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Are the spars and ribs alodined?
Yes. Some are alodined with a gold color, and others are clear alodined. The outer skins are alclad.
What is the nitrogen pressure for the tailwheel?
300#
Will I require any special tools or expertise to assemble the kit?
If you are building your wings from scratch, you will need special tools. The factory will provide you the latest list of tools needed at the time of purchase.
What are the wings made of?
The main spars are 2 1/2″ x .065 wall 6061t6 aluminum tubing reinforced with extruded I-beams in each spar tube. The ribs are three to five ply laminated Finnish birch for Highlander and Escapade, and Aluminum for Super STOL. Various aluminum cross supports are throughout the wings as required. All joints are riveted, and some are riveted and epoxy glued where required.
With what is the wing covered?
The skin is 1.7 oz. heat shrinkable polyester with double thickness at all stress points. The recommended paint is “Superflight” brand which is a two or three coat process. The paint contains additives for UV protection and flex. This finish should last 15 to 20 years.
What are the engine choices?
We have motor mounts for Rotax, Titan, Apogy, Jabiru, and VW’s. However, our customers have put on Continentals, Subaru, rotary engines and many others. You should contact the factory regarding which type of engine you wish to use.
Are avionics available?
Yes, however this is each customer’s choice. The cost can be from a basic $1200.00 to over $30,000.00. In most cases a kit buyer orders his avionics from a distributer, however we are available to advise the customer as to their needs and can purchase them through our network.
What is the difference between the Highlander and the Escapade?
The Highlander is a more rugged design with better maneuverability.
Three foot longer wings
Larger balanced elevator and rudder
Heavier main gear and axles and larger brakes
Gull style doors
Larger tires
Is there a cost advantage dealing with the factory rather than a dealer?
There is no cost advantage. In fact your local dealer can give you a demo and handle many other questions you may have. If you do not know where your nearest dealer is, call the factory at 864-718-0320 or visit the dealers page at
Authorized Dealers
What would be the total cost and lead time of a complete factory-built plane ready to fly?
That would mainly depend on the engine and the avionics required, so the price is highly variable. The lead time now is subject to change so check with the factory; call 864-718-0320 or
Send email
. To see our latest kit models and pricing, check out our
Models and Pricing
page.
I am over 6’4″.Could I fit into a Highlander?
You could be 6’7″ and still not top out! The seats slide on rails and lock every few inches simply by pulling a spring-loaded pin.
How large is the storage area?
The storage area is over 32 cu. ft., and with up to 700 Lb of useful load you can take a lot of gear. If you put the seats down you can even sleep in it!
How do the wings fold back?
Just pull out the quick disconnect pin on the wing. Remove the turtle deck, then push the wings back against the fuselage. Less than five minutes!
When folding the wings, why is there no disconnect necessary?
All controls, wiring and fuel hose enter the wings at the hinge joint, so no disconnecting is necessary.
What is the Difference between Models?
Check out our
Models and Pricing
page.
What is the width of the plane with the wings folded?
Escapade = 7ft 11.5in
Highlander = 7ft 11.5in
Super STOL = 8ft 6in
What are the specifications for a Highlander XL?
Same as the Highlander, but with a longer (2ft) fuselage. Check out our
Specifications Page
What are the specifications for an Escapade?
Check out our
Specifications Page
What are the specifications for a Highlander?
Check out our
Specifications Page
What are the specifications for a Super STOL?
Check out our
Specifications Page
What are the specifications for a Super STOL XL?
Check out our
Specifications Page
Can you have a nose wheel on a Super STOL or Super STOL XL?
To take full advantage of the wings and main gear there is not a nose wheel option
Can my grandmother build this kit?
Yes - Your grandmother can build this kit. :)
With MOSAIC, what is the weight limits on the Just Aircrafts?
With MOSAIC, the weight limits are only limited by the design and stall speeds, so the Highlander and Escapade are unchanged. However, the Super STOL and Super STOL XL now have a gross weight limit of 1750lbs.
What are the weights of the cowling on a Super STOL?
Lower cowl 7.5 lbs
Upper cowl 5 lbs
Boot cowl 3 lbs
What type of aluminum is used in the wing spar?
6061-T6
Can you give an approximate build time for a Highlander. No real experience but have done work on my C-172.
The average build time is 800-1000Hrs. If only an hour or so is spent working on it at a time it can take longer.
What is the typical shipping weight of a Just Aircraft kit?
1400#
How many gallons can the long range extended tanks hold?
23gallons
Can the wings on all models be folded with full fuel tanks.
No, the fuel needs to be drained out leaving less than 5 gallons to fold wings back without risk of fuel leaking out. The additional weight of a full fuel tank on the unsupported front spar is also a concern.
Who does Just Aircraft use for shipping the kits?
Main Freight out of Charlotte