Why I bought this Tiny Airplane

I BOUGHT AN AIRPLANE!
This airplane is checks all the boxes. It's affordable, easy and fun to fly, has great useful load, autopilot, and incredible visibility. It's also an experimental airplane which brings so much more freedom. Welcome to the new era of FLORIDAFLYING!
Check it out and stay tuned for more Vans RV-12 adventures!

[@AnonyMous-jf4lc]

As an experimental, you don’t need any certification to work on it, however you do need one to do an annual. I have to agree that owning a plane is wonderful when you want to fly whenever you desire. I ended up purchasing a Cessna 162 for a song. Best decision I’ve ever made. Enjoy that beautiful RV!

[@SoloRenegade]

Condition Inspection, not an Annual.

[@AnonyMous-jf4lc]

@@SoloRenegade Yes, that is the term they use in the experimental realm, but it's every 12 months (annually), so most still refer to it as such. The exception to the course is if you built the plane, you can get a repairman certificate just for that plane and do the inspection.

[@SoloRenegade]

@@AnonyMous-jf4lc yes, it's an annual inspection, but not an Annual. Clearly I know the rules of Condition Inspection. A lesson on it was not asked for.

[@darrellwitham832]

E-AB or S-LSA categories your statement is true, E-LSA is possible for owner to perform CI providing one takes the 16 hour repairman class. RV-12's are more frequently E-AB, but some are S-LSA factory built and converted over to E-LSA. There are three possible certificates for these aircraft and ratings to perform CI differ for each.

[@josephc.9520]

@@SoloRenegade You kinda asked fir it given you haughtiness ngl

[@chrishrabe4617]

Glad to see you back, and enjoy that -12!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

I’ve flown the RV 12 a bunch. It is a great little plane, the controls are well ballanced between roll and pitch and the bubble canopy is great for visibility. . Two things to watch for on that plane; check the wing attachments during checkout since they are removable and any fuel leaks since the fuel tank is inside the passenger compartment.

[@_skyyskater]

I suspect if there's a fuel leak you'll be sure to smell it unless you have covid 😂

[@jetproduction4747]

Congratulations! That is one crazy beautiful aircraft, Can’t wait to see the content it brings!

[@realediciocco1598]

Congrats on becoming an aircraft owner and your engagement. There is nothing like the freedom of owning your own plane. Take care and blue skies always.

[@The_Brownest1]

Wow! My big boy! You look amazing out there, I am always scared of flying but you make it look so peaceful!

[@TheWaterbouy88]

Nice RV flight around Apopka FL. Two nice airports in that area. Happy a great Labor Day weekend.

[@RusscanFLY]

Lots of great things, new airplane, new ifr rating, and oh yeah you got engaged! LOL! Well I'm hoping to follow in your footsteps on at least two of the three amazing things in your life. Be well, and fly well!

[@carlosmanuelgonzalez310]

Awesome plane, the RV-12! Congrats!. Have to keep an eye on the new RV-15. I love high wings.

[@snowblazed3442]

Congrats! Looking forward to more content about flying and ownership. That twin Cessna's approach did look scary :)

[@scottevans-ww6nz]

Excellent choice! I did my certificate in the RV-12 and really fell in love with it. It’s a great fun flyer and easily handles cross country.

[@TBLightning12]

I'm gonna love seeing that plane around the area! I got my private at Umatilla and I'm about to wrap up my CFI and head back there to teach! See you around!

[@trainroomgary]

Congrats on engagement & new plane. 😎 • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂 & Mettetal Airport. Canton - Plymouth, Michigan ✈

[@tCCZebra70]

Congratulations on the RV-12! I love it as you can tell by my profile pic!

[@hpruijs]

Did I miss the video of you getting engaged? Congratulations to you and Caroline and congratulations for acquiring your RV-12! Enjoy life with your soon to be wife, blue skies and may all of your landings be happy landings!

[@TheRenegadeAV8R]

That is a very nice little aircraft. It looks like a lot of fun to fly.

[@old-moose]

Congratulations on getting a plane of your own. It looks like a really nice plane local flying.

[@jessedn]

I built and love my RV-12. It is one of the best LSA's available. Congrats! As others have mentioned, look into the Light Sport Repairman option, it is great to be able to do your own annuals, and you don't have to be the builder for an ELSA. Rainbow Aviation is where I did mine, and they are great.

[@MegaEdge777]

Congratulations, and nice demonstration!

[@greglong1492]

Looking forward to more videos.

[@tonybear7071]

Congrats! I love the plane

[@bryanspayde8688]

There are several light sport aircraft out like the rv 12 very nice flying aircraft. I went with a jabiru j250 cruise at 120knots on 5.5 gallons an hour and I can put my pedal bike in the back . It was designed as a 4 seater . I’ve flown cross country in it . As I mentioned there’s a lot of different light sport aircraft that are great . It just depends on your mission. Mine is camping and biking.

[@timkey2041]

That flight brings back many memories of flying to Apopka, Umatilla and Bob White. I say Apopka has done alot of growing and expansion. Enjoyed the ride!

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you Tim!

[@Useless-information]

Great video I am from Fort Myers but I actually did the 2 week accelerated course up there at first landings And I got my license in February of this year. It was cool watching a video at a airport I knew where it was. And 15 was my preferred side of the runway to land on LOL

[@lenardhall9619]

Beautiful

[@flyod26]

Beautiful airplane! I fly out of KCOI, I'll be listening for ya!

[@wkboggs5]

I really love the view with the wing in the shot

[@Rv12_pilot]

As an rv 12 owner u will love it. Have fun and enjoy!

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you, I’ve enjoyed it very much so far

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Very nice aircraft and video, thanks for sharing. :o)

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

congrats. love my 2010 RV12. Wonderful airplane. KAPF

[@CFLARROW]

Welcome to plane ownership! It’s very rewarding and beats renting over anything else.

[@jeffreyford800]

Just watching your video I really want to learn to fly now........I'm excited!!!!!

[@FloridaFlying]

Go for it!

[@mattcollins4550]

Congrats man! Just now seeing this :-)

[@danawalker55]

Congratulations on your beautiful new plane!

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you!

[@bartofilms]

Dude! Congratulations All Around!!!

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you!!

[@steveasher9239]

CONGRATS‼

[@chrisr4815]

Congrats!

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Nice RV - always liked them - never owned one,. The RV4 is my Favorite. (Tandem seating). One minor critique item: You were not "Upwind" going out of Bob White - you were at the "departure end." Upwind is across the runway from the downwind leg. Hope you are not "miffed" at me for bringing that up. Love your RV - it sure is a pretty airplane. Thanks for letting us ride along. N-6395T (now retired - 13 years and + 750hrs).

[@_skyyskater]

I've flown into Apopka and Bob White, both great airports! I have a about 5 hours in the RV-12, it was a great aircraft. Coming from a Citabria, it felt a bit light though, and that's saying something haha. It is after all a Light Sport (or at least, the factory-built ones are). Those performance numbers are really hard to beat, and that panel is amazing. I'm pretty jealous about the autopilot. Airplane ownership is amazing and mind blowing. I got my 2001 American Champion Citabria Explorer 2 years ago and loving every second. Such a dream come true!

[@Nemura12]

Congratulations for your new plane. I want to buy the new Kitfox. Cheers.

[@nolanmi]

Congrats on the moving up and life and on the new plane. Fly on up to EQY

[@davidmullet1030]

I built an rv12 as did a friend of mine.This is a nice airplane.I would caution you on taxing with the canopy open in the back. I never had an issue but my fried in Georgia would taxi with the canopy open when it was warm the wind caught it and it went up and did damage to it.Great looking airplane you have there.

[@droner5423]

Lovely plane 🤩

[@edmoore3910]

Good luck with it. Is all I can say!!

[@HoltAircraft]

congrates mate!

[@s1165225]

Welcome back

[@ThomasGrillo]

Congrats on your engagement, and the aircraft buy! I think this plane is in FS2020. Not sure. Looks like a very nice plane, and seems to offer good lateral visibility ahead of the wings. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Rv7traralgon]

The 12 is a great plane, I’ve just finished the test flying stage of my 12IS that I built.

[@davewilliams639]

Very Nice. I thought that plane looked familiar, it belonged to my hangar neighbor previously.

[@rosemarie3866]

congratulations!

[@brent1041]

As someone with a SLSA zenith 601xlb I heard that wing spar comment when talking about AD’s. In all reality the 601xl/650 zenith’s are 95% the same thing as a RV12 but for 1/3 the cost. Both are great planes

[@jeffbrinkerhoff5121]

Congrats on your plane. My house is about 10mi NE of Umatilla muni in a corner of the MOA.

[@johnd9031]

Nice plane and going slower is more fun to see the scenery below. Enjoy.

[@steveburlingame1935]

Great video love the plane

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you Steve

[@bobjones8864]

Your RV-12 appears to be in top condition, I’m hoping for many years of trouble free flying for you.

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you. It’s close to perfect, the previous owner was very proud of it. As am i

[@coppi60]

@@FloridaFlying why did he wish to sell it?

[@FloridaFlying]

@@coppi60 he bought a Falco, which was his dream plane

[@billhollifield9086]

My 2012 RV-12 912 ULS cruises at 120-122 kts and still has great climb performance. Your prop is set a bit too fine if you are getting only 112. Run the engine at about 5450 for cruise, it was designed for that. On the ground with brakes held and full throttle, a prop adjusted for cruise will yield an engine rpm if about 4950.

[@grullord]

Congratulations

[@stephenyoung7267]

I've pretty much decided to get a 12, but curious about the Pipistrel as well. The problem now is supply. Two years for a new one, or new prices for used ones.

[@jamesburns2232]

You got a really good deal on your RV12, N2222V. I'll bet the seller had some remorse. 🧔

[@markr3009]

Had my RV12 for 6 months now and I love it. Much fun ahead for you mate! How many engine hours did yours have when you bought it?

[@1shARyn3]

Actually, its performance is very much in line with that of a Cessna 172 (except the wing loading on the 12 is closer to that of a Piper Cub)

[@bevant9218]

Nice paint scheme.

[@helibob2367]

Welcome from Bartow. As an owner operator of an experimental myself, welcome aboard.

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you, I just put my EAA member sticker on the car. It feels good

[@Jaujau933]

Enjoy your aeroplane and get your check book out 🤣👏👏👏👏

[@lesterwood2564]

Very nice

[@bradw.5727]

congrats on a beautiful aircraft!! I'd be interested in a deep dive into how the RV-12 compares to a cessna 152 in terms of stability in turbulence, crosswinds, etc... A comparison between other similar light sports might also be interesting.... why did you choose it over the others?

[@coppi60]

Very nice!!! Enjoy the RV12. My neighbor built one a couple of years ago, and he is now building an RV 16 (or is that a 15)?

[@SouthernLatitudesFL]

Congratulations!! We know this plane!! I photographed it at Arthur Dunn Airpark. We are friends with Scott and his sons. We were already purchasing our RV-12 last year. So glad to see it went to you. We love our RV-12.

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you! I watched your videos flying in your RV-12 a lot while I was researching the plane. I talked to Scott on the phone for a bit and he was really helpful. It’s a small world

[@SouthernLatitudesFL]

@@FloridaFlying It is a small world! We started watching you a while back because we saw you were flying the rental out of Space Coast. We were still dreaming of what we would choose back then. Hope to meet you one day!

[@FloridaFlying]

Yes that would be great, I’m currently on the waiting list for a hangar with Sheltair at Arthur Dunn so I’m sure I’ll see you sometime soon. I am also going to try and make it to one of the Sunday breakfasts. Thank you for the kind words and I’ll see you around!

[@SouthernLatitudesFL]

@@FloridaFlying Oh great! We just had the breakfast last weekend. 1st Saturday of the month. Looking forward it.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Ahhhh. Arthur Dunn Airpark. Have attended many, many, fly-in breakfasts there. One of the best breakfasts for what, six bucks? As a former "free faller - B6370 - I also loved watching the jumpers. I would have loved to have gone "on one of their loads." :-) Last FF was over Frankfurt Airport, during an Armed Forces Day jump. Was with the Army and the AF Combat Control Team (out of Wiesbaden AB.) Loved jumping in Europe. N6395T

[@JabariHunt]

The RV is on my short list of first planes. I'm currently doing my training in a Direct Fly Alto (not too far from you @ X39). In the sims, I use the RV because the flight characteristics are similar to the Alto.

[@FloridaFlying]

Awesome! I’ll have to look into the Alto. I love my RV12

[@billcarrier9622]

Nice little airplane. This would be the perfect time builder if it were IFR certified, had a higher useful load and was just a little faster. Still its a pretty good compromise it beats the heck out of most all of the alternatives.

[@robertvogt243]

Any flying localities in the nyc area

[@robertvogt243]

Long Island east seems pretty good. I’m currently a student pilot with Nassau flyers.

[@robertvogt243]

The Hampton look good.

[@rossiFandallas]

Did you look at the Czech Sport Cruiser? Very similar, but it's got slightly more cockpit room.

[@ericksuarez3394]

If you need a buddy to join on your adventures, I can be that guy!

[@PhillProbst]

My flying club has one of these to go along with our fleet of Cessnas. Fun little airplane but would not be my first choice for an LSA. Would've preferred something like a Vashon or a Jabiru. My issue is with the baggage area of the RV ... not with weight, with the space. If I can't fit a guitar in the space it's a non-starter.

[@muhammadsteinberg]

Your video is the only one I've seen that discuss the fuel tank location. I was wondering how they were accomplishing the fuel issue with removable wings. Thanks...

[@thall7368]

I literally just sat in an RV12 this afternoon for the first time. About the size - I am about 6 feet tall and with that large bubble canopy, while I could be taller and fit fine, I have very broad shoulders. With the canopy down it got pretty cramped and my left shoulder was solidly into the canopy. Just a heads up for potential buyers out there. :D The owner of the plane made the same comment that the controls are very light, BTW.

[@duanestace6303]

Would love to see a performance breakdown. For example, True Airspeeds and Fuel Burn in ~1000ft increments up to 10 000, at high and low cruise settings?

[@TheGyroJoe]

Congratulations on your plane, and your engagement to a woman who likes aviation!

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you Joe! Hope to see you and Laura again soon

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 🙏😊🙌

[@DanFrederiksen]

Nice modern bird with the canopy view, mogas munching engine. Regarding lead fuel, miracle just occurred that G100UL is approved for use to replace all 100LL. Just a matter of doing it now. I think all planes should go composite instead of sheet and rivet. Cowling is composite anway and several other parts so it just doesn't make sense to hold onto the form limitations and metal fatigue of sheet. Both wing and fuselage can be made so much cleaner, faster and even lighter.

[@SoloRenegade]

why composite? it can actually be heavier than aluminum for light planes, requires lots of finishing work, and has UV exposure issues. Aluminum is hard to beat for light aircraft. Aluminum is also recyclable, and composites are not. And for LSA, you can't fly any faster than it already does.

[@DanFrederiksen]

@@SoloRenegade what finishing work. a laser on a robot can cut out the pieces in a minute. versus awful sheet and rivet which is a flimsy meccano set of endless drilling and ugly rivets and heinous shape restrictions. prone to invisible metal fatique that is fatal. Composites are generally considered immortal, even if the resin should critically degrade over time it would be very visible and only lose strength over decades. There is no UV issue unless bare. with composite you can make it one big part, one job. no places it can fail. Nothing to ponder in the certification process. And of course nothing beats well made carbon fiber for weight and form freedom. It can be a single shell, no spars or bulkheads. sheet planes are always ugly, except jets where they somehow form the sheet, all the best GA planes are composite. Especially for pressurization, a single one piece shell is ideal. No looming metal fatigue.

[@polperropilot]

@@DanFrederiksen Elixir One Shot Technology. I think that's great, we need more manufacturers and possibly snap together kits built like that.

[@DanFrederiksen]

@@polperropilot exactly. just a shame that elixir got greedy/incompetent and decided their price should be double that of conventional construction, more than defeating the purpose.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Cool. I fly out of Punta Gorda.

[@chadseberg]

I drive by this airport almost daily. I have probably seen your plane fly over my house, (Mount Dora). If you ever need extra weight in your plane I'd be willing. Fly safe my friend.

[@FloridaFlying]

Mount Dora is beautiful. As I get to know the plane more I’ll be willing to take passengers. Thank you Chad

[@FroggyFrog9000]

check em nice dubs

[@kennymcwilliams8972]

With those first splash flying pics I thought you bought a twin 😂

[@jcbenson01]

Definitely a beautiful plane. I bet flying into the sun sucks with that canopy.

[@hedonzx822]

Nice..very nice but please base ball caps are to be worn only on the ground please 🙏🏻🙏🏾 in any cockpit it becomes a look-out limiting device 🥶

[@WX4CB]

nice.. we got dual dynons in our tl2000 sting s4 at the school and the AP is great

[@FloridaFlying]

The AP is amazing. Do you have an IFR gps installed too? And does your rotax have an alternator or the stock generator? I’d like to put an IFR gps in mine

[@WX4CB]

@@FloridaFlying not sure.. the sting is an lsa so technically not allowed to do ifr. That said, i beleive (and dont quote me on this) that the dunon is ifr capable. As for the engine iirc its a 912uls but thats about all i know

[@landon_8888]

I just moved to Orlando and want to learn how to fly! Where would you recommend? Gorgeous RV!

[@phillp7777]

how's the Stall on these rv12s ? is it sim like Warrior .. kinda drops nose lil not so bad wings mostly level even... or is it severe hard alot of nose down what ? never flown one or hardly ever saw one .in-person.. only flown cherokee warriors like 70 hrs still student pilot long time ago

[@lowellthomas3627]

More videos please.

[@FloridaFlying]

Working on one right now, in the RV12!

[@TimKirkmt]

nice little aircraft. What engine do you have in the aircraft? Rotax?

[@vansrv12is30]

Congratulations on your new Bird. Looks beautiful. May I ask what the name and brand of the Fuel additive is please? as we have 2 RV12iS in our group. Thank you

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you! The fuel additive is called TCP by alcor. It’s expensive but was suggested by the previous owner. I am open to other options

[@vansrv12is30]

@@FloridaFlying Thank you. All the best. We are currently running on UL91, 100LL and looking into having Mogas at the airfield.

[@alianjohnson6035]

g'day mate. thanks for the video very nice plane. can you explain how the pitot works coming through the spinner as it does.

[@FloridaFlying]

That’s a good idea for a short video, I’ll put that in the queue

[@KB-xd5wq]

I've been by the Apopka airport many times along 441. Nice looking little airport. Do you have to taxi the whole length of runway to exit?

[@FloridaFlying]

Yes you do. There are only exits on each end

[@tonyww]

just curious how much the little nice airplane costs. I might consider getting one for myself :)

[@Tharkunify]

Thanks for the informative video. Do you know if the landing gear on the rv12 is weaker than other LSA, or is that just a typical LSA problem? Or maybe the gear is stronger on the newer rv12is model?

[@FloridaFlying]

The gear is a bit stronger on the new iS model, however they just released an optional service bulletin for those who want to upgrade their legacy model to the strength of the new design. The important change from the first design is the nosegear fork. That should be changed if you you have an early model. The plane is very easy to land softly. I have yet to make a firm landing (knock on wood)

[@Tharkunify]

@@FloridaFlying Thanks. I need to get out to their factory for a test flight. Good to hear its not hard to land.

[@dankosek4274]

Nice little bird…

[@mauriceevans6546]

New light sport rules 1. Weight to 3000lbs 2. Stall speed to 54knt 3. Speed to 25knots 4. Constant speed prop 5. Retractable gear 6. Night flight 7. Four seat aircraft 8. Helicopters

[@robdotcom71]

Great little plane you got there... what do you need to do to get an IFR rating in the US?

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you! 50 hours cross country pilot in command, 40 hours actual or simulated instrument time, 15 hours with an instructor training towards the instrument rating. There are some more requirements there but that’s the big picture. This plane needs an IFR certified navigator to be ready to fly IFR legally

[@f1hotrod527]

I want the tiny jet that James bond flew through that building.

[@antonleonov2558]

Next plane should be glasair 😉