361 KF First Flight

[Xengineguy]

Just wanted everyone to know all the work is worth it!
My Cfi and I took the first flight of my model 4 speedster tonight .
Needed more prop pitch but other than that it was a good but short test
EGT high also. Can't wait to fly some more.

[Brandon Petersen]

Congrats! That's awesome!!!

[DesertFox4]

Congrats!!! Love to hear another Kitfox comes to life.

[jmodguy]

What...?? no pics???
Congrats! Hope the test flight phase goes well and you have minimal to no issues!

[Av8r3400]

Another Kitfox is born!

Congratulations!!

[Xengineguy]

Thanks everyone
The support of the forum helped keep me motivated.
Looking forward to the next flight. Will post a few photos then.

[HighWing]

Another IV. Love the airplane. Congratulations and looking forward to further progress reports

[rosslr]

Congratulations Mike! I guess you will sort the temps and pitch issues soon enough. Hope you enjoy it as much as we are!

cheers
r

[Kitfox Guy]

Congratulations, post some pics of the bird.

[Xengineguy]

Hi everyone,
Sorry no flying pictures yet. Have been very busy testing and learning
This plane. Going well but have a question about oil temp(no cooler)
It gets high after a few take offs and landings. 260 If the outside temp
Is 85 or better. Seems to cool back if we give it a break and and level out
For a few minutes.220.
Also I get some heat thru the firewall after 20/30 min of take offs and landings
Not bad but has me wondering if a little more cowl opening (outlet) might
Cure both problems.?? Coolant and head temp are very good. 80 hp 912
Thanks again. Mike