Frank wrote:
Does any one know if the Menestrel line is still available? I am
looking
for info on the HN433 in particular. How about any other planes able
to use
a 40 hp VW?

I suggest you write to Henri Nicollier, 13 rue de Verdun, 25000
Besancon, France and ask him. or call
(Tel.: +33(0) 381.535.701)

For the rest of you, here's a picture of this wood and rag french
design:

http://avionmenestrel1.free.fr/avion/F-PYKA/1.jpg

A number of other suggestions are available he

http://users.lmi.net/~ryoung/Sonerai/rant.html

A Jodel d9, Falconar F9, Volksplane, or Hummel Ultracruiser would all
fly nicely with a stock 1600cc VW engine.