The kitfox in its genesis, was not designed for acrobatics. However, even though it was not created for it, it performs satisfactorily. We can not demand of him a performance of acrobatic planes.This video reinforces his good image and good project!
I didn't know you could do that in an kitfox? I think that bird has been souped up and reinforced. He was pulling some serious g's for that birdie. It has a 4 stroke engine in it, you can hear it. Id prefer to do aerobatics in a Decathalon. But, if this bird is a cool direction for kit-fox to manufacture, im on board. One bad to the bone bird. I want one...Heh-heh..
People always have heart attacks when i do barrel rolls in my plane.. pshh, they always have ridiculous demands like warning them before hand.. where’s the fun in giving you a heads up before aerobatics?
Mike CorLeoné The difference is, you know it's coming, they don't. It's not the best way to win people over. Flying is supposed to be fun, not terrifying.
Mike CorLeoné Yes, of course! How silly of me. By not knowing you personally and misreading your tone of voice, I should have known better. One thing (among many others) I've learned over the years, is that some people are complete assholes.
A little critique, if I may... This example of the Kitfox is a real cutie pie, no doubt. But the routine needs some polish. The avalanche and the stall turn were nice enough, but he's not drawing lines between segments. I can't tell if those are supposed to be Immelmanns or 1/2 Cuban 8's? Maybe this aircraft is not rated for sustained inverted flight?
Agree!! We are all great armchair aerobatic pilots. The pressure of flying a routine at all much less in front of a big crowd says much about the pilot. Also safely performing said routine may have it contain small short cuts and adjustments during the performance to stay inside his show box as well as not encroaching the crowd line. All round great performance from the camera angle I was watching. I do believe this was at an airshow and not an aerobatic competition.
Chybear Don't get me wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed Kyle's routine. But, after all, this is a comment section. So, I left a comment by making some personal observations, that's all. No, this is not a competition, but airshow work is all about presentation. And drawing a short (one second) line between segments just looks better to me. That's all. I could never afford to get a pilot's license. Most pilots don't even own an airplane. So, they rent somebody else's. That's so sad to me. So, some 40 years ago, I did the next best thing. I became an aeromodeller. That's my clipped-wing Taylorcraft in my icon. Happy landings! P.S. This was indeed an airshow... at Oshkosh 2018. It's in the title.
Not rated for inverted. You can see when he rolls out its not just aileron. Little bit of back pressure just to ensure the engine doesn't get real ticky real fast. It might not be polished but man how good does it look when he turns so quickly. Could do a minimum radius turn round a hot air balloon. Ha ha ha
UFO Channel TV My issue is that I have no respect for airshow commentators and organizers. Airshows aren't what they used to be. Now you've got: Annoying announcer. Annoying loud ass music, with speakers often right in your face. Lame Top Gun music. Much, much smaller static display, especially with military planes. Fewer military flight performances. Many performances are the same ones year after year. I'm tired of watching bi-planes and Extras/clones year after year. Tents and other things purposely placed on the flightline to get people to pay to sit in the less-obstructive area, which is still somewhat obstructed in my experience, and I've had said speakers in my face in this area (which are big and are also on big stands that both block your view). Everyone holding up their phones to record. No food or drinks allowed in. So wanting you to buy nasty overpriced food. High entrance fee and Parking fee. Much bigger crowds, and cars now park on the roads (to avoid some of the above), creating a mess to get in/out. Many business tents pushing their wares.
Believe it or not, everyone at the airshow is not a pilot and is not exactly sure what is going on or what maneuvers the pilot is making. Thank you Mr. Commentator for helping me to enjoy the airshow a little more.
I’m a little late, but I’ve been to an airshow without music or commentary and it was kinda eerie. And some parts you couldn’t tell if it was apart of the show or a mistake, and I know aviation well. So I say I prefer the announcers and music, but that’s just my opinion
