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Why are homebuilt plans and kits vastly outselling production
light aircraft? Higher performance is one reason. (What
production airplane will cruise at more than 230 mph on 200 hp?)
Lower initial cost, lower maintenance cost, and a huge selection
of designs are other motivations for the do-it-yourself pilot.
Sounds great -- but there are pitfalls to be avoided. The unhappy
fact is, up to 90 percent of homebuilt projects are not completed
by the original builder -- and many are never finished at all!
That's why this book was written: To help you decide whether
homebuilding is truly for you... and to help you choose, from the
many available plans and kits, a plane you will enjoy building as
well as flying. Here are some of the subjects covered in this
comprehensive book:
· Can you build it?
· Can you fly it? · Can you afford it? · Plans, kit, or materials package? · Engines, auto gas & avionics · Regulations & insurance · Reports on more than 50 aircraft
And much more!
For many of us who love flight, there is nothing so satisfying as
fashioning, with one's own hands, an airplane -- and then launching
it successfully into the sky.
If you want to build an airplane, making the proper choice is the
most important decision you must face. You must consider what
materials you are best suited to work with. Do you want to go fast
or slow? How many people do you want to carry? There are so many
questions to be answered.
Choosing Your Homebuilt provides information that will be invaluable
in making "the right choice" for you.
--From the foreword by Tom Poberezny, President of the Experimental Aircraft Association
Reading this book could prevent you from starting a multi-year
project you won't finish, or from making mistakes that could cost
thousands. If you don't agree, just return it within 30 days for a
full refund.
Note: This is the last edition, published in 1998. Some of the plans or kits described
will no longer be available from the manufacturer, but most of the information is as
useful as ever.
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