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U.S. Military Discount Program

Van’s is pleased to offer United States military retired, active duty, veteran, and reserve members a discount of 2% on our factory-built RV-12iS SLSA aircraft. For complete information and details, please send an email to rv12slsa@vansaircraft.com and thank you for your service!

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EAA Sport Pilot Academy Selects RV-12iS for Training Fleet

The Experimental Aircraft Association recently selected the RV-12iST aircraft for use in its Sport Pilot Academy fleet. Van’s has built three airplanes for EAA, which will live at the organization’s home airport in Oshkosh Wisconsin. The R-12iST makes a terrific and economical learning platform that’s also a

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Congrats Peter Marshall – New RV-12iS SLSA Owner!

Congratulations to new airplane owner Peter Marshall, who picked up his brand-new, factory-built RV-12iS SLSA at Van’s last week to fly it home! Peter’s airplane is a Premium model and is outfitted with Garmin avionics. Being based up high near Steamboat Springs, Colorado we know that Rotax

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Van’s Delivers First In-House SLSA RV-12

Van’s Aircraft recently announced it was moving SLSA RV-12 assembly in-house. The first SLSA finished at Van’s was delivered on October 25th. Congrats to Bill and Ellen Burnett on their new airplane, which is the fourth RV-12iS to take to the skies. You can own and fly

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Van’s Aircraft Expands Operations to Build SLSA RV-12iS and RV-12iST

Van’s Aircraft Expands Operations to Build the SLSA RV-12iS and RV-12iST August 31, 2018 (Aurora, OR) – Over the years, Van’s Aircraft has endeavored to expand and refine our manufacturing processes and capabilities.  We do this to enhance our product line, thereby providing our customers increased value. In

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EAA Airventure – Oshkosh 2018!

OSHKOSH  JULY 23-29, 2018 Join Van’s Aircraft and many thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the world at the 2018 EAA AirVenture at Wittman Field in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. At AirVenture you will experience the world’s greatest aviation celebration! While you’re there make sure to come spend some

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RV-12 AOA Indicator

RV-12 AOA INDICATOR Van’s Aircraft has developed an Angle of Attack (AOA) installation kit for the RV-12. All owners of RV- 12s are strongly encouraged to purchase and install the kit (Order: RV-12 AOA RETRO KIT). The kit is inexpensive and simple, using a single open rivet

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Flight Training in the RV-12

Flight Training in the RV-12 Want to get some time in the RV-12? Trying to figure out what the RV-Grin is all about? Looking for a place to get training? Check out our list of flight schools offering flight training in the Factory Built RV-12: Click here!

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RV-12 Pilot Report Video

RV-12 Pilot Report Video   Take a ride in the RV-12 with Chris Thelan and Dan Johnson as they review the factory built RV-12 S-LSA in a recent video for Light Sport and Ultralight Flyer:  

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Garmin G3X Touch – Now Available

Garmin G3X Touch – Now Available Today, Van’s Aircraft and Garmin are excited to announce the availability of G3X Touch in the Van’s RV-12. The G3X Touch system seamlessly blends the use of familiar buttons and knobs and puts flight information right at your fingertips. The RV-12

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“The new RV-12 is truly a breakthrough airplane, and it will change the way you think about Van's Aircraft. This factory-built Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) is ready to fly, with no assembly required. So even if you've never touched a wrench, you can own one of these amazing airplanes.” -  Sportys.com
“The control response is light, nimble, solid, fighter plane-ish, and so natural and balanced, you feel like you've flown this bird all your life.” - Plane & Pilot Magazine
“In a market where most LSAs are slow sellers, Van’s hit the mark with the RV-12, delivering a model true to the company’s kit-built DNA while bridging the gap between the home-built and certified world.” - Flying Magazine
“The RV-12 may be the most good-natured, docile, yet sporty LSA I've flown yet. It feels both sweet and a little sassy.” - Plane & Pilot Magazine
“We think the company achieved its goal of building an LSA that offers light and responsive control feel without any bad habits that might get low-time pilots in trouble” - Aviation Consumer
“Do yourself a favor: If a low-wing, all-metal funship with wonderful handling and a good cruise are on your bucket list, don't fail to check out the Van's RV-12.” - Plane & Pilot Magazine
“With the RV-12, Van’s Aircraft created a light-sport aircraft that hit a sweet spot in the market while earning high marks from owners/builders.”
Van's Aircraft, Inc. -- 14401 Keil Road NE -- Aurora, OR 97002 USA             Email: rv12slsa@vansaircraft.com -- Tel: 503-678-6545
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