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