Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it easy to build a Legendary Mustang?

A. Yes, it is! A Legendary Aircraft Mustang can be built by anyone with modest mechanical skills, a little patience, and the willingness to learn on the job. The Builders Manual is complete and will take you through each step of the process. The Legendary Mustang airframe kit is very complete and thoroughly thought out. This affords the builder the ability to really just assemble the aircraft and not have to do any difficult fabrication or engineering. As with any homebuilt aircraft project, the Mustang does lend itself to personalization. This is the fun part of building a replica warbird.

Q. How long does it takes to build the airframe?

A. This is a difficult question to answer due to the fact that we all complete our tasks at varied rates. Some builders have finished their airframes at less that 2000 hours while others have spent over 3500 hours to get their Mustangs into the air. It really all depends on the level of dedication and attention to detail a builder brings to his project.

Q. Are there any builder assistance programs available?

A. On-site builder assistance programs are currently being developed and will give the builder the opportunity to come to Santa Paula to work on his project with a Legendary Aircraft technician. The details of this program will be available through consultation with the factory.

Q. What are the Fastbuild Program costs and time savings?

A. The Fastbuild Program costs and structure are available elsewhere on this website. It is reasonable to say that if a builder ordered his Mustang kit with both the wing and fuselage delivered with the Fastbuild Stage 2 completed, he would recognize a time savings of well over 1000 hours.

Q. How much room does the build take?

A. The Mustangs wing is a single piece structure that is about 25 long after assembly. The fuselage is a couple of feet shorter. During much of the building process, the wing and fuselage are being worked on separately and arent joined. With this in mind, the early stages of the project require a much smaller workspace than is needed in the second half of the process. We have had builders complete their aircraft in simple T-hangars and home garages while others have the luxury of large hangars. A 30 x 30 workshop should be considered the minimum space needed after the airframe is assembled into one unit.

Q. How much is the standard airframe kit?

A. The standard Legendary Mustang airframe kit is $69,500.00.

Q. Can the airframe be purchased in sub kits, or just as a complete package?

A. The kit can be purchased in 20 subkits. The cost of purchasing a Mustang kit in this manner is only slightly higher that the complete kit. This small increase is due to additional crating and shipping costs.

Q. Does the kit price include the engine package?

A. No. The Firewall Forward Package is an additional expense.

Q. In addition to the airframe kit and the engine package, what else is required to fly?

A. After the airframe and engine package are completed you will need to add avionics, wiring, paint, and if desired, upholstery. Most of these items are available from Legendary. Anything that we cannot provide can be easily sourced.

Q. Do you have Instrument Packages available?

A. We are working with an avionics vendor to soon offer completed front and rear instrument panels. These will be available in a couple of different levels of complexity and flexibility. Further information regarding this option will be added to the site soon.

Q. How much does the completed aircraft really going to cost?

A. The total cost of finishing a Legendary Mustang depends heavily upon engine choices and avionics. A Mustang can be up and flying for as little as $100,000 with a modest power plant and spartan set of avionics, or as much as $150,000 for a real fire breathing firewall forward package and a high quality, VFR panel.

Q. What are the pilot requirements for safe flight in a Legendary Mustang?

A. It is safe to say that a good pilot with as little as 150 total hours and a tail wheel endorsement can safely operate one of our Mustangs. We have builders and owners who come from a huge array of experience and backgrounds. From a retired Navy F-14 aviator with thousands of hours military jet time, to a builder with a brand new Private Pilots license, and about everything in between . The Legendary Mustang is not difficult to fly in any mode. This is a sport plane with very forgiving characteristics.

Q. Is there a Flight Training program?

A. We are in development of a pilot training program using our fully instrumented, dual controlled TF. The program will enable a new builder to come to the factory and spend as much time in the trainer as he needs to get completely comfortable with all the systems, ground ops, and flight characteristics of the Mustang. Also on the local field is a highly recognized tail wheel / aerobatics school that is available for tail wheel endorsements. Any pilot who works though their program is well qualified to climb into one of our Mustangs.

Q. When my aircraft is complete is there an aircraft checkout or first flight option?

A. Yes. Our training pilot is available to come to your location and help you get your newly completed project in the air for the first time. A representative of the factory is also available at any time during the building process or just prior to the first flight to come out and assist in any way.

Q. How do I get started?

A. Just contact us either by phone and or email and well be happy to get you on your way. A deposit is required for kit orders and varies upon the factories workload and scheduling. We will work with everyone to make the purchase of a Legendary Mustang as simple as possible.