Ed Sullivan wrote:
On 18 Dec 2006 14:45:57 -0800, "
wrote:



As for the engine, there's far more of them out there than most folks
realize, for despite all talk to the contrary our numbers continue to
fall and the smaller, older engines continue to become available, often
at give-away prices.

-R.S.Hoover

By definition a Cub couldn't really be described as a parasol, a high
winged monoplane yes.

The change from a Parasol of the A-2/E-2 to the "razorback" J-2 was
merely cosmetic. You can very easily build a parasol from the Wag Aero
plans by omitting the upper fairingof the aft fuselage WITH NO
STRUCTURAL CONSEQUENCES.

http://www.goldenageair.org/collection/1932taylore2.htm I say that is
a parasol. A Super Cub has, for all intents and purposes, the same
structure, but with a non-structural cosmetic fairing on the fuselage.

Bob's point was the quality of the plans. Other points I'll add are
wide availability of pre-made parts.

Another design the original poster might think about: Stewart Headwind.
And the steel tube fuselage version of the Piet, the Grega Gn-1 (well,
there is a wood version too, you chose) is set up to use A-65 engines,
and wings from whatever air-knocker is hanging around the hanger. The
GN-1 is also set up to use a lot of pre-made parts from Piper Cubs,
allowing you to trade money for build time, if you've got more of the
former than the later.

http://www.stewartaircraft.com/main.html
http://www.gregagn-1.com/index.php