Christavia FAQ’s – responses
Where is the Christavia now?
It’s located north of London, Ontario, roughly halfway between Windsor and Toronto as the crow flies.
What price are you asking for the Christavia?
A flexible $15,000. That’s less than Dad has spent on materials and components and, we hope, will entice someone into completing her and getting her airborne.
How complete is she?
Most components have been built; currently disassembled, it will be simple to get her safetied.
Thank you all for your inquiries!
Bob’s last solo
I regret to say my father has passed away. He was supported to the end by many good friends and I don’t have words to thank you all enough.
May he find clear skies and tailwinds.
Sizing the wing struts
Here, Dad has drawn Christavia out of the workshop to fit the wings onto the fuselage. The wings, in this shot, are hanging on the rear wall of the workshop in the background.
fuselage, zoomed out view
The wings are fitted in place.
Advice for Buyers
If you are considering buying this nearly complete Christavia, or considering buying blueprints to start from scratch on an entirely different craft, there are a number of considerations you would be advised to consider. The Experimental Aircraft Association of Canada‘s Homebuilt aircraft buyer’s checklist: the essentials is an excellent guide. It covers a range of information that can help you to make informed decisions.
Another great article is “Getting started”. It’s written by G. Denis Browne, Chairman of the EAAC Canadian Council, and you can find it on the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association website.
More information about the Christavia Mk 1 aircraft
The pilot and aviation resource information database Pilot Friend says the Christavia Mk 1 “is easy to fly and the large cabin makes long flights comfortable.”
Check out the Pilot Friend entry under Experimental aircraft by clicking here.
Christavia Mk 1: For Sale
This is a Robert McAlorum homebuilt with welding by Ron Riley of Grand Bend. The Christavia is 2 place rag and tube. All major structures and engines mount are complete. The engine is a Subaru auto conversion with NSI reduction drive and dual electronic ignition, proven true with 100 hours of flight time and kept in show condition in heated storage. Graphite 3 blade IVO prop on gear. Elevators, rudder and control table complete; wings and ailerons fitted and complete. Pullup and cables not attached. Instruments are mainly second hand except for a new manifold pressure guage; all are fitted to panel and need only be wired in. Instruments, fabric, tape, cord, hardware enough to finish (no chemicals for fabric covering), cowling complete.
Nothing is closed in but open for ease of inspection. Remaining to be done: fabric covering, fairing strips, doorway, window mounts.
I would prefer to sell the plane components, blueprints, fabric, tape, and cord to a single buyer but am interested in hearing all offers. Best offer takes her.
Respond here or contact Bob at robemcal@quadro.net
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