Dale wrote:
Got to thinking today about building another project and was wondering about
maybe Vans coming out with an RV-? that would fit the Light Sport Aircraft
catagory. With Rotax power and about 150 kt cruise. I'm not interested in
any Lycoming or certified power, nor any automotive power.
Could he do it? Would he do it?
I don't think I would hesitate for a kit like this. I know there are lots of
others out there but I would bet the bank on an
RV-? project.

Others have mentioned that the 150kt would meet LSA requirements, but
maybe the RV-11 would?

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv-11int.htm

He hasn't published any weights yet (still designing/building it after
all) and it is just a single seat, but I doubt it is designed to go all
that fast, or be very heavy. Also is Jabiru powered so it meets that
part of your request as well. Don't know if he will actually kit it
tho.

Brian Huffaker, DSWL )
RV-8A installing seat nutplates
Starduster Too N23UT flying.