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The Kitfox 1V Classic is a "motored" down version of the Kitfox
IV. The only major difference is the engine is a 503 rather than a
582 or 912. The fuselage and tail sections are welded steel, while
the wing is aluminum and wood construction.
| Empty Weight : |
495 lbs. |
| Gross Weight: |
1200 lbs. |
| Wing Span: |
32 ft. |
| Wing Area: |
132 sq. ft. |
| Engine: |
503 Rotax |
| Cruise Speed: |
75 m.p.h. |
| Stall Speed: |
40 m.p.h. |
| VNE: |
95 m.p.h. |
| Construction: |
Steel, Wood, Conventional Aircraft Coverings |
Covering is standard aircraft covering materials. Building
times are in the 600 to 1000 hour range, look more to the 1000 hour.
The Classic is a tail dragger in a tractor configurations with
side by side seating. The cabin is 39.6 inches wide, with some of this accomplished by the
use of "bubbled doors."
Controls are standard dual stick and rudder with a
central throttle. Aircraft has been around since early 80's over 1,000 kits delivered to
customers.
For more information contact,
SkyStar Aircraft Corporation
3901 Aviation Way,
Caldwell, ID 83605
A T.U.F. VIEW
If you are considering a Kitfox then don't consider the Kitfox Classic IV, you'll be
disappointed. The only difference between this and the regular Kitfox is the engine and if
you are a heavy pilot, need to get in and out of tight spots, are going to be flying on
floats, or will be flying a lot with two people a 400 feet per minute climb rate, (1000
feet per minute with the 582) with the 503 Rotax, just doesn't cut it.
Cruise at 6000 will
come in at around 75 m.p.h., 85 m.p.h. with a 582 and stall with flaperons 40 m.p.h..
Visibility is somewhat restricted over the nose, cabin noise rates a B+, engine vibration
is hardly noticeable. Wings do fold easily and quickly in about 15 minutes for storage,
and craft can be trailered short distances while folded on its own wheels.
The Ultralight Flyer rates
The Factory................................. 7.0
The Kitfox IV................................8.0
For more information on the
Kitfox click here.
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