 Murphy
Aircraft recently invaded the marketplace for fast build kits with
their fast build 4 to 6 seat Moose, one of the most impressive
load carrying kit aircraft around. Transport Canada awarded the
Fast Build Moose its official blessing by approving it under
the 51% ruling.
The Fast Build Moose looks like an airframe
ready for finishing when you receive it. With the stabilizer,
elevator, rudder, fin, both ailerons and flaps all pre-assembled and
ready for final closure, your first flight is not too far away. The
wings arrive with the spars built and ribs installed, top skins
riveted in place, fuel tanks sealed and pressure tested and the
bottom skins drilled, deburred and ready for closure.
The fuselage is ready to stand on its gear, with
the tailcone complete and riveted to the cabin shell. The cabin has
the gear mounting carry-throughs and floor longerons all installed
and secured. Add the gear legs, bolt on the wings and tail and
you’re all set for a hangar flight!
Two major added benefits of these fast build kits
is full corrosion protection and the use of
optional solid rivets. All parts
are painted with zinc chromate, enhancing the corrosion resistance. The use of
the optional solid rivets is something many first-time builders would like, but
tend to shy away from. These two features will certainly increase
the aircraft’s resale value down the road.
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