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Comment by Elaine Loving on January 20, 2014 at 5:23pm

That is such an awesome story! You really know how to create the most precious and beautiful memories, not letting the time pass with regrets, like many do. I would love to see a picture of a Glory, if you have one! That sounds amazing!

Comment by Phil Haxton on January 14, 2014 at 3:50pm

I had close to $16K in mine. The kit cost $9K when I purchased it and the rest was in all the instrumentation and various things that the kit didn't include. In all counting the five years we spent building it, I would conservatively estimate a total investment of $24 - $30K as to what I spent not including labor! However, the intangible benefits of building that ac far outweighed any monetary costs. The friends that I made especially Jim & Ed Neffinger are a treasure beyond anything monetary and they are just two of many that I met and became friends with.

Comment by Phil Haxton on January 14, 2014 at 12:01am

I built that plane to travel inexpensively as it got over 40 MPG while cruising at 170MPH which is unheard of in an aircraft. It was a pure joy to fly and it got a lot of attention wherever I flew it. It was also spin proof due to its unique configuration. As a child my father started building an aircraft in our basement but, he eventually had to put that project aside. After I graduated college the same month that Dad retired, it seemed like a worthwhile project for us to spend time together building it. Those five years building it together were a treasure for both of us and taking dad up for flights together was a true blessing for both of us! I especially enjoyed taking my daughter flying with me chasing rainbows and seeing "Glories" in a cloud! Those are some of my most precious memories in this life! (A "Glory" is when you see the shadow of your aircraft in a cloud surrounded by a circular rainbow. They are rare because the sunlight and moisture content of a cloud have to be perfect!)

Comment by Elaine Loving on January 13, 2014 at 10:38pm

What do you use these planes for? Very interesting...I have never seen a plane like this before.