The M-19 is designed as a rugged, simple STOL aircraft with docile flying manners. The key feature of this aircraft is it’s simple proven style at a remarkable low cost. The low cost is complemented by an easy to build strong construction method (composite).  

The build time is about 500 hours for a skilled fitter. However, anyone with a desire to do so can build this airplane. The valuable skills that you acquire will last you a lifetime.

   The M-19 was never intended to be a trophy winner in any category but one, SATISFACTION. Building and flying this airplane should satisfy the pilot's desire to fly a basic standard airplane, and satisfy the builder and experimenter's desire to... build and experiment!

   The M-19 will probably be out of its element if you put a full electrical system, leather interior, glossy paint job, IFR panel, fairings, or other dress-up items in or on it. This airplane will be happiest with you out flying it, not fiddling with it in the hangar or shop, or tacking some extra weight onto it. You want to go dodge some clouds and scout some terrain... so does the Squirrel! You want to fly for an hour or two without having to go through a half-hour preflight... so does the Squirrel! You want to go to a fly-in somewhere over the county line, and not have to save up for a week or two to afford the gas... the Squirrel can do it!

   Oscar Zuniga has been a major driving force in the M-19 Flying squirrel project. Over the years he has provided the public with support and information about this outstanding design. For many years his personal website has been the sole source of information on the Internet. He has been active in providing chat room support and encouragement through the yahoo chat room to all of us who have ever dreamed about building our own personal aircraft. His dedication to the project and to homebuilding in general is an example to us all. I highly recommend that you click over to Oscar’s site www.flysquirrel.net for some excellent information and encouragement to get out there and build something. Marvin used to say “…any big thing comes from many small things.” Oscar has proven that if we keep on with even the smallest pieces they grow into a larger project we can be proud of for a lifetime.