Financing Kitfox/Experimental

[avidflyer]

I should mind my own business, but I would say perhaps lower your sights for a bit. There are some cheap Kitfoxes sitting around that were never completed or in need of a rebuild. Not later models, but maybe a 1, 2 or ever perhaps a 3. Unless it sold, there is a Kitfox 1 in Ca. that needs some work that could be had for about $5000. They are out there. Avid Flyers as well. If you can't run yet, try walking first..... :-) JImChuk

[aviator79]

When I was thinking about a Sportsman, I emailed with Mike Smith at NAFCO through EAA's financing partnership, and he was very helpful. I obviously decided to do so something less financially aggressive than the Sportsman, so I don't have experience with the shopping and closing process, but they never tried to talk me into a plane I didn't want.

[hamer]

I should mind my own business, but I would say perhaps lower your sights for a bit. There are some cheap Kitfoxes sitting around that were never completed or in need of a rebuild. Not later models, but maybe a 1, 2 or ever perhaps a 3. Unless it sold, there is a Kitfox 1 in Ca. that needs some work that could be had for about $5000. They are out there. Avid Flyers as well. If you can't run yet, try walking first..... :-) JImChuk

I wouldn't be on the forums if I didn't want opinions I will take a look around, thanks for the suggestion. I do prefer the 5+ but looking at the other models isn't a bad idea.

When I was thinking about a Sportsman, I emailed with Mike Smith at NAFCO through EAA's financing partnership, and he was very helpful. I obviously decided to do so something less financially aggressive than the Sportsman, so I don't have experience with the shopping and closing process, but they never tried to talk me into a plane I didn't want.

John at Kitfox just suggested NAFCO today. Thanks for the suggestion. I will give them a buzz.

[efwd]

What your thinking is doable. I bought my RV4 when the wife finished Graduate school. Then the baby came. Finances are only one aspect of a build. RV4 parts still in the garage. My door is always open if you find yourself in Yorba Linda area. My SS7 looks ready to fly at this stage of the game. Good luck in your quest.

[hamer]

What your thinking is doable. I bought my RV4 when the wife finished Graduate school. Then the baby came. Finances are only one aspect of a build. RV4 parts still in the garage. My door is always open if you find yourself in Yorba Linda area. My SS7 looks ready to fly at this stage of the game. Good luck in your quest.

Thanks Eddie,

I may take you up on that, I'm just down in Huntington Beach. It would be great to checkout your project and pick your brain on the build!

[efwd]

951-212-5606

[aviator79]

What your thinking is doable. I bought my RV4 when the wife finished Graduate school. Then the baby came. Finances are only one aspect of a build. RV4 parts still in the garage. My door is always open if you find yourself in Yorba Linda area. My SS7 looks ready to fly at this stage of the game. Good luck in your quest.

Off topic: Eddie, when the Kitfox is done, you'll have another project to finish. A Kitfox and an RV complement each other nicely.

[Farflyer]

I found this on www.vansairforce.com forum.

Hope it helps.

I too would be interested in others opinion and if anyone went this direction.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ight=financing

Kitfox owner wannabe.
N101SF

[DesertFox4]

I talked to Kevin Buckland (President) of NAFCO (National Aircraft Financing Company) while at AirVenture 2018. He seemed very interested in financing our kits and used Kitfox purchases. Maybe give him a call and see if they can help.



Here is his contact info:
kbuckland@airloans.com
phone- 800-999-3712
Cel- 863-513-6275
Fax- 863-646-1671


wwwairloans.com


12471 W. Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33626


Another source of financing that I've personally used in the past is ironically called
Pilot Bank located at: Pilot Bank P.O. Box 12988 in Everett, WA.98206.
The Pilot Bank branch I used happened to be located in Florida. They were fine to work with on my model 4.