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Old 01-21-2007, 09:50 PM
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Default I'm ready.

Well, If it goes into production. I'm ordering.

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Old 01-22-2007, 03:26 AM
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Not a questions of if, it's a question of when.
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Old 01-29-2007, 11:44 PM
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We're a patient bunch but it sure would be nice for an update on the POC's progress...
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Old 01-31-2007, 08:03 AM
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Default RV12 sim

While I'm waiting for RV12 updates, I downloaded a Dynon Simulator and pluged it into my Microsoft FS C172. It gives you a small taste what it must be like to fly the Dynon system in the RV12. link below if interested, cost about $20.

http://www.flightfactory-simulations...nonEFISEMS.php#


note: I don't think Dynon endorses this product, but still fun to play with.
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Old 02-14-2007, 06:55 AM
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Is Van's always this stingy with providing progress updates?
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Old 02-14-2007, 07:00 AM
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As a matter of fact, he usually doesn't even introduce a model until it's ready. This is probably the reason. So many inquires delay work on the project.
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Old 02-14-2007, 07:35 AM
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I'd rather that Ken Scott post smaller, more frequent write ups. Not that Van's needs it but the leaks just help build excitement, anticipation and pent-up demand. Marketing 101...
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Old 02-14-2007, 08:36 AM
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Default RV12 ?? Here is what I was told.

(from a well known insider at Vans and personal friend)
The RV12 is a "proof of concept" aircraft for the Light Sport market. Now that the concept has been "proofed", if you will, Vans is contemplating if they are going to proceed with the aircraft into production, which is a very expensive tooling and support effort as you can imagine.
I believe there have been less than 1000 LS licenses given. In fact, I think it is less than 500, but even at the higher number, this is far less than what was projected as "salvation" of General Aviation.
There is a glut of LS products on the market and more coming along all the time, so, there is a lot of competition.
Most of the LS market, according to my source, are in the latter stages of their avaition careers, in other words, "older". LS aircraft purchased by this demographic will be back on the market in a relatively few short years as we lose these fearless aviators through the natural course of life.
So, added all together, is there a market to support the RV12?

This is simply what was shared with me.
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Old 02-14-2007, 10:23 AM
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Default RV-12 market

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Originally Posted by JonJay
So, added all together, is there a market to support the RV12?
The Zenith Zodiac XL, already on the market, is the most comparable kit plane to the RV-12. So the answer to your (and presumably Van's) question is likely to be provided by first asking how well the Zodiacs are selling? If the answer is "good" then the second question is how much of that market can Van's capture?
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Old 02-14-2007, 10:45 AM
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Default Entry level RV

For my interests... I am not looking at the LSA kits because they are LSA's. I am looking at several (including - hopefully - the RV-12) as a first kit for their simplicity, ease of build (pulled rivets), slightly lower cost, economy of operation, etc.

I think Van's will sell many kits to folks like me who want something easier than a 5 year RV project. The RV-12 has great potential for a weekend VFR flyer and a fair-weather traveler. C-172 speeds, plus all the benefits noted above makes me very interested.

I think that there will be others who want their own aircraft (not 30+ years old) who are frightened off by what it takes to build the other RV's - but may find this a hurdle they can jump.

My opinion based on my reality.
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