is some exploration going on for a possible "turn-key aircraft". Also...there may be "alternative" options for avionics for the -12.
Again...musings from somebody at the Van's factory, and not gospel.
Last edited by 6S4 Hugo : 07-20-2012 at 01:52 PM.
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07-20-2012, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Broomfield, CO
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Originally Posted by 6S4 Hugo
I was told in strictest confidence........
from somebody at the Van's factory....
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Well, so much for confidence in your tight lips. 
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07-20-2012, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Alpharetta, GA
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Originally Posted by tobinbasford
Well, so much for confidence in your tight lips. |
It was my slick line of questioning. There was really no choice but to spill the beans. 
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07-20-2012, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 63
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RV-14 & -12 rumors
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Originally Posted by tobinbasford
Well, so much for confidence in your tight lips. |
If I remember correctly, Van had talked about the possibility of a "turn-key" aircraft when the -12 was still in development. It's no secret, and never has been.
With the success of the -12, he may be to the point of making the leap. As a businessman, I would be inclined to hold off until I was sure the design would fly. It has.
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07-20-2012, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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What is turnkey?
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07-20-2012, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 63
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Turn-key vs. Kit
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Originally Posted by BHunt
What is turnkey?
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Kit = you build
Turn-key = "they" build, hand you the key, you turn key and fly off into the sunset. |
07-20-2012, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: McMinnville, Oregon: HOME of the SPRUCE GOOSE
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Turn-key
Agreed as above, Turn-key is ready to start and use.
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Tailwinds...
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Working on a RV-4
Citabria 7GCBC
Cessna 180
RV7 I0-360 C/S, Slider, AP, Glass, etc. sold.
RV6 O-320 F/P, Slider, AP, Steam, etc., sold
Citabria 7KCAB rental
Piper Cherokee, sold
Sparrowhawk, sold
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07-20-2012, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Garden City, Tx
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How is that different from a certificated aircraft? Or is that the point?
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N16GN flying 700 hrs and counting; IO360, SDS, WWRV200, Dynon HDX, 430W
Built an off-plan RV9A with too much fuel and too much HP. Should drop dead any minute now. 
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07-20-2012, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: McMinnville, Oregon: HOME of the SPRUCE GOOSE
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Certified - Not likely
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Originally Posted by airguy
How is that different from a certificated aircraft? Or is that the point?
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Turn-key flyable to sell RV14 will not likely be a certified aircraft. This due to the enormous expense to accomplish, making the plane cost near $200K, such as Cessna, Piper, Diamond.
It will likely fall under (S-LSA) Light Sport category.
S-LSA is a factory-built, ready-to-fly aircraft designed and construction accordance with the ASTM consensus standards for light-sport aircraft (LSA).
We will find out Monday.
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Tailwinds...
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Working on a RV-4
Citabria 7GCBC
Cessna 180
RV7 I0-360 C/S, Slider, AP, Glass, etc. sold.
RV6 O-320 F/P, Slider, AP, Steam, etc., sold
Citabria 7KCAB rental
Piper Cherokee, sold
Sparrowhawk, sold
Proud -VAF- Supporter - Exempt, Dues Paid Anyway.
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