From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!ihnp4!houxz!houxi!houxa!houxb!houxq!houxo!wakeup Newsgroups: net.aviation Title: Re: kit information requested Article-I.D.: houxo.138 Posted: Fri Jan 21 16:22:46 1983 Received: Sat Jan 22 06:31:42 1983 References: bronze.393 There are a number of airplane kits on the market for $12K or less. The requester did not specify the type of craft wanted. In general price increases with complexity (1,2 or 4 people) , equipment (engine gages, radio) and completeness. Off the top of my head here are some: 1. All "ultralights" are form $4K to $7K. Low power, one person, sitting out in the wind, some consider unsafe. 2. Bensen Gyrocopter depending on the amout of work and scrounging around for parts will cost $5K to $8K. This is a local fun machine good performer again out in the wind. I have built and fly one of these, any more info contact me. 3. QUICKY, composite one seater costs approx. $9K. relatively fast and efficient, major problem is if you have allergies you may not be able to fly in it after it is completed. 4. Q2, 2 place version of a Quicky. 5. Teenie Two, all metal one place VW powered, an old standard.Plans run about $100. Parts cost vary. If you want more specific info contact me or go to you local library or book store and you may find books such as 31 Airplanes you can build. Also contact the Experimental Aircraft Association. Martin Pike HO 1G631 201-834-3432