Kitfox Kit Inspection - what to look for?

[GarethWright]

Finally got to check out the Kitfox kit tonight, turns out it's a Skystar model 4, not a 7. It's been stored indoors for a number of years, but the frame was powdercoated and looks pretty good.

Some work has been done, but if we decide to go forward, we'll unbolt the bolts and double check everything, there is some surface rust on the bolts, but none that we could see on the frame itself. It's got a spring gear setup, the wings were factory built, and the current owner has bills of sale all the way back to the factory, which I understand was several owners ago, as well as full build instructions and related paperwork.

Also available is a Verner 80hp engine, I have read both positive and negative reviews, so any additional input there would be greatly appreciated.

Pending approval from the wives, and double checking of the funds, we are strongly considering making an offer.

I look forward to hopefully bothering you all a lot more often

[cubtractor]

I had heard about that kit for sale a while back. I thought about looking at it but never did. Good luck with it. I'm sure you will have fun building and flying it. If you have any questions, I'm in Joplin with a Model IV-1200.

[GarethWright]

Well, we decided to purchase, so I might have to take you up on that Cubtractor

[DesertFox4]

Congrats Gareth. Best of luck with your build.