Back To The Future! 80% DH.2 Replica From Airdrome Aeroplanes

Skip to about 1:45 to get to the moving pictures and cool sounds

 OMGosh this little 80% scale replica of the Airco DH.2 from Airdrome Aeroplanes is some serious off-the-scale sweetness!  Maybe some of the cheapest flying for the future has just run into a new best friend... the past!  And now, here's your chance to make sure that a very affordable kit of this thing gets produced.

 Mr. Airdrome, Robert Baslee, the emperor of frugal WWI replicas has built this prototype DH.2 and is seriously considering making a $5,995 ‘introductory price' kit available. 

 When I talked to him on 2-28-09, he said he's looking for at least two more people to put $500 deposits downto ensure that there's enough interest to make the kit available (you get your money back if the project doesn't move forward). 

 You gotta watch the video of this cutie, it even sounds perfect!  The little single-seater is only 343lbs empty and is powered by a chunky sounding 40hp 4-stroke V-Twin from Valley Engineering.  A complete ‘premium' engine package, tailored directly to your airplane (DH 2 or any lightweight) can be had for $4,995 and includes a custom made prop.

 The DH.2 cruise is only about 50 mph, but this would have to be one of the most enjoyable little airplanes to scout around the allied territories with : ) 

 It's also a very cool feature that the outer wing panels are easily removable so the airframe can be easily transported.  If the economic troubles of the day didn't have me so beat down right now, I'd throw $500 at Robert as fast as I could!