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  1. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Wow, I’m glad i shared this thread because I honestly am getting very wonderful ideas that i had not thought of. Thank you all so much. Is the PPL license the starting point?
  2. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Thank you for the recommendation. I really am looking at all suggestions that were made and will make sure to look up this one too. I haven't looked at the engine options yet but this could be a starting point. Thanks
  3. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    That’s also a great idea. Thanks
  4. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    I would prefer building with aluminum. I have recently started going to my friends workshop to learn few skills and he works with aluminum. I have no skills with wood so far. My friend has made all his tools available to me for the mean time as i am already planning to buy my own and get some...
  5. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Do you have any in mind that’ll be as cheap?
  6. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    I have a question, guys. I have been going through the sites recommended and looking at the cost of building closely. I spoke with a guy who works at our airspace and our discussion was mostly centered on the cost needed to build the STOL CH750. looking at other aircraft, he suggested building...
  7. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    WHat a nice story. I am more than determined to keep going. Thank you so much for sharing. I am certain this story will keep me going whenever I come across challenges
  8. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Thank you so much for sharing
  9. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    well noted! Thanks for that recommendation
  10. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Thank you so much for all the resources shared. These will be very helpful.
  11. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Hello, yes, it is indeed very small. I have asked questions along that line to people at our civil aviation office and they couldn't provide answers. A homebuilt plane has never been made here so the answers I can get are very limited. However, they just said I could go on and when I'm done then...
  12. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I offer my most sincere condolences. Wow, that's quite and experience you've had and being able to proceed with your build despite the busy schedule is just amazing. can't wait to see you finish. I'll look into all recommendations you've made as I go...
  13. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Thank you so much for that advice. I had given it a thought and spend weeks going around trying to find the kind of wood I’ll be needing to build a Minimax but none are available here unfortunately. Building the Minimax would require importing all of the wood I’ll be needing and that would cost...
  14. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Thank you very much, Sir. I will definitely keep you updated. Much appreciated!
  15. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Thank you for the warm welcome. I will definitely make sure to share all issues that may arise. Thank you very much
  16. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    very insightful! i will make sure to stick to the plan. Thank you very much
  17. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Thank you very much. i will definitely make sure to look into all points mentioned.
  18. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Thank you very much for that feedback. Glad to know I’m on the right track for a start. Yes i was thinking of getting the engine recommended by Zenith for the STOL CH-750 but i will update accordingly when i get started. Regards to your friend and his wife 🙂
  19. Abdourahman Chaw

    Hello from The Gambia, West Africa.

    Hello everyone, It is a pleasure to be here. I am Abdourahman Chaw from The Gambia, which's the smallest country in West Africa. I want to build my first aircraft despite being a total novice in aircraft building and operation. This has never been attempted in my country or neighboring...
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