AirVenture 2014 July 28th-Aug. 3rd.

[DesertFox4]

Just a reminder that the "Big Show" is fast approaching.

Are you making plans? :)

AirVenture 2014 July 28th-Aug. 3rd.

[Esser]

I'm still planning on flying there in the Cherokee!

[Flybyjim]

I'll be arriving Monday and leaving Saturday morning by van pulling my trusty 1984 Jayco 25 foot trailer. I love camping in the camp ground and meeting so many great aviators. By the time I arrive at Airventure my SS7 kit will have been delivered to my house and I will have lots of questions and will be filling up my camera card for sure. I have been thinking of building this kit ever since I first saw the Avid flyer years ago. The wait has been long a few planes before this one but the desire has never left me for this aircraft. Is there going to be a Kitfox gathering this year for lunch or dinner, love to bend some ears.

Jim

[Peteohms]

I plan to fly my Fox from Austin, Tx. My 4th trip to Osh in 73BH. Plan to arrive early to avoid the rush. I'll be camping in Homebuilt Camping. I'll have beer if you want to stop by in the evenings.

[jrevens]

I'll be there all week... it'll be the 17th time in my Thorp T-18. Hope to see & visit with all the Kitfox guys. I'll probably spend a lot of time hanging around the Kitfox tent.

[rocketman2tm]

I will be up there all week as well camping with my dad in Camp Scholler. If you have any questions Jim I'll be sure to answer them as best as I can.

[Jch]

I need 5 more hours to complete phase I and I will be arriving Sun to Homebuilt camp for the first time next to my SS7. I'm excited!!!






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[Av8r3400]

I'll be there all week, too. Planning on getting in on Saturday(7-26), staying though Sunday (8-3).

I'll be parked with the rest of the "cowboys" down at the ultralight field, camping across the street. :)

[Av8r_Sed]

Well, I guess that makes me a cowboy too. I plan to come in Monday and should be around most of the week.

[DanB]

I too will be there all week working with Aero-News Network. Stop by the trailer (north of the tower) and say howdy. Don't miss the show streamed each evening highlighting each days happenings. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm

If you know of any news-worthy events or happenings...give me a heads up. AirVenture is so big I know there are stories missed each year.
This year should be a good one!
Dan

[Av8r3400]

John and Company, are you guys going to have another mixer with the Rans folks again this year?

[jdmcbean]

Debra and I discussed different options for this years Oshkosh. Decided to keep it simple...
Wednesday 30 July 6:00 pm. Currently at the booth...
Pizza and soft drinks... :)

[Paul Z]

Well I've got a room at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
I'm working on my Flight plan, and thanks to the Kitfoxer that posted the MoGas Link, I should be able to get MoGas on the way up and back. Now all I need is good flying weather, the Grace of God, and I'll see you in Oshkosh.

[Av8r3400]

I look forward to seeing everyone again. My plane will be parked down by the Ultralight area, my cell phone number will be on the prop tag.

Don't be shy. Give me a call or text. :D

[Jch]

I've made day trips to Oshkosh many times over the years, but this will be my first overnight/camping with the plane (ss7). I would like to be where most of the kitfoxes are and I am reading that several of you will be at the ultralight camping as opposed to the homebuilt camping area. What are the pros and cons of these two area?

[Av8r3400]

In order to park at the ultralight/light sport area on the south end you need to fly into that field. That's a new rule for this year. It's a tight 1200' strip, your SS can do it, no problem, but that's up to you.

Most of the Kitfoxers park in home built camping (dispersed as you arrive) or home built display, near the flight line just south of the warbirds (no camping)

[Av8r3400]

I'll be having a little dinner get together at my campsite (Camp 75) on Friday evening after the airshow, open to any fellow TeamKitfox-ers who may want to join in. I'm just across the street from the Ultralight Red Barn.

Sent me a pm if you are interested so I will be sure to have enough food on hand, I'll send my cell number and directions.

[jamesmil]

Hoping to make Osh this year for a couple days. Plan to camp to get the whole Osh experience hope to meet some of the people that have been so helpful on the forum to put a name with a face. Will be watching the weather closely as to when I will be there so not sure when I will leave. When it comes to weather I have turned into a wuss.

[jrevens]

Me too! Thanks for planning that, John & Debra!

[Esser]

Well I just got a call from US customs that my decal may not be ready in time for my trip to Osh Kosh….send some good vibes my way to make sure it comes in time.

[jdmcbean]

Check with them.. they may allow a receipt to be used.. We have been allowed to do that before.. If they say yes.. be sure to get a name and ID number from the individual you talked to... or a copy of the email response.

[Esser]

Thanks John, I will give that a try.

[jdmcbean]

for those that would like to track the trip to Oshkosh...

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0AbqU2SqtU2k6pxWJe7NMUCcIqLMXoi vJ

Kitfox - S66-KOSH (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0AbqU2SqtU2k6pxWJe7NMUCcIqLMXoi vJ)

Either link should work...

Planned departure is Wednesday.

[SkySteve]

Thanks, John. Will be watching.

[Paul Z]

John what day are you departing?

[SkySteve]

"Planned departure is Wednesday."

Paul,
Old eyes, I understand. The above quote from John's post should answer you question.

[DesertFox4]

Everyone flying to AirVenture, please have a safe trip to and from.

Hope to see some TeamKitfox members at the Kitfox Aircraft Booth.

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[jrevens]

for those that would like to track the trip to Oshkosh...

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0AbqU2SqtU2k6pxWJe7NMUCcIqLMXoi vJ

Kitfox - S66-KOSH (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0AbqU2SqtU2k6pxWJe7NMUCcIqLMXoi vJ)

Either link should work...

Planned departure is Wednesday.
Looks like they spent the night in Douglas, WY., & now have crossed the border into Iowa. Scootin' right along!

[DesertFox4]

Looks like they arrived OK at Oshkosh.

[jrevens]

How did you know at that time, Steve? I'm just curious. Your post is time stamped at 12:11 PM, & the SPOT doesn't show them arriving until 2:38 PM MDT (3:38 MST in Arizona). I'm probably missing something, but just wondering how that works.

[DesertFox4]

John- I have ESP.;)

Actually I edited a previous post instead of creating a new one. :)

You're very observant.

[Paul Z]

I landed at about 4:30pm, parked 703KA, and headed to the Hotel. Just got done with dinner and a Margarita, took a shower and heading to bed. I hope everyone flys safely and has fun wagging Their Wing, I decided a day or two early was easier on this old mans nerves! :D

[jrevens]

I arrived on the 25th (yesterday)... it was just looking like a better flying day than the next few for me coming from Denver. Weather's been good here today - overcast skies & a nice breeze. Skies cleared this afternoon, but they're talking about rain tonight & into the morning, then getting better again. I wish those heading here blue skies & tailwinds.

[Esser]

I'm on schedule to leave here tomorrow to arrive at KOSH Wednesday morning.

I'll be in the North 40 with a brown and burgundy on beige Cherokee C-GCLX with a small bright orange tent.

[Peteohms]

Yours truly looking for the lost tribe of the Fugawie. Where the Fugawie? Row 308 HBC.

[SkySteve]

Pete,
You know the Fugawie's? I used to guide for them! Ha!

[rocketman2tm]

Jrevens, are you going to be at the shin-dig on Wednesday night at the kitfox booth? I am very interested in talking to you about oratex covering on a kitfox.

[jrevens]

Yes, I'm planning to be there... hope to see you. Right now I'm looking for the leader of the Fugawie tribe.

[mr bill]

I'll be there Monday am. Weather promised to be extraordinary. Being in the buildings, tents and forums will be a real pleasure. Will stop by the Kitfox display to visit John and Debra and then down to visit AV8R3400 (hope I got that right).

[Av8r3400]

Things going great here. Some rain today, buy promising great weather for the remainder of the week. 70s for highs and 50s overnight.

Kitfox and company are dong a dinner on Wednesday at their booth.

I am hosting a dinner at my camp site on Friday evening at 5 pm.

[kitfox5v]

pictures would be nice for the ones of us that could'nt make it please.

[Av8r3400]

I'm sorry, but that's classified.

:p



(I'll try to get some up in a bit...)

[Peteohms]

Steve, We found where the Fugowie hang out! Here's one.

[SkySteve]

Hmmm, looks strangely familiar. Flys a Kitfox I see.

[Av8r3400]

Sunrise at Airventure...

[jdmcbean]

Morning leaving Idaho for Oshkosh...

[jdmcbean]

Series 7 SS 912Is enroute.

[Paul Z]

Kitfox Booth

Kitfox booth #2

Kitfox booth #3

[Paul Z]

Rotax Booth

[Paul Z]

Here is a picture on me departing Mesquite to fly up to Oshkosh.

[DanB]

Just a reminder to those of you who were unable to make this years OshKosh...There is a daily update in video (Airborne) and many written stories on the AirVenture happenings at http://www.aero-news.net . This year there are about 11 photo journalists and 5 videographers trying to cover as much as possible to bring everyone the aviation flavors of each day.

I'm looking forward to meeting many of you that are here tomorrow evening.

[Av8r3400]

Got me thinking... More power!

[DanB]

One of the shots from yesterday. Kudos to Eric Van Gilder (one of the ANN photographers).
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[Paul Z]

Damned that is one amazing photo!

[Av8r3400]

Are you parked near the row of Lockeed twins in the classic area?

[bumsteer]

Nice little pizza party at the Kitfox booth Wed. evening. Good to be able to put some faces with screen names and share building tips at the same time. Thanks again to John and Deb. As an aside I purchased an Oratex practice kit so it will be interesting to try it out.

[Esser]

I too bought an Oratex sample kit. Spent a lot of time talking to their rep. I'm convinced haha.

On a side note it was nice meeting some of the faces on Wednesday, sorry if I missed you.

[Av8r3400]

I'm home again. I flew out on my short, 1.5 hour hop just in time for the little blow that went through OSH, I hope everyone weathered that one okay.

I would like to thank everyone who came down to my little mixer on Friday. We had a nice little cookout then went over to watch the STOL demonstration at the Ultralight Field.

I hope we can do it again next year.


As a side note, I'd love to see some more Kitfoxes at the LSA-Ultralight strip. You can camp right at your plane and fly every day off the grass strip. We shouldn't allow the Highlander guys get all the attention…

[Paul Z]

The get together was great, I enjoyed meeting you and the rest of the Foxers. The Brats were great. The STOL demonstration was definitely entertaining. I am looking forward to 2015.

[Peteohms]

I bought 12 Oratex sample kits, enough to cover my horizontal stab.

[colospace]

Paul,
Where did you see that cool Morgan 3-wheeler? Thought I had trudged around just about everywhere, but did not see that.

[jdmcbean]

On our way home... Sorry we missed you BBQ Larry!
Business gets in the way of fun sometimes.

[DesertFox4]

That was one week that really flew by.
Had a great time at AirVenture meeting many TeamKitfoxers. Talked to so many folks interested in this aircraft. So fun to see old friends and put faces with online names.

A big thanks to John and Debra, Brandon and Heather, Paul Zimmerman, Paul and Terri Ledabrand and Phil Laker and to all our members that stopped by the booth to say hello and talk Kitfox.

It was great to get around and visit with all our Forum sponsors again and meet our newest, L.E.A.F.


Some random photos of AirVenture 2014. Can't wait till next year. Start planning now.
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[Paul Z]

A few photo's from Oshkosh, a little rain. When it rains in Oshkosh it RAINS!

[Paul Z]

Yellow is really starting to grow on me, I have been hanging around Steve too much this week! I really like the belly pod and the brake cover.

[Paul Z]

Low and Slow Flying home fro Oshkosh, I departed at 8:31 AM from Oshkosh, and after dodging a few rain storms made it to Mesquite Texas at 7:35 PM. I had a great time going to visit and meet John & Debra Mc Bean, Brandon & Heather Peterson, Paul & Terri Leadabrand, Steve Kellendar, Larry Av8r3400, (I am having a Senior moment and can't remember his last name, but everyone knows Av8r3400) and Phil Laker. I must admit it is a great bunch of people. I walked until I could not walk any more. I went and had Brats with Larry and the gang and watched the STOL exhibition at the Ultralight area. I really enjoyed meeting, all of the other kitfoxers! Thanks all to thew great experience! the picture is not rotated 90 Degees on my computer but it rotated it when I posted it?????

[jtpitkin06]

To John and Deb…

I have a new found respect for the factory folks like Kitfox that go to Oshkosh to put on the show.
It takes a lot of effort to get the aircraft to OSH, set up a booth and man it for 8 days.

This year I was asked by the American Legend factory to fly a Super Legend Cub to OSH and answer questions at the display. Sounds simple. It not.

Flying to OSH as part of a five ship formation was fun but after 9 hours in two days you really need a day to recover. No time for that… It’s show time!!!

It’s hard work standing on concrete all day, ducking under the wing in the rain, standing in the sun when it’s not raining and repeating the same spiel hour after hour. By 5 PM you’re only interested in food, a frosty cold beverage and some sleep.

Sure, I got a free trip to Airventure with a little time each day to see some of the vendors but it was a real eye opener of just how much work is involved. Oh, yeah… I got a free polo shirt and a hat, too. Not a bad deal.

I never did get a chance to get to the Kitfox booth. So to John and Deb, a big howdy from Texas and a big thanks for being there to be part of the show. I hope to see you next year.


May we all get some well deserved rest

John Pitkin
Greenville, TX

[Paul Z]

John Pitkin,

I concur, it is a big effort. I flew from Mesquite Texas to put my plane in the Kitfox Booth. It took me two days to get their the first day I was dodging storms over Paris Texas, ended up flying to Norma, OK and Spending the evening with my daughter. Then Thursday I got up at 7:30 am and landed in Oshkosh at 4:30 pm, definitely a long day. On the way back left Oshkosk at 8:30 approximately, and landed in Mesquite at 7:32 PM, 11 hours of dodging storms, 3 stops to drain the bladder and gas up so about 8 hours of flight. I really had a great time. Yes it is a hard task, and John & Debbie got two planes up theirs Johns and the Mule.

Paul Z