I have hundreds of hours on my model 2 Kitfox.
The first 14 years with a Rotax 532 (C.G. was near the rear of envelope).
The last 2 years with a Jabiru 2200 (C.G is near the front of the envelope).
I like flying behind the Jabiru engine but find that in windy and gusty conditions coordinated turns are almost impossible and therefore dangerous. The 532 seemed to have much less adverse yaw (much easier to keep the ball centered). I am tempted to reinstall the 532 to determine if this is all in my head.
I added 4 pounds to the tail to move the CG more to the middle and still do not like how it flys.
I started flying a Piper Pacer 3 years ago and coodinated turns are a non issue.
When I found this model 2 kit in a barn 17 years ago I was advised to hold out for a model 4 because of differential aileron action on the improved model 4 controls.
I would like opinions from the undercambered Avid and kitfox flyers about what I am experienceing and is there a fix.
Are the model 4's handling vastly improved?
Thanks Herman Pahls Oregon 541 404 6464