FlyingBear
Registered User
If this is the wrong sub forum, forgive me.
Anyway, I am on course to getting my pilot's license. It's probably going to be an LSA (sport license).
I am currently obsessed with cub type planes even though I haven't flown one yet :lol:
So I'm looking at the potential options.
I've ruled out these:
Carbon Cub - Too expensive and I'd prefer side by side seating cause I'm a new pilot
Backcountry - Too heavy and weird engine option
Taylorcraft - website is faulty and incomplete, so non-serious company expected
Zenith - same
These are the most promising:
Kitfox
Rans
Bearhawk
JustAircraft (highlander)
When I do start flying, I intend to do some cross country. The weight load seems to be good enough for all. I do intend to carry a bike. Does anyone know if a bike will fit in any of these? I think in certain configurations, my weight would be over the allowed 1,320 lbs by a little. Is this really a big deal or will nobody care? So which would you choose?
Also if I decide to construct the aircraft myself (or with a little help), which would be the easiest? I have some fabricating experience and have a small machine shop.
Anyway, I am on course to getting my pilot's license. It's probably going to be an LSA (sport license).
I am currently obsessed with cub type planes even though I haven't flown one yet :lol:
So I'm looking at the potential options.
I've ruled out these:
Carbon Cub - Too expensive and I'd prefer side by side seating cause I'm a new pilot
Backcountry - Too heavy and weird engine option
Taylorcraft - website is faulty and incomplete, so non-serious company expected
Zenith - same
These are the most promising:
Kitfox
Rans
Bearhawk
JustAircraft (highlander)
When I do start flying, I intend to do some cross country. The weight load seems to be good enough for all. I do intend to carry a bike. Does anyone know if a bike will fit in any of these? I think in certain configurations, my weight would be over the allowed 1,320 lbs by a little. Is this really a big deal or will nobody care? So which would you choose?
Also if I decide to construct the aircraft myself (or with a little help), which would be the easiest? I have some fabricating experience and have a small machine shop.