This kit was purchased by Dwayne Bentzine in 1979. The kit has been in storage in Reno, NV for the past 23 years.

Dwayne is the second owner of #44. The original builder owner was Eno Petchnic of Chico, Calif. Eno only installed the landing gear in the Kevlar pod and then decided to sell the project. As a lot of builders, Dwayne started out ready to build the kit in no more two weeks time. Is there any reason to say more? No work was ever accomplished after the prep work of building the spar bench and a lot of talking. There was a local man that was going to help with the project, but he was kill while racing F-1 at the Reno Air Races. While all the talking was going on Dwayne did manage to get my sailplane add on to my power rating at Air Sailing with Earl Butler in 1981. He has not been active since then.

Building the HP-18 by Dick Schreder

In addition to the kit is a box of tool, cleco fasteners, etc.

The kit is packed in three crates. (Crate One 12' x 2' 2'' x 2'; Crate Two 12' x 4' x 9''; and Crate Three 3' x 2' x 1' 6'') Total weight estimated to be between 500 and 600 lbs. This estimate includes the crates, packing materials and tools.

The entire kit is available for $3,000 US. The buyer will be responsible for any and all pick-up/delivery charges.

For more information contact: Kenneth Burch - zxubas@gmail.com

Links to three additional pictures -- Picture 1, 2, and 3.