Surely the whole Kitfox "thing" is based around a rugged taildragger. Isn't the nosewheel thing a "watering down" of what the Kitfox is about?
Probably market pressures dictated this option more than fear of offending "real" pilots or those wanting to protect purity of original design. If asked I'm betting Dan Denney ( not a bad marketing pro) would tell you about hundreds of requests for a tri-gear version of the design. Opening up a market for all those newly trained pilots who wanted to experience the fun of building and the joy of flight in a high performance low cost aircraft like the Kitfox but wanted nothing to do with the tail wheel version made economic sense. No different than Dick V. of Vans Aircraft. Just exposing his company to a larger customer base therefore insuring a better chance at success and longevity. In other words, if Dan wasn't hung up on it maybe we could move on too.

NOTICE TO ALL:
We don't practice wheel envy or prejudice at TeamKitfox.com. All gear configurations are welcome. If you want 5 or 6 wheels on your Kitfox you're welcome to play in this sandbox. If you don't want any wheels you're still welcome although I'm not sure how you'll push it out of the hangar.

First Factory Tri-Gear. Vixen Model 4. Beautiful Kitfox.
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