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    My son and his family live in St. Augustine, FL and we visit them sometimes three times a year. One of the best trips was the one where we drove, delivering a car. My wife reminds me that it was good because it was only one way. We saw country that we have never seen before and likely will never see again.

    I use this as an example of Kitfox flying vs. other means of transportation. If time was no issue. Flying my Model IV would be a no brainer. Low and slow has to be the best way to enjoy the country and meet the people. I think I would Use maybe two full tank legs per day weather permitting and find lodging afternoon and evenings. Better yet, find a buddy that will fly along side - can't beat a group flight.

    One of our Arizona pioneers flew all over the country and into Canada in his Safari putting almost a thousand hours on his airplane the first year. With the group I flew with, we sometimes camped, but mostly Hotelled it. Pack light, but with contingencies in mind. I still scan for ultralight camping gear. My tent weighs four pounds and my 20 degree sleeping bag weighs under two lbs. and packs smaller than a football. Use laundromats. It can become fatiguing so there will be ample time on the ground for domestic chores.

    Go for it.

    (photo of Ray's airplane)

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    Thanks for the pic, Lowell. I was lucky enough to be Rays wingman
    for some of that flying, including the Alaska portion. If you look hard
    you can see my Vixen right behind his plane.

    Phil

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    Phil,
    Your's, a classic. With a nose art highlight.
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    So last night I was reading the new Burt Rutan book that EAA put out called Race to Space. The part that caught my attention in relation to long cross country flying was the chapter on Voyager which flew around the world non stop at wait for it, 110mph. So what do we have to complain about?
    Andy Karmy
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    Just checked the Log...2053 hours at 110-120 mph in
    Kitfox. Coast to coast, Alaska, Canada..all the places
    I've seen and the wonderful people I've met! The fun
    I've had with my wingmen, only way to go.

    Thank you!

    Phil

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    Yes this is a challenging decision! I like both planes so much!
    Highlander- Cargo area and STOL
    Kitfox- Higher speed and still great STOL

    Have to decide soon!

    Brent

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    don't forget "support". I can not comment on the Highlander community but I know the Kitfox support is unsurpassed....Always a helping hand just a click away

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    Default Re: Travel in a Kitfox

    Most of all, you need to fly both. That will tell you which you like better...

    The Highlander is a very nice plane, but I am told it handles much different than a Kitfox, much less sporty on the controls (cables rather than torque tubes on the ailerons for example.).
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