DINGO… Reviving a popular design from the past but engineered with the latest technologies and using modern materials.

Dingo is an ultralight aircraft that can qualify as an Ultralight in the USA, according to Part 103, and as a single seat deregulated aircraft in numerous other countries. Dingo's design was inspired by the Hovey Whing Ding from the 1960s.

The modern Dingo made its maiden flight on June 22, 2022 at the Jaroměř (LKJA airport) only a year and a half after the team pondered the 3D drawings.

Dingo’s airframe is primarily riveted 6061 and 2024 aluminum sheet. Wings, full-flying elevator, and rudder are covered with Ceconite polyester fabric, although a builder in the UK used Oratex, which does not even require painting.

A composite seat rivets to the front part of the fuselage. The 2.6-gallon plastic fuel tank is located inside the fuselage behind the pilot’s seat and behind that, the powerplant is mounted to the fuselage using rubber isolator blocks.

Dingo’s main landing gear is welded from thin-walled steel tubes and bolts to the fuselage. Tail gear is steerable and straightened by spring. Ailerons and elevator are connected to the stick by push-pull rods, and the rudder is connected to welded pedals by cables.

Dingo is a single-seat open cockpit biplane in pusher configuration, a classic taildragger with a T-tail empennage. It was designed with a focus on easy and quick assembly. That promise is aided by using match-hole technology that assures a homebuilder without fancy jigs can accurately assemble Dingo subassemblies. This is now widely used in LSA but it is far less common on Part 103 entries.

Dingo is available in two versions: Prices start with a basic 25 horsepower air-cooled single-cylinder Vittorazi Moster 185. A more powerful, deluxe version uses a 36 horsepower liquid-cooled single-cylinder Polini Thor 303, although the company said, "each builder can buy the engine in accordance with his preferences." Both popular engines are represented and supported worldwide with parts and service. The airframe can be equipped with up to a 40 horsepower engine.

The exciting and easy-to-build aircraft is now available worldwide through an innovative, factory-direct business model (think: Tesla) that reduces delivery times. Currently Future Vehicles can ship in one month. Going factory direct ensures door-to-door delivery.

Future Vehicles offers an exceptional level of support. They invite you to "have a look at our video overview of builder's instructions and tutorial. All manuals are in PDF format, 3D models are available for everyone and used in tutorial videos, plus we offer a forum and help to locate possible suppliers."

In mid-2023 — but please check for the latest pricing, shipping cost, and delivery schedule — the prices are very agreeable. A complete Dingo airframe kit costs €12,204 ($13,668 in mid-2023). Door-to-door shipping by DHL anywhere in the USA is €1,483 (currently $1,660), making total airframe cost $15,328. A completed Dingo after adding engine, instruments, propeller and covering costs €19,000-22,000 (currently $22,000 and $25,000). By almost any benchmark, that's a bargain.

Based in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, Future Vehicles announced that the Dingo has passed several key milestones, and is now in full production.