The open cockpit Mini-Max with Sporty good looks.
Based on the rugged 1100R airframe, the 1500R adds a curved turtledeck, streamlined cowl and spinner for pilots that want a plane that looks as good as it flies. And the powerful 2-cylinder 40 HP engine gives it outstanding performance: a 100' takeoff roll and 1,000 fpm climb!
It's hard to describe how much fun it is to fly an open cockpit aircraft, buzzing the local airstrip, waving to your friends and dancing with the clouds. And you'll have the pride of knowing you built it yourself!
Are you on an extremely tight budget? As with all our aircraft, you can start with a sub-kit and build as your budget allows. Or start with our basic 1100R kit and later upgrade to the 1500R Sport by adding a few aesthetic improvements. You'll have a plane that is a joy to fly and will turn heads wherever you land.
1500R Features
1500R Specifications | |
Build time | 300-350 hours |
Engine | 40 HP |
Fuel Capacity | 6 Gallons (12 gallons with optional 2nd wing tank) |
Flight controls | 3-Axis |
Wingspan | 25' |
Wing area | 112.5 sq. ft. |
Length | 16' |
Height | 5' |
Empty weight | 269 lbs. |
Gross weight | 560 lbs. |
Design load factors | +4.4 -1.8 G |
1500R Performance | |
Top speed |
75 mph |
Cruise speed | 65 mph |
Stall speed | 28-31 mph |
Vne | 100 mph |
Climb rate | 1000 fpm |
Take-off Roll | < 100 ft. |
Landing Roll | 210 ft. |
1/2 VW Power Mini-Max, built by a member of the Tokyo flying club.
The First Mini-Max in China
Photographer Yang Weiming (Wayne Yang) has become quite a celebrity by building and flying one of the first amateur-built aircraft in China - a Mini-Max 1500R Sport with a custom cowl and tricycle gear. Homebuilt aviation is just starting to take off in China and unfortunately some builders have used questionable designs and inferior materials. Wayne wanted to show his countrymen that an "average" guy could build a well-engineered, safe aircraft on a limited budget. As you can see, he achieved his dream!
Complete 1500R Sport Mid-Wing Airframe Construction Kit.
SAVE 5% BY BUYING THE COMPLETE KIT VERSUS SUB KITS SEPERATELY!
Note: A $350.00 crate fee will be applied plus shipping cost.
Note: ALL KITS BEING SHIPPED OVERSEAS WILL GET STEWART SYSTEM AS A REPLACEMENT DUE TO HAZARD SHIPPING. THIS REPLACES 1 GALLON POLY-BRUSH, 2 QUARTS POLY-TAK AND 1 QUART MEK WITH 1 GALLON EKOBOND AND 1 GALLON EKOFILL.
$7,430.00
Includes all the materials to make a complete set of wing ribs for the 1100 through 1700 series of aircraft.
$625.00
Note: A $150.00 crate fee will be applied plus shipping cost.
$1,770.00
Note: A $150.00 crate fee will be applied plus shipping cost.
$1,705.00
$755.00
$463.00
Contains the balance of materials not already included in other sub-kits.
Note: A $150.00 crate fee will be applied plus shipping cost.
$1,731.00
$480.00
Approx. 28 sheets, 24" x 36".
$107.00