Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels
Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels

Mini-Max 1030R Ultralight Aircraft Project – Varnished, On Wheels

Regular price$500.00
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This deposit does not complete the aircraft sale. Final purchase requires a signed Mini-Max USA purchase agreement and Addendum A. See the rest of the listing for full pricing details.
Purchase Type

Get a serious jump-start on your Mini-Max 1030R build with this clean, well-started aircraft project. The fuselage is fully assembled, the light tail is complete, the wing ribs are built, and the wood components have already been varnished. The aircraft is on its wheels and ready for the next builder to continue the project without starting from square one.

This is an ideal opportunity for a builder who wants the satisfaction of completing a Mini-Max aircraft while saving months of early-stage construction work. It is also a strong candidate for someone who wants a simple, lightweight, wood-and-fabric aircraft project with Mini-Max USA support available.

Approximately 100 detailed build photos are available so buyers can review the workmanship, construction progress, and project condition before purchase.

Project Highlights

  • Mini-Max 1030R aircraft project
  • Fully assembled fuselage
  • Completed light tail
  • Wing ribs built
  • Wood components varnished
  • Aircraft is on its wheels
  • Approximately 100 build photos available
  • Saves months of build time compared with starting from a new kit
  • Great project for Mini-Max enthusiasts, homebuilt aircraft builders, and vintage ultralight fans
  • Available for pickup in Niles, Michigan

Why This Project Stands Out

The hard early work is already well underway. Instead of beginning with raw materials and first-stage assembly, the next builder can start from a project with major structural progress already completed.

The Mini-Max line is known for simple construction, efficient flying, wood-and-fabric craftsmanship, and accessible recreational aviation. This project keeps that spirit alive while giving the buyer a faster path toward completion.

Pricing and Completion Options

As-is pickup in Niles, Michigan: $12,999 OBO
With wings completely built and installed: $15,999 estimated
Covered and ready for engine: $18,499 estimated
Ready to fly: $21,999 estimated

Completion pricing is estimated and must be confirmed in writing based on final buyer requirements, parts availability, labor scope, configuration, and inspection needs.

Deposit to Hold

Place the $500 hold deposit through this page to reserve the aircraft project for 72 hours while final purchase terms are confirmed. The deposit does not complete the aircraft sale. Final sale requires a signed Mini-Max USA purchase agreement and Addendum A.

The remaining balance, included items, excluded items, completion scope, delivery details, and any special terms must be documented in the final purchase agreement before closing.

Pickup, Delivery, and Support

This project is available for pickup in Niles, Michigan. Mini-Max USA can discuss transport, delivery, financing, layaway, completion support, and builder-assist options with serious buyers.

FAA and Buyer Responsibility Notice

This project may be completed toward an appropriate ultralight or experimental/amateur-built path depending on final configuration, engine selection, equipment, weight, documentation, workmanship, inspection, and applicable regulations. No listing statement should be treated as an FAA determination, airworthiness approval, inspection signoff, or guarantee of future certification.

Buyer is responsible for independent inspection, final assembly, systems, engine selection, covering, paint, weight and balance, documentation, registration or certification if applicable, flight testing, pilot qualification, and legal operation.

Important Purchase Terms

This aircraft project is sold as is, where is, with all faults unless otherwise stated in a signed purchase agreement. Buyer is responsible for inspecting and verifying condition, completeness, suitability, workmanship, regulatory path, missing items, compatibility, and intended use before purchase.

Mini-Max USA support and recommendations are advisory only unless specifically stated in a signed agreement.

This is a rare chance to own a well-started Mini-Max 1030R aircraft project with major construction already completed. Place the deposit to hold it for 72 hours or contact Mini-Max USA to discuss the project, photos, pickup, completion options, and next steps.

Used aircraft / aircraft project listing. This page is intended for used aircraft, partial aircraft projects, consignment aircraft, and hold-deposit listings.

Important: Final price, included items, excluded items, pickup or delivery terms, completion scope, and payment terms must be confirmed in a signed Mini-Max USA purchase agreement. Website photos, descriptions, estimates, and informal statements are not a substitute for the final written agreement.

Aircraft / Project Details

Review the details below, then contact Mini-Max USA before arranging inspection, pickup, completion work, or final purchase paperwork.

Aircraft model 1030R
Year 2026
Serial / project number To be assigned at sale
Condition Used aircraft / partial project
Location Niles, MI
Airframe status Fuselage ready for covering
Engine status No Engine Included. Suggest Simonini Mini-3
Documentation available Photos and records available only as specifically stated
Asking price $12,999.99 As-Is
Deposit terms 72 Hour Hold - Balance to be paid via ACH

Project Status

Fuselage nearly complete. Wing Ribs Complete. Needs Wings Built.

Pickup / Delivery

To be picked up from Niles Facility within 14 days of Deposit. Longer term space rental available for additional cost

Included in Sale

Fuselage and Wing Ribs

Not Included Unless Listed

Balance of materials to finish aircraft including Fabric, Engine, Paint, Avionics, Electronics, ETC.

Buyer Responsibility and Regulatory Notice

Buyer is solely responsible for independent inspection, inventory, condition review, completeness verification, workmanship review, structural integrity, compatibility, transportation, storage, assembly or reassembly, final rigging, engine selection, propeller selection, fuel system, avionics, wiring, electronics, covering, paint, weight and balance, center of gravity, flight controls, maintenance, testing, pilot qualification, registration or certification if applicable, operating limitations, and legal operation.

Used aircraft and partial aircraft projects may be incomplete and may include prior work performed by persons not affiliated with Mini-Max USA. Parts may be missing, outdated, altered, damaged, or nonconforming. Buyer should inspect the aircraft or project personally and consult qualified independent advisors, mechanics, inspectors, DARs, instructors, legal counsel, or regulatory authorities before purchase, completion, transport, or operation.

Any support, recommendation, builder-assist discussion, estimate, photo, description, or informal guidance from Mini-Max USA is advisory only unless specifically included in the final signed purchase agreement and transaction addendum.
No statement in this listing should be treated as an FAA determination, airworthiness approval, inspection signoff, certification approval, legal opinion, or guarantee that the aircraft or project will qualify for any specific regulatory path.

Depending on the final configuration, weight, equipment, documentation, build history, workmanship, inspection results, and applicable regulations, the aircraft or project may require evaluation for an appropriate path such as ultralight operation, experimental/amateur-built certification, restoration, parts use, or another lawful category. Final eligibility is the buyer’s responsibility and must be verified independently.

Mini-Max USA does not guarantee airworthiness, Part 103 eligibility, experimental/amateur-built eligibility, repairman-certificate eligibility, registration approval, inspection approval, or lawful operation in any jurisdiction unless expressly stated in a final signed written agreement. Buyer is responsible for confirming all FAA, state, local, and foreign requirements before completion, operation, resale, or transfer.

Final written agreement controls. This listing is for general marketing and inspection discussion only. Mini-Max USA is not bound by terms unless they are included in the final signed purchase agreement and transaction addendum.