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Welcome to the Home of the
Single
2 place
4 place
Pro-Composites, Inc. is the
manufacturer of the Personal
Cruiser Kit aircraft and
supplier of parts and plans for the
Vision and Freedom Aircraft.
Personal Cruiser - A sporty
single place designed for fun and
fuel efficient flight. It is not an
LSA but can be tailored to be flown
in the LSA category.
Vision
SP - sport aircraft,
acrobatic capable
Vision
EX - more useful load
Vision
LSA - It's plans built - so
you can built it to meet the
specifications of LSA and fly on a
Sport Pilots license.
Freedom - A 4 place that
uses proven construction methods and
is still in prototype stage.
Each of these aircraft
may feature
the “Fold-a-Plane”
method of construction for the
fuselage. It is a practical method
of composite construction that
blends molded like smooth exteriors
with the benefits of scratch
build-as-you-want-it flexibility.
This method greatly reduces
construction time.
There are various methods and
materials used in building aircraft
today. The major benefit of
these aircraft is that is that they
are all composite construction.
Why is "ALL
Composite" important? Fewer
materials to care for. All
materials are affected in some way
by environmental factors such as
humidity, temperature and exposure
to UV radiation. Fewer
materials means less to worry about
and easier maintenance in the long
run. Metal parts need
corrosion protection. Hidden
wood frames need to be sealed, and are
difficult to inspect.
Composite construction - needs UV
protection on the exterior - easy to
inspect and easy to maintain.
Why is
composite different than just
fiberglass over wood or steel frame?
Do not confuse the term
Composite with Fiberglass.
Even though fiberglass is used in
numerous aircraft - it by itself is
not a composite structure. A
composite structure makes the use of
two or more different substances
with varying structural properties
and combines them to make a
structure that is tailored to meet
the structural requirements of the
designer. With composite
construction a synergy of each
individual property occurs and if
done correctly - lighter and
stronger structures are created.
If you are
interested in this fascinating
construction process then order a
set of plans or a kit and get
started today!
Home building aircraft is a hobby
that will challenge you with
learning a new skill, aeronautics
and physics (in layman's terms) and
eventually the joy of flying
something you built. It is not easy
but with diligence and a willingness
to learn you can complete any of
these composite aircraft from your
own garage or hanger. Are you ready
to take up the challenge? |