It's been in my head for so long. Now it's time to actually make it real!

The goal is, it shouldn't exceed Php10,000 ($500)

Fuselage

Now the construction for the fuselage is pretty simple: a semi monocoque structure out of aluminium C-purlins and 4mm plywood. It will be held together by A TON of rivets. Total length: 10 feet.

Engine and Propeller

Well the engine should be pretty light and powerful enough just to pull the plane. It would be a conventional twin engined plane, you guys know how it looks like.

The engine would be a 2hp grass cutter. 4hp total.

The prop should pump out a ton of air for power. With that we have a trusty partner- an industrial fan blade.
Well let's just consult Mr. Availability for that.

Fuel Tank

Five gallons? Overkill.

Well it would be good for going around our 17x30km island... But that's optional. The fuel tank will be removable, just add slack on the tubing. It will be filled with gasoline, fyi.

For short flights, a 6 liter jug would suffice for a 20min flight.

I think I'll go with two 6L jugs.

Wings

Classic spar/ rib/ skin construction. Two C- purlins for spars, 10 4mm plwood ribs, 2ft apart, and a plastic sheet for the skin. 7ft per wing, 17ft total wingspan, 3ft fuselage width. Horizontal stabilizer will be 3ft per wing, and the vertical 5ft.

Welp, it will have HOTAS controls, yaw pedals, and overhead throttle.

Landing Gear

The most unorthodox of the lineup. Main gear strut is a bent 5ftx5in steel bar that also acts as a suspension bar. The wheels? Kiddie bike tires. Three of 'em. Almost forgot about the nose. Its a bicycle fork.

Well that's all. To reduce costs, most parts are from the local scrapyard. Of course the purlins, plywood, rivets and the sheet of plastic are new. Thanks for reading!