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The Mini-Max family

The Original 1100R — Where It All Began

Rendering of the Original 1100R Mini-Max, a single-seat open-cockpit wood-and-fabric aircraft in red and white

Every Mini-Max family traces back to one airplane: the Original 1100R, a single-seat, wood-and-fabric aircraft that was practical for homebuilders and fun to fly.

The Speedster, Coupe and Hi-Max families are later developments of that design concept: an open cockpit, a covered cockpit, and a high wing.

  • Single seat
  • Wood-and-fabric construction
  • 25 FT wingspan, 16' length (current Mini-Max data)
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How the family grew

Original Original Mini-Max 1100R

This shows how the families relate in concept. It does not mean that parts, kits or plans interchange between models, or that one model converts into another.

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    Mini-Kits, one section at a time

    Mini-Kits from $629.99

    Wing, fuselage, tail, landing gear and hardware as separate kits. Each is paid in full when you order it and may not include every item needed to complete the aircraft.

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    The whole airframe, one order

    Complete kits from $10,899.99

    Base, prefab wing ribs, or prefab ribs and metal parts. Crating and shipping are added at checkout.

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    Spread a complete kit over 12 to 36 months. Contact us for current layaway pricing.

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Layaway is not financing and not a loan. Kit sections are released in stages as your cleared payments reach each release threshold, and the complete kit ships only after your final payment. Shipping, taxes and options are extra. Read the layaway terms.

Buy the plans first? Buy the same model's full kit, or pay its layaway down payment, within 60 days and we credit the price you paid for the plans. Request the credit before you pay for the kit.

Affordable Aviation. Built Your Way.

A Mini-Max lets you choose how to build and how much to spend. Start with plans, purchase Mini-Kits as your budget allows, buy a complete kit, or take advantage of our layaway program.

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