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Van's Aircraft to Offer Factory-Built RV-12
Van's Aircraft Inc. announced at AOPA Aviation Sum- mit 2012 that it will offer a ready-to-fly RV-12 light- sport aircraft, factory-built by Synergy Air, an RV builder training facility in Eugene, Oregon. Target introductory price for a standard-equipped airplane is $105,000, with an all-options-equipped Signature Edition at an introductory price of $115,000. Van's will begin taking orders at the end of November, with first deliveries expected in early 2013.
Standard versions will include a Rotax 912ULS engine, Dynon Skyview EFIS including Mode S transponder and GPS, Garmin SL-40 comm, Flightcom stereo intercom, 406-
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Mhz ELT, Flightline interior, and LED lighting for night fl ight. Optional equipment includes wheelpants, automatic depen- dent surveillance-broadcast, a two-axis autopilot, premium paint fi nishes, and Oregon Aero seats and interior.
The first planes produced by Synergy Air will be 12 Signature Editions, which Van's states will "define and codify the production process." The company is also establishing a network of maintenance and repair ser- vice centers.
ยป To learn more about the RV-12 or to place an order, visit www.VansAircraft.com.
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