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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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Complete kit from $11,499.99
Base, prefab wing ribs, or prefab ribs and metal parts. Crating and shipping are added at checkout.
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monthly payments after due at signing (down payment plus crating).
Spread a complete kit over 12 to 36 months. Contact us for current layaway pricing on the 1030R.
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.
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Layaway is not a loan or financing. Prefab / Quick-Build is the level with prefab wing ribs and prefab metal parts; the prefab-ribs-only level is not offered on layaway. Add-on options, shipping, freight and taxes are extra, and final figures are confirmed on your invoice and contract.
Layaway lets you pay for a complete kit over 12 to 36 months while sections are released in stages. It is not financing. Contact us for current layaway pricing on this model.
Ask about layawayThe 1030R MAX-103 Ultralight is the Mini-Max path for builders who want a compact, light, single-seat aircraft project. It keeps the build practical with wood-and-fabric construction, standard flaperons, 5-gallon fuel capacity, and data built around a 240 lb empty weight and 500 lb max gross weight.
The 1030R MAX-103 Ultralight is the Mini-Max ultralight path for builders who want to keep the airplane light, simple, and focused. It uses the same practical wood-and-fabric building approach Mini-Max builders know, with a compact airframe and a 5-gallon fuel capacity listed in current Mini-Max data.
This page is for builders comparing the 1030R as a serious light-aircraft project. The 1030R keeps the mission centered on low empty weight, standard flaperons, short-field fun, and a clear path from plans to finished aircraft.
A compact single-seat aircraft path focused on light weight, simplicity, and affordable flying.
A practical aircraft build using familiar materials, traditional methods, and hands-on progress.
Start small with plans, build in stages, or choose a more complete 1030R kit path.
Current specifications, weights, performance, build time, and pricing for the 1030R MAX-103 Ultralight.
Empty weight is a reference figure. Under 14 CFR 103.1(e)(1) a powered ultralight vehicle weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation; the actual empty weight of the finished aircraft determines whether it meets that limit.
Stall speed and other performance figures are reference figures. Under 14 CFR 103.1(e)(4) a powered ultralight vehicle has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated airspeed (about 27.6 mph); the actual stall speed of the finished aircraft determines whether it meets that limit.
Part 103 status belongs to the finished aircraft, not to a kit or plans. For a powered vehicle, 14 CFR 103.1(e) requires an empty weight of less than 254 pounds (excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation), a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons, that it is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight, and a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated airspeed. These depend on the completed aircraft. Mini-Max USA does not certify, and cannot guarantee, that any completed aircraft qualifies as an ultralight vehicle.
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change.
A full 1030R kit is the most complete airframe-focused build path. It is designed for builders who want the major MAX-103 kit sections organized around one aircraft model instead of purchasing each section one at a time.
Materials and components for building the 1030R wing ribs.
Spars, fittings, hardware, and key wing structure components.
Structural wood, adhesives, fasteners, and fuselage build materials.
Landing gear components, brackets, and related hardware for the 1030R.
Materials for the stabilizer, elevator, rudder, fin, and tail group.
Control-system parts, fittings, brackets, fasteners, and related hardware.
Drawings and build documentation for the MAX-103 Ultralight project.
A coordinated kit package built around the 1030R MAX-103 Ultralight.
Included at every kit level: a covering kit, a separate ½-gallon T-88 epoxy kit, the Metal & Hardware Kit, and the aircraft plans. Engine, propeller, instruments, avionics, paint, tools, and final finishing items may be separate unless specifically listed on the current product page. Always review the current product listing before ordering.
Feature availability can vary by kit path. Review the current product page before ordering.
| Feature | 1030R |
|---|---|
| Flaperons | Standard |
| Wheel Pants | Optional |
| Wing Tips | Optional |
| Steel Gear | Optional |
| Band Brakes | Optional |
| Black-Max Brakes | Optional |
| Airframe Parachute | Optional |
| AutoPilot | Optional |
| Seaplane Floats | Optional |
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change. Source: Mini-Max USA aircraft data (2026).
