The story
The RV-12 is Van's light-sport design — pulled rivets, removable wings, and a build simple enough to actually complete. The gateway drug to the RV grin.
Fun fact
The RV-12 was the first Van's kit built mostly with blind rivets, so one builder can put most of it together without a helper.
Quick answers
How do you identify a RV-12?
Small low-wing two-seater with a big bubble canopy and tricycle gear.
How fast is the RV-12?
Top speed is 117 kts.
How many passengers does the RV-12 carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is side-by-side 2-seat.
How far can the RV-12 fly?
Range is about 573 nmi.
How big is the RV-12?
It is 19 ft 11 in long and 26 ft 9 in across the wings.
When did the RV-12 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2006.
How many RV-12s have been built?
790+ built.
How rare is a RV-12 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first RV-12 catch is worth 25 points.
