Hey Gents,
Good points all !!
The Stallion 51 is bitchin' especially when powered by a Ryan Falconer V12, and most people I come in contact with end up getting in over their capabilities as a pilot, on fast homebuilts. In General aviation the equivilent money spent on a complete & finished '40 kit can get you 300mph.
Mark I always wanted an Aeronca Champ, like FRPGUY says low & slow !!
When I worked on light A/C early in my career I had the most fun, but made a lousy 8 bucks an hour.
Anybody who lives near BDL is welcome to come to my Hangar and see some beautiful Falcon 900's & 2000's. I have to wrench these to make a decent living, but if it were up to me I'd turn wrenches on round or liquid cooled V types in a heartbeat.
Best,
Scott