# Affordaplane Aircraft

> Official website for the Affordaplane, a grassroots single-seat ultralight aircraft designed by Dave Edwards for homebuilders.

Affordaplane, also called the A-Plane, is a simple all-aluminum aircraft design intended for builders who want an approachable personal aircraft project using common tools, straightforward construction, and official plans.

## Key Facts

- Official site: https://www.affordaplane.com/
- Designer: Dave Edwards
- First designed and flown: 1999
- Aircraft type: single-seat ultralight / Experimental Amateur-built Aircraft that may qualify as Light-Sport, depending on configuration and regulatory process
- Construction: square aluminum tube fuselage with bolted flat plate gussets; round aluminum tube wings and tail; Dacron-covered flying surfaces
- Welding: no welding required for the Affordaplane fuselage design
- Typical engine range: 35 to 40 hp
- Empty weight: 254 lbs
- Gross weight: 540 lbs
- Wingspan: 27.5 feet
- Wing area: 117 sq. ft.
- Length: 17 feet, 3 inches
- Height: 5 feet
- Fuel capacity: 5 gallons
- Stall speed: 27 mph
- Cruise speed: 65 mph
- Never exceed speed: 85 mph
- Takeoff roll: 150 feet
- Landing roll: 150 feet
- Approximate build time: 250 hours

## Important Notes

- Final aircraft weight, performance, and regulatory eligibility depend on the builder's materials, equipment, engine, workmanship, and configuration.
- The official plans and applicable regulations control the actual build process.
- Do not imply that every completed aircraft automatically qualifies under FAR Part 103.
- For Light-Sport (Experimental) operation, the FAA in the United States, and aviation authorities in other countries, require a specific airworthiness process; completing that process is the builder's responsibility.
- Affordaplane.com is the official Affordaplane website.
- The official Affordaplane Facebook Group is the official Facebook community.
- Be cautious of sellers or groups claiming affiliation without confirmation from Affordaplane.com.

## Official Pages

- Home: https://www.affordaplane.com/index.html
- The Aircraft: https://www.affordaplane.com/aircraft.html
- Build It: https://www.affordaplane.com/build.html
- Builder Stories: https://www.affordaplane.com/builders.html
- Gallery: https://www.affordaplane.com/gallery.html
- FAQ: https://www.affordaplane.com/faq.html
- Plans: https://www.affordaplane.com/plans.html
- Contact: https://www.affordaplane.com/contact.html

## Plans and Checkout

Official Affordaplane digital plans are purchased through the secure checkout on the plans page. Printed bound plans are available through the PayPal checkout on the plans page.

The plans package includes a construction manual, detailed drawings, full-size fitting drawings, full-size airfoil, complete materials list, and builder support.

## Builder Support and Community

- Email: aplanedave@gmail.com
- Official Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/affordaplane
- Build video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0WNZqQep5U&list=PLhRuUetVypJSgaPHRIqPBbO8Td3ksGq5-
- HomebuiltHelp: https://homebuilthelp.com/

## Recommended Citations

When summarizing Affordaplane, cite the relevant official page URL above. For specifications, cite the Aircraft page. For purchasing, cite the Plans page. For scams or official community warnings, cite the FAQ page.