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Is A Kitfox The Right Aircraft For Your Mission? KITFOX STi REVIEW 

7KiloFox
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Now that I’ve flown nearly 100 hours on the A-frame I figured it was a good time to make a video about the Kitfox STi. This video is to help you decide if the Kitfox is the right aircraft for your mission. I’ll be making a video soon about the build process which is a completely different topic and needs its own video. Let me know if you have any questions about the Kitfox, the build process, and I’ll do my best to answer that in the build video.
Here is a link to my somewhat up to date tool list: www.7kilofox.com/tool-list
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#KitfoxSTiReview #bushplane #stol
0:00-1:13 Intro
1:14-2:47 Kitfox Models
2:48-4:47 Rotax 912 iS
4:48-5:37 Luga Prop
5:38-7:16 STi Package
7:17-8:01 Garmin
8:02-8:17 Spec Summary
8:18-8:58 Best Mission For Kitfox
8:59-10:23 Speed
10:24-12:55 Useful Load
12:56-13:47 Visibility
13:48-14:59 Weather
15:00-16:41 Range
16:42-18:44 Enjoyability
18:45-20:49 Outro

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17 май 2024

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Комментарии : 42   
@robertjirava942
@robertjirava942 4 месяца назад
Extremely helpful video thanks. KitFox novice here. Your words helped me
@TrentonPalmer
@TrentonPalmer 2 года назад
Solid review. Its interesting hearing the speed you are cruising at, I've obviously had my plane configured in a ton of different ways but I have always lived in the 100-105mph range (ever since I went to the bush gear, even with the standard wing), I am wondering why you are any slower than mine was with 100hp. What RPM do you cruise at and what fuel burn? I always have aimed for 5500rpm at about 5gph, which always puts me around 100mph over the ground. Either way, solid review, keep up the videos!
@7KiloFox
@7KiloFox 2 года назад
Interesting. Takeoff is 5700 rpm. Cruise I'm doing the full 5500 and about 4.5 gph depending on weight. If I start to coarse out the pitch then my takeoff roll starts getting long. Lauren says I'm slow because my gear aren't covered. But I'll have to experiment some more. What climb rates do you get at high gross weights?
@jhmcglynn
@jhmcglynn Год назад
Trent, I’ll listen to the review soon but i owned an 80 hp model IV Speedster. I cruised at 100 mph at 5300 rpm burning < 4 GPH. It had two 14 gallon tanks plus a 2 gallon header tank behind the seats. Bottom line it had more range than my JABIRU powered RANS S-19 which cruises at 115 mph at 6 GPH with a 24 gallon tank. I miss my KITFOX😀
@joelmiller569
@joelmiller569 Месяц назад
Super good review
@Grand_Kanyan
@Grand_Kanyan 2 года назад
Been following your vids all the way from the start of this build and the amount of work and detail and dedication that you put into this has truly inspired me, I mean I can barely walk in a straight line half the time let alone fly an airplane but your journey thus far enriches my need to fly on a daily basis. Thank you for that.
@CraigVanSickleAK
@CraigVanSickleAK 2 года назад
Great job finishing your plane! Enjoyed your straight forward and honest take on the plane.
@gavriloprincip1477
@gavriloprincip1477 Год назад
Probably the best review given on anything particular thing that I ever watched. Well done, 7KiloFox and a genuine thank you from The Never Never out here in Outback Australia.
@calliepieters3446
@calliepieters3446 2 года назад
Hi, I found a KIT FOX 4 hidden in a Barn !! I don't even fly, but I bought it anyway !! came with a trailer too. $4500 what a BARN FINDER !! All built and ready, just a minor engine part, and a annual check and its good to go !! I've dreamed of this plane, and for years I watched it on you tube. Just wishing and dreaming of doing that. Well BAAAAAMMM !! it fell right in to my lap. My friends father passed away, and she sold it to me !! I promised I would fly it !! and then flip it to the right person !! Wow. thanks for the video nice plane.
@Captndarty
@Captndarty 2 года назад
Careful… You get what you pay for…
@aerialimagesbydoug5733
@aerialimagesbydoug5733 2 года назад
Thanks for the thoughts on this Kitfox , I appreciate your thoughts and evaluation. ,,,,Currently building a "Kitfox light" Badland Ultralight Aircraft.
@Cogzed
@Cogzed 2 года назад
This dude has to be related to Ben Shapiro! Great video bro!
@slowsteve3497
@slowsteve3497 Год назад
You are very well spoken.
@gride5153
@gride5153 Год назад
Great video thank-you. Congratulations on your wonderful achievement!
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 2 года назад
fantastic . outstanding. thank you.
@Bearhawk_Life
@Bearhawk_Life 2 года назад
Good stuff, I can’t wait to get back in the air
@CanaaniteRanger
@CanaaniteRanger 11 месяцев назад
I envy you guyz (In a good way) ... it is impossible to have and do that here ... I wish if I can move to the states so I can live this life ... Anyways .. am happy for you all ... Blue Skies Ladz ... :-)
@AlexZaboroski
@AlexZaboroski 2 года назад
Love my S7 STI with the APEX! Can't believe you've got almost 100 hrs in it already I thought my Kitfox was slow but I'm right around the same speed you're at
@michaelmagill189
@michaelmagill189 2 года назад
Been following for a while. Enjoyed the series a lot. This was one of the fastest first builds I have seen. Good job, love the paint. I remember the Speedster with that round bump cowl and the Rotec engine. Thought it was gorgeous, but then I saw the reality of Rotec. It's a shame, but putting a flat engine under that beautiful bump cowl is kinda akin to putting a Volkswagen in a Lambo. It works but WHY. Eventually got to like the Zenith 650. Good looks, simple build, great kit and reasonably low price. The Fox is a great plane. It flies well, is reasonably economical, and is a lot of fun. I've seen em go where even a Cub would think twice and l've seen em bite it because it can inspire overconfidence ( course, some pilots are just jerks ). As you've seen, it can be a handful in turbulence and they don't swim so well. But flown well I think it's a very capable bird. About the only complaint I've had is the seats are a little uncomfortable sitting on a chute. But then I've not flown one with adjustable rudder pedals. Had any thoughts about putting yours on floats. Fla's a great place for em. Have fun. Be safe. Keep the vids comming.
@stephenpenniket9976
@stephenpenniket9976 Год назад
Love that plane.
@CompleteWalkaround
@CompleteWalkaround 2 года назад
Great video!
@jasonhinson3812
@jasonhinson3812 Год назад
It’s a good looking plane you’ve built! I also like the Just Aircraft Super STOL……….it’s hard to decide between the speed, super slow great fun or the faster for actual use and speed.
@doncatch1
@doncatch1 Год назад
Good information.
@KTWardlaw
@KTWardlaw 2 года назад
Nice video…..Great looking Bird! Nice Job! Really like the paint and Panel! What would you value it at today? Thx.
@tylerrockwell6080
@tylerrockwell6080 2 года назад
Great video! What planes are you familiar with flying before the Kitfox? Would be nice to see what you are comparing it with.
@astr0man573
@astr0man573 2 года назад
Interesting to hear that you are only getting 77 knots cruise. I have 40 hours on a Kitfox 3 with a 582 and I adore it. I cruise at 70knots with 218kg useful load (480pounds ) and the cost is a fraction of this beast. I bet I'd be off the ground sooner too ;) . I would definitely love a KF4+ and would kill for a baggage area like that though.
@Flying_Jason_Gray
@Flying_Jason_Gray Год назад
You should check out MesaFox. Joe is flying IFR to minimums with the GNX375. He’s flown it coast to coast.
@plantpower3048
@plantpower3048 2 года назад
How does it compare to the Supertsol XL?
@OMG_No_Way
@OMG_No_Way 2 года назад
Absolutely gorgeous airplane. I’ve wanted a camo Kit Fox and you beat me to it. Freaking love it! Question. Honestly how hard is it to build one? I’m tossed between doing it and having the factory do it. And as it sits, how much do you have into it?
@tinaann3323
@tinaann3323 2 года назад
I would like a full Marine Corps 60’s style camo. Old school olive drab with yellow marking!!!!
@86309
@86309 Год назад
How did you decide which side you wanted to sit on solo(panel setup etc.) are you left handed?
@cornelisdenysschen
@cornelisdenysschen 2 года назад
Hey man, I’ve been following your build and super excited for you. Just curious…what was the total cost for the plane now that it’s complete?
@Stef2187
@Stef2187 2 года назад
That would be very interesting if he can disclose this for us!
@laurentiu7314
@laurentiu7314 2 года назад
Wath is the total price that you payed for the plane the full kit and all of staf that you need for make a ready tu fly plane ?
@steadfastacressteadfastacr7586
@steadfastacressteadfastacr7586 10 месяцев назад
Is that a warp drive prop?
@FlyingNDriving
@FlyingNDriving 2 года назад
Taking "passengers", where does the second passenger go!?
@gotskills9109
@gotskills9109 2 года назад
Now that you've built a fine aircraft using a Kitfox kit. Would you do it again or use another manufacturer kit? I remember numerous time during your videos that you mentioned poor quality in things such as tolerances. Powder coated components that had to be reamed out to fit. poor engineering is what it sounded like.
@warrenlovell3919
@warrenlovell3919 2 года назад
Ordering a kit - tinted windshield or not? Warren
@7KiloFox
@7KiloFox 2 года назад
Tinted
@warrenlovell3919
@warrenlovell3919 2 года назад
@@7KiloFox Thanks! Watched your videos...twice! Great work.
@mhilderbrand7693
@mhilderbrand7693 2 года назад
Hey… where did the tacos go!?
@smicksmookety
@smicksmookety 2 года назад
9:40 doo doo
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