nichzimmerman
12-19-2010, 08:43 AM
Morning,
I just sold my certified airplane because it was getting too expensive to responsibly own. I am looking at experimentals in the < $17,000 range, and it looks like the kitfox 2 or 3 is a prime candidate, either a flying specimen or an almost-finished project. I need something that has decent STOL, can be fitted with floats, and can carry 400 lb worth of pilot and passenger when on floats and with enough gas to have fun. Do the kitfox 2/3s have what I need? How do they compare to the basic Avids? Is parts availability ever a problem since these birds aren't built anymore?
When shopping for these airplanes, is there anything special I need to look for? Any particular modifications, locations for corrosion, weak points, or other common problems?
Most of these have the Rotax 582. What is a typical price tag for part when doing the overhaul? Do most people abide by the 300 hr period or does the engine require it sooner/later?
Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Thanks,
Nic, from Georgia.
I just sold my certified airplane because it was getting too expensive to responsibly own. I am looking at experimentals in the < $17,000 range, and it looks like the kitfox 2 or 3 is a prime candidate, either a flying specimen or an almost-finished project. I need something that has decent STOL, can be fitted with floats, and can carry 400 lb worth of pilot and passenger when on floats and with enough gas to have fun. Do the kitfox 2/3s have what I need? How do they compare to the basic Avids? Is parts availability ever a problem since these birds aren't built anymore?
When shopping for these airplanes, is there anything special I need to look for? Any particular modifications, locations for corrosion, weak points, or other common problems?
Most of these have the Rotax 582. What is a typical price tag for part when doing the overhaul? Do most people abide by the 300 hr period or does the engine require it sooner/later?
Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Thanks,
Nic, from Georgia.