AirVenture 2025 Video: RV-12iS Updates

Van's has made some thoughtful improvements to one of its most popular designs.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Van's Aircraft introduced the latest 2026 RV-12iS at AirVenture 2025, building upon the success of the RV-12 series.
  • The new RV-12iS features several welcomed improvements, including a traditional under-wing pitot/AoA mast, increased charging capability, more comfortable seating, updated Rotax fuel pumps, and the addition of a parking brake.
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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.

Larry Anglisano

Larry Anglisano is the former Editor in Chief of sister publication Aviation Consumer magazine. He's an active land, sea and glider pilot, and has over 30 years experience as an avionics tech.
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