A breakdown of the costs of building my plane.
* CAA registration normally costs £50, plus £150 if you want an out-of-sequence registration.
Up to date prices for the Escapade plane kit are available here.
Current prices for Rotax engines are here
Item
Cost
Total (so far)
£22,736.67
 
 
Escapade kit (excluding engine)
with strobes, spinner, hydraulic brakes£13,580.00
Rotax 912 engine (excl. exhaust, air filters)
£7,600.00
Aircraft Coverings (paint) - so far, more to come
£575.51
Swage tool
£14.00
Microstop countersink tool with spares
£31.00
Metal shears
£14.99
Hammerite paint
£40.00
Reamers and drills
£53.90
CAA registration*
£0.00
BMAA registration
£30.00
Stratomaster instrument package
£650.00
Inspector fees (so far)
£80.00
Spray grease
£9.98
Carpet
£18.80
Fuel tap (Skydrive)
£8.51
Car body filler (for fibreglass parts)
£3.99
Epoxy varnish
£25.99
Following a mistake on their part, the CAA waived all fees and offered me a free out-of-sequence registration.