All-too regularly I hear people lament the high cost of Light-Sport Aircraft. Indeed, some with all the latest equipment do get up in price, but that does not change the fact that many lower priced aircraft are available. One company, Valley Engineering and their Backyard Flyer series brings several very agreeably priced aircraft to the market. They are kits but in return for some hours of labor you can have a very fun flying machine for a cost nearly anyone can afford. Check out their highest-powered example in this video.
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Would you sell the personal plane new with the VW engine?
They quit production with no explanation, just quit.
The man that built them died his son is in concrete busniess and daughter. He died a few years back but they still build Culver props building. I loved his design, 4-stroke with aluminum frame and pivot wing. Gene Smith was his name and came with carbureted steady heat and came with parachute.
I exchanged emails with Alaina at Valley. Unfortunately, there are no existing plans. I was told that nothing was formally committed to plans in any of the various models made. Such a shame. Lots of potential there. The closest existing designs would be the Legal Eagle and the Affordaplane.
Just wondering… did [the company] get sued? Or why did [they] just quit making the Backyard Flyer?
That question should be directed to the company. Contact Culver Props.
Do you have plans for home build for 2 seater
Hi James: Regretfully, I have just learned that Backyard Flyer will no longer be produced.
Is this info correct? Are they are no longer building any Backyard Flyers? I was going to try and order one Monday.
Hi Shaun: Please go directly to the source and inquire: Valley Engineering