want to design/built my own plane

"Tater Schuld" wrote in message
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been to oshkosh for the past 4 years and would like my own airplane.

until i saw the sticker prices.

then I saw the one could build their own planes cheaper.

after looking at the available price designs, I started thinking "how int
the world would a person at minimum wage afford a plane?"

found the affordaplane and legal eagle.

went back to a spruce aircraft catalog and looked in there, saw plans for
the breezy......

now the breezy appeals to me. it looks possible to modify, easy to build,
and can be used with a number of different airfoils (whol wind assy's
actually)

anyone build one?

Well, a lot depends on what you want to do. If you want to fly, probably the
best thing is to find something to buy. If you want to build for the sake of
building, then for sure, build. If you enjoy the design process, design. But
from the sound of your post, it sounds like your objective is to fly at a
lower cost.

One way to save money would be to look for something used - could be a used
breezy if that't what you really want. A runout Cessna 150 that needs some
work might be the ticket if you can find an aircraft mechanic that will sign
off on your work. Used homebuilts ususally go for less than certified
aircraft. Assuming that your objective is to save money, of course.

Another "middle" option is to find a partially done "project" to save time
and money. There are a lot of airplanes that are started and never
finished... :-( You can often find projects that are 90% done (leaving only
50% left to do.) for not much more than the cost of materials.

You can save money by building, but you will have to work at it. A "fast
build" kit with everything done for you won't save much over buying
something used.

Other lower cost options include partners, renting or joining a club - many
can be a lot more reasonable than single ownership. You can find lower
performance gliders for a lot less than a new car if you really want to own
your own. Glider clubs can be even more economical - downright cheap
compared to most other options. Assuming, of course, that your primary
objective is flying - not building.

If you want't to fly on minimum wage, well, the sad fact is that you are
going to have to get creative. Real creative.

The trick is to decide what you really want to do. Then go for it.

Good Luck.

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