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Richard VanGrunsven Honored

On March 14, 2014   /   Uncategorized  

Richard VanGrunsven Honored The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) announced yesterday that Richard VanGrunsven is the recipient of the 2014 Godfrey L. Cabot Award. ACONE presents this prestigious award annually to individuals or teams who have made unique, significant, and unparalleled contributions to advance aviation and

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New Panel Options

On March 3, 2014   /   Uncategorized  

New Panel Options Dynon Avionics and Garmin have both unveiled impressive new EFIS systems aimed at the LSA marketplace. Both systems will be an option in the RV-12. Read the Full Article

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Aviation Consumer Reviews the RV-12

On January 22, 2014   /   Uncategorized  

Aviation Consumer Reviews the RV-12   Aviation Consumer’s Larry Anglisano flew the RV-12 at the 2014 U.S. Light Sport Expo in Sebring, Florida. Van’s aircraft has dominated the kit market with the RV line and now you can buy a factory-built RV-12 SLSA model. Aviation Consumer’s video

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RV-12 Wins Flying Editor’s Choice Award

On December 13, 2013   /   Uncategorized  

RV-12 Wins Flying Editor’s Choice Award Only five products (including just two airplanes) in the entire aviation world received this recognition, so the RV-12 was in good company. Our thanks to Flying. It´s quite a compliment and we appreciate it.

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“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
“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
“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.”
“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
“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 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
“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
Van's Aircraft, Inc. -- 14401 Keil Road NE -- Aurora, OR 97002 USA             Email: rv12slsa@vansaircraft.com -- Tel: 503-678-6545
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