Hello,
I am finalizing (and taking forever) my decision as to which bird to build. I think I like an all wood design, although tube and rag would be ok, too. I like the idea of a 2 place plane and the ideal candidate would have folding wings or at least easily detachable. That being said, I am absolutely fascinated with Falconar's Minihawk. I think it is a clone of a Gardan GY 20, although the windscreen seems quite a bit steeper on the Minihawk in addition to the non-conventional gear. It cannot be made with foldable or detachable wings, but not a real dealbreaker.
Does anyone here have any further knowledge of this bird or of Falconar in general? Once upon a time I dreamed of building their P-51, but it was never realized. I have heard good things about the quality of their plans, but there isn't much out there on the Minihawk.
What I would really like to do is hang a Rotec on the front and have an Aeronca LC look a like. THAT would be cool. But, I will likely have years before having to decide on a power plant.
Any insight or comments would be appreciated. I am a first time builder, but pretty good with woodwork and engines. I have a 4 car garage that I could dedicate half for the project. I also have an understanding wife (most important!!) and a young son that I would like to have involved as soon as he is old enough to hand me some tools.
I am finalizing (and taking forever) my decision as to which bird to build. I think I like an all wood design, although tube and rag would be ok, too. I like the idea of a 2 place plane and the ideal candidate would have folding wings or at least easily detachable. That being said, I am absolutely fascinated with Falconar's Minihawk. I think it is a clone of a Gardan GY 20, although the windscreen seems quite a bit steeper on the Minihawk in addition to the non-conventional gear. It cannot be made with foldable or detachable wings, but not a real dealbreaker.
Does anyone here have any further knowledge of this bird or of Falconar in general? Once upon a time I dreamed of building their P-51, but it was never realized. I have heard good things about the quality of their plans, but there isn't much out there on the Minihawk.
What I would really like to do is hang a Rotec on the front and have an Aeronca LC look a like. THAT would be cool. But, I will likely have years before having to decide on a power plant.
Any insight or comments would be appreciated. I am a first time builder, but pretty good with woodwork and engines. I have a 4 car garage that I could dedicate half for the project. I also have an understanding wife (most important!!) and a young son that I would like to have involved as soon as he is old enough to hand me some tools.
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