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Inexpensive Homebuilts... Why?

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Which is the closest reason to why you're interested in "inexpensive" homebuilts?

  • Have some discipline, save, and get something really nice later.

    Votes: 1 1.3%
  • I don't make much money. I can barely afford a used ultralight.

    Votes: 15 20.0%
  • I have a pilot license, but everyday expenses mean I can't afford what's out there.

    Votes: 17 22.7%
  • I need to get my license, and can afford that or an airplane, not both.

    Votes: 2 2.7%
  • I'm just a cheap bastard. Aviation costs too much. It should be less.

    Votes: 31 41.3%
  • I CAN afford many offerings, but can't get the (performance, looks, etc.) in my price range.

    Votes: 9 12.0%
  • Have some discipline, save, and get something really nice later.

    Votes: 1 1.3%
  • I don't make much money. I can barely afford a used ultralight.

    Votes: 15 20.0%
  • I have a pilot license, but everyday expenses mean I can't afford what's out there.

    Votes: 17 22.7%
  • I need to get my license, and can afford that or an airplane, not both.

    Votes: 2 2.7%
  • I'm just a cheap bastard. Aviation costs too much. It should be less.

    Votes: 31 41.3%
  • I CAN afford many offerings, but can't get the (performance, looks, etc.) in my price range.

    Votes: 9 12.0%

  • Total voters
    75
  • Poll closed .

Topaz

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We see a lot of threads here on HBA about "less expensive" or "inexpensive"airplanes. The VP-21 and "flying motorcycle" threads are prime examples, and there are many, many more. In fact, such threads tend to become our some of our more-popular postings. Along with spiders. Weird. Anyway, many,many people, it seems, are interested in "inexpensive" homebuilts. Others say, "Don't bother - save up your money and get something you'll enjoy more," usually meaning much higher performance, better looks, etc. There's a lot of wisdom in that latter point, yet the popularity of"inexpensive aircraft" threads persists. Are we all silly dreamers?

It struck me to ask WHY are you interested in "inexpensive" homebuilts? Please read through all the options and pick the ONE that is closest to your own situation.

The poll closes on October 20th, 2016.
 
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