The RV-12 SLSA acquisition process.

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Re: The RV-12 SLSA acquisition process.

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Jack,

I've been on the VAF sites, specifically RV-12, for quite a while. One of the reasons that helped me decide was the wealth of experience thee.
Quite literally you can ask a question (that's probably been asked many times before) and you will quickly get a good and accurate response with info that you can use. Which is of course, priceless.
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FastEddieB wrote:3) It uses substantial control rods instead of cable for the full run to both the elevator and ailerons.
But, still cable for the rudders, am I correct?
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Re: The RV-12 SLSA acquisition process.

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Guys,

I have quite a few e-mails, posts and texts to meet and see the plane! After taking time off to get this done and fly back I have to catch up with the honey-do list as well as some other stuff. Plus…I have to schedule the 25 hour Rotax inspection ASAP.

That being said I'd love to meet up and there are a few airfields half-way with restaurants that we can look at. Give me a little time to catch up and we can certainly plan something!

Cheers, Howard.
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drseti wrote:
FastEddieB wrote:3) It uses substantial control rods instead of cable for the full run to both the elevator and ailerons.
But, still cable for the rudders, am I correct?
Yes.
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Nomore767 wrote: That being said I'd love to meet up and there are a few airfields half-way with restaurants that we can look at. Give me a little time to catch up and we can certainly plan something!

Cheers, Howard.
Mini Fly-In! :D

Might I suggest Barnwell, SC or Mountain Empire in VA.

Both have MOGAS. There's a "Chick and Pig" restaurant and a courtesy car at Mountain Empire.

Mountain Empire might get some from points north involved.

Again, Copperhill has it's own appeal.

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Barnwell is going to be one of my frequent destinations as it has the 93 Non-ethanol though I haven't been there yet.

There is a guy I've talked to on the phone, Robin Riley who was #1 in line to buy an SLSA when they started building them. He told me he could have had #1 but bought a unit further down, maybe #6.

He has an RV-12 SLSA and might be a good person to hang out with if you're interested in the plane. I think he said, when we spoke, that he's thinking abut building one, too, but I'm not sure.

That might be a good spot to plan on in the near future. Don't know about a lunch place but I'll give Robin a call soon and see what's up, I need to have a chat with him anyway.
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drseti wrote:
I might take the 2 day maintenance course for extra knowledge
As it happens, I'm hosting one of the Rainbow 16 hour LSRI courses here in Lock Haven, on 22 - 23 November. Details on the AvSport Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/events/692374840855774/?ref=22. Come visit us at scenic and historic Lock Haven if you get a chance!
That course is a go, and starts bright and early next Saturday morning. For those interested, there might still be a seat or two open. Contact Rainbow Aviation for details or to register.
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drseti wrote:
drseti wrote:
I might take the 2 day maintenance course for extra knowledge
As it happens, I'm hosting one of the Rainbow 16 hour LSRI courses here in Lock Haven, on 22 - 23 November. Details on the AvSport Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/events/692374840855774/?ref=22. Come visit us at scenic and historic Lock Haven if you get a chance!
That course is a go, and starts bright and early next Saturday morning. For those interested, there might still be a seat or two open. Contact Rainbow Aviation for details or to register.
Paul,
Any difference in the course you are teaching and the one offered at Lockwood?
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The LSRI curriculum is set by (or at least approved by) the FAA, Bill - so no, there's basically no difference. Theirs is just as good as ours. :wink:
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I just checked with Carol Carpenter. There are still seats open, should anyone care to register. Talk to Peggy at (530) 824-0644. FAA mandates a maximum class size of 16.
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