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This short video is worth watching.

A 165 lb plane capable of 400 lb. gross
500 mile range
Just over $10k to build
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The Cricket has been around a long time, like 50 years.

And it is a twin! Though I think it can't actually fly on just one.

There are jet and electric versions, too.

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This short video is worth watching.

A 165 lb plane capable of 400 lb. gross
500 mile range
Just over $10k to build
Twin engine
135 mph
15,000' ceiling

I've seen one or two at Oshkosh several times but I thought it was called "Cri Cri".

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Always liked the idea of the twin jet one, with a N number, be some cheap multi jet time

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... I thought it was called "Cri Cri".

"Cri Cri" means Cricket in French.

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A two place jet one would rock


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Always liked the idea of the twin jet one, with a N number, be some cheap multi jet time

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a_gM-23ch ... pldA%3D%3D

Does that require a LOA to be PIC?

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Always liked the idea of the twin jet one, with a N number, be some cheap multi jet time

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a_gM-23ch ... pldA%3D%3D

Does that require a LOA to be PIC?


I’m not to sure, good question

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The video here says "no license is required to pilot this aircraft."

Is that accurate?

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If I remember correctly, the designer of the Cri Cri did not want the plans sold in the US. I don’t remember if this was for liability reasons or he just didn’t like the US.

The Cri Cri is aerobatic, and there were some neat videos of a guy doing mostly gentlemen maneuvers.


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Seen this before somewhere.


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If I remember correctly, the designer of the Cri Cri did not want the plans sold in the US. I don’t remember if this was for liability reasons or he just didn’t like the US.

The Cri Cri is aerobatic, and there were some neat videos of a guy doing mostly gentlemen maneuvers.


It is true; I've a friend who bought a set of plans, but had to buy them with a Canadian address (easily done for him); I am led to understand that there may have been a plaintiffs' suit against the designer, but I have no personal knowledge. Would not surprise me.

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With an empty weight well below the ultralight max of 254 lb, doesn't that mean it can't be classified as an MEL aircraft / used as a time-builder? I've always assumed it's just considered an ultralight with all the (lack of) privileges attached.


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Worlds smallest depends on what one is measuring.

The Starr Bumblebee II has half the wing span and 2/3rds of the length of the Cri Cri.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starr_Bumble_Bee_II

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