Building Our First Experimental Aircraft - Van's RV 12iS

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[chrisghan]

My Dad, William Ghan, is an EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame member. He used to have his High School metals classes build an airplane every year. He also taught 2 to 3 week work shops for teachers to learn how build aircraft in their classes as well. He passed away in February at the age of 85. Watching this video brings back so many good memories from my youth.

[MixerOrigami]

I sometimes watch this video to remember my childhood building airplanes with my grandfather.

[Rvtraralgon]

Great fun, I built the fist 12IS in Australia. It my was 3rd RV build …. A great kit

[JohnBaleshiski]

I'm an EAA member of 27 and 166. I'm a part owner in 27's RV-12 build (N935WT), and will be joining the club once 166's gets built. The RV-12 is an amazing aircraft to fly, and has quickly become my favorite plane. Once flying, you will love it! Good luck guys.

[richtrost]

Wife and I were driving to Forest Grove, OR, passing an area set aside for aerobatic practice, watching a couple of RV's mixing it up with high G maneuvers. Some time after, walking in town, we heard sirens. Turns out one of the RV's had crashed. Investigation revealed that the holes in the spar and fuselage attach points that were to be reamed to fit the bolts precisely had been reamed oversize and the joint had been working, eventually causing the spar to fail. Losing a wing is pretty much fatal. I watch your videos and you have a lot of fun flying (and crashing) some outrageous RC projects. Point being this is a full size, man carrying aircraft and there are no unimportant details. No joking around if that needed to be said. They are beautiful, nice flying aircraft and by all accounts the kits are precisely made. Enjoy yours!

[terrallputnam]

I am working on my PPL on my own right now. I already own a 1961 Forney F1A Ercoupe and will be flying it soon, I pray! Thanks for keeping young people interested in Aviation!

[NZKat]

RV-12's are awesome aircraft. I helped build one for a school project in NZ. Talking from experience I think the worst part is de-burring all the Aluminum, We also had to put green Primer on all the Parts before assembling as corrosion is a big problem where I live. Its Defiantly a fun project a lot of hours but damn its worth it when it flies for the first time

[mylesspear]

First we had FlightChops with the RV-14, now we have you guys with the RV-12. As an aspiring AMT, this puts a smile on my face. :) Can’t wait to see this all come together!

[AndyB]

I am a part of the the young eagles 252 chapter at eaa witman airport and we are building the same thing, it is so fun

[monkeybarmonkeyman]

The one big thing I took away from working on military aircraft (helicopters) was always, always keep your eyes out for FOD. Myself, I'm so glad to see this channel take another huge leap forward. I have to believe you will all pay very close attention, treat this build with the serious attention it demands and have a huge bucket of fun along the way. All the best!

[michaelsmith]

I'm about 25 hours into my private training in a 141 program. Before I started I was expecting to go part 61 so I did my ground school with Pilot Institute. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone. Their program is very comprehensive and they focus on understanding the content rather than just helping you memorize information to pass the written exam. This will make you a safer pilot in the long run.

[kadenkgksairforce]

I built one with my school, absolutely a fantastic home build kit. Good luck guys!

[Benjaminabasolo]

We have an rv-8 and 2 rv-12is, great planes congrats!!!

[paxxweidert]

I’ve had the experience of flying in an RV-12 and you really won’t regret building this amazing aircraft!

[a-spears]

Well a ways into a dr107 one design build myself, every step of it has been so rewarding, excited to watch you guys have the same experience!

[DavidBauer]

This is by far the most elaborate April Fool’s video I have ever seen! Well done guys!

[Zubin]

Wow from RC planes to building real ones congratulations and keep the good work love from Mumbai India.

[robertmorey]

You're building a Vans!!! I've followed them for decades. They make awesome planes! Way back to RV4. Awesome!

[ninehundreddollarluxuryyac]

The light box kit is an awesome idea. Lets you make your first mistakes on something other than the airplane. You start on the airplane already knowing the basics. Can't wait to see you add radio control to the RV 12.

[stephenhudson]

Those cleco are a great item they hold everything in place while you install rivets