I don't think we are off topic at all, knowing how to fly your Kitfox engine off in a real glide is very pertinent to the "best glide" discussion.

Your advice about flying at idle is good, as it for sure is a more safe option. But, I will say with these gear reduced rotax engines they glide significantly better than they do with engine at idle, because the prop stops. No windmilling braking effect like most other engines have.

So, to all those that are practicing emergency engine outs with a gear reduced engine just remember in a real engine out you will most likely glide further than when in practice. You don't want to overshoot

Of course, if you are all practiced up on slips, that won't be an issue in a Kitfox.