I went for a demo flight today with Mitch their blue RV-12 out here in the DC area today. First I have to say that Mitch is one of the nicest people I have met. He was great, patient with all my questions and engaged the whole time. We met at the FBO and then went over to the hangar. I had seen this plane down at Sebring, but it somehow appeared even more cool looking in his hangar. I guess maybe the fact that I would be getting a ride in it swayed my opinion ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
We took off and flew out to the practice area near the airport. She handles like a dream. My limited experience has all been in a Gobosh 700. I would say the 12 rides at least and smooth and is just as easy to fly. I was surprised I guess as I just didn't know what to expect. The appearance of the plane was great and it just looked so inviting to take up for a ride. The controls were really responsive, but balanced. The landing was great as well. I guess I lucked out as the storm that came through the DC area cleared out by late this afternoon when we went up.
I am seriously considering the 12 as my new project. I have never built a plane before but my wife and I took the EAA RV builders class this past weekend. I felt comfortable with most of those skills. After talking to Mitch and getting to actually fly in the 12, I am feeling even more confident I could build and fly one.
Mitch and I spent a good little while after the flight exchanging stories in his hangar. I don't know what Van's pays Mitch but it can't be enough![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Thanks Van's and especially thanks Mitch.
We took off and flew out to the practice area near the airport. She handles like a dream. My limited experience has all been in a Gobosh 700. I would say the 12 rides at least and smooth and is just as easy to fly. I was surprised I guess as I just didn't know what to expect. The appearance of the plane was great and it just looked so inviting to take up for a ride. The controls were really responsive, but balanced. The landing was great as well. I guess I lucked out as the storm that came through the DC area cleared out by late this afternoon when we went up.
I am seriously considering the 12 as my new project. I have never built a plane before but my wife and I took the EAA RV builders class this past weekend. I felt comfortable with most of those skills. After talking to Mitch and getting to actually fly in the 12, I am feeling even more confident I could build and fly one.
Mitch and I spent a good little while after the flight exchanging stories in his hangar. I don't know what Van's pays Mitch but it can't be enough
Thanks Van's and especially thanks Mitch.