I went for a demo flight today with Mitch their blue RV-12 out here in the DC area today. First I have to say that Mitch is one of the nicest people I have met. He was great, patient with all my questions and engaged the whole time. We met at the FBO and then went over to the hangar. I had seen this plane down at Sebring, but it somehow appeared even more cool looking in his hangar. I guess maybe the fact that I would be getting a ride in it swayed my opinion
We took off and flew out to the practice area near the airport. She handles like a dream. My limited experience has all been in a Gobosh 700. I would say the 12 rides at least and smooth and is just as easy to fly. I was surprised I guess as I just didn't know what to expect. The appearance of the plane was great and it just looked so inviting to take up for a ride. The controls were really responsive, but balanced. The landing was great as well. I guess I lucked out as the storm that came through the DC area cleared out by late this afternoon when we went up.
I am seriously considering the 12 as my new project. I have never built a plane before but my wife and I took the EAA RV builders class this past weekend. I felt comfortable with most of those skills. After talking to Mitch and getting to actually fly in the 12, I am feeling even more confident I could build and fly one.
Mitch and I spent a good little while after the flight exchanging stories in his hangar. I don't know what Van's pays Mitch but it can't be enough
Thanks Van's and especially thanks Mitch.
We took off and flew out to the practice area near the airport. She handles like a dream. My limited experience has all been in a Gobosh 700. I would say the 12 rides at least and smooth and is just as easy to fly. I was surprised I guess as I just didn't know what to expect. The appearance of the plane was great and it just looked so inviting to take up for a ride. The controls were really responsive, but balanced. The landing was great as well. I guess I lucked out as the storm that came through the DC area cleared out by late this afternoon when we went up.
I am seriously considering the 12 as my new project. I have never built a plane before but my wife and I took the EAA RV builders class this past weekend. I felt comfortable with most of those skills. After talking to Mitch and getting to actually fly in the 12, I am feeling even more confident I could build and fly one.
Mitch and I spent a good little while after the flight exchanging stories in his hangar. I don't know what Van's pays Mitch but it can't be enough
Thanks Van's and especially thanks Mitch.