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Nic(at)skyhi.flyer.co.uk
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 Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:49 pm Post subject: Capella and other LSA's |
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John, I went to the Czech republic last month to fly the new Sportcruiser
which also has a rotax 912S. It is an excellent LSA, with great vis, cruise
and amazing shortfield. It looks very clean too, and I cant see anyone
building an RV12 when they can buy a ready built performer like this. In
fact it with the cost of fuel in Europe I think there will be a lot of RV's
for sale in the near future (a number of places in France were without AVGAS
last week !)..
Your friend may want to have a trial flight. Rgds, Nic
Time: 06:06:31 AM PST US
From: "John Furey" <john(at)fureychrysler.com>
Subject: Capella
I have a friend that needs to go to LSA. He has come across a Capella with a
Rotax912 that fits his price, anyone have information or opinions about this
plane?
Thanks
John
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jsflyrv(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:48 am Post subject: Capella and other LSA's |
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And the price on the Sportcruiser US is???????? I looked a t a lot of
them at Arlington EAA flyin and the nice
ones started about $100,000.00 that is a good reason to build a RV-12
which well have at least as good of performance.
of about 138 mph.
Jerry
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John, I went to the Czech republic last month to fly the new Sportcruiser
which also has a rotax 912S. It is an excellent LSA, with great vis, cruise
and amazing shortfield. It looks very clean too, and I cant see anyone
building an RV12 when they can buy a ready built performer like this. In
fact it with the cost of fuel in Europe I think there will be a lot of RV's
for sale in the near future (a number of places in France were without AVGAS
last week !)..
Your friend may want to have a trial flight. Rgds, Nic
Time: 06:06:31 AM PST US
From: "John Furey" <john(at)fureychrysler.com>
Subject: Capella
I have a friend that needs to go to LSA. He has come across a Capella with a
Rotax912 that fits his price, anyone have information or opinions about this
plane?
Thanks
John
RV7 in process
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jmsears(at)adelphia.net
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| Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 5:01 am Post subject: Capella and other LSA's |
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It's nice that some of us are lucky enough to have enough cash on hand to
afford one of the new LSA aircraft. Some are pretty nifty looking.
Unfortunately, I've read from readers of some publications that folks aren't
too happy about the pricing. Granted, it does cost to produce these
aircraft; but, most of the folks we're trying to get into the fold of
aviation can no longer support the costs of entry. Thus, we're trying to
get those who've had to leave, for some reason, to return. And what about
the ultralight pilots we'd like to convert?
With the cost of a new LSA ready-to-fly aircraft, most just shake their
heads and not bother.
Nic erred when he said to the RV-list that he can't understand why anyone
would want to build a RV-12 when there are so many good LSAs out there. As
Jerry mentioned, price would be a major factor to most of us, unless one is
looking for a good used LSA compliant aircraft. Some of those are pricey,
enough. Building an aircraft is how many of us can afford to have what we
want, even LSA.
When I read Nic's statement, I couldn't help but wonder why Nic is on the
RV-list. Based on his statement, he may be better off in a LSA discussion
group. I can't help but feel that he can better afford one than I can.
Sorry, Nic, for being blunt; but, not all of us are loaded with cash for
this hobby. Many, like myself, struggle to afford what little we have to
contribute to this hobby. A statement like the one you made makes us poor
folks cringe a little. 
I know this group is primarily made up of RV builders/flyers; so, it stands
to reason that when LSA comes up on this list, the RV-12 is the answer for
many of us. I've looked at some of the other kits, knowing that they fly
well, and wonder how their flimsy construction, when compared to a RV, can
hold together. I also wonder how well they'll hold up in the used aircraft
market. One of the main reasons I own my RV is that I know I can get most,
if not all, of my investment back out of it. I'm not so sure about those
others. I'm a little biased, Nic. I'll bet I'm not alone. 
Anyway, I'm betting Nic really didn't mean what he said the way he said it.
If he did, he's subscribed to the wrong list. Those of us on this list have
RVs in our blood.
Jim Sears in KY
RV-12 in the future? Maybe.
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