Guest smenkhare Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Vans has released the RV12 wing kit for sale for US$5480 Estimated completed cost is up around $55K which is getting pretty close to some of their bigger, better and faster planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguscott Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Interesting, i am travelling to Oshkosh this year and plan to check this aircraft out in detail, will keep you posted. Apparently they have not completed pricing on the entire kit as yet and are trying to come to an agreement with Rotax re engine pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 The only problem with their bigger and faster planes is that they weigh over 544kg, so you have to have a PPL to fly them, with the requirements for a medical every 2 years and therefore a donation to CASA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 The only problem with their bigger and faster planes is that they weigh over 544kg, so you have to have a PPL to fly them, with the requirements for a medical every 2 years and therefore a donation to CASA. However, the thought of an RV6, 7 or 8 is worth any expense !! They are really impressive machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPW Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Hi All Second post here.:big_grin: I am considering building an RV12, does anyone know if it fits the ultralight category? I know the 544kg rule and the mtow of the RV12 is 599kg, so unless I'm missing something, you fly it under GA-Aus licensing. Cheers Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brentc Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 You can register it under LSA category with a max weight of 600 kg's (coincidental eh?) and it can be either RA-Aus or GA registered. Therefore you will be able to fly it with an RA-Aus cert. You'll need to check up on the inspection process for LSA experimental to make sure that someone is able to inspect it for you under those rules, given that it's such a new aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguscott Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I am looking at building one as well and am checking them out at the moment, looks like the only option for engine in the Rotax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bretto Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Just received e-mail from Ken and RV12 isn't officially available yet I'm now waiting for an e-mail back to find out when roughly these kits will be available and then will need to wait to get confirmation on crate sizes and weights etc Nothing is official yet but we (myself and financial business partner) are looking at bringing a container load of these over when kits become available if interest is high enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguscott Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I believe the Wing kit is available for about 5K us at the moment and the fus kit is comming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bretto Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I believe the Wing kit is available for about 5K us at the moment and the fus kit is comming. Yes the wing kit is currently available for $5480 US, then add fastener kit for $250 US and $75 for crating charges, and shipping from US to AUS When we get some confirmed figures for the Empennage, Fuselage & Finish kits we'll be able to put together a complete package price landed here in Brisbane (with or without Lycoming engine) As we will be hopefully bringing a few of these over at once in a container we should be able to offer considerable savings on shipping fees etc so will be able to pass these savings onto buyers EDIT LMAO - Just looking at Best Western motel near Van's in Oregan and this is one of the statistics on motels site (i kid you not lol) 1 mile(s) from Wanker's Corner Saloon Just what we needed to know LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPW Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hey Bretto I'm definately interested in knowing what your price will be for the kit total landed in Oz. Keep me posted. Cheers Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguscott Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I would also be interested,,,keep me posted on your plans !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bretto Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Just heard back from Vans, they still haven't finished testing yet so have no idea when kits will be ready Apparently weather is pretty atrocious over there at moment so haven't been able to get plane out for some air time I'll contact him in another 3 weeks and see where he's at then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spriteah Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Im Very Interested Bretto and all others, If you are considering buying contact me first. Im interested. Not sure about the engine. I believe you may have to purchase the Rotax with the package. If anyone is interested in just getting some wings I would be interested in that sooner rather than later. We could get a few together and share shipping. Cheers, Jim PH 0403 22 8986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPete Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I'm not 100% sure but I think you'll find that the STALL speed is a consideration to meet RA-Aus requirements (and LSA?). regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguscott Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hey Bretto, are you going to co ordinate this as it looks like a few interested parties here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spriteah Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 RV12 Wings and Fuse now avail. Anyone else ordering. Im very keen and would love to share some shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spriteah Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Well for anyone interested I have order the wings. I'm kit 140 and should be ready for deliv at end of october. If any other builders about contact me!!! Jim 0403228986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vision325 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi Jim, Good to here of your RV12 wing kit purchase. I noticed a post from a expat aussie living in the US who imports cars to Australia from the US. It was on the Vans airforce site. He has requested anybody who is importing kits from the US and requires help with shipping to contact him as he has regular container shipments to Australia. Delivery time for the wings - Page 2 - VAF Forums Hope this helps Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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