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Title:
Homebuilt Vans RV12iS - Build and Initial Phase 1 Flight Test - with Joachim Fischer
Topic:
Why Build an Airplane? Follow One Man’s Journey Through Selection, Build, Transition Training, and Flight Test.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, starting at 19:00 Pacific Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Joachim Fischer
Brief Description:

For our March EAA Chapter 92 meeting, join us for a journey down the path of building a Vans RV12iS Light Sport Aircraft.  Our speaker, Joachim Fischer, will explore the following topics:

  • 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
Select Number:
WP05127118
Location of Seminar:
Irvine Ranch Water District HQ
15500 Sand Canyon Ave
Community Conference Room
Irvine, CA 92618
Directions to Venue:

On Sand Canyon Avenue between the 5 and 405. Corner of Sand Canyon and Waterworks Way. Turn LEFT after entering parking lot from Sand Canyon.  If entering from Waterworks Way, continue through parking lot to SECOND building.  Follow signs to Community Conference Room in 15500 Sand Canyon building.


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Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
60 seats at the facility, 50 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
JIM RANDALL
Phone: (714) 538-4990
randallj@ix.netcom.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Homebuilt Vans RV12iS - Build and Initial Phase 1 Flight Test - with Joachim Fischer

About our Speaker:

Tonight’s speaker is Joachim Fischer, an EAA member who recently completed his RV12iS that is based out of Corona Airport.

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.

SPONSORED BY:  EAA CHAPTER 92, the DON TAYLOR, ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER; and the FAASTeam

NOTE:  OUR MEETING LOCATION FOR ALL 2024 MEETINGS IS AT THE IRWD COMMUNITY ROOM AT 15500 SAND CANYON AVE IN IRVINE.

NOTE:  This will be an in-person event at IRWD.

Hangar talk / refreshments 6:30 to 7 PM.

General membership meeting begins promptly at 7 PM

Program begins at approximately 7:15 PM.

 

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
AMT
1 Hour Total for AMT
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Light Sport, Experimental, and Amateur Built Aircraft Owner/Builder Outreach
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  WP05127118F.pdf