j3flyer
Registered User
Atlanta
I need advise. I just can't seem to pull the trigger on this. I go from "ready to order", to I don't want to make a huge mistake, again. My choices range from a Wag Aero Sport Trainer, to a Legend kit. I'm going to put a few things out there and see what kind of advise I get. Pardon me if some of this seems familiar from earlier posts, but again, I do not want to make the mistake of building the wrong airplane (for me). I restored my J-3 10 years ago. I'm ready to break free and do an experimental Cub, but with some options. Questions...
1. If I want everything off the shelf, easy to fit, and relatively cheaper than any "kit", then it seems like a J-3 frame, no flap wing is the answer. Does anyone see any issues with the following...Eliminate the nose tank in favor of 2 wing tanks with header.. Move the seat back a few inches, for more legroom. I know the rear stick would have to be cut, bent and welded. Install PA-11 style metal interior panels. No electric, simple panel with an O-200 or C-85. Wing would be a D&E no-flap standard wing. All cowling would be "off the shelf " Wag Aero. I recently flew my J-3 from the front seat and the spar was not an issue.
2. Go with the PA-18 fuselage, interior, seats, and the same no-flap wing. Nice, but will the cowling, engine mount, etc. cost more going this way. Basically a PA 18-95.
3. I know a lot of people will say things about flaps, engines, etc. Picture an experimental PA-11, non electric, or a PA-18-95. That's my goal.
4. If you have any leads on a fuselage ( jig built experimental) let me know. As soon as I find a fuselage, I can then order the correct wing kit.
1. If I want everything off the shelf, easy to fit, and relatively cheaper than any "kit", then it seems like a J-3 frame, no flap wing is the answer. Does anyone see any issues with the following...Eliminate the nose tank in favor of 2 wing tanks with header.. Move the seat back a few inches, for more legroom. I know the rear stick would have to be cut, bent and welded. Install PA-11 style metal interior panels. No electric, simple panel with an O-200 or C-85. Wing would be a D&E no-flap standard wing. All cowling would be "off the shelf " Wag Aero. I recently flew my J-3 from the front seat and the spar was not an issue.
2. Go with the PA-18 fuselage, interior, seats, and the same no-flap wing. Nice, but will the cowling, engine mount, etc. cost more going this way. Basically a PA 18-95.
3. I know a lot of people will say things about flaps, engines, etc. Picture an experimental PA-11, non electric, or a PA-18-95. That's my goal.
4. If you have any leads on a fuselage ( jig built experimental) let me know. As soon as I find a fuselage, I can then order the correct wing kit.