The Aircraft
The aircraft being assembled is an RV-12, sold by Vans Aircraft. It is a single engine, two-seater, general aviation aircraft that meets the certification under “Light Sports Aircraft” category. The aircraft runs on a Rotax 912ULS 100 HP engine, which in turn powers a Sensenich composite propeller.
The specifications of the aircraft are:
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Span | 26’ 9” |
| Length | 19’ 11” |
| Height | 8' 4" |
| Wing Area | 127 sq. ft. |
| Weights | |
| Empty Weight | 740 lbs |
| Gross Weight | 1320 lbs |
| Loadings | |
| Wing Loading | 10.4 lbs/sq. ft. |
| (gross weight) | |
| Power Loading | 13.2 lbs/hp |
| (gross weight) | |
| Powerplant/Systems | |
| Engine | Rotax 912ULS |
| Propeller | Sensenich Composite ground adjustable |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 US gallons |
| Other | |
| Cabin Width | 43” |
| Baggage | 50 lbs |
