Re: Opinions?

I saw three Buker Jungmann's fly into Oceanside airport L32 (Now OKB)
several years ago.  They were wonderful flying machines, beautifully
constructed.

If I had to choose which aircraft I would build...it would take me years of
research...So much to choose from and so many factors to evaluate.

"Steve Beaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> The Bucker Jungmann has it all. It is "vintage" and yet was so far ahead
of
> its time, it is also very modern. It is known as being one of the best
> flying aircraft of all time and is now available in kit form in almost any
> stage of completion.
>
> See www.bucker.info
>
> Steve
>
> "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Was just looking over some old brochures, and got to thinking about the
> > Starduster line of biplanes.  Anyone have experiences with them?  In
> > particular the Acroduster or Super Starduster models.
> >
> > Also, as a fan of aviation history, as well as the newer sport designs,
> I'm
> > curious which of the two is more satisfying or fun to own for you, a
> > historic model, or a modern sport plane, and why?  If you could build a
> > perfect working copy of any biplane through history, which would it be,
> and
> > for what reasons?  What influences you when choosing a modern version,
> what
> > makes you pass one by for the next one down the line?
> >
> > Finally, what are some of the features of modern "kit" planes, that make
> > them worthwhile to build?  What is it that makes us want to spend many
of
> > our weekends in a garage with a set of tools, building our very own
wings?
> > What are some of the best out there in kit form?  What makes a kit a
"dud"
> > in your book?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
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