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    Default Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    I'm a bit of a die hard FSX user, and I have been for around 25 years now (Started at version 3 if I remember.. anyway)

    I noticed that there is no Kitfox for FSX, and seeing as I cant fly my aircraft at the moment I decided to model it with the 582. This way I can fly a virtual version as much as I want.

    So, heres a peek at the progress so far. See my user profile for pics of the actual aircraft.

    Cheers!
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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    now that's cool

    I use to go on Microsoft combat flight simulator,..always got accused of using a mod? not sure what that is ..haven't been on the sites in forever
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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    A bit more development over the weekend. Now its to fine tuning and adding more detail.

    I need someone with a stock Kitfox 4 with the 582 in it to give me some performance figures. Take off runs, airspeed (knots ias) at different rpms, climb rates.

    At the moment this is its current performance (1500 ft)

    71 kts @ 6500 RPM.
    60 kts @ 5600 RPM
    700 fpm climb at 50 kts

    Is this about correct without speed fairings?
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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    It has got to work better now that it has a propeller
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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    I just bought a used IV and I think the flight log has all the specs. He was a meticulous builder and test pilot. If you PM me your email, I can scan and email you some figures. I may have to load my old sim on my computer so I can fly my "new" airplane.
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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    It just flies better with a prop.
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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    That is cool, you should model the windshield as the smoke grey. It looks a little odd not to have anything for a windshield, but still cool. I never could get into the Microsoft Flight System. If I spent too much time playing what my wife considers a game at the computer before my wife would start complaining. It would be cool to fly a Kitfox on the simulator.
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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    Quote Originally Posted by lburnard View Post
    A bit more development over the weekend. Now its to fine tuning and adding more detail.

    I need someone with a stock Kitfox 4 with the 582 in it to give me some performance figures. Take off runs, airspeed (knots ias) at different rpms, climb rates.

    At the moment this is its current performance (1500 ft)

    71 kts @ 6500 RPM.
    60 kts @ 5600 RPM
    700 fpm climb at 50 kts

    Is this about correct without speed fairings?
    What software program do you use to build the models?
    Paul Zimmermann
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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    I use X Plane since I have a Mac and FSX is now gone. I mostly use it for instrument training as I am slowly working towards my rating. It comes in handing when you can recruit your wife to teach you everything in your living room.

    X Plane comes with a plane editor. I am hoping someone comes out with a 7 but I may have to build one.

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    Default Re: Kitfox 4 Microsoft FSX

    I'll have to look at XPlane. There is Model 4 & Model 5 simulations available for MS aircraft simulator. If you ever get the 7 post it.
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