I've already found this forum to be a vast resource, the additional input is much appreciated. The early process had me feeling a little 'shooting from the hip', its nice to get some solid real world information.
The drawing and measurements are a big help, it looks like the build will fit nicely into my two car. I was planning on working an outline for the finished product adding a bit of a cutout would add a vertical element to judge the squeeze. I like the look of the Shelter logic garage, I'll have to do a little more storage research on 'just in case' options. It's nice to see a Series 6 in progress, info seems a little scarce on the model.
From my understanding there is no cert required on E-SLA maintenance and the annual can be done on your own aircraft after completing the 16 hour inspection course.
I realize that building a plane is not an insert tab 'A' into slot 'B' Ikea bookcase, but that is also part of the draw. From my reading Kitfox kits are pretty solid in inventory/instruction/support with a good overall history, so that does add to the decision process. Probably like many builders I'm an obsessive tinkerer with a need to tear into anything mechanical so this would be a great 'fix'. My new car did not make 1,500 miles before I torn out the suspension and dug into the motor because I saw a need for improvement, my pedal mountain bike now has a 49cc four stroke built into it because I sold my dirt bike. A plane is a bigger challenge with a bigger reward.
I'm definitely going to make sure any kit well into build I look at has solid logs, inventory, and manuals and would be a bit suspect of workmanship if they were lacking.
I'm lucky to be near several airports in Southern California so I'm hoping between clubs, fly-ins, and individuals I can get an opportunity for a few looks and possibly a couple 'expensive lunches'. Looking at a comparison to a KF may be OK to start for basic fit, I'm 6'5" & 230 lbs, but your right before I buy I need to get a little real seat time.
Thanks all...back to reading and research.
Well, a little good news on a possible storage plan, unless your my wife. I have a friend who owns a construction business and owes me a couple favors and said it should be no problem extending out my 'wife's garage', an attached single, out to 24' feet...at a very reasonable cost. I would then be able to build in my two car and when needed move to the 24'.
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