Start with plans, build in stages, buy the complete kit, or pay for the complete kit with layaway.
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$299.99
Model-specific plans, shipped to you. Shipping is added at checkout.
Buy 1100R plansBuild in Stages
Mini-Kits from $789.99
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.
Shop 1100R Mini-KitsBuy a Complete Kit
Complete kit from $11,299.99
Base, prefab wing ribs, or prefab ribs and metal parts. Crating and shipping are added at checkout.
Shop 1100R complete kitAircraft Kit Layaway
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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 1100R.
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 1100R Original Mini-Max is the classic single-seat Mini-Max design. It keeps the aircraft simple, compact, and builder-friendly, with a practical wood-and-fabric structure and a kit path that works for pilots who want to build, learn, and fly without unnecessary complexity.
The 1100R Original Mini-Max is the classic Mini-Max aircraft path. It is a compact single-seat design built around straightforward wood-and-fabric construction, simple systems, and the kind of hands-on building experience that made Mini-Max aircraft popular with homebuilders.
This page is for builders who want the original Mini-Max feel without adding extra complexity. The 1100R keeps the focus on low-cost fun, practical construction, and a simple path from plans to finished aircraft.
The 1100R keeps the Mini-Max formula simple, compact, and builder-friendly.
A practical aircraft build using familiar materials and straightforward structure.
Start small with plans, build in stages, or choose a more complete kit path.
Current specifications, weights, performance, build time, and pricing for the 1100R Original Mini-Max.
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change.
A full 1100R kit is the most complete airframe-focused build path. It is designed for builders who want the major Original Mini-Max kit sections organized around one aircraft model instead of purchasing each section one at a time.
Materials and components for building the 1100R 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 1100R.
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 Original Mini-Max project.
A coordinated kit package built around the 1100R Original Mini-Max.
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 | 1100R |
|---|---|
| Flaperons | Optional |
| 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).
Still deciding? Compare the 1100R with other Mini-Max models or use Find Your Mini-Max to narrow the choice. You can also browse every full aircraft kit, all plans and manuals, or Mini-Kits if you plan to build in stages.
Buying guides: What does it cost to finish a Mini-Max? · Base vs. Prefab vs. QuickBuild: what changes? · Building a Mini-Max in a garage: space, tools and experience
