Meet 'n Greet

[GSRtrent]

Morning. This is my first post here and I didn't really see anywhere else to post this so apologies, in advance, if it's in the wrong section.

I've recently been introduced to these Kitfox planes and would love to learn more about them. So, I'm posting to see, if anyone lives near me would care to meet up some weekend and show me their Kitfox? I live near Rochester MN. I noticed a few members, on the member map, live fairly close.

As of right now I just hold my part 107 (remote pilot) license and will be going for my PPL next summer. These planes really peeked my interest and showed me there are fun, affordable planes, out there to buy after I get my PPL.

Again, thank you!
-Trent B.

[DesertFox4]

Welcome to the Kitfox community Trent. Glad you found us and discovered how exciting the Kitfox is. Hope you get to see one up close real soon.

[GSRtrent]

Thanks Desert! Hoping to learn as much as I can about these planes. I'm sure purchasing one is years down the road (especially with kids on the way soon). One can hope, though!

[efwd]

Welcome Trent. Kids could dampen things a bit for sure. My incomplete RV4 in the garage is testament to that fact. My SS7 is a one man show even though they are 14 and 16 now. Never made it back to the RV after the first was born. Not that it couldn't be done. People do it all the time. Planning and budgeting is what its all about. Keep the dream alive and one day you will be finishing your project as I am.

[GSRtrent]

Thanks efwd! My wife seems pretty on board with it. But, as you said, planning and budgeting for sure.

[n85ae]

Wow, this is me! I have a Series 5 I built and fly (when I can), and 90% of the
time solo. I have a CH-801 in the garage 75% complete with no end in sight.

Two kids, 12, and 14, so no idea when I can ever get back to the CH-801
since I sit at swim practice, swim meets, dance classes, etc. pretty much all
of the time I'm not at work.

I think the 801 will be my hobby in retirement

[GSRtrent]

That's probably where my life is headed here soon. haha. Although, I plan on buying my first kitfox already assembled (just for the sake of time). Maybe build one later in life?

[tjentzsch]

Hi Trent. I am in your same boat. I came across kitfox after watching dozens of videos online about them and their ease of maintenance, and flying characteristics.

I have always looked at planes in wonder to be honest, but always felt they were way out of the realm of possible without making it a career. Now, I feel it is possible to get wet with the kitfox and a sport pilot licence. Granted, there is significant cost involved still, but at a much more reasonable way to afford them.

My biggest issue if trying to find a place to build it and being able to keep the parts organized for up to 18 months.

[GSRtrent]

Hi Trent. I am in your same boat. I came across kitfox after watching dozens of videos online about them and their ease of maintenance, and flying...

My life goal would be to have my own hangar and airstrip. My parents will be selling their house within the next 5 to 10 years and the field behind their house is plenty big enough to land a kitfox. hmm....

[tjentzsch]

My life goal would be to have my own hangar and airstrip. My parents will be selling their house within the next 5 to 10 years and the field behind their house is plenty big enough to land a kitfox. hmm....

That would be amazing. I would love to do the same, build a very simple house with a attached, or detached hanger and a simple field runway out in Utah. My life goals may have just shifted to exactly that