Fun, Total Performance and nimble handling -- the RV-12iS is all RV with the special added features and benefits of the light-sport category. Whether you want to build it yourself (ELSA) or buy it completely finished and ready to fly home (SLSA), we've got you covered!

The Van's RV-12 is an American two-seat, single-engine, low-wing homebuilt airplane eligible for the U.S. E-LSA category, sold in kit form and as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon.

The SLSA RV-12iS is powered by a Rotax 912iS Sport 100 hp engine. These rugged little engines have not become the world-wide standard in light sport aircraft by accident. Extended real world experience has shown it to be durable, reliable, and economical with …

The RV-12iS is a great-to-fly, light sport machine with a high useful load and low operating costs. Discover why professional flight schools as well as private owners enjoy the reliability, utility, and all-around fun of flying and operating the RV-12iS.

Feb 20, 2014 · Buyers aren’t limited to factory-built RV-12s. The model is available in a kit and is still eligible to be licensed in the E-LSA (experimental Light Sport) category. There are some restrictions. The E-LSA category does not permit builders to alter the design, which means no unapproved engines, propellers or avionics are permitted.

Vans RV-12 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – The Vans RV-12 is a single-engine, two-seat light sport aircraft manufactured by Van's Aircraft headquartered in Oregon, United States. The first RV-12 flight took place on November 9, 2006 and began operating in April 2008.

The Vans RV-12 is a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) designed for pilots who crave efficiency, simplicity, and a premium flying experience. As one of the most popular LSAs in the industry, the RV-12 offers an unparalleled combination of performance, affordability, and cutting-edge avionics.

The RV-12 is a two-seat all-metal side-by-side airplane with a large cabin that seats the occupants ahead of the wing spar for maximum room and superb visibility. The RV-12 meets the certification standards of the Light Sport Aircraft category. It is …

Aug 15, 2008 · There are already 80-some approved Light Sport aircraft out there, but this is the first RV LSA—an airplane emerging from a clean sheet, sketched and thoroughly tested by the folks from arguably the most successful kit company ever. The RV-12 is offered as an ELSA, meaning you put it together.

Sep 14, 2007 · The proof-of-concept RV-12 may turn into an amateur-built LSA. With plug-in wings, a 100-hp Rotax 912 engine, and a standard avionics package, cabin-forward seating, and good visibility, it promises to be of significant interest to would-be homebuilders looking for a relatively easy to build LSA option.