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desertfox1
02-09-2010, 09:32 AM
Just wanted to share this snapshot of Bill warming up
"Little Red" yesterday. About 75 hours now, and all
seems well. Boy does this thing climb!

Phil Laker

Super Sport 78KA

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SkyPirate
02-09-2010, 09:37 AM
Sweeeeet~!

Paul Z
02-09-2010, 09:51 AM
I want a ride!

Dorsal
02-09-2010, 10:38 AM
I could stare at this picture all day (not good for productivity)

SkyPirate
02-09-2010, 10:41 AM
Dorsal ..isn't that plane georgous? don'tcha wanna put a radial on your plane now ?,..you don't need that ole rotax on the nose of your plane ..ha ha I'll get rid of it for ya and you can put a radial on yours :)
sound like a plan? :)

I'm sitting here looking at the picture as I am getting dressed up in eskimo gear so I can go plow the snow we got dumped on us last night ,.. Thinking,..some guys got it all,..goergous plane ..georgous weather ,.
trying my best to disquise the envy in my text :)

Chase

paulc
02-09-2010, 03:58 PM
Yeah this an awsome package, I'm using this as the inspiration for my own R2800 KF project.
A chap in Australia has just completed a round trip of Australia in his R2800 powered Murphy Rebel. He is currently in Tasmania which saw him cross Bass Straight (lots of water)! He has clocked over 250hrs on his journey, and asside from oil changes has changed one fan belt.

He raves about the engine.

paulc
02-09-2010, 04:04 PM
This just in from Bill Prokes and his "Little Red" Kitfox!

"All,
I have passed 75 hours on the engine/ airframe with “Little Red”. The engine continues to start and run flawlessly. As I learn more about flying this airplane I feel this is a great combination. A few pictures attached. My wife enjoys telling all the lookers how great the engine is to fly behind- She LOVES this airplane. Fuel stops still take a lot of time- refueling is about 5 minutes but the talking to the crowd takes about an hour. We see around 108 MPH as a good cruise speed at 3220 RPM – 6.1 Gal/ Hr. On the 5200 ft runway I am at 1000 ft AGL when I get to the end of the runway and turn crosswind for departure.
Thank you for the great engine.
I look forward to seeing you at Oshkosh this year."

Best Regards
Bill

SkyPirate
02-09-2010, 04:33 PM
well .."little red" has my vote for kitfox of the "year"

Chase

jdmcbean
02-09-2010, 06:31 PM
NIce airplane. Tell us, what is your dry weight?

Don't you know it is rude to ask a ladies weight... :0