cainbird
06-27-2011, 07:35 PM
Well, after an 8 month rebuild, the day finally came. N1995L a Model 4-912 lifted off and flew perfectly! This is my second Kitfox so my expectations were already high, however nothing could have prepared me! My first Fox was a Model 1 with a 582, N37EM. The Model 1 was no slouch, I would often be working the pattern with a 172 or 150 and after a couple circuits they would say something like, "what have you got in that Kitfox" or "how many horsepower does that thing have, it climbs like crazy'.
The Model 4 is an animal! I don't believe in high speed taxies, so I just put the power to it and went. Before takeoff I set my static to 5400 (Ivo IFA) and taxied out to the end of the runway. I applied full power and as soon as the tail came up, I was off. I glanced at the gauges, oil presure temps, rpm, check check check, airspeed--- 80, wow, nose up, vsi 1200! power back and nose down a little because I was climbing at a very steep angle and a quick shake of the stick, wow, this thing handles like a fighter, sharp, crisp and fast! I leveled off at 2K and circled the airport a couple times playing with the electric trim. For anyone considering electric trim, do it, it is so nice! After flying around for a spell I started playing with the prop. All I can say is I will have to be carefull not to exceed my 120mph VNE. I can easilly cruise around at 115mph at around 5000 rpm.
I have only made a couple flight so far but I am extremly happy. This is my first 912 and I am very happy with it. It is very smooth and has tons of power to spare. I haven't even used all the power yet as I haven't gone above 5400rpm. I also am very impressed with the IVO IFA. It gives excellent climb and cruise. I am wondering what most people use for a cruise RPM? I am going to go enjoy a nice cold beverage now and am looking forward to exploring all the fun this awesome plane has to offer!
2401Here are a couple Pics!
Another pic 2402
The Model 4 is an animal! I don't believe in high speed taxies, so I just put the power to it and went. Before takeoff I set my static to 5400 (Ivo IFA) and taxied out to the end of the runway. I applied full power and as soon as the tail came up, I was off. I glanced at the gauges, oil presure temps, rpm, check check check, airspeed--- 80, wow, nose up, vsi 1200! power back and nose down a little because I was climbing at a very steep angle and a quick shake of the stick, wow, this thing handles like a fighter, sharp, crisp and fast! I leveled off at 2K and circled the airport a couple times playing with the electric trim. For anyone considering electric trim, do it, it is so nice! After flying around for a spell I started playing with the prop. All I can say is I will have to be carefull not to exceed my 120mph VNE. I can easilly cruise around at 115mph at around 5000 rpm.
I have only made a couple flight so far but I am extremly happy. This is my first 912 and I am very happy with it. It is very smooth and has tons of power to spare. I haven't even used all the power yet as I haven't gone above 5400rpm. I also am very impressed with the IVO IFA. It gives excellent climb and cruise. I am wondering what most people use for a cruise RPM? I am going to go enjoy a nice cold beverage now and am looking forward to exploring all the fun this awesome plane has to offer!
2401Here are a couple Pics!
Another pic 2402