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March EAA92 General Meeting – Homebuilt Vans RV12iS build and initial flight test phase – by Joachim Fischer
March 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
| Free
– – Homebuilt Vans RV12iS build and initial flight test phase – by Joachim Fischer – –
Joachim will share some of his experiences throughout the build and initial flight testing phase of his Vans RV12iS aircraft N412PL. The RV-12iS a two-seat all-metal side-by-side airplane with a large cabin and is an incremental improvement over the RV12.
- Why build an airplane – Decision making process
- Tools & workshop required
- Skills required
- Experience with Suppliers (i.e. Vans, Sensenich Prop., SteinAir Avionics)
- Examples from the 2.8 year build process i.e. builders log
- Hangar search in SoCal
- Transition training
- Phase 1 (Fly off)
- Gaining confidence & experience / continuous learning
- Being realistic & honest about total cost of building
- How to incorporate your family in the build process
- Open Q&A
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Tonight’s speaker is Joachim Fischer, an EAA member who recently completed his RV12iS that is based out of Corona.
He is an Industrial Engineer by training and he runs his own consulting firm where he helps organizations solve operational and strategic issues. Originally from Germany, he now lives in Foothill Ranch with his wife and 2 adult sons.
MEETING DETAILS:
This in-person meeting will be held at the IRWD Community Room at 15500 Sand Canyon Ave in Irvine. Please be prepared to follow Orange County Covid guidelines in place at that time.
Hangar Talk social period: 6:30 to 7:00 PM
Meeting begins at 7:00 PM
Presentation begins approx. 7:15 PM