Single-engine aircraft The Saberwing

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The SABERWING is a new aircraft designed and purpose built as an answer to many problems that we have seen in the kit built, two place, aircraft market. There are several focal points that we considered into the design of this kit. We will address some of these points before we get into the technical and flight characteristics of the airplane itself. The Pilot: As a pilot, I had to look at what I would want to feel as I sat in the airplane that I would be flying. First, it had to fit. So I began with a 43" wide fuselage at the shoulders. This is wider that a Cessna 152/172. Next we designed in plenty of leg room for the taller people and added extra headroom as well. Because many "typical" pilots no longer meet the 150 lb. pilot rule we made sure to allow for the larger pilot. The design is also flexible in that it can be set up for various pilots and builders. If you sell a plane to a taller person, the rudder pedals can be adjusted for their longer legs. The Builder: For the average builder this kit is almost a fast build. It requires very little tooling and just basic knowledge that can be developed in small steps. One of my main mottos for building is MVP -- "Maximum Visual Progress". Our kit allows the builder to be sitting in the fuselage and making airplane noises within just a few hours of work after opening the kit. For the majority of the time you work around the fuselage installing components "into" it. No having to hang upside down or laying on your back trying to work on it. Because progress is visible it keeps the builder motivated to finish it and get flying!