Hi Jeff, thanks!! The Kitfox was completed in 2012 and when I bought it in 2018 it had only 110 hours. It fits in Light-Sport category with a 1,320 pound gross weight. Airplane empty is 734 pounds, so can carry about 586 pounds of fuel, people and baggage. It has the 100hp 912ULS Rotax which gives it very good performance, about 1,500 foot per minute climb at sea level and about 900 FPM climb at 8,000 feet. It has 28 gallon fuel capacity and burns about 4 gallons per hour with about a 700 mile range. I try to stop about every 2-3 hours for a break. I would really recommend finding a Kitfox with the 912ULS as the performance is excellent. I had no problems recently climbing out of the canyons of Idaho recently, unlike some of the other airplanes I saw.

@@GeorgeHardin Very informative. So if fuel is topped off (28 x 6= 156 pounds) you have 430 pounds available for people and baggage ! What is you normal cruise speed ?

@@GeorgeHardin If you could pin the stats it would be greatly appreciated.

@@davidboyle3032 Normal cruise is about 90-95mph at 4,800 RPM, 4 gallons per hour fuel. At 95% power I can do 115-120mph in level flight.

@@davidboyle3032 Not sure what you mean by "Pin the Stats"

Thanks David! I wish the Idaho back country was closer to my house.

I knew almost nothing about the Tahoe Backcountry till I plan this trip to Johnson Creek. Idaho is a great backcountry airplane destination.

Thanks! Hope you make it there someday.

Thanks! Which mountains do you fly in?

Thanks P1aym! Got my Kitfox and license in retirement and have totally enjoyed the adventure!

Thanks! So easy to land right now.

Thanks Michael! What kind of airplane are you thinking of buying?

George Hardin I’ve developed a crush on the Zenith STOL CH750. It seems to be a good plane for the mission I’d want to use it for, flying around with my son, camping and fishing. But honestly the Kitfox is awesome. Another factor is the side by side seats. My wife said she’d never climb into the back of a tandem seater....so you know, that decision is solid haha

Hi Gilbert, the Kitfox is so easy to land right now that I have given the conversion to taildragger a lot of thought regarding pros/cons. The stock nose gear looks so flimsy that I am afraid that one rough off field landing would snap it off.

@@GeorgeHardin - Google "kitfox nose wheel upgrade". 😏

Hello Max! Danke schon! Ich habe in Deutschland 2 jahre gewohnen in Ansbach in 1983-1985. Deutschland gefahlt mir! I use the Insta360 OneX on a selfie stick attached to my wing strut. It shoots in 360, then you use the software afterwards to adjust the point of view. I connect an external battery to the camera and turn it on before I fly. Ich will urlaub machen in Deutschland 2023.✈️

@@GeorgeHardin Fabulous! Looks like a very handy camera. I assume you have been to Ansbach during your army time? Actually I have been to Ansbach and Grafenwöhr when I was in the Bundeswehr (when I was 18 it was still compusory). Let me know when you come to Germany - happy to help in case you want to go flying or need any advice.

Yes, I was in an Artillery Battalion and spent a lot of time in Grafenwohr! Our Unit formed an association to remember our unit. I built the website our association at www.28fara.org. I will contact you when I come there. Schuss!

Watch my other video engine problem at 12,000 feet over Yosemite. Yes, I was nervous.

Song is: I'm Not That Girl (Instrumental Version) - The Devil's Sway from Epidemic Sound

Можно ли покупать самолеты Kitfox в России? Они очень веселые.

@@GeorgeHardin Не видел ни одного предложения, а если и появились бы то будут стоить очень дорого, у нас в стране малая авиация задушена, единственный вариант построить самому в гараже, мне нравится простота конструкции китфокс

@@user-ov2le8gb2q У вас есть аэроклубы в России? Это отличный способ разделить расходы.

@@GeorgeHardin Hi my friend! Yes, there are flying clubs, but it is very expensive for me, as for many in our country. Please help me, I need the dimensions of the fuselage and the thickness of the pipes, I want to weld made it myself in the garage, I will be very grateful to you and happy

@@user-ov2le8gb2q Вы должны купить набор планов, чтобы построить свой самолет. У него будут спецификации на все, и конструкция самолета будет испытана в полете. Удачи в твоей мечте!

Hi Marloncito, thanks! I use the Insta360 OneX. Nice camera.