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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Currently, the SLSA version of the RV-12 in Standard Trainer trim costs $189,500, which includes a single-screen EFIS (Dynon HDX or Garmin G3X), Garmin GTR 200 comm radio and remote transponder. The rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps. Modest wing loading—10.4

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White-Knuckle Affair

Plane and Pilot

I watched the stick flutter to and fro in sync with the rudder pedals as Wilkins fought to maintain the centerline, all the while pushing in the throttle. The afternoon turbulence had subsided a bit, making it easier to maintain a holding pattern over the town of Cabot, located 6 miles from the approach end of Runway 25.

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Cessna Skyhawk C172: Features, Performance, and Flight Experience

Airspeed Junkie

ADS-B Out options include installing a Mode S/ES transponder with WAAS GPS, while ADS-B In capabilities can be achieved through permanent UAT installations or portable receivers. The control yoke and rudder pedals offer precise control, contributing to the ease of flying. Aerodynamic enhancements are another area of focus.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Currently, the SLSA version of the RV-12 in Standard Trainer trim costs $189,500, which includes a single-screen EFIS (Dynon HDX or Garmin G3X), Garmin GTR 200 comm radio and remote transponder. The rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps. Modest wing loading—10.4