Kitfox IV Speedster & learning to fly

[rogerh12]

Ya driving a motor boat is good pre-training for flying really. You have to bank to turn, go too slow and you fall of the step - sorta like a boat stall. You learn about wind pushing you off course for for the dock (runway). So yes, you will find flying similar I think and you can use your boating skill set to some extent.
Roger

[kl2657]

Well, here's my latest update.... I just bought a beautiful Speedster out in Northwest Arkansas. I hope to have it home soon! I'll keep everyone posted.

-Jason

[N82HB]

I think that airplane was in Friday Harbor, WA a couple of years back. I was real interested in it, but it was gone before I blinked.

Good luck and have fun,
Kelly

[kl2657]

Here's a link that the builder had up on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULhugvPIxwE

[Dorsal]

Looks like a beauty, good to have another east coaster.

[SaskFox]

you guys are scaring me. why are they (kitfox) so hard to fly? or is it just the speedster?

[Dorsal]

Can't comment on the speedster but I find the 7/SS to be a very easy and fun plane to fly.

[Pilot4Life]

Gonna chime in on this one...

I have flown > 650+ hours in "taildragger" H-60s (Blackhawk Helicopters)

Once upon a time, in a land far far away...when afforded the opportunity to fly with Peteohms in his 912 powered Model III, I noticed that you've got to "dance" on the pedals when on the ground.

Also, I've flown an Extra 300L and, again, ground handling is the issue...

The biggest issue I would warn is not to get "lazy legs" on the ground and think that if you put the pedals in a particular position you're good...better watch out, cause you'll be looping into the grass before you know it.

Once airborne, coordinated flight is always best...even in a slip you still need coordination so as not to skid....

Hope to hear of you flying your FOX soon.