Comments for LightSport Aircraft

Comment on Gallery by SalviaFan

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Comment on Airdale Sportplane and Supply by Dave Fisher

Dave Fisher — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:24:56 +0000

Congrats to Brett on your new venture.

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Comment on Avid Catalina Flight Video by Tom

Tom — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:49:57 +0000

This is a tough one to answer with any degree of accuracy! I can only offer my observation and opinion. As you know, there are so many factors that affect the $ value of aircraft. The critical factors are quality of workmanship, quality of documentation, the instruments that are in it, etc. Value is in the eye of the beholder. I would think that a finely crafted and well documented, well equipped 582 Amphibian that has the 40 hours flown off should bring a minimum of $30G. Of course this would vary quite a little depending upon prop setup, fuel tank arrangement and a whole list of other factors. Does the hull leak? Is there a clutch on the prop? Is there a bilge pump in it? Are the clearance lights and strobes in place and working? Are inspection ports properly positioned? What method was used for fabric covering? Have the flight surfaces been rib stitched?

I have seen ready for flight Catalinas sell for under $20G and know of instances where Catalinas with 4 cycle engines sold for well over $40G.

Generally speaking, unless an aircraft is complete, signed off, numbered and ready to fly, a person would be fortunate just to re-coupe the $ invested.

I hope this is some inspiration to finish the project and get some air under the tires. Tom

Comment on Avid Catalina Flight Video by Roger Fischer

Roger Fischer — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:11:21 +0000

What are these aircraft worth now? I have an avid amphibian in my shop that is almost complete and curious what they are worth now. It is powered with the 582 Rotax with the “C” gear box.

Comment on Interesting Video of Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats by Leni

Leni — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:06:52 +0000

That is me in the video. They are great in rough water also.

You really need the 1450s to get the most out of the kitfox or avid type planes.

Comment on Avid Catalina Flight Video by Yeah.....

Yeah..... — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:13:59 +0000

I purchased an avid catalina and it wan’t to difficult to build. The airframe came pre-welded along with the sponsoons. The landing gear retracts into the sponsoons and it can land or take off on land or water. I purchased a 100hp air cooled engine so i don’t have to worry about a radiator.

Comment on Interesting Video of Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats by martin

martin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:07:05 +0000

fantastic but how about in pronounced ocean chop?

Comment on Avid Catalina Flight Video by Luiz Fernando

Luiz Fernando — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:05:52 +0000

Presados Senhores
Sou piloto moro no Brasil, e gostaria de receber informaçoes e preço sobre o Avid Catalina.
Sem mais apresento minhas cordiais saudações.
Atenciosamente
Luiz Fernando

(English translation) Presados Gentlemen I am pilot I live in Brazil, and would like to receive information and price on the Avid Catalina. Without more I present my cordials greetings. Yours truly Luiz Fernando

Comment on Building an Airplane by Carole Pollard

Carole Pollard — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:41:45 +0000

Hello Tom,
We would like to use some of your articles for Pacific Flyer, Australia. Could you send me a high resolution photo of yourself to use? I saw one posted on Ezinearticles, but resolution too low. If we can reciprocate in any way, please let me know. Our magazine is now in Canada. Please check us out!
Best Regards,
Carole.