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Mini-Kits from $999.99
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 $14,999.99
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 1850V.
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 1850V SuperMax is the big-power Mini-Max path for builders who want VW reliability, more cockpit width, and a stronger airframe while keeping the practical wood-and-fabric construction that makes Mini-Max aircraft approachable.
The 1850V SuperMax is the heavy-duty member of the Mini-Max family. It keeps the familiar single-seat, wood-and-fabric building experience, then adds a stronger structure, a wider cockpit, and VW-compatible power for pilots who want more capability than the lighter Mini-Max models.
This page is for builders who want a sportier, more muscular Mini-Max path. The 1850V focuses on 4-stroke reliability, big-sky cruising, and practical homebuilt construction without stepping away from the simple Mini-Max philosophy.
Built around more cockpit room, stronger structure, and more engine capability.
Current Mini-Max data lists the 2180cc Hummel 76hp engine option for the 1850V.
Start with plans, build in sections, or choose the full aircraft kit path for the SuperMax.
Current specifications, weights, performance, build time, and pricing for the 1850V SuperMax.
Figures reflect the 2180cc Hummel 76 hp reference configuration. Some specifications are pending confirmation.
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change.
A full SuperMax kit is the most complete airframe-focused build path. It is designed for builders who want the major 1850V kit sections organized around one larger, VW-compatible aircraft model instead of purchasing each section one at a time.
Materials and components for building the SuperMax wing ribs.
Spars, fittings, hardware, and key wing structure components.
Structural wood, adhesives, fasteners, and fuselage build materials.
Gear components, VW-compatible brackets, and related landing gear hardware.
Materials for the strengthened stabilizer, elevator, rudder, fin, and tail group.
Control-system parts, fittings, brackets, fasteners, and related hardware.
A covering kit, a separate ½-gallon T-88 epoxy kit, and the SuperMax plans package, at every kit level.
A coordinated kit package built around the 1850V SuperMax.
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 | 1850V SuperMax |
|---|---|
| Flaperons | Not Available |
| Wheel Pants | Optional |
| Wing Tips | STANDARD |
| Steel Gear | STANDARD |
| 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 1850V 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.
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