I sure as .... wont be replacing mine regardless of the Medical. I need to find someplace to acquire a healthy dose of ambition though, so I can get this thing done in less than 3 years.
Re: New here, Big Fan, I think?
I sure as .... wont be replacing mine regardless of the Medical. I need to find someplace to acquire a healthy dose of ambition though, so I can get this thing done in less than 3 years.
Re: New here, Big Fan, I think?
I absolutely agree that the medical issue will not make guys enjoying their Kitfox to give it up to get a spam can. I would guess that most flying a Kitfox are doing that because thats the kind of flying they like to do, not because fear of the Medical.
Have RV8, but Kitfox my first love
Re: New here, Big Fan, I think?
Wow! Pretty good analysis on the kitfox and how the medical might change things. I've been following the ads through email since I got my PPC sport pilot in 2010. Ever since I've been following it I have only seen a couple advertised at a time. 20-30K for a 912 powered and 12-20K for a 582 powered. Seems anything powered by an auto or other engine is all over the place on price. I flew behind a 582 for the two PPCs I've owned and while I like them, I will be getting a 912 powered fox when I finish saving up. Have about 10k put away so it will be awhile. I should have just saved for a fox from the beginning as that is what I really wanted from the start.
Wes
Re: New here, Big Fan, I think?
You'll find the right Kitfox if you are persistent.
And don't be afraid to buy one that needs a little work. I have a very nicely built and very well equipped 912 powered Model 4 in my garage that I bought as a rainy day project for only 14k. All it needs is a fuselage recover and new covering on one wingtip followed by some paint (it was involved in a groundloop, owner fixed everything with new parts, but due to divorce sold it before finishing the fabric work).
There are deals out there if you are willing to apply some sweat equity. Plus, I find fixing one up to be the fun part, as you can make it the plane you really want in the process. Not sure about having the required skill level to do that? Join your local EAA chapter, there will be people there that will guide you, maybe even help you do it. And that too can be fun.
"If the mind can conceive it, you can achieve it"
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