The Story

Building the Danni May

The Danni May started as a dream for Mel and Ann Asberry in 2004. Mel wanted to build a Mini-Skybolt based on a plans built Murphy Renegade and a 6 cyl. Jabiru. Over the next 20 years Mel and Ann would spend nearly 1,200 hours building at their home base Short Stop Airport (8TA5) in Farmersville, Texas .

Mel and Ann decided to sell their project in 2023 to devote more time to their beautiful RV project. It was just what Andre was looking for - a Murphy Renegade that was just far enough along that it could be easily upscaled to Darrel Murphy’s final version - The 1,150 lb gross, 124hp 7 cyl. Verner powered, Radial Renegade.

With the help of Meyer’s Aviation - Builder Assist Program, first time builder Andre has been learning how to make his dream become a reality.

Thank you Meyer’s Aviation!!!