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Find Your Mini-Max
Mini-Max USA offers a growing lineup for different builders, budgets, body sizes, engine preferences, and flying goals. Start by choosing your aircraft family, then narrow it down by wing style, fuselage width, powerplant, comfort, and personality.
Start with the dream
There is a Mini-Max for every kind of builder.
Some builders want the lightest, simplest path into the air. Some want more power, more cockpit room, or more performance. Some want open cockpit fun. Others want high-wing visibility, 4-stroke character, or a new V-Twin powered direction.
This guide will help you choose the Mini-Max family that fits your mission, your workshop, your body size, your engine preference, and your idea of fun.
Best first step
Not ready for a full kit? Perfect.
Most Mini-Max journeys start with plans. Plans let you study the aircraft, understand the build, compare models, plan your budget, and decide whether you want to build in stages or go straight to a full kit.
Choose your aircraft family
Start with the family that fits your mission.
The Mini-Max lineup is organized around how you want to build and fly: Part 103 simplicity, 2-stroke experimental performance, VW 4-stroke character, or V-Twin power with Sport, Super Sport, and AeroMax options.
Part 103 Ultralights
Light, simple, and focused on the pure joy of flying. These models are aimed at builders who want the cleanest, lowest-complexity path into recreational aviation.
1103R, 1030R, 1703R Experimental2-Stroke Experimental/Light Sport Aircraft
Classic Mini-Max fun with more capability. These aircraft are for builders who want light weight, sportier performance, and proven 2-stroke power.
1500R, 1600R, 1700R, 1650R VW 4-Stroke4-Stroke VW Power
Old-school charm, smooth character, and classic homebuilt appeal for builders who love the personality of VW-style 4-stroke power.
1550V, 1750V, 1850V V-Twin 4-Stroke4-Stroke V-Twin Power
The forward-looking side of Mini-Max USA, with 24" Sport models, 26" Super Sport models, and the larger AeroMax path.
1200S, 1300S, 1400S, 1250SS, 1350SS, 1450SS, 1950S Best First StepStart With Plans
Plans let you study the aircraft, compare models, understand the build, and take the first real step without committing to a full aircraft kit.
Shop Plans and ManualsQuick chooser
Which description sounds most like you?
I want the simplest path.
Choose the Part 103 Ultralight family if you want light weight, simple systems, and the lowest-complexity Mini-Max experience.
View Part 103 ModelsI want classic Mini-Max performance.
Choose the 2-Stroke Experimental family if you want more performance and flexibility while staying close to the traditional Mini-Max feel.
View 2-Stroke ModelsI love old-school 4-stroke charm.
Choose the VW Power family if you like classic homebuilt character, 4-stroke personality, and vintage aviation feel.
View VW ModelsI want modern 4-stroke power.
NEW FROM MINI-MAX USA!
Choose the V-Twin Power family if you want Sport, Super Sport,
or AeroMax options with a newer Mini-Max direction.
Compare the lineup
Find the Mini-Max family that fits you.
Use these model families to narrow your shortlist. Final product pages should include current specs, kit details, pricing, engine guidance, and available build options.
Part 103 Ultralights
Light, simple, affordable, and focused on the pure joy of flying.
1103R Mini-Max Ultralight
Mini-Max feel in an ultralight-focused package.
Best for builders who want classic Mini-Max personality and a quick build, while keeping the project light, simple, and focused on ultralight goals.
View Model1030R Max-103 Ultralight
The Cleaner, Newer Max-103 path.
Best for low-cost flying, upgraded flaperon systems, slower landing speeds, more storage, and a clean Part 103-focused mission.
View Model1703R Hi-Max Ultralight
High-wing ultralight simplicity.
Best for builders who want Part 103-focused goals with high-wing visibility and Hi-Max personality.
View Model2-Stroke Experimental/Light Sport Aircraft
Classic Mini-Max fun with more capability, more flexibility, and sportier performance.
1500R Sport
A strong step up in performance.
Best for builders who want sportier, open cockpit flying while staying true to the lightweight Mini-Max formula.
View Model1600R Sport
Sport flying with Mini-Max simplicity.
Best for experimental capability, enclosed cockpit for all weather flying, and a rewarding hands-on build.
View Model1650R EROS
A refined Mini-Max sport experience.
Best for builders who want style, performance, and a more premium Mini-Max personality.
View Model1700R Hi-Max
High-wing experimental character.
Best for builders who want high-wing visibility with 2-stroke experimental capability.
View Model4-Stroke VW Power
Old-school charm, smooth character, classic homebuilt appeal, and the larger SuperMax path.
1550V V-Max
VW-powered Mini-Max character.
Best for builders who want 4-stroke VW personality, classic homebuilt feel, and a distinct Mini-Max experience.
View Model1750V V-Hi-Max
VW power with high-wing style.
Best for builders who want VW-style 4-stroke character in a high-wing Hi-Max layout.
View Model1850V SuperMax
VW-powered SuperMax capability.
Best for builders who want 4-stroke VW character in a larger, more capable Mini-Max family aircraft.
View Model4-Stroke V-Twin Power
Modern 4-stroke power with Sport, Super Sport, high-wing, coupe, Speedster, and AeroMax options.
Super Sport models: 26" wide fuselage
AeroMax: 14" Wide Open Cockpit High Wing fly like you are on a Harley!
1200S Speedster Sport
Open, fun, and V-Twin powered.
Best for builders who want a 24" Sport fuselage and open-air Speedster personality.
View Model1300S Sport Coupe
Sport fuselage with coupe style.
Best for builders who want V-Twin power with more cockpit coverage and sport feel.
View Model1400S Hi-Max Sport
High-wing Sport V-Twin option.
Best for builders who want high-wing visibility with a 24" Sport fuselage.
View Model1250SS Speedster Super Sport
Open-air fun with more room.
Best for builders who want Speedster personality with a wider 26" Super Sport fuselage.
View Model1350SS Super Sport Coupe
Coupe comfort with Super Sport room.
Best for builders who want V-Twin power, coupe style, and a wider fuselage.
View Model1450SS Hi-Max Super Sport
High-wing, wider fuselage, V-Twin power.
Best for builders who want Hi-Max visibility with more cockpit room and modern 4-stroke power.
View Model1950S AeroMax
A larger V-Twin-powered AeroMax option.
Best for builders who want modern V-Twin power, more presence, and the most forward-looking Mini-Max USA aircraft path.
View ModelFit and feel
Fuselage width matters.
One of the easiest ways to narrow the lineup is to think about cockpit size. A smaller aircraft may be the best fit for low cost and light weight. A wider aircraft may be the better fit if you want more room and comfort.
Ultimate Freedom with AeroMax
No doors, legs outside the cockpit, like riding a motorcycle in the air!
Part 103 Ultralights
The lightest and simplest family, focused on low weight, simple flying, and Part 103-style goals.
Sport V-Twin Models
A roomier V-Twin-powered Sport option for builders who want more comfort while keeping a compact aircraft feel.
Super Sport V-Twin Models
A wider, higher power V-Twin option, built for more room, more comfort, and a more modern Mini-Max experience.
SuperMax
The larger aircraft path for builders looking beyond the smaller Mini-Max families while staying connected to the same spirit of affordable, personal aviation.
Choose your build path
You do not have to build like everyone else.
Some builders start with plans. Some build one section at a time. Some are ready for a full kit. Some want builder-assist, financing, deposits, or a school program path.
Start With Plans
Best for first-time builders, careful planners, and budget-conscious dreamers. This is the easiest way to take the first real step.
Shop PlansBuild in Stages
Best for builders who want to spread out cost and work at their own pace. Sub-kits let you build one section at a time.
View Sub-KitsBuy the Full Kit
Best for builders who are ready to commit. Full kits provide the clearest path forward from day one.
View Full KitsBuilder-Assist
Best for builders who want guidance, confidence, or extra support during important parts of the project.
Learn About Builder-AssistBuilt for more than one kind of pilot
Where do you fit?
Aspiring Pilots
You do not need to come from an aviation family or own a hangar to start. If you have the dream, Mini-Max USA can help you take the first practical step.
RC Aircraft Pilots
You already understand the magic of flight. A Mini-Max is the next step: real controls, real wings, real air, and a cockpit you can sit in.
Woodworkers
This is where craftsmanship meets aviation. Wood, fabric, careful measurements, and patient hands turn raw material into something unforgettable.
Retirees
Build at your pace, enjoy the process, and fly something that has your fingerprints in it.
Schools
A Mini-Max project can teach measurement, woodworking, teamwork, shop skills, problem-solving, and aviation basics.
Still deciding?
Ask yourself these questions.
Do I want Part 103 simplicity or experimental capability?
If you want the simplest possible path, start with the 22" Part 103 Ultralight family. If you want more power and flexibility, compare the experimental, VW, and V-Twin families.
Do I want 2-stroke, VW 4-stroke, or V-Twin 4-stroke power?
2-stroke models keep the traditional lightweight Mini-Max personality. VW models bring classic 4-stroke homebuilt character. V-Twin models represent the newer forward-looking side of the lineup.
Do I want mid-wing or high-wing?
Nothing flies quite like a Mid-Wing Mini-Max. For the feeling of wearing the aircraft like a backpack and it being a part of you, select a mid-wing model. If high-wing visibility matters to you, compare the Hi-Max models, V-Hi-Max, Hi-Max Sport, Super Sport, or AeroMax.
How much cockpit room do I want?
The Part 103 Ultralight family uses 22" wide fuselages. The V-Twin Sport models use 24" wide fuselages. The V-Twin Super Sport models use 26" wide fuselages. Or, for the ULTIMATE in space, our SuperMax cockpit is 28" wide!
Where do the SuperMax and AeroMax fit?
The 1850V SuperMax belongs in the VW-powered family. The 1950S AeroMax belongs in the V-Twin-powered family. Both are different, more presence-driven options for builders looking beyond the traditional Mini-Max families.
What is the lowest-friction first purchase?
Plans are usually the best first step. They let you study the aircraft, understand the project, compare models, and make a confident decision before ordering larger kit sections.
Am I building for myself or for a school program?
If you are building for a school, STEM, CTE, aviation, or shop program, please contact Mini-Max USA so we can help you choose a practical starting point.
Build smart. Fly smart.
Mini-Max USA provides aircraft kits, plans, parts, builder-assist services, and related support. Aviation activities, including ultralight, experimental, amateur-built, plans-built, and recreational aviation, involve real risk and require skill, judgment, inspection, training, and independent verification before use. Buyers are responsible for determining suitability, proper assembly, compliance, inspection, operation, and safe use of any aircraft, kit, part, plan, or completed project.
You do not have to build alone
Join the Mini-Max community.
Mini-Max has always been more than a set of plans. It is a community of builders, dreamers, problem-solvers, and pilots who understand the joy of simple flying.
Your Mini-Max starts now
Ready to find your Mini-Max?
You do not need to have every answer today. Compare the model families, order the plans, ask questions, and take one step. That is how an airplane begins.