Sebring 2012: Ron Russ Viking RV12
Interview with Ron Russ at Sebring Light Sport Expo. Ron flew in his new Viking powered RV-12 aircraft and displayed it at the Viking Aircraft Engines booth.
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Pre-made Canopy Fairing
Started this discussion. Last reply by JORGE DIAZ-SILVEIRA Dec 1, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Canopy fairing, one piece, ready to install and paint from VikingAircraftEngines.comSaves a ton of time and expense…Continue
Plexiglas Rear window (replaces factory Lexan)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Torsten Leibold Jan 3. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Carl Eldridge (cpecom02@hotmail.com) makes Plexiglas rear windows for the RV-12. The benefit is that gasoline won't damage this (Lexan can be ruined by even a small amount!) I understand the price…Continue
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Donald Lee Schwanke commented on 12Town Admin's video
Way to go Ron, tell it like it is!
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Torsten Leibold replied to 12Town Admin's discussion 'Plexiglas Rear window (replaces factory Lexan)'
And that's what I ended up doing. I'll have to measure it but it's roughly two areas of 1" wide and about 1/2 or maybe 3/4" deep to clear the brackets that hold down the skins.
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to 12Town Admin's discussion 'Plexiglas Rear window (replaces factory Lexan)'
Torsten if I recall correctly, when he was here he told me to cut out that area for clearance, not to cut slots in it.
Torsten Leibold replied to 12Town Admin's discussion 'Plexiglas Rear window (replaces factory Lexan)'
I am at the stage where I'd like to match drill he window. In order to position it correctly one needs to drill two slits in the upper rear section to clear some aluminum bracket. How did you guys locate the correct position for the cut?
JORGE DIAZ-SILVEIRA replied to 12Town Admin's discussion 'Pre-made Canopy Fairing'
Thanks Jan. I'll try to figure out which method to use and let you know how it went. I'll try to get pictures.
Jorge
Jan Eggenfellner replied to 12Town Admin's discussion 'Pre-made Canopy Fairing'
One way would be to sand it dull on the inside. Then buy, West System epoxy resin at a boat supply store. Also get their black tint and tint it after mixing it. Brush it on the inside of the part and it will be a structural coat…
JORGE DIAZ-SILVEIRA replied to 12Town Admin's discussion 'Pre-made Canopy Fairing'
Jan,
I bought the fairing some weeks ago and am close to installing it. What is the best way to handle the looks from the inside? My interior is black and the fairing is white. I'm concerned if I paint it black on the inside before…
Viking RV-12 First landing by Ron Russ
Viking powered RV-12 First landing by Ron Russ
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Jan Eggenfellner commented on 12Town Admin's video
Very nicely done Ron. I just came back from flying my Viking for 5 hours and it was fun. Flew to Swansborough NC and back. 2.5 hrs each way.
Jan
Rons Viking 12 first takeoff.mpg
Ron's Viking RV-12 first takeoff. Performance is better than Rotax powered airplane
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Walter Ray Shipley commented on 12Town Admin's photo
Wow! What a great lookin' airplane, Ron. Really like the paint job, and that Viking installation looks much better than the Rotax. Also like the way you're attaching the cowl - horizontally by hinge pins, vertically with what looks like…
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to 12Town Admin's discussion 'Plexiglas Rear window (replaces factory Lexan)'
If I recall correctly, it was $250. Drop him an email, he is a real fine airplane builder himself, very nice guy.
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