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Old 07-20-2012, 09:10 AM
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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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Old 07-20-2012, 01:49 PM
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Do tell...I'm looking at the -12 also.
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.

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Old 07-20-2012, 02:40 PM
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I was told in strictest confidence........
from somebody at the Van's factory....
Well, so much for confidence in your tight lips.
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Old 07-20-2012, 05:21 PM
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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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Old 07-20-2012, 06:11 PM
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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.

My 2?, FWIW
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Old 07-20-2012, 08:14 PM
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What is turnkey?
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Old 07-20-2012, 08:27 PM
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What is turnkey?
Kit = you build
Turn-key = "they" build, hand you the key, you turn key and fly off into the sunset.
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Old 07-20-2012, 09:08 PM
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Agreed as above, Turn-key is ready to start and use.
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Old 07-20-2012, 09:24 PM
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How is that different from a certificated aircraft? Or is that the point?
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How is that different from a certificated aircraft? Or is that the point?
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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