Brian Austin
En-Route
Mission: single person (maybe two if possible), 350-400lb (525 if two person) useful load, 3-4 hr cruising range @ 100kts. Engine size or certification irrelevant. Maximum altitude 12K MSL. Basically, something to get into the air, go somewhere and have a little fun. Sturdy enough for dirt/grass strips. Obviously VFR only, with minimal (used) instrumentation.
I'd like to see if it's possible to build something like this for under $10,000 in my shop. Variety of materials okay. I can weld most metals, have a full woodshop and am fairly handy with new stuff. I also don't mind learning and going back a few steps to fix mistakes if necessary . Plans only, probably. I'd consider a kit but would probably be looking at a larger ultralight, which I don't want. Open cockpit is fine but not quite THAT open.
Any ideas?
I'd like to see if it's possible to build something like this for under $10,000 in my shop. Variety of materials okay. I can weld most metals, have a full woodshop and am fairly handy with new stuff. I also don't mind learning and going back a few steps to fix mistakes if necessary . Plans only, probably. I'd consider a kit but would probably be looking at a larger ultralight, which I don't want. Open cockpit is fine but not quite THAT open.
Any ideas?