An RV-12 Builder's Tale

Documentary about building a Van's Aircraft RV-12

[jgmatp]

oh yea! what a great video I'm an ex airline pilot and corporate pilot (CE-650, BE-3100, type rated), flew king airs, etc for private companies back in the I exited the industry after 9-11 for a career in software development. NO regrets on the exit. THIS is a DREAM build and life experience for me for my retirement. thank you for your summary. I WILL build and enjoy one of these in my lifetime so long as life permits.

[timjohnson]

A&P mechanic here, Hope to build a 12 or 10 soon, Great video and glad you had those supportive friends :)

[TheNattyPilot]

It took me 2 years to get my medical, due to service connected mental health issues. I'm glad to hear you were, also, able to fight and win the good fight.

[tonyanger]

Paul I did the first test flight of a RV-12 for a friend today and your video was very helpful. Thank you for making that.

[FixLife]

I love seeing people do what it takes to live life. Very inspiring! Thanks for bringing us along.

[ramineghbali]

Well done for the build and additional thumbs up for actually putting this video together to document the build. About 10 min's into the video it hit me; there is no way in hell that I have the time to build. We are both career folks with three kids 4, 6 and 8. I am just going to have to bite the bullet and buy one that is already built. Thanks for shining a light on the complexity, and reality of it all. My hats off to anyone who has ever built one to completion; its not a reality for me.

[SafakSahin]

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough is one of the greatest books. I am an immigrant and naturalized citizen. Reading and feeling that book made an American more than anything else. And just last week, breathing the air in Huffman Fields outside of Dayton gave me the same goose bumps you felt in Kitty Hawk.

[andymiller]

This was one of the most inspiring videos I have ever watched on YouTube. You built a beautiful airplane and you chose to share this amazing journey with us. It makes me hopeful for not only progressing in my flight training -- I too need to get my medical back -- but also for taking on increasingly challenging projects to make my life what I know it can be. My wife also found your video compelling and inspiring, and she has little interest in aviation other than as my future copilot. Thank you so much for making this!

[randallsemrau]

The most well produced build video I have ever seen, Paul. It has proved invaluable to me, in the respect that now I know an RV - anything is something I can never accomplish. Thank you.

[yabadabado]

Would have offered my services at no charge. To bad this just showed up on my watch list and is years old. Great seeing a quality build. Thanks for the videos.

[malakov]

That smile when you popped open the canopy after coming back is the greatest

[thomasthurston]

Wonderful video. I've read a number of build logs, but this tells the story better than any of them. Much thanks.

[rickewart]

Congratulations! I’ve been a Private Pilot for over 25 years and have flown many different airplanes. I admire those of you that have the skill and tenacity to build and fly your own airplane. Well Done!

[andrewh]

Darn it. Wasn’t planning to watch this whole thing in one sitting but it was too good to stop. And then you had to make me shed a tear at the end. Thinking about starting on a RV-12iS and the YouTube algorithm wins again.

[stevejdouglass]

It’s a great story and about a lot more than building and flying. I especially liked the last few minutes showing your passengers and then telling about your mom and dad. Good narration too. Great video! Thanks

[davidellis]

This is truely an inspirational story. I know the challenges that present themselves after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease about 14 months ago. It took me at least 9 moths to get my class 2 Medical Certificate back! I now enjoy flying more than ever knowing just what a blessing it is to be able to take to the skies. I too also enjoy the privilege of being able to share this with others! You’re done a lovely job of building that airplane, the panel is awesome. God Bless and stay safe!

[skycop]

This video is wonderful. It was an amazing task to chronicle the RV12 build and you did it perfectly.

[anthonyvega]

You have an amazing wife that used her money to buy you that engine. My wife did something very similar and last year used her saved money to buy me a 2018 Chevrolet equnox premier so I can get around. I love my wife for everything she does for our life and I saw how great your wife is to you. God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing

[karpist]

This video was riveting! 😅 I nearly cried when you took flight. Great job!

[crikycrocky]

What an amazing video, very well done and congratulations on such an excellent build.