average build time

[looped 0]

I understand this is a hard question to answer due to all the different variables . i am wondering how long it has taken you to build your planes ,I will pick up my kit on Saturday and am wondering what a reasonable build time is for a first time builder. thanks ,looped   

[Av8r3400 1179]

Avid?  Kitfox?  Started by previous owner?  What is your background?

[looped 0]

the plane is a avid mk4 with factory built wings, the previous owner didn't make much progress, I have owned a few light sport planes kolb rans s12 kitfox2 but I didn't build them, I did recover the wings on the kitfox when I replaced the wing tanks. thanks looped   

[Av8r3400 1179]

Depending on your skills, I'd estimate 800-1200 hours to build.

 

The main thing is to do something, anything - even sweep up around the project, every day.  This keeps the juices flowing and progress going.

[EDMO 1078]

With factory wings, you should have a lot shorter build time.

But beware of extreme modifications - that can drag it out forever, or at least a lot longer - believe me, I'm there!

EDMO

Edited 8 Nov 2013 by Ed In Missouri

[Bandit 286]

I had around 500 hrs in my kit, But I built it as simple as I could.

[tcj 150]

It will take at least 2 times as long as the kit manufacturer says it will.  After you build one you will be able to build another in the time advertised.