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Looking for some suggestions. I'm interested in building either a Sonex or Waiex in the next five years or so. Can't afford a kit, so I'm thinking scratch-built from plans.
Also good for "how not to"For specific "how to" I use YouTube.
Also good for "how not to"
Thanks for the plug.Ran Wanttaja's book "Kit Airplane Construction" is a good overview.
Thanks for the plug.
I'll mention, too, that many public library systems carry my books. Checking out a copy will give you a good idea if you need your own.
Ron Wanttaja
Do consider buying a partially completed kit from someone who has decided it's too much work. You may find you'll get a kit for what a plans build airframe would cost.
Do consider buying a partially completed kit from someone who has decided it's too much work. You may find you'll get a kit for what a plans build airframe would cost.
Just a heads up that only the a model sonex can be scratch built. The waiex and sonex b model plans only come with enough information to build the kit. They don't have the part dimensions needed to scratch built. Also, if you scratch build an a model you will truly have to scratch build. I don't think the company is carrying things like fuel tanks, cowls, and engine mounts for the a model anymore.
Keith