Builder Stories

Mini-Max Builder Stories

Every Mini-Max has a story. Share your build, restoration, first flight, school project, or aircraft memory and help inspire the next generation of builders.

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Every Mini-Max has a builder behind it.

The first rib, the first fuselage side, the first taxi, the first flight, the project saved from a barn, the school build that inspired a student. These are the stories that keep Mini-Max alive.

Builders Share your project, shop, and first flight.

Owners Tell us how your Mini-Max flies.

Schools Show students building aviation skills.

Projects Bring stalled builds back into the story.

From garages, hangars, schools, and grass strips

Builder stories from the Mini-Max community.

These stories are published by Mini-Max USA after review. Submit yours below and help inspire the next builder.

June 11, 2026

Andy Buzz Peterson's Story!

After all was said and done, the Hi-Max turned out to be the best mistake I ever made. Like a lot of people, I...

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Help inspire the next Mini-Max builder.

Your project does not need to be perfect. The best stories are honest: why you chose Mini-Max, what you learned, what you changed, where you flew, and what you would tell the next builder.

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What makes a great story?

Give us the details that another builder would love to know.

Your aircraft Model, engine, year started, year completed, and where it is based.

Your build What you enjoyed, what was challenging, what you learned, and what you would do again.

Your photos Send links to build photos, finished aircraft photos, cockpit shots, first flight photos, or old project photos.

Your permission Only submit stories and photos you own or have permission to share.

Submit your Builder Story

Tell us about your Mini-Max, Hi-Max, V-Max, EROS, AeroMax, school build, restoration, or project save. Mini-Max USA will review submissions before publishing.

Your name *

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Phone

Location

Aircraft model *

Engine

Story type *

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Photo, video, or document links Native Shopify contact forms do not reliably handle customer photo uploads. Use links to photo folders or videos.

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Submissions are reviewed before publishing. Mini-Max USA may edit for length, clarity, formatting, and safety.

Submission note: By submitting a story, you confirm that you own the text and photos or have permission to share them. Mini-Max USA may review, edit, decline, or request clarification before publishing. Do not submit unsafe instructions, private personal information, copyrighted photos you do not own, or claims that should be verified before publication.

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