Top 5 Homebuilt Bush Planes Starting At $27,000

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Bush airplanes are known for their amazing short takeoff and short landing capabilities. But like any other aircraft in GA, cost can get up there for a certified bush plane like the Cubcrafter for example. A brand new Cub is north of $300,000. If you don’t have $300,000 to spend, there are plenty of good options in the experimental market. Here are 5 awesome Experimental Bush Planes you can buy and or build for a fraction of the cost.
KITFOX
Engine: 80HP - 180HP
Speed: 120 mph
Range: 612 miles
Kit Starting Price: $30k
VIDEO SOURCE: • Kitfox STi playing in ...
BUSHCAT
Engine: 80HP-100HP
Speed: 120 mph
Range: 669 miles
Price: $27k
SLING TSI HIGH WING
Engine: 140HP
Speed: 150 mph
Range: 800 miles
Kit Starting Price: N/A
SUPERSTOL XL
Engine: 100HP - 180 HP
Speed: 100 mph
Range: 500 miles
Kit Starting Price: $44,300
DRACO
Engine: 680 HP
Speed: 180 mph
Range: N/A
Kit Starting Price: N/A
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@mojogrip 4 года назад

Draco is an experimental aircraft y'all. That's why it made the list. I can tell who's watching the video and who's just reading video title. Word on the street is that Draco will be back, but hey you didn't hear it from me :)

@tracevandyne9860 4 года назад

@@jag8130 exactly!

@lanceboyett9034 4 года назад

As always Mr. Mike a good video.. I've heard that Mr. Patey has another Wilga.. We'll have to wait & see what he does after scrappy.. I'm having a hard time waiting to see your plane finished & flying.. I hope you & your beautiful family stay safe throughout this covid-19 crap..

@tebohomosikidi 4 года назад

How about smallest/cheapest airplanes that can fly over 2000 miles

@MrZrryan2 4 года назад

Draco 1 is not coming back, Mike Patey said so. Instead, he is going to build Draco 2, using another Wilga, which he has already acquired. Also, Patey had OVER 1.6 million invested into Draco 1, so..... ummmm... not exactly attainable. A decent used, late 60's or early 70's 182 with a Sportsman stol and VG's makes for an amazingly capable machine, and you can pick one up for less than the cost of completing ANY of these kits. And carry four adults plus fuel... and train in it, legally... how you miss the boat so hard is beyond me.

@TBone1362 4 года назад

I have not yet subscribed to your channel... you content is getting better however if your going to spew facts about a plane such as draco. Might want to research it. Take off is approximately 118’ landing is approximately 140’. Keep up the hard work. I will keep poking my head in now and again and maybe I will subscribe..

@davidmesser8619 4 года назад

Very good show today Mike. I was well pleased that you included the Bushcat in today's show. I have had my eye on this Bush plane for a while now. Your photos of the plane were the best that I have seen yet. Thanks again. I am convinced that this is the plane for me. Take care and stay healthy my friend. Vaughn

@michaelosgood9876 Год назад

Thanks Mike for your review of these bushplanes. I like the Kitfox at first glance. Love airplanes you can get into tight spots

@iralandry8451 3 года назад

love your show I guess. LOL i have learned a lot watching your videos. thank you for getting the word out about the joy of flying.

@c.j.6891 3 года назад

I love bush planes! ❤

@cowboygeologist7772 3 года назад

Great video; thanks for posting. That Draco looks amazing!

@nhojcam 3 года назад

Informative! Thank you! I would love to build the Just Aircraft STOL. My dream plane!

@karimkanfoudi6792 4 года назад

I dont understand how a Sling is a bush plane? Or am I missing something?

@Riverboat374 3 года назад

Thanks Mike!

@MrWATCHthisWAY 4 года назад

Draco is no more! As Mike put it, I made a poor decision that day trying to take off in a high crosswind that almost cost me, my wife and a good friend our lives. As pilots we are always learning if we get the chance. I love your smile when you were taking off in the SuperSTOL XL aircraft. Grinning from ear to ear while you were heading for the end of the grass strip that terminates into a small pond and then trees. Knowing that any hiccup would result in a splashdown and foliage you were keeping your cool smiling ear to ear. What power that aircraft has and what confidence you had in your pilot. Great footage on all the kit planes except Draco! If I had the money I would build one too!! I think Mike has purchased another white Willga aircraft to replicate Draco! At least that’s what I took away from seeing footage of a Willga aircraft showing up near his hanger?? Fly safe and we can’t wait for you Sling!

@JRudd 4 года назад

Mike, I think you should interview this gentlemen

@jmatterface 4 года назад

Mike Patey’s current project is “scrappy”, a one off, custom carbon cub of his own design. It’s amazing to watch him build this thing from his own imagination. Can’t wait to see the finished product, looks like it’ll be even more amazing than Draco if that’s even possible. Can highly recommended catching his RU-vid channel

@MrWATCHthisWAY 4 года назад

Jamie Matterface - I have followed Mike & Mark his twin for several years now and as a Engineer I am still amazed with all his aircraft configuration that he comes up with. I been involved with designing aircraft systems and structures for 35 years and working directly with composite during the same time. I flew for the Navy for 8 years but the designs and rapid tooling he comes up with and his work ethics still amaze me to this day. I am humbled by his achievements and have to pay homage to his contributions to General Aviation and Experimental aircraft. He’s the man! Burt Rutan ain’t shit! Scrappy is going to be a bad ass aircraft. I had to ask him if placement of the stick in the full forward position with his gust lock position design would cause the tail empennage to raise up in windy conditions without being tied down. Or would the elevator surface angle of attack be trimmed down to compensate for the elevator being locked in the nose down position. He said great question and he’ll answer this later with a full explanation??

@user-ep9wg9ul9r 10 месяцев назад

I want build bush plane at home. Please guide me me. Where I can get or buy blueprint or design of bush plane. Because I have not Idia how to build or design bush plane Kit . This is my big wish that I build back country stole plane in my country. Please Guide me . Thank you

@jeffcauhape6880 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@bossslapahoe 4 года назад

Nice one Mike, I'd love a kit fox.

@jimseals8659 3 года назад

Thanks Mike, an interesting look at LSA STOL aircraft. I last flew a Kitfox with a Rotax 503 in 2003. I'm an old guy who no longer flies, but love keeping up with new developments.

@bababla8528 Год назад

I am basically an idiot and I want to build a plane out of a 60cc chainsaw engine you think it's gonna have enough power to take off?

@outofboundsultramb1942 3 года назад

Good stuff thank you

@dkroen17 3 года назад

Loved it!

@TimHighamFilms 2 года назад

Thanks for the informative video - Like it!

@Bonspieler 4 года назад

Thanks for posting. With all the aviation channels I follow, you keep producing content. Forced to close my business for a while and be home during the day, I hate daytime TV and turn to RU-vid. I really enjoyed your latest update on your Sling. Only wish the crew were wearing masks for their own safety. Best to you and your family. Stay safe and keep the vids coming. I'm going nuts here!! ;-) and really appreciate them.

@suabroboro5764 4 года назад

Good information

@richard00langdon 3 года назад

Amazing airplanes Mike 👍

@lealea1881 3 года назад

Love your videos! Please keep them coming.

@EVELYNEMIL 4 года назад

Phenomenal.

@gordonyork6638 3 года назад

Killer vid mike. Yeah, The Draco. I would love to see it airborne again.

@treylem3 Год назад

Great info 👍

@slopedouche5460 3 года назад

Mojo says a lot of things that are not totally perfect but that’s half the fun!!!

@pauldatche8410 4 года назад

Great content as always!!!

@rjbishop12 4 года назад

Mike - I CANNOT believe you omitted one of the hottest bush planes out there right now- the Rans S-21 Outbound. This airplane is taking the bush community by storm due to it's amazing performance and outstanding engineering from Randy Schlitter. Showing a Draco that no longer exists and missing the Outbound was disappointing.

@mojogrip 4 года назад

I didn't omit. I always try and use clips that I own. Once I cover RANS, it will be added to future list videos. Rans, Zenith, all down in my notes.

@av8rk9 4 года назад

@@mojogrip Mike you might add the Bearhawk to your list ... take a look at the numbers for a Bearhawk Patrol with a 180 hp up front ... you'll be impressed I'd be willing to bet.

@MrZrryan2 4 года назад

@@av8rk9 Take a look at the numbers with a 260HP injected engine on a Bearhawk..... mama mia, what a machine !!!

@user-ep9wg9ul9r 10 месяцев назад

@eipip1ez 4 года назад

What do you think of Zenith aircraft?

@sengwesetogile6054 4 года назад

Disregarding true and tried aircraft like the zenith and the highlander only to include an aircraft that has never been built seems kind of fishy imo

@meals24u 3 года назад

Agreed

@duncandmcgrath6290 3 года назад

He included Just aircraft, not the highlander model tho Surprised nothing from Zenith

@bocamax 3 года назад

There are build assisting his TSI for free so he's essentially getting a completed kit for the cost of the standard kit. So take anything he says about Sling with a huge grain of salt. They just saved him $100,000 so of course he has promotional obligations to them.

@mikeryan6277 3 года назад

Where's Rans Aircraft 35 years or so is pretty much tried and true, I would love to have an S20 or S21.

@autonomousindividual7780 2 года назад

The problems with their low wing ch650 soured me on them. Seemed pretty bad on their part.

@gilbertofrias9944 3 года назад

Dammmmnnn, awesome video bro, i am thinking to buy a kit fox in a future.

@grimreapper 4 года назад

I could be wrong about this, but I thought just the frame of a kitfox 37k then the motors they have you choose is about 24-45k on top of the frame cost?

@tsmall07 4 года назад

You're not wrong. Kit prices don't include the engine or avionics

@MrZrryan2 4 года назад

yes, his numbers are on the LOW side. Going to be hard to build any of these for under 100K, realistically.... and that is doing all of the building YOURSELF. Throw in builder assist, and you are 130K +

@sprunkadct 4 года назад

You should do a top 5 best or cheapest 4 seater airplanes

@zooknut 3 года назад

I really wanted to see the plane that was on the thumbnail... What was the Mike? The aircraft with tube tailboom?

@user-tb8hz8qr1q 8 месяцев назад

Cảm ơn video chia sẻ của bạn rất ấn tượng hay lắm chúc bạn sức khỏe và hạnh phúc.

@user-tb8hz8qr1q 8 месяцев назад

Video chia sẻ của bạn thật sự rất ấn tượng hay lắm cảm ơn chúc bạn sức khỏe và hạnh phúc.

@axelaranda2685 2 года назад

The Bushcat kit price is within or without engine?

@Repsol1000rr 4 года назад

Hallo Mike, thanks for video.

@bryanbaxter6970 2 года назад

I believe it is a Just 103

@steven2145 4 года назад

You should look at the Rans S-21 Outbound. It is among the hottest bushplane kits right now.

@hameedullahjasat2560 4 года назад

Hi mojo grip .. could you please make a video on the MVP ( most versatile plane)

@MrZrryan2 4 года назад

No, he can't..... he's in love with (and in-bed with) 2 seat experimentals that will cost 150-200K to build. He completely ignores the real bargains, the 70-90K four seat, haul anything, go 140 kts+ airplanes because they are "old schoold". (like 182's, Comanche's, etc). Also, depending on your budget, there are some darn good older 172's and Cherokees that can be had for well under 50K..... they only haul 3 people (realistically), but the value for the money is awesome.

@flexairz 4 года назад

TSi HW is not a bush plane.... This vid became sneak advertising for Sling Aircraft. Draco has crashed and is no longer with us.

@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 4 года назад

Patey does have another wilga ,lets see what Draco 2 will bring.

@jimgoff1170 4 года назад

He’s building a plane called Scrappy. The idea is taking pieces he’s got around the shop and making another super performance plane. This one has a piston engine, it’s an opposed 8 cylinder from another plane of his. He has made several videos of this build.

@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 4 года назад

Yes Scrappy is the current build, But he has another wilga that will be built next.

@lanceboyett9034 4 года назад

You're EXACTLY right.. Buuuut, Even though Draco may no longer be w/ us, Mike Patey is,, THAT is what counts..

@DanFrederiksen 4 года назад

@@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 he has many projects :) I think he has said his next project is a new fast mover based on the 1800hp turbine engine he has in the aquarium at the back of his shop. I don't know if it will be Lancair based.

@jasonw9431 3 года назад

What type of plane was in the photo? It had an exposed frame and single seat.

@onyxandmilk 4 года назад

This video was clear concise and informative, please keep up the great work Mojo Mike!.... RIP Draco

@scotabot7826 4 года назад

Sling HW as a "bush plane"? I really want to see that one!

@richardcarew4708 3 года назад

I saw a video of the Draco coming in to the hangar, it turned around and backed up... how does it work?

@12Skidoo 3 года назад

draco had a turbine engine with reverse thrust. that's how he backed up

@Abderrahmane_Aitouche 3 года назад

Good concept .........,👍💌🇩🇿

@jessedarden6603 3 года назад

The Sling high wing TSI completed at $120,000 would be a game changer, however it seems that it will be closer to $200,000 completed, but even then it's economy and speed at alt help it compete even with the higher price.

@nantatech3563 3 года назад

how much price for draco flight?

@perezvonkolokolov 3 года назад

If I could have inought money, I would buy a Kitfox or a BushCat. Wery interesting rewiev. 😊 Thanks. Do in this way.

@IsaaF. 3 года назад

How much to keep in park...can park in my home?

@davidrobins4025 4 года назад

Really good information. Thanks

@austinroberts5255 3 года назад

What plane is on the thumbnail?

@yepme6484 4 года назад

No more Draco, was wrecked in a strong side wind at the runway on a takeoff attempt. I really liked that plane.

@user-ep9wg9ul9r 10 месяцев назад

@hahaLOLhaha72 4 года назад

6:31 that TBO tho 😁 Rest in pieces tho 😔

@letfreedomping8458 3 года назад

What does the experimental designation mean for kit planes exactly?

@billallen4793 3 года назад

It weighs more than 254lbs...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe

@seaneisenbeis4055 3 года назад

So the stol plane that got my attention is the one thats show static at beginning of video. But it is never mentioned

@jomakhanrasoli8922 3 года назад

Good

@meals24u 3 года назад

No Highlander or Zenith?

@DanO530.8 Год назад

I would love to build or have a bush plane

@Brian-cj4bj 4 года назад

Draco is an awesome plane!! However, it is not a kit bush plane. It was a certified Wilga converted in a one-off to Draco. I don't think it belongs on this list. Amazing Bush Plane for sure, but not a kit.

@tracevandyne9860 4 года назад

Yeah but more importantly than actual useful content is that including Draco will attract more clicks - no longer a useful channel for this old pilot....

@user-ep9wg9ul9r 10 месяцев назад

@philipritson8821 2 месяца назад

Import a kit from any one of the Super Cup clone manufacturers, from Wag Aero, fom Kitfox, from Rans, from Just Aircraft, from one of the South African manufacturers (my personal favourite it the KFA Safari), from Glasair, from Bearhawk, from Murphy, from Zenith, etc. Wait about 18 months and you could order a kit for the RV-15 from Vans (assuming Vans stay in business that is). Alternatively, you can scratch build a Zenith, a Bearhawk or a PA-18 Super Cub from plans.

@rd4660 4 года назад

TSI a bush plane? Really? With a tricycle gear and baby tires? What bush are you talking about? And ya, Drako is a pile of junk due to a recent ground loop.

@lanceboyett9034 4 года назад

It was a sad day when Mike Patey crashed DRACO... Mike was a VERY LUCKY MAN to walk away from the accident..

@robfetherston 4 года назад

What plane is in the thumbnail preview for the video?

@chrishauer4189 3 года назад

Pretty sure it’s the Justaircraft 103 prototype. With those tires and motor it’s no longer an ultralight though

@andywong5381 3 года назад

interested to get one...

@danielquinteros8258 3 года назад

¿Como puedo comprar uno desde Chile?

@AK_Ray 3 года назад

Wait, what's the plane in the thumbnail?

@sergeyapalkov2688 3 года назад

Я так летал г горах Кабардино Балкарии... на склоны садился на Ан-2 , заправлялся и обрабатывал высокогорные поля.

@JDFinley Год назад

Many people have asked about the aircraft used for the thumbnail/photo. I'd like to know as well. It sure resembles a Team Air-Bike but seems larger and obviously the tube aft portion of fuselage is quite different. If anyone knows, please share!! Thanks!

@haydenradke2743 5 месяцев назад

Top rudder ruckus

@GovG33k 3 года назад

RIP Draco. :(

@roysmith6010 3 года назад

Check out the Carbon Cub.

@steilkurbler4973 3 года назад

Does anyone know what the plane in the thumbnail is?

@user-ep9wg9ul9r 10 месяцев назад

@user-nn7mg3bp4u 3 года назад

nice draco

@WingAndAPrayer-RedBird 3 года назад

You didn’t include the RANS S-20 or S-21? There are TONS of RANS flying today. An exceptional aircraft. Check them out.

@stevenwood7131 3 года назад

great and all....but do you need a license?

@marcokollegger-koberl7872 4 месяца назад

What ultralight plane is that in the starter pic ?

@marcokollegger-koberl7872 2 месяца назад

@@Ptro1 thx

@blaineburgess 3 года назад

i literally only clicked this video to see the aircraft in the thumbnail and you didn’t include it, what the hell man

@117lyka 3 года назад

Отлично

@rcoverdose6946 3 года назад

Wawuu super

@teacher_of_the_arcane5399 3 года назад

Hey Mike ! The plane on your thumb-nail (that I saw on RU-vid) was not featured in your video!! Looks like maybe an ultra light .... I might be able to afford it !!!

@tylermarcon 3 года назад

What is the plane in the thumb-nail or who built it

@christianharriot1578 3 года назад

In a couple of weeks you’ll forget about the the leftovers of Draco and drool over Scrappy. Even if Draco gets rebuilt, Scrappy will be a total badass. What bothers me is that this video was posted long after Draco was crashed.

@williamstrome5271 3 года назад

mike draco build from a wilga was awsome he killed with the reverse thrust and backed into his hanger i thought wow a plane with reverse gear

@adamr9215 3 года назад

A lot of the turboprop aircraft have reverse pitch to help with shortening landings. It’s common on commercial planes that need to keep flying even if runways are iced over.

@CharlesBerryamericanlinkage 3 года назад

it will be back after scrappy is done !

@srnunan4783 3 года назад

What about the thumbnail pic? Wasn't even on the list,, What was it

@Guzman3605 2 года назад

Anyone have info on the plane in the thumbnail ?

@tylermarcon 3 года назад

I think the plane in the thumbnail is the Just Aircraft 103 Solo!

@epicsave635 3 года назад

Great content as always but for 70 grand I can purchase a very well equipped and nice conventional aircraft...

@richardcarew4708 3 года назад

but you are restricted to airport landings... form and function... I have mines out where airports aren't... so ...it's sounding like a bargain... and I might have to buy a couple... and I can hang out the door and look at the ground... at 35kph... or close to it... the mosquitoes are another possibility... .. or both

@devore1776 4 года назад

Long live Draco!

@MrZrryan2 4 года назад

Draco 1 is dead and gone. Stay tuned tho..... he has another stock Wilga to build Draco 2.... someday..... after Scrappy..... and after the 1800 HP Epic.... it's a ways down the road.

@gardhull8918 3 года назад

Why is the finished diy plane price so much higher than the kit price? Sorry, new to this.

@akken2112 3 года назад

The foil that allows the Just Superstol the ability to be controlled at very low speeds are called "slats" , not "slates". The "a" is short like in "cat" in the "hat".

@davidlewis9572 3 года назад

Yea Draco was a badass airplane ..till Mike ground looped it . Now it’s tore up . I’m surprised Zenith acft didn’t make list ...great acft. ,

@CraftingN112DR 4 года назад

Draco is defiantly not a Kit Aircraft. You can't buy it as a kit and assemble it.

@1STGeneral 3 года назад

I guess since Mike only spends moments at home and is always thinking about the project at hand then back to work so the hanger/build space is home ...Mike just posted a new scrappy build episode gotta go watch Mike at work

@CharlesBerryamericanlinkage 3 года назад

no not a kit ! Wilga 2000 totally re done I flew the PZL 80. after Mike P got done with his PZL2000 about 1.5 m and shi! amount of time to build Draco and it was born a ICON.DRACO was born ! And that's not counting his labor of LOVE time is money ! count that in it would be around 3,000,000 at least Jet prop is not your typical aircraft To build ! but what a aircraft!!!! kudos to you MIKE P ! owner of BEST TUGS

@user-mt8ds3ws7t 3 года назад

ليش ما عدنه هيج ببلدنه مع الاسف والله

@eddysanta1213 3 года назад

Draco !!

@chupacabra1765 2 года назад

The title infers that the "top5" are due to their popularity and availability. 2 of those aircraft don't make the list, as one is a million dollar highly specialized one off. The other is the conceptual sling, not even off the ground yet. The other aircraft were good choices. The Rans S7 is one that's been around a long time and is very popular. Hard to believe when the first Rans S7 kit came out in 91, they were 15k including covering and Rotax 582 2 stroke engine. It was reasonably affordable in those days. It's hard to believe that now a days so much money can be leveraged out of a few pounds of steel and fabric.

@TommyboyGTP 3 года назад

Which ones have the best payload capacity?

@videoviewer2008 3 года назад

RIP Draco🥺

@tngtacticalmiata1219 3 года назад

I cried when Mike crashed Draco... I think he handled it better than I did..

@fermoer3814 4 года назад

Gee wiz Mike, bit of miss information here, Bushcat cruze speed @ 120mph, my oh my, wouldn’t that be great! Structure is not steel but aluminum...

@MrZrryan2 4 года назад

he speaks with zero research..... always has..... always will

@hamishparso1341 3 года назад

My man really said "Lon-jer"

@maxbootstrap7397 3 года назад

Wait one second. These prices are impossible ... unless the prices do not include engine and avionics. In which case, you really should say that explicitly, and give prices for all airplanes with comparable engine and avionics. BTW, also include the Highlander (if I recall the name correctly), which I've seen take off in ... get this ... 6 feet distance!!! :-o :-o And land in 27 feet. Freaking amazing!

@quidestnunc9238 3 года назад

RAND S-6, S-7, S-20 and S-21 as well as Zenith Sky Jeep 701, 750, 801 (now discontinued??), Aerotrek (imported by an Indiana company), Ukraine-made competitor to Aerotrek (or is there one from South Africa that competes with the Ukraine-made model?), various Aussie planes, the Husky (and other Cub-a-Likes such as Dakota Cub), Legend Cub, Cubcrafters line, the Bobber Cub and siblings out of Czech Republic via Little Rock, the Alaska Airframe SuperCub 4-seater (competing with The Airplane Factory's vaporware), WagAero Cuny (and derivatives) and the FoxBat...just to name a few.