SmittysRV.com - Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Construction Project Log

Smitty's RV-12iS Aircraft Build Project:

My RV-12iS Empennage/Tailcone Kit is FOR SALE!

I will also consider donating the Kit to any School Aviation Program for High School Students.

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If you live around the Northeast Texas area and don't mind a drive, you can buy this kit and take it home.
Sorry, no delivery.

Feel free to watch my construction videos below to see my work.

Interested? Please use my Contact Me form for more information.

RV-12iS Construction Log:

The Project

- Empennage/Tailcone

- RV Eye Candy

- Preparation

1st Things First
- Getting Ready
- Pop-riveting
- Compressors

RV-12iS Tools
- Drilling
- Working with Sheet Metal
- Accessories/Miscellaneous
- Hand Tools
- Stationary Tools
- Riveting

RV-Related Videos and More!

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	Van's Aircraft - RV-12iS - Stabilator Attach In this video, I'm attaching the Stabilator to the RV-12iS Tailcone.

	RV-12iS - Rudder Attach In this video, I'm attaching the Rudder to the RV-12iS Tailcone.

	RV-12iS - Vertical Stabilizer Attach In this video, I'm attaching the Vertical Stabilizer to the RV-12iS Tailcone.

	Empennage Fiberglass Fairings I this video, I'm attaching the Fiberglass Fairings on to the Vertical Stabilizer, Rudder and Stabilator.

	Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tailcone Construction Part 4 In this video, I'm finishing up the skins on the RV-12iS Tailcone.

	Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tailcone Construction Part 3 In this video, we're continuing work (part 3) on the Tailcone section of the RV-12iS.

	RV-12iS Tailcone Construction Part 2 In this video, we're continuing work on the Tailcone section of the RV-12iS.

	RV-12iS Tailcone Construction Part 1 In this video, we're starting work on the Tailcone section of the RV-12iS.

	Van's Aircraft RV12iS! A Fun and Easy Airplane to Build - Sample of Construction Van's aircraft makes it easy to build an airplane. This video is only a sample of the ease of construction. Van's provides a method to hang side panels without having to hold them in place. Cool!

	Warp Speed Riveting! Warp Speed Riveting on my RV-12iS. Almost feel a little guilty after building an RV-9A!

	Broomsticks and Blue Stuff Here's how I remove the blue film from the big sheets of metal. Thanks goes out to Jason Ellis for this great tip: https://youtu.be/2I3NJqnpCjg?t=163

	Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Stabilator Construction Completion In this video, I'm finishing up construction of the RV-12iS Stabilator.

	How to Reduce Air Compressor Noise - Soundproofing! My air compressor was so loud, it was annoying my wife and my neighbors. Here's my solution for reducing the noise.

	Van's Aircraft - RV-12iS Stabilator Part 3 In this video I'm attaching the Upper and Lower Cable Attach Horns.

	Van's Aircraft - RV-12iS Anti-Servo Tab In this video, I'm building the Anti-Servo Tab for the RV-12iS Stabilator.