|
-
POSTING RULES
-
Donate yearly (please).
-
Advertise in here!
-
Today's Posts
|
Insert Pics
|
05-13-2013, 03:46 PM
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 2,624
|
|
Once I get the hours flown off any of you are welcome to come by and fly it. The Kitfoxes are a wonderful complement to our RV's. And no, I don't get anything for saying that. 
Vic
__________________
 Vic Syracuse
Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
Kitplanes "Unairworthy" monthly feature
EAA Sport Aviation "Checkpoints" column
EAA Homebuilt Council Chair/member EAA BOD
Author "Pre-Buy Guide for Amateur-Built Aircraft"
www.Baselegaviation.com
|
05-13-2013, 05:40 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New London, NC (near Charlotte), Boulder, CO
Posts: 271
|
|
Great looking 'Fox. What is the engine?
Jerre
|
05-13-2013, 07:33 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
Posts: 2,641
|
|
I am probably not the only one that wishes you had a web site that we could go to to see a bunch of pictures of all your builds. Very nice Kitfox. I see one of them in my future. In fact, I am going to the factory tomorrow to "just look around"!!
__________________
rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Awaiting DAR Inspection
|
05-13-2013, 07:47 PM
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 2,624
|
|
Early stats...
Engine is a Rotax 912ULS, 100HP, with a Warp Drive propeller. After an hour or so of flight testing, it appears to be about 116-120 MPH TAS airplane at 2500' and 50 degrees OAT, 5300-5400 engine rpm's and 4.7gph and 23.6" MAP. Can't believe how cold it is here in Georgia in May! Power off stalls are 48 mph IAS full flaps, 52 mph for 1 notch, and 54 clean. It flies hands off in all flight regimes so far except final with full flaps requires some back stick pressure.
Vic
__________________
Vic Syracuse
Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
Kitplanes "Unairworthy" monthly feature
EAA Sport Aviation "Checkpoints" column
EAA Homebuilt Council Chair/member EAA BOD
Author "Pre-Buy Guide for Amateur-Built Aircraft"
www.Baselegaviation.com
|
05-14-2013, 04:34 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
Posts: 7,840
|
|
Off subject, Vic, but was there a problem or concern in keeping your airpark open recently?
Thanks,
__________________
Pierre Smith
RV-10, 510 TT
RV6A (Sojourner) 180 HP, Catto 3 Bl (502Hrs), gone...and already missed
Air Tractor AT 502B PT 6-15 Sold
Air Tractor 402 PT-6-20 Sold
EAA Flight Advisor/CFI/Tech Counselor
Louisville, Ga
It's never skill or craftsmanship that completes airplanes, it's the will to do so,
Patrick Kenny, EAA 275132
Dues gladly paid!
|
05-14-2013, 08:44 AM
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 2,624
|
|
Wow. Not that I am aware of. We just had our Spring Fly in this week end. Can't imagine where that rumor is coming from. We aren't surrounded by any potential problem areas that I am aware of.
Vic
__________________
Vic Syracuse
Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
Kitplanes "Unairworthy" monthly feature
EAA Sport Aviation "Checkpoints" column
EAA Homebuilt Council Chair/member EAA BOD
Author "Pre-Buy Guide for Amateur-Built Aircraft"
www.Baselegaviation.com
|
05-14-2013, 09:09 AM
|
 |
Senior Curmudgeon
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
|
|
One of my neighbors makes accessories for the Kitfox, it is fun to poke around in his hangar and see what his is cooking up at any given moment.
http://www.highwingllc.com/products.html
His new plane has rudder trim, that is totally hidden inside the rudder. Uses a cam setup to bulge out one side of the fabric or the other, changes the airfoil shape. Interesting "out of the box" thinking.
__________________
Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010 
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
|
08-12-2013, 06:17 AM
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 2,624
|
|
Big Day
Well, I am very pleased to tell everyone that my youngest son soloed the Kitfox last evening. On Father's Day he gave me a framed copy of his Sport Pilot Written test (passed!), so he is on his way for sure.
It was actually kind of neat to see the airplane fly and to hear and see everything working (radios, wigwag, etc.). And I don't think I could have improved upon the 4 landings he did!
Vic
__________________
Vic Syracuse
Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
Kitplanes "Unairworthy" monthly feature
EAA Sport Aviation "Checkpoints" column
EAA Homebuilt Council Chair/member EAA BOD
Author "Pre-Buy Guide for Amateur-Built Aircraft"
www.Baselegaviation.com
Last edited by vic syracuse : 08-12-2013 at 06:27 PM.
Reason: add pic
|
08-12-2013, 06:44 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 55
|
|
Big Day
Vic,
Way to go, I know your proud of him and you should be. Luv hearing the Rotax pur from you and others.
Need to come see the fox soon.
Ross Scroggs
Locust Grove, GA
RV-4 #3911
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:04 PM.
|
