History of TeenFlight

Teenflight originated from a casual conversation between Dick VanGrunsven and Bob Strickland. Bob recognized the importance of inspiring inner-city youth to enhance their math and science skills, thereby improving their life prospects. He chose aviation as a means to achieve this, laying the groundwork for Airway Science for Kids.

In 2005, Dick informed Bob about the development of the RV-12 kit aircraft by Van’s Aircraft, which presented an accessible build opportunity for teenage students. While Bob embraced the concept as an advanced level of Airway Science, he unfortunately passed away before the RV-12 was available. After Bob’s passing, Dick approached several longtime ASK supporters to utilize the RV-12 as a tribute to Bob and as a valuable educational tool for the students he aimed to empower.

Over time, the TeenFlight model has been replicated by various organizations across the USA, Canada, and New Zealand, such as Eagles Nest, TeenFlight Puallup, and Aviation Nation. These programs share similar core concepts but are often associated with a cost.Last summer the students completed TeenFlight's eight plane and we are selling the plane to purchase our next kit.

Last summer the students completed TeenFlight's eight plane and we are selling the plane to purchase our next kit.

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N238TF is a licensed E-LSA. It will have about 25 hours total time on both the airframe and the engine,
which represents the basic flight testing of the airplane. It’s equipped with the optional RV-12iS
instrument package includes a Dynon HDX Touch EFIS, Garmin GTR-200 Radio, Dynon SV-XPNDR-261
transponder, and Dynon SV-ADSB-472. Installed extras include LED landing, strobe, and position lights,
two-axis autopilot, Koger canopy shade, wheel fairings, and a very attractive standard interior. The
exterior is unpainted.

The aircraft may viewed by appointment at the Hillsboro Airport (or agreed upon location in the area). Please email us to arrange a viewing.

Welcome to our TeenFlight RV-12iS Auction Page

TeenFlight Eight, built by students under the guidance of Dick VanGrunsven and a team of mentors, is available for purchase

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