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 1650R plansBuild in Stages
Mini-Kits from $819.99
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 1650R Mini-KitsBuy a Complete Kit
Complete kit from $13,299.99
Base, prefab wing ribs, or prefab ribs and metal parts. Crating and shipping are added at checkout.
Shop 1650R 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 1650R.
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 1650R EROS is the Mini-Max path for builders who want speed, style, and a more performance-oriented solo aircraft. It pairs a sleek mid-wing layout with practical wood-and-fabric construction and a kit path that can scale from plans to a full aircraft kit.
The 1650R EROS is the sleek, performance-focused Mini-Max for builders who want a faster single-seat aircraft while keeping the practical wood-and-fabric building experience that defines the Mini-Max family.
This page is for pilots who want a sportier Mini-Max path: a refined mid-wing layout, higher cruise performance, and a kit structure that can still be approached through plans, sub-kits, a full aircraft kit, or prefab quick-build support.
The 1650R is the speed-oriented Mini-Max path, built around a sleek single-seat mid-wing profile.
Current Mini-Max data lists a 625 lb max gross weight, 280 lb useful load, and 118 square feet of wing area.
Start small with plans, build in stages with sub-kits, or move directly into the full aircraft kit path.
Current specifications, weights, performance, build time, and pricing for the 1650R EROS.
Performance varies with engine selection.
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change.
A full 1650R EROS kit is the most complete airframe-focused build path. It organizes the major EROS kit sections around one performance model instead of requiring the builder to purchase every major section one at a time.
Materials and components for building the 1650R wing ribs.
Spars, fittings, fasteners, and key wing structure components.
Precision-cut wood, adhesives, fasteners, and fuselage build materials for the EROS airframe.
Landing gear components, tailwheel, brackets, and related mounting hardware.
Materials for the stabilizer, elevator, rudder, fin, and tail group.
Control-system parts, fittings, brackets, pulleys, fasteners, and specialty hardware.
A covering kit, a separate ½-gallon T-88 epoxy kit, and model-specific drawings/build documentation.
A coordinated kit package built around the 1650R EROS.
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 | 1650R EROS |
|---|---|
| Flaperons | Optional |
| Wheel Pants | Optional |
| Wing Tips | STANDARD |
| 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).
