Vans RV-12 - Cost to Own

What does it actually cost to buy and own a Vans RV-12? In this short video we break down the Vans RV-12 - Cost to Own and let you know exactly what your get for your money. And how much of your money it will take.

In addition to annual costs, we cover the cost per hour and cost per mile to operate. We also cover key performance stats so you know what you're paying for.

Costs of airplane ownership vary widely from owner to owner. This video takes an average of the various expenses from existing owners and boils them down to simple to digest numbers. Your ownership experiences will be unique.

[iowafarmboy]

A drawing of a blackbird implies a "so you want to own a blackbird" video coming 😉

[talljake]

I think we all will agree, please do a Complete Walkaround for an SR71, lets see those juicy ownership

[dfoamies]

Woohoo! The plane I’m building made it to a Walkaround video 😂🛫 Might’ve forgot to include bankruptcy cost in building though. That one hit me hard 🥲

[Vroomerz]

Nice. So, yes. I do want to own a Blackbird.

[MaltheYTCat]

As this plane was designed for SLSA rules, maybe a video about the upcoming MOSAIC rule changes, or plane classes in general? Maybe a comparison of what any given license can get you, and the costs with those.

[PetesGuide]

Another amazing job of giving us a guttural understanding of the core issues in a very brief brief.

[justanotheraviator]

They fly like a dream, good performance.
Having built 2 (a 12 and a 12is)of them while in school, I can personally say it is a really fun process and everyone should at least get an experience doing so.

[Grabacr]

I was eagerly waiting for an RV-12 video. Well done!

[NicksStuff]

Now we need a Complete Walkaround on the SR71!

[jacobkeffer]

would you consider doing a "Cost to Own" for the Murphy Moose? The "Beaver we have at home". It is my dream to own an amphib one!

[LarGo-tnej]

In case you're looking for inspiration on future "cost to own" vids (probably not, but the algorithm will appreciated the engagement I hope): how about "obscure eastern 4 seaters: Yak 18T vs Let Z-37 Čmelák" - you'll need the Bede BD 4's U.P.F.(Ugly Plane Filter) for the latter though.

[jamesjacobs]

Completed an RV12iS a year ago with my friend, the owner. Over 116 hours and flies great and the condition insp. only took three days maximum. We finished it in just over a year due to part delays. I would recommend this model for a first time builder.

[JohnCBobcat]

YES! This is the video I was waiting for!
And it doesn't make me *not* still want to build my own (and feed it MOGAS), though the list of SBs etc does temper my enthusiasm slightly.

[thedownwardmachine]

Congrats on the new ride! I nominate Pipistrel Velis Electro for a video, that sounds like a fun one

[danielreuter]

I LOVE that rv15 paint scheme. I want one just like it

[matthew]

I got my ppl on an rv12 and the controls are very light, I personally enjoy the controls, never noticed too many issues with robustness although I have very few other aircraft to compare this with. it was pretty bumpy at times but nothing insane. stalls are very gentle, if you have a headwind, you might not even be able to get a power off stall. Overall I enjoyed it, a nice little plane

[Cuccos]

Uuu, the Shark at the end! Please make a video of it, it's my very favorite since I saw it on the internet... than in real life! 😍

[v_isforvictory]

As a fellow pilot thank you for this channel can you do the sling TSi and 2 i have the 2 looking to compare your numbers :)

[Grarder]

I keep looking around at what could I afford and what would I actually have the most fun with. It keeps coming back to an RV-12 or a CH701. Thanks for doing both! :)

[ike]

I always look forward to these!

I can't wait to see how you calculate purchase cost for an SR-71... Do you just calculate the cost of hiring your own Oceans 11 crew to "procure" one from a museum?