Cheep Wings. What aircraft can you build for around $10k?
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Cheep Wings. What aircraft can you build for around $10k?
I'm just starting an Evans VP-2 that I plan to power with a Corvair engine. But I'm still at a point where I can change projects without wasting much at all. I'll I've done so far is buy tools, build a shop table, and the firewall.
Assuming a $3500 engine (like Corvair or VW). What kits are out there for around $7000 or less? Who makes them and at what price?
Assuming a $3500 engine (like Corvair or VW). What kits are out there for around $7000 or less? Who makes them and at what price?
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Problem with Price
I had the same desire cost wise.{I realy like the VP-2 and hope to build one someday} My answer was to purchase the plans for a 601xl for $400.00 and build from scratch.There are many out there who are doing it and lots of web sites and a messageboard for assistance.
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Hi Sean, two VW powered, all metal aircraft come to mind. The Hummel UltraCruiser http://www.flyhummel.com/ and the Thatcher CX-4 http://www.thatchercx4.com/ . Both can reportedly be built for under $7000 from plans and maybe purchasing a few completed parts from the factory. However, as Shorty said, purchasing a complete kit for something other than an ultralight is gonna be a bit more expensive.
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Hi
I'm building a Pietenpol Aircamper annd hoped to build it for under 7k dollars. It can be done with a lot of scrounging for parts but I found that as I got started I chose to build with the best materials which will cost a total of about 10k.You can end up with a very good Aircamper for around 7k dollars and have a 2-place airplane to boot.
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I'm building a Pietenpol Aircamper annd hoped to build it for under 7k dollars. It can be done with a lot of scrounging for parts but I found that as I got started I chose to build with the best materials which will cost a total of about 10k.You can end up with a very good Aircamper for around 7k dollars and have a 2-place airplane to boot.
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I should have asked what projects can be built for $7,000 or less minus firewall forward and instruments. I really don't expect to find any kits in this price range.shorty wrote:After having done some research,(very recently), I've found that there is no kits available for $7000. unless you want an ultralight, and then, they start at aroung $8000. And a corvaire engine would kinda overpower it a little. lol!
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Hi
You didn't say say if you wanted a 1 or 2 place. For a 1 seater for $5000 for the airframe kit try:
http://www.jdtmini-max.com/home2c.html
I don't know much about them but live close to the factory so I may visit them this summer.
Anybody know any more about them?
Ray
You didn't say say if you wanted a 1 or 2 place. For a 1 seater for $5000 for the airframe kit try:
http://www.jdtmini-max.com/home2c.html
I don't know much about them but live close to the factory so I may visit them this summer.
Anybody know any more about them?
Ray
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My fiancé will put the kibosh on anything smaller than a 2 seater.
I am seriously considering building a design I’ve been working on the past four months. I built a quick and dirty mockup of the fuselage from the firewall to the start of the empanage last week and it has been taunting me every time I walk in the garage.
I’m either going to have to finish up the design and start building it or destroy the mockup and get back to work on the VP-2 soon.
I am seriously considering building a design I’ve been working on the past four months. I built a quick and dirty mockup of the fuselage from the firewall to the start of the empanage last week and it has been taunting me every time I walk in the garage.
I’m either going to have to finish up the design and start building it or destroy the mockup and get back to work on the VP-2 soon.
"I'll have what the gentleman on the floor is having."
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Well it's all settled and the winner is... the KR-2S
You can see my progress as it happens at: http://www.wingsforum.com/aircraft/
You can see my progress as it happens at: http://www.wingsforum.com/aircraft/
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The VP was going to require a redesign to get to be the plane I want it to be. I am modifying the KR-2S but it will not require the redesign that the VP-2 was going to need.
My KR will be widened to 44" at the shoulder and stretched an additional 15". It will also use the newer AS5048/15 airfoil.
The fuselage sides are sitting in my garage waiting for me to order some more spruce so I can complete the boat.
Someone once said that an aircraft is just a bunch of compromises flying in CLOSE formation. For me the KR-2S fits the bill for what I want to do without me having to compromise too much.
My KR will be widened to 44" at the shoulder and stretched an additional 15". It will also use the newer AS5048/15 airfoil.
The fuselage sides are sitting in my garage waiting for me to order some more spruce so I can complete the boat.
Someone once said that an aircraft is just a bunch of compromises flying in CLOSE formation. For me the KR-2S fits the bill for what I want to do without me having to compromise too much.
"I'll have what the gentleman on the floor is having."