Van’s Aircraft has enjoyed much success with the RV-12 series, and at AirVenture 2025 the company brought the latest 2026 RV-12iS. It sports some welcomed improvements including a more traditional under-wing-mounted pitot/AoA mast, more charging capability, more comfortable seating, updated Rotax fuel pumps and a much-needed parking brake, to name a few. For this video, Aviation Consumer Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano spent some time walking around the airplane with Aric Krause from Van’s.
AirVenture 2025 Video: RV-12iS Updates
Van's has made some thoughtful improvements to one of its most popular designs.
Key Takeaways:
- Van's Aircraft introduced the 2026 RV-12iS at AirVenture 2025, showcasing significant improvements over previous models.
- Key functional enhancements include a more traditional under-wing pitot/AoA mast, updated Rotax fuel pumps, and a much-needed parking brake.
- The new RV-12iS also features user-experience upgrades such as increased charging capability and more comfortable seating.
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