interested in building onex

[Bryan Cotton]

Trev,
I recon the rest of your years are yours. If you are in good health that could be a lot of years to build and fly. The more you are willing to spend on options, like the machined angle parts or prebuilt spars, the less time you will spend building. There is nothing wrong with a little madness. I find it keeps me sane!

[Mike53]

Hi, I too am interested in building a Onex. I am nearly 75 years old, all my relatives think I am mad to take it on now. I have only been flying for 4 years and currently fly a Tecnam Echo. I live in New Zealand. I was a mechanic 45 years ago, but that was a very long time ago. What do you guys recon? Trev

Hi Trev.
Everyone needs something to keep active,some people golf,some travel ,and some build airplanes.Those that sit around watching tv usually succumb to the sheer boredom.
If I were you I would order the tail kit and see how you like it and go from there.Either sell it if it's not for you or order the rest of the kits ,either way you will have given it a fair shake.
Learning to fly at 71 is something in itself and I,m betting you have what it takes.
Cheers,
Mike

[onex28]

I'm in my 77th year and building my 3rd plane, a ONEX. Finished my T51 at age 71. If you have the desire, don't hesitate, get started, you will be glad you did.

David
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