The BD-17 Nugget is a single place, single engine, low wing, all metal aircraft. It can be built as a tricycle landing gear or tail dragger. It can utilize engines from 45-80 HP. Its cantilever wings incorporate an extruder tubular spar. The wings can be built with a folding mechanism to allow transportation on a trailer or to require minimum hanger space. Sixteen (16) gallons a fuel is carried in the wings with eight (8) on each side. The empty weight will vary between 420- 450 lbs., depending on the selected engine. The normal gross weight is 750 lbs., with a maximum gross weight of 850 lbs., again, depending on the engine. In a tricycle gear configuration, the nose is full castering allowing fantastic ground maneuvering. Steering is accomplished by deferential braking or rudder control.