How long does it take to build a Mini-IMP?
Obviously this will vary widely with the experience of the builder and the available tools. An experienced builder with a good shop can build the Mini-IMP in 1500 hours or less. A first time builder may require much more time. The highest number of hours taken that are documented are by Senor Bernardo de Sousa Dantas of Sao Paulo, Brazil. It took him about 5000 hours. It should be noted however that he made numerous changes and that the time listed included building his own VW aircraft conversion from an auto engine. The recent availability of additional pre-fabricated components such as wing ribs, tail parts, etc. have reduced the required man hours from the earlier airplanes.
