---------------------------------------------------------- Glasair-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 06/14/05: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:41 PM - Help choosing a kit plane (Rob Campbell) 2. 09:26 PM - Re: Help choosing a kit plane (Robin Young) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:41:30 PM PST US From: Rob Campbell <1global@adelphia.net> Subject: Glasair-List: Help choosing a kit plane --> Glasair-List message posted by: Rob Campbell <1global@adelphia.net> Hello, I'm trying to choose which aircraft I'd like to build. The SII FT seems to be the best Glasair fit for me. Are there any "listers" out there near Camarillo, CA who have built a Glasair I could look at and discuss ease of build? If anyone on the list has any comments about comparing a metal aircraft build with a composite build I'd like to hear from you. I have never built an airplane so this will be my first and I'd appreciate any comments about how much time it really takes (vs. what Glasair says) and how easy or difficult it is. Also, I'd like to know if the performance numbers match what Glasair puts out. I'd like an economical aircraft so I'd probably opt for 150 to 160 HP. Thanks, Rob ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:26:01 PM PST US From: "Robin Young" Subject: RE: Glasair-List: Help choosing a kit plane --> Glasair-List message posted by: "Robin Young" Hi Rob, I finished my TD in 1984. It took 2600 hours and was my first plane project. I imagine the build of a new kit is less than half that now. My plane weighs 1090 lbs and with the new design gear legs has a GW of 1900 lbs. It cruises at 210mph on a 10gph fuel flow. racing has forced some refinements over the years but it has always been fast. enjoy the build. Robin young 286YM Hello, I'm trying to choose which aircraft I'd like to build. The SII FT seems to be the best Glasair fit for me. Are there any "listers" out there near Camarillo, CA who have built a Glasair I could look at and discuss ease of build? If anyone on the list has any comments about comparing a metal aircraft build with a composite build I'd like to hear from you. I have never built an airplane so this will be my first and I'd appreciate any comments about how much time it really takes (vs. what Glasair says) and how easy or difficult it is. Also, I'd like to know if the performance numbers match what Glasair puts out. I'd like an economical aircraft so I'd probably opt for 150 to 160 HP. Thanks, Rob