ScottB Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Not a pilot yet, but I've had a lifetime of interest in aviation. Finally decided I'd put it off long enough, and I'm looking to start pilot training. My main interests have primarily been experimental/home built. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Scott! What type of experimental home built? Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottB Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Scott! What type of experimental home built?Frank. I am looking for something with good STOL capability, ease of build, and affordability. A couple that seem to meet those criteria are the Kitfox and the Zenith STOL 750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Welcome Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 G'day Scott Have a look at the Savannah, not a USA design, but a very good plane which should suit and easy to build. I have seen a bloke build the best part of a wing in one day. I bet it's colder in Montana than here in Sunny Qld at 92 deg F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottB Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 G'day ScottHave a look at the Savannah, not a USA design, but a very good plane which should suit and easy to build. I have seen a bloke build the best part of a wing in one day I bet it's colder in Montana than here in Sunny Qld at 92 deg F Thanks, I'll check it out. 13 degrees f here today. But after spending 13 years in the Southeastern US, I'll take a Montana winter over an Atlanta GA summer any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Scott, may i suggest that before you build, do some flying! get some lessons, find out what you want to do, what you like/don't like; just get some hours up. You'll love it! Stay safe, have fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottB Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Scott, may i suggest that before you build, do some flying! get some lessons, find out what you want to do, what you like/don't like; just get some hours up. You'll love it! Stay safe, have fun. That's the plan. I've thought seriously about buying something like an Aeronca Champ and doing my flight training in that. Lots of them available here for around $20-25K US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorton Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I am looking for something with good STOL capability, ease of build, and affordability. A couple that seem to meet those criteria are the Kitfox and the Zenith STOL 750. Just about to start an ICP Savannah which may be of interest to you, very similar to the Zenair but an easier build.... Maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Librarian Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Montana is a truly beautiful location for flying. I had a quick blast around Great Falls earlier in the year :-) Have fun, learn lots, fly safe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossrynehart Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Scott, My advice is to take yourself down to Idaho - not far for you - and arrange a visit with the Kitfox factory. Then follow up with a few lessons with Stick and Rudder Aviation who. use just Kitfox Aircarft. In fact, if you book a few lessons with S&R they will take you to the factory. You won't be sorry. kitfoxaircraft.com www.stick-rudder.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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