Window Shopping - Something with Foldy Wings

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Ted

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Our new homestead has enough land that we could realistically have a plane here.

Here's the list of wants:

- E-AB (do my own annuals)
- Foldy wings (to get through some of the areas between storage and take off)
- 2 seats preferred
- Can run on MoGas (and not burn much of it)

Help me window shop.
 
Ted DuPuis said:
Our new homestead has enough land that we could realistically have a plane here.

Here's the list of wants:

- E-AB (do my own annuals)
- Foldy wings (to get through some of the areas between storage and take off)
- 2 seats preferred
- Can run on MoGas (and not burn much of it)

Help me window shop.
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RANS S-20
 
I flew a Kitfox IV with a Rotax up in Utah a few years ago. I generally liked it. Kinda tight inside, but you're not going to be in there for very long. Can be a trike if you don't like the TW plan.

I like the design and execution of the Kolbs but if the engine quits, I really don't want my body being the second thing that hits the ground after the plexi.

http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_905368_KITFOX+IV+-+1200+TRI-GEAR+++++.html

http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_1056351_Kitfox+XL.html
 
Zenith CH-701 fits the same bill as the previous planes posted
 
I don't think the CH-701 is a folding wing. Maybe some were modified, or a special kit, but the basic doesn't fold AFAIK. Maybe they are quick remove?
 
Ted DuPuis said:
Our new homestead has enough land that we could realistically have a plane here.

Here's the list of wants:

- E-AB (do my own annuals)
- Foldy wings (to get through some of the areas between storage and take off)
- 2 seats preferred
- Can run on MoGas (and not burn much of it)

Help me window shop.
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Avid Catalina.
 
docmirror said:
I don't think the CH-701 is a folding wing. Maybe some were modified, or a special kit, but the basic doesn't fold AFAIK. Maybe they are quick remove?
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Nope. If you look at the manufacturers page, a folding wing kit is a factory option for the 701 at $560. But even without, the standard are apparently pretty easy to remove, but perhaps not enough so for a daily task...
 
HighFlyingA380 said:
Nope. If you look at the manufacturers page, a folding wing kit is a factory option for the 701 at $560. But even without, the standard are apparently pretty easy to remove, but perhaps not enough so for a daily task...
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Huh, I've looked a maybe a half dozen, and none of them were folding. I've looked at dozens of pics and never seen one folded. Ok, it's there for an option.
 
Ted DuPuis said:
Our new homestead has enough land that we could realistically have a plane here.

Here's the list of wants:

- E-AB (do my own annuals)
- Foldy wings (to get through some of the areas between storage and take off)
- 2 seats preferred
- Can run on MoGas (and not burn much of it)

Help me window shop.
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Just Aircraft Highlander: http://www.justaircraft.com/contact.php

I've visited the factory and have seen them demonstrated. Wouldn't hesitate if I could afford it. There are some very entertaining videos of their capabilities available (links on the website).

Dave
 
You copied Dean Wilson's design requirements list (Avid Flyer). Denny did a good job of cloning the Avid with his Kitfox design. And, there are other with a similar wing fold such as Preceptor Ultra Pup (tandem instead of side by side)

The Avid is a bit tight inside if you are a large person. And, there are a lot of variations in wings / gross weights. But it is probably the best folding wing out there.
 
KSCessnaDriver said:
Zenith CH-701 fits the same bill as the previous planes posted
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You'll get in trouble with these planes with all the places you can land and takeoff from :D

They are ugly as all heck but they sure do preform.
 
Ted DuPuis said:
Our new homestead has enough land that we could realistically have a plane here.

Here's the list of wants:

- E-AB (do my own annuals)
- Foldy wings (to get through some of the areas between storage and take off)
- 2 seats preferred
- Can run on MoGas (and not burn much of it)

Help me window shop.
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Aerotrek A220 or A240 in tricycle or trail dragger. Single person folding wings, Mogas.

http://www.aerotrek.aero/aeropro.htm
 
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