[Steve Brown]

While the RV12 is not on the "approved list", according to Van's web site, there is nothing precluding a builder from attempting to go that route.

I was wondering if anyone on this site is documenting their RV12 build with the intention of attempting to get it licensed as experimental.

FYI from their web site:
" In February 2008, the FAA stopped reviewing new kits for compliance with Experimental-Amateur Built category. Van?s Aircraft, Inc. is unable to predict the ultimate effect of the moratorium on the E-AB eligibility of RV-12 kits, but from the information currently available, E-AB certification will still be allowed on an individual basis. Responsibility for demonstrating compliance with the ?51%? rule will rest entirely with the builder."

 

[BrentHumphreys]

This has been discussed at length. You might try using the search feature to find those discussions.

 

[flytoboat]

See Kitplanes article

For more info on the RV-12 as an E/AB, see "Ask the DAR" (page 65) in the November 2009 issue of Kitplanes.