Howdy,
I'm new to the forum, hoping to start building an airplane soon. A few weeks ago a friend of mine showed my his Fairchild 21 and now I'm thinking I need a biplane. I'm looking at either a Hatz Classic or a Skybolt. I've never even seen either in person and currently am not a pilot, but since it'll be a few years before the airplane is finished, I can learn. from what I've read both airplanes are fairly comfortable and pleasant to fly, although I realize that the were designed for different purposes. I'm 6'5" and 180lbs, hopefully once it's built it will get quite a bit of airtime, so I want something that I will be comfortable flying. I'm leaning toward the Skybolt at the moment. Does anyone have any words of wisdom that would sway the decision one way or the other? Any general tips for the first time builder?
Thanks
I'm new to the forum, hoping to start building an airplane soon. A few weeks ago a friend of mine showed my his Fairchild 21 and now I'm thinking I need a biplane. I'm looking at either a Hatz Classic or a Skybolt. I've never even seen either in person and currently am not a pilot, but since it'll be a few years before the airplane is finished, I can learn. from what I've read both airplanes are fairly comfortable and pleasant to fly, although I realize that the were designed for different purposes. I'm 6'5" and 180lbs, hopefully once it's built it will get quite a bit of airtime, so I want something that I will be comfortable flying. I'm leaning toward the Skybolt at the moment. Does anyone have any words of wisdom that would sway the decision one way or the other? Any general tips for the first time builder?
Thanks
