Aeroplanes

[Velorini]

This is what my other project looks like...
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/11682...78559065261154
I've finished the tail and wings. Fuselage kit lands in Australia mid May.
Gotta get cracking on my bike frame!
Cheers,
Cam

[Saab2000]

Love the edit reason!

BTW, what level of certificate do you have? Not that it matters. A kit plane is a cool project but be prepared to spend enormous amounts of time. Back when I actually kinda liked flying I considered a Lanceair. They're badass.

Have fun and fly safe!

[Velorini]

Thanks.
You're right about the quals needed. I'd think most homebuilders don't have any formal aviation qualifications yet turn out some truly magnificent aeroplanes.
In my case, I've got pilot's licence, but pay for my bicycles and plane by working on Boeing and Airbus avionics.
I'll post some pics of my plane build if the interest is there.
Must say though, while the plane is a neat project, it is simply putting together a kit (almost). Whereas building my bicycle frame is more like creating something...

[Jason Musgrave]

Great choice! I've always wanted to build either a RV-4, or one of the PA-18 replicas.

[FlynRide]

The Van's series are great aircraft.

The steerable wheel is in the correct location, they're aerobatic, perform great and are a blast to fly !!

My favorite is a RV-4, fastback w/ IO-320 CS. Sweet!

[Proparc]

Velorini,
Whats up with that model airplane Vans in the background. Fellow modeler here:give me the 411!! Saito 72 here etc.