Below are links you can click on in sequence that follow through a detailed series I wrote on Getting Started in Corvair building. They are detailed and long, but successful builders tend to spend the time to learn and make better choices. I wonder about people who decide to buy an engine or a plane of any kind after reading a 4 page sales brochure with less than 200 words on it. Hardly due diligence in a ‘flyer beware’ marketplace. If you would like to start with a simple three page spec sheet on the engine, read this link first: Basic Corvair information
Conversely, we offer a very detailed picture of exactly what Corvairs are about, what you can learn and achieve by building one, and the infinite ways you can build one that will conform to you needs, goals, skills, timeline and budget. The Corvair can be made to fit your project, you don’t have to rearrange your plans and budget to serve the company that is selling you an engine. Sounds funny when you put it that way, but that is just what most people do.
I could drive myself to madness by concerning myself with what the masses will or might do. In experimental aviation you don’t have to be concerned with what ‘most’ people are buying or doing (unless your goal is to be like everyone else rather that being yourself), you need only find the right path for you. Corvairs are not for everyone. The strongest appeal are to homebuilders with traditional goals of Learning, building and flying. Many people interested in experimental aviation today have short attention spans and shallow goals. They want to posses skills but are unwilling to learn; They want to have things but are unwilling to make them; they are unable to differentiate between going for a ride in a plane and being an Aviator.
If you want to learn, I have long proven I have things to teach; if you wish to build and be the master of your engine, we have a proven path; If you long to find your place among real aviators, we have a home for you. You do not need any prior experience, just a willingness to learn and a positive attitude. In 24 years we have shared our experience with hundreds of builders. If your goals match our strengths, we will be glad to work with you. -ww.
