Kitfox Factory Fly-in 2013

[SkyPirate]

things like this make me think I may need to invest in an enclosed trailer,..just because of times like this

[SkySteve]

The end of the storm is not going well. Two funnel clouds appeared today. First I've ever seen in Utah:

[bdemunck]

Head for the bunker, Steve. In-coming!!

[HighWing]

I'm home from the fly-in. I have to admit that the weather reports discouraged me from flying the six or seven hundred miles from my home, but wile driving, except for some rain along the way, the visibility was fine. I could have made it both ways.

It was a good event. there were about 14 Kitfoxes there - mostly 7s. I only saw one IV and there was a Series V. Since remembering names has never been my strong suit, I guess if I had a wish it would be that we wore name tags because with the exception of a few long time friends, I don't know who else was there.

All in all a good trip, though driving was three times what flying would have been time wise - especially with the 120 mile long 55 mph zone through the SE corner of Oregon.

[AirFox]

Pictures???

[DesertFox4]

Phil and I got back into Phoenix about 4pm yesterday from the fly in. We left Tuesday morning early. No way to fly our usual route from PHX up past Las Vegas to Ely,NV then into Homedale. Weather was terrible that way. Our only option was to fly west until we could fly north. Well, we flew west. Almost to L.A. before we could start towards Idaho. This is going to be an adventure for sure. Blythe was our 1st fuel stop. On to Apple Valley,CA for fuel and food. No food. Cafe closed. We did get a flat tire though taxiing to the active runway. Some delay while the local FBO sent help and a new tube. Great folks at Apple Valley.
We flew to Hawthorne,NV where we met up with Allen. Spent the night. The flight from Apple Valley to Hawthorne was smooth and beautiful. Even a little tail wind at times.

Wed. morning was a little overcast so we made haste and headed north before the moisture trapped us. We soon outran the threatening weather and had a tailwind boost all the way into the factory at Homedale. Spent the day with John and Debra while they and crew got ready for McCall.

Thursday was "tour the factory" day for those that would arrive early and want to see the facilities. Even with the weather keeping so many folks stuck at home or in Jimmie's case Cheyenne,Wy., the place was jumping. It was fun to meet so many great new members of our Kitfox family.

Friday morning we left as a flight of four from Homedale and flew direct to Sulfur Creek Ranch. On the way we formed up with Paul's flight from Stick & Rudder out of Boise. The weather was cloudy and fog lay in some valleys.
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We flew through a little rain while circling the airfield but all landed just fine. GOPR0073.jpg

After all the Kitfoxs were parked we hit the main cabin for breakfast. The menu was simple. Yes or no. The meal was big and very good. This is a beautiful place.GOPR0085.jpg
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Time to head to McCall.
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Again , some rain and clouds but the gaggle had no trouble staying together and we arrived at McCall and tied down.

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Some covered their aircraft in case of rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day.

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Debra set up the Kitfox tent near the FBO and made ready for arrivals.

More later.

[SkyPirate]

Awesome !! Can't wait to see more thanks for sharing DF4

[DesertFox4]

Happy to do it SkyPirate. Here are some more with less commentary. Enjoy.
Hope you and all those that wanted to attend but could not will make the next one.

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[DesertFox4]

More random photos from 2013 Kitfox factory fly in.

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[SkyPirate]

Well if that dare devil " SlyFox" doesnt tear up the sky's too bad and leave a few shreads of air to fly in ( ha ha duck's and takes cover from a flying transmission wrench ) i hope to make it for 2015 lord willing