While at OSH I fell in love with the littler Verner Radial engines. I really like the 60 hp 5v model as it balances price and HP pretty well. I've been wanting to build a biplane for a long time and think this would be the perfect engine for a little cheap biplane. My mission is just a fun flyer to visit some of the local grass strips I can't get to in my Questair Venture. I realize one is not like the others being a single place.
I would prefer a two place but am concerned that 60 hp wouldn't be enough for the Renegade and Celebrity. I have read some good reviews on the plans for the Lil Bitts and Celebrity. Seems the Renegade is built stronger than the other two. Being in NC I like that the guy selling the Lil Bitts plans is close by compared to Canada for the other two.
They all have similar speed, and range. I like the classic lines of the Renegade and Celebrity but have visions of a mini Sampson in mind for the Lil Bitts.
Curious what other peoples opinions are who have been around some of these choices or perhaps have a better option I haven't seen. I haven't seen any of them in person except for a Fisher Classic which I image is built very similar to the Celebrity.
I would prefer a two place but am concerned that 60 hp wouldn't be enough for the Renegade and Celebrity. I have read some good reviews on the plans for the Lil Bitts and Celebrity. Seems the Renegade is built stronger than the other two. Being in NC I like that the guy selling the Lil Bitts plans is close by compared to Canada for the other two.
They all have similar speed, and range. I like the classic lines of the Renegade and Celebrity but have visions of a mini Sampson in mind for the Lil Bitts.
Curious what other peoples opinions are who have been around some of these choices or perhaps have a better option I haven't seen. I haven't seen any of them in person except for a Fisher Classic which I image is built very similar to the Celebrity.
