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.
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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.
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Complete kit from $13,299.99
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 1400S.
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 1400S Hi-Max Sport brings the classic Mini-Max build approach into a high-wing layout with 4-stroke V-Twin simplicity. It keeps the aircraft compact, practical, and builder-friendly while adding enclosed-cabin comfort, easier entry, and the familiar high-wing view many pilots prefer.
The 1400S Hi-Max Sport is the 4-stroke high-wing Hi-Max path in the Mini-Max lineup. It is a single-seat wood-and-fabric aircraft kit for builders who want the Hi-Max cabin feel, high-wing visibility, and smooth V-Twin sport performance.
This page is for builders comparing the 1400S as a practical, compact, high-wing aircraft project with 4-stroke V-Twin direction. It keeps the focus on straightforward construction, affordable recreation, and a clear path from plans to a full aircraft kit.
Designed for pilots who like high-wing visibility, easier cabin access, and a more upright cockpit feel.
Mini-Max places the 1400S in the 4-stroke Sport family with a V-Twin 40 HP engine direction (engineering estimate — subject to actual testing).
Start with plans, build in stages, or choose the model-specific full aircraft kit.
Current specifications, weights, performance, build time, and pricing for the 1400S Hi-Max Sport.
Performance figures are engineering estimates and are subject to actual testing.
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change.
A full 1400S kit is the most complete airframe-focused build path. It is designed for builders who want the major Hi-Max Sport kit sections organized around one selected aircraft model instead of purchasing each section one at a time.
Materials and components for building the 1400S wing ribs.
Spars, fittings, hardware, and high-wing structure components.
Structural wood, adhesives, fasteners, and fuselage build materials.
Landing gear components, brackets, and related hardware for the 1400S.
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 1400S Hi-Max project.
A coordinated kit package built around the 1400S Hi-Max Sport.
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 | 1400S |
|---|---|
| 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).
