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Quicksilver MX II Sprint The MX II Sprint was built with the new pilot in mind and is one of the easiest two place ultralights to assemble and learn to fly. Quicksilver made this aircraft to handle predictably at low flight speeds and to be capable of a very short take-off and landing roll.

Operating Cost One of the primary attractions of flying an ultralight is the low cost. If you were to buy a factory-built Sport 2SE new, it is listed at $39,999, but a used MX II or Sport 2SE generally cost between $5,000 and $15,000.

Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page! How much does it cost to build an Affordaplane? The average price to build ranges from $4000-$7000 for a flying, complete aircraft.

Editors note: The Airbike ultralight manufacturer ISON Aircraft has been sold to an Indiana-based company, JDT Mini-Max LLC. They currently have the Mini-MAX and Hi-MAX aircraft in production. This is probably one of the cheapest ultralight aircraft with a price of only $2850 USD for short kit.

How much does it cost to build an Affordaplane? The average price to build ranges from $4000-$7000 for a flying, complete aircraft. The Affordaplane is one of the most inexpensive aircraft to build and fly.

A true single seat ultralight requires no license to fly (assuming it meets the requirements of Part 103 for an ultralight aircraft). Any two seat "ultralight" or Light Sport type aircraft requires a Sport Pilot Certificate or higher to fly.

How much does it cost, realistically, to build an airplane? There's no absolute answer, of course, but homebuilt airplanes can be, and consistently are, completed for $50,000 to $65,000. Many cost considerably less, and of course, there's no upper limit. Building an airplane is a pay-as-you-go proposition.

A couple years ago, Dennis revived the idea of a kit Aerolite 103. Prices around $18,000 ready-to-fly may still be more than some people want to pay for an aircraft that is like a boat, motorcycle, or ATV it's a machine you have fun with and it needs to fit within your family budget.