Just as an instance of how it is not realistic to build a plane for sale. I purchased an Extra 300S kit for $99.00. The ARF of the exact same model/manufacturer is $199.00, a hundred bucks more. I am not a builder from what I have found out, but even those that do it well spend weeks putting a kit togther. Those hours are completely lost when compared to the ARFs that are available for $100.00 more.

As for shipping... Shipping places like Mailboxes Etc. have these bags that go inside the box and around the item to be shipped and then they shoot some foam stuff that expands to form around the item. VERY good for shipping a plane, but expensive. I shipped a 32" TV in a box packaged like that and the box rode on a pallet from UPS.

-= Abel =-