Soundproofing an RV-12

[DonFromTX]

Although I have never ridden in an RV12, others have complained that it is a very noisy airplane. I have the complete interior for mine, but wondered if anyone has added soundproofing to theirs, or if it is even needed with the complete interior package.

 

[JBPILOT]

Spend your money on - -

a better quality ANR Headset.

 

[Dvalcik]

a better quality ANR Headset.

I don't think it is any louder that most RV's - I agree with John ANR head sets. Splurge a little and buy some Light Speeds

 

[BillT]

Noise is not bad at all

The RV-12 is much quieter than the Cessna 182 I fly. My RV-12 has the standard interior. I did not add any additional sound dampening. Often I use an older Dave Clark 13.4 headset without any problem. I also have a LightSpeed which is terrific. Only problem so far is the LightSpeed/Clark combo doesn't seem to work too well (lots of static noise) so when I have a passenger we both use Dave Clarks.

Bill T
N947WT RV-12 #120406
30 hours flying

 

[RFSchaller]

It's noisy, but no worse than a 152, and my Bose X ANR headset gives a quiet ride.

 

[videobobk]

I use QT halos in the 12, just like in my 9A. They work great in both planes, and I honestly don't consider the 12 all that noisy. The 9 has sound deadening, the 12 does not. Different sound, but about the same volume. I really don't notice much difference as the major sound seems to be from the prop, not the engine.

Bob

 

[DonFromTX]

Good to know, I have a QT Halo myself, drives me nuts to have my head in a vise.

 

[BigJohn]

Love my Bose headsets. Nice and quiet, Bluetooth works great with cell, can wear for long periods without hurting. Expensive - Yes!

 

[freeflyrush]

Do not waste your money on sound proofing.
In LSA weight is critical and any additional weight is just decreasing performance range etc.

Rather, as suggested above, buy a decent noise cancelling head set but in saying that the RV12 is a fairly quiet aircraft compared to others ive flown in.

Maybe the others who complained about the noise didn't latch the canopy LOL

 

[2johns]

I have added sound proofing to the back side of the fire wall and front side panels. It was a foam layer of about 1/4" with a aluminum foil covering with a sticky side to adhere to the fire wall and side panels. I think it made quite a difference. I bought it from another RV builder so I don't know where he purchased it.

 

[DonFromTX]

I would suspect that your insulation would not only quiet it down a bit, but would also keep the heat off your feed and legs on hot days.

I have added sound proofing to the back side of the fire wall and front side panels. It was a foam layer of about 1/4" with a aluminum foil covering with a sticky side to adhere to the fire wall and side panels. I think it made quite a difference. I bought it from another RV builder so I don't know where he purchased it.