Cloudster Ultralight Experimental Light Sport Aircraft Plans on 2040-parts.com

I listed these as new since I purchased them from Simplex Aero and they have only been reviewed by me as I am looking at several plans for a good project.  This would be a great project and note that the following is taken from the Simplex Aero web site.

 This original set of Cloudster Plans are professionally drawn and include all the information needed to build a complete, safe, and flyable aircraft. The plans consist of 30 detailed drawings on 11″ x 17″ paper printed and spiral bound. The drawings are accompanied by a detailed construction manual on printed the standard 8.5″ x 11″ size and spiral bound. Plans are always being updated to reflect error corrections and more instructions or drawings to add clarification to the already tested design.

Construction techniques are of the old-fashioned, tried and true wood truss and plywood gusset method. It is very simple, and builds quickly. Actual construction time will vary from builder to builder, depending on if you are building from a kit or from plans, the tools you have available, and your personal skills. However, expect 350-500 hrs depending on your individual situation.

If you have ever built a balsa-wood model airplane, you have the experience required to build this “full-scale” airplane.

The Cloudster is a very simple design that is among the easiest of wood ultralights to build AND fly. The Cloudster is designed to fly behind a 28-35 hp engine. Depending on your engine selection, you’ll find that the airplane gets off the ground in about 75 feet, lifting off at about 30 mph. With a 35 hp Kawasaki 340 engine it’s not uncommon to see a climb out speed of 40 mph at 900 feet per minute, with cruise coming in at around 55-60 mph at 5300 rpms.

Visibility is outstanding and landings are a snap with the aluminum, one piece gear. The airplane has no nasty habits and a 26 mph power on stall give the pilot a safe, secure feeling. In the sky the airplane exhibits very little adverse yaw. The pilot will find very responsive controls, with a nice balanced feel, and not any mushy sensations.

The “Cloudster” was designed to fly on low power and for those who enjoy low and slow morning flying at minimum cost. The profile fuselage and narrow cowling provide a clean aerodynamic appeal. With ample wing area and parallel struts, the “Cloudster” is the ideal first-time builder’s ultralight.

The major components of the plane are all wood with metal struts. These are for the plans only, but there are kits and parts available on the Simplex web site for support.

The design uses conventional gear with 3 axis controls. The pilots legs going up the side of the fuselage to the rudder pedals, making it a a true open cockpit flying machine. The feel is much the same as riding a motorcycle in the air!

For 17 years the Cloudster Ultralight Aircraft designed by Scott Land, (formerly sold by Pops Props) has proven that building and flying can be simple, safe, and affordable. Production and selling of the Cloudster plans and kits has traded hands to Simplex Aeroplanes in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Don’t delay any longer, now is a great time to start building a plane you can actually afford to build and one you will enjoy flying!

Please ask any and all questions before bidding.  I will include free shipping to the 48 Cont US to the winning bidder.  Thank you.