Microlighters

I am dead keen to build an aerie.

Obviously a RV is first prise, but I am bang of the magnitude of the project. My new hangar/workshop on the house should be ready by April, so I have a little time to research. R:$ is where I possibly need to buy and store till then. I need some advise from the guys who have been down this road. I am doing it purely for education and recreational purposes.

Locally I can get a Kitfox II complete kit for R50K and I like the look of the 618 for sale on here as the power plant although I am bang of 2 strokes it should perform better than with 2200 and I think the 912 & AeroVee are too heavy. Is this something a first timer can complete without too much help? (It will then mean I can do Animal maint as well which is a bonus)

If that is not OK, why and then how would a Sonex rate. I have not been able to see one locally so if anyone knows of one still being built please drop me a line.

RV12 is too expensive
RV7 & 9 I think are maybe a big "big" as a first time project.

Business been quiet so I have time, but we have 3 large tenders out and if things turn and we get even just 1 (although 2 look likely at this stage) then time will again become a problem which is why I am not keen to sink R500K into the project as it may stand for a year.

Any comments would be apreciated.

Also I need some guidance or tips on workshop layout, tools etc. I have the Rv tools from Cleveland as a start.

Thanks in advance.

PS
Yes I have send Hans (Goose) an email already.

How about a building partnership ?

I am keen on building a RV 9 A but not alone

Dead keen. Logistics is only problem (I have been in a couple and it became a problem every time in past). My only requirement is must be side by side. I do any of these in order of pref mainly as result of time to build and cost.

Sonex
Savannah
RV9
RV7

Prefer bliks since I have the equip and I know nothing about the plastic fantastics. Maybe a far West Ront builders group like the RV12 boys at Springs...

I have 3 garages in Kyalami where we can build.

Or we can build tail in Kyalami , fuselage at the coves wings at another builder and final assembly at an airfield.

I prefer metal RV 9 A – training wheel included.

Hi there,

did you perhaps look at the sling, alot cheaper than a RV, fly with LSA license, all locally manufactured and pre punched!

If you are interested, speak to Marc Gregson and he might even take you for a flip before you decide! I'm just waiting for the finances before i start and yes it will be my first project and i'm even a very low hour trike pilot! But i can not say how excited i am to build this beutiful baby!

http://www.airplanefactory.co.za

PM me if you want Marc's number!

Hadams wrote:did you perhaps look at the sling, alot cheaper than a RV, fly with LSA license, all locally manufactured and pre punched!

? Have they changed pricing recently? Last I looked, they were pretty much the same?

Sling about same as RV12 or just slightly less than RV9. What am I missing?

I also afraid of my technical ability and the fact that I may become too old to fly my rv.
Consider a Vans quick build kit , to me it was worth the extra money , and you only have 51% of the work to do . If you order soon you should have it in May.

Most I have spoken to rekon the quickbuild is worth every penny...(but eish it is plenty pennies )

Sounds dead simple...

Many people who are fascinated with aviation technology will purchase and build a Kitfox. This is not a hobby just anybody can engage in. It's expensive and requires a lot of space to build because the average Kitfox plane can weigh 1300 pounds. But it's definitely well worth the cost and space after you've built it and taken flight. Follow these steps to build a Kitfox.

Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions

1
Purchase a Kitfox from your local dealer. You can also purchase them online at Kitfoxaircraft.com.
2
Read the manual completely before attempting to build the Kitfox. There are complicated builds that require you follow the instructions step-by-step.
3
Compare all the parts against the shipping list to assure that nothing was left out. If even one piece is missing you can't build the Kitfox.
4
Start work from the tail of the plane as you build the Kitfox. This includes the empennage, elevator, horizontal stabilizer, access panel and trim.
5
Build the fuselage of the Kitfox plane. This area includes the seats, center console, control column and cockpit floorboards.
6
Assemble the wings. These are sometimes partially assembled for you. You will need to attach the lift struts and wings, and reinforce the spars.
7
Apply the fabric to the Kitfox plane. Then it is time to work on the inside of the plane including the instrument panels, seats, lighting and mounting of the GPS unit to complete the build.


Read more: How to Build a Kitfox | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2099438_build-k ... z15aJeJVWj

Wow! It's so simple..........I'll take two, thank you
Should be finished by Christmas