AirVenture 2017 [Archive] - TeamKitfox Forums

jrevens

07-25-2017, 05:55 AM

Great meeting some new Kitfox builders/owners. Watched the practice session for the short takeoff/landing competition yesterday evening at the ultralight field, and looking forward to Larry's get-together on Friday! The weather's been great - cool & a little breeze.

jmodguy

07-25-2017, 01:53 PM

two. more. days.... ugh

efwd

07-25-2017, 05:17 PM

At least you get to go Jeff:) Damn work...

DesertFox4

07-25-2017, 06:27 PM

Day 2.
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kmach

07-25-2017, 09:00 PM

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing, keep them coming.

efwd

07-25-2017, 09:04 PM

Thanks so much for posting those Steve. I am so bummed that I couldn't make it. I have been looking on Airventure site but your pics are oriented to our liking on the forum. Very nice. There seems to be many more Kitfox's there this year compared to Last year. Radials are just too sweet.
Eddie

DesertFox4

07-25-2017, 10:40 PM

Happy to do it guys. Hope to connect with the guys down on the ulralite area. Keep missing Larry (Mangy Fox) at the booth.
Had great visits with several TeamKitfox members so far and dozens of interested folks from all over the world. Fun couple days.
Got to visit with a few of our forum sponsors today and personally thank them on behalf of you members and myself for supporting our website and the Kitfox community. Ill catch them all in the next two days. Some were so busy at their booths I couldn't get up to even say hi. Love that.:)

Planning on making Larry's get together Friday evening. Looking forward to that.

Off to bed. Up early to get the Speedster down to show center so Kyle Franklin can fly it during Wednesdays airshow. Hoping for better weather than the forecaster is predicting. Fingers crossed. BTW, Kyle just won a very prestigeous aviation award tonight in The Theater in the Woods. See photo in previous post. Congrats Kyle. Justly deserved. Great airshow pilot. Night all. Wish you were here.

DesertFox4

07-26-2017, 04:23 AM

[QUOTE=DesertFox4;65812]Happy to do it guys. Hope to connect with the guys down on the ulralite area. Keep missing Larry (Mangy Fox) at the booth.
Had great visits with several TeamKitfox members so far and dozens of interested folks from all over the world. Fun couple days.
Got to visit with a few of our forum sponsors today and personally thank them on behalf of you members and myself for supporting our website and the Kitfox community. Ill catch them all in the next two days. Some were so busy at their booths I couldn't get up to even say hi. Love that.:)

Planning on making Larry's get together Friday evening. Looking forward to that.

Up early to get the Speedster down to show center so Kyle Franklin can fly it during Wednesdays airshow. Hoping for better weather than the forecaster is predicting. Fingers crossed. BTW, Kyle just won a very prestigeous aviation award tonight in The Theater in the Woods. See photo in previous post. Congrats Kyle. Justly deserved. Great airshow pilot.

Wheels

07-26-2017, 08:29 AM

It is so great to see all the Kitfoxes and the people at the show. I am truly jealous . Hope Kyle's show is a ball and someone shoots some video for the archives, its quite a legacy and baton pass.
Thank you again for all the great pics.:D

Slyfox

07-26-2017, 04:02 PM

I just got in to Waupun, wi. see you all in the morning.

DesertFox4

07-26-2017, 05:33 PM

A few photos of the Wed. airshow with Kyle Franklin flying the new Speedster.
The rain let up just in time to get the routine in.
After, he stopped by the booth for photos.
A fun and histric recreation of his dad's flight 25 years ago.
He loves this aircraft.
A little soggy at times today but the evening arrived with nice temps and clearing skies. Off to watch the nightime airshow.
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VIP tent for airshow performers and family and friends.

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From left to right,
Front row: John McBean, Brandon Petersen, Heather Peterson.
Back row: Steve Kellander (Desertfox4), Debra McBean, Kyle Franklin, (Kyle's crew)-Larry, Larry's grandson Nick and Brad.

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John, Debra & Kyle immediately after Kyle's routine in Wednesdays airshow.

Dusty

07-26-2017, 05:42 PM

Would love to have been there so have been catching what I can on the webcams.The kitfox speedster aerobatics were great considering the weather appeared a bit unfavourable.
It looks like New Zealand even got a flag up on the entranceway:D unless those darned Aussies beat us to it again (they have 5 stars we only get four,I can't zoom in to confirm)
For those who are there it looks like a great show.We need pictures and video:cool:

ken nougaret

07-26-2017, 07:07 PM

Would like to know who all is in the group photo. Cant read the names on the shirts. Of course i recognize 3 of them.

Esser

07-26-2017, 08:03 PM

Dusty

07-26-2017, 10:21 PM

Yea the fern would be cool but we have just been through a vote on a flag change and the status quo remains.:(

jabkwab

07-27-2017, 12:01 AM

Looks like they have a nice elevator gap seal on the speedster.
I wonder if this will be available from Kitfox.

rosslr

07-27-2017, 03:06 AM

Dusty ...... ahhhh..... yes, 5 stars vs 4 stars ......... you really do deserve a 5th star.....

with fond regards from across the ditch

DesertFox4

07-27-2017, 04:57 AM

Would like to know who all is in the group photo. Cant read the names on the shirts. Of course i recognize 3 of them

Ken, I added captions under the photos.
Sorry I don't have Kyle's crew members last names yet. Just met them but will
learn their last names and add to the captions. They are a great crew and so friendly, accomodating and professional.

PapuaPilot

07-27-2017, 06:15 AM

Does anybody know if there is a video of Kyle's aerobatic routine?

southwind32

07-27-2017, 06:47 AM

Does anybody know if there is a video of Kyle's aerobatic routine?

Yes, on You Tube, I did a search .........something like........Oshkosh Kitfox aerobatics.
Was a nice routine, and the airplane looked great.

Brian

David47

07-27-2017, 08:11 AM

Great photos Steve. Also really like the group photo. Nice to put faces to a name.

And Dusty, you guys just need to become our 7th state ..... ! :eek:

jiott

07-27-2017, 09:05 AM

Kyle's routine is also on Facebook, posted by Kitfox Aircraft.

jmodguy

07-27-2017, 02:57 PM

Made it! Checkin in...

Av8r3400

07-27-2017, 08:06 PM

"Just" a reminder: The get together is on at my campsite Friday starting about 5 pm to 7.30 -ish. Then we'll go watch the STOL show.

(I don't Facebook, so can someone post that)

Av8r3400

07-27-2017, 08:16 PM

Went flying tonight. Look who I found...

wannafly

07-27-2017, 08:18 PM

It will be done as you requested.

Kahle76

07-27-2017, 09:04 PM

Great show tonight!

efwd

07-27-2017, 09:52 PM

Great! I haven't seen it on you tube either.
That's so cool Larry. You didn't just stumble into one another in the air did you?
Man, so many Kitfox's this year.
Eddie

DesertFox4

07-28-2017, 03:35 PM

Blue Angels.
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airlina

07-28-2017, 05:51 PM

Steve, you've got a great eye for photography-love that shot of the Blues between the American flags! Bruce N199CL

DesertFox4

07-28-2017, 06:48 PM

Thank you Bruce. All photos with an iPad Air2 and a little luck.
What a show they put on.:)
Beautiful day at AirVenture.

DesertFox4

07-28-2017, 06:51 PM

Huge thanks to Larry and Julie for putting on a great cook out. Fun to meet some of our members and visit a bit. Food was good and conversation enjoyable.
Thanks all who stopped in and thank you all for being great ambassadors for this wonderful aircraft and our community.:)

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Av8r3400

07-29-2017, 06:37 AM

Thank you everyone who came to the gathering!

We had, at our best count, 48 attendees. Up from last year's 32. When I get home I'll try put some photos together.

Thanks again!!

DesertFox4

07-29-2017, 05:15 PM

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bumsteer

07-29-2017, 05:39 PM

Let me add my thanks to Larry and Julie. Looked like everyone had a grand time. Lots of quality "hangar flying" was evident throughout the evening. Again thanks.

Rick

efwd

07-29-2017, 05:47 PM

The B29s are so cool. Why in the world would they not have flown with P51s?
I think they new that doing so would have caused a flood on the grounds with all the drool.
Eddie

Av8r3400

07-29-2017, 10:18 PM

Got to hang out with the parents of the B2 pilot tonight. Lots of fun.

Sad day tomorrow, we have to pack up and head back to the real world.

efwd

07-29-2017, 10:47 PM

Hope all of you had a great time, Im certain that you did. Have a safe trip home. Thanks for the posts so that we could experience it too.

DesertFox4

07-30-2017, 04:15 AM

Got the word that Kyle Franklin will do an encore performance in the Kitfox Aircraft Speedster during todays airshow. Exact time has not reached us yet. If you are sticking around and missed Wednesdays routine this is your chance to see an impressive performance. As soon as we hear what time slot he is given I will try to get it postd here and of course Kitfox Aircraft's Facebook page should have it also and Kyle's Facebook page.

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efwd

07-30-2017, 08:52 AM

I hope they post the routine on the Kitfox videos segment of their website really soon. I don't do social media with one exception. I wouldn't get off this Forum for anything! Thanks for the posts.
Eddie

ken nougaret

07-30-2017, 09:17 AM

Was cleaning the garage and found this. Wasnt even looking for it but seems an appropriate time to find.

DesertFox4

07-30-2017, 10:15 AM

Kyle Franklin will fly the Speedster again at 2:44pm today.

DesertFox4

07-30-2017, 11:46 AM

Pre airshow moments with Kyle and the Speedster.

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07-30-2017, 12:06 PM

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ken nougaret

07-30-2017, 01:27 PM

What is the equipment in the seat next to Kyle.
Thanks for the pics.

DesertFox4

07-30-2017, 01:33 PM

EAA's onboard camera system for the crowd at airshow center to watch on the jumbotron screens live during a the routine.

DesertFox4

07-30-2017, 02:00 PM

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David47

07-31-2017, 01:08 AM

Someone said it before but I'll say it again .... you have a nice eye for a photo Steve. Thanks.

DesertFox4

07-31-2017, 04:08 AM

Thank you David.:)

DesertFox4

07-31-2017, 04:52 AM

AirVenture 2017 was a whole bunch of fun. Seeing old friends and meeting new. Mega thanks to my dear friends, no family, at Kitfox Aircraft for letting me hang out at the booth and get to talk with so many enthusiasts for this great aircraft design. Thanks all who stopped by and listened to me extole the virtues of this wonderful Kitfox community. I hope to fly my own Model 7 Super Sport here next year.
Thanks to Larry and Julie for hosting the Friday evening gathering for all of us. That was enjoyable.:D

A couple parting shots Monday morning. Safe flight home everyone.
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efwd

07-31-2017, 05:47 AM

Watched some EAA videos last night. Sure wish I could have gotten the time off work. Would have loved to see Kyle fly and the B29's too. Thanks for the posts. Get home Safe everyone.
Eddie

DesertFox4

07-31-2017, 07:47 AM

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Av8r3400

07-31-2017, 12:14 PM

Safe trip home!

mscotter

08-02-2017, 07:16 AM

Oshkosh was such an awesome time. Many thanks to Av8r3400 (Larry) for hosting the Friday night get together. It was so cool to hang out and talk to the Kitfox family. Got to meet DesertFox4 (Steve Kellander) - he walked up and introduced himself right away and made my son and I feel at home right away. Still trying to remember faces & names, but was really nice to to make new friends. Kitfox rules!

DesertFox4

08-02-2017, 08:09 AM

I enjoyed meeting you and your son Scott and all the folks at Larry and Julie's gathering. I'm sure some got away before we could visit. Thanks Larry for the hopefully continuing tradition. Good food and great people.:)

Av8r3400

08-02-2017, 03:40 PM

It WILL happen again next year.

The only difference is it will probably happen on Thursday instead of Friday. Too many time consuming conflicts on Friday.

Flybyjim

08-02-2017, 06:29 PM

I had the same experiences as most of you with greeting each other. My youngest daughter (33) was with me this year for 5 days and she loved the entire emersion of all things aviation. She has helped a bit in building a couple planes when she lived at home, has some air time and stick time with me. It was exciting to see her excitement, however, what really got her attention was the PPG's, slow, open and free. Anyway, The Kitfox Team did it again with a spectacular new plane and a fantastic paint job on the speedster.

Larry and Julie were gracious hosts and did you see Julie's rig, impressive. I hope to make it again next year to talk to others I did not get a chance to speak to, I would also agree Thursday may bring more folks to the gathering. Thank's to both Larry and Julie.

Jim

sourdostan

08-02-2017, 11:26 PM

The Homebuilder's dinner is on Thursday evening, which may force a choice by some.

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Av8r3400

08-03-2017, 04:47 AM

Good to know, Stan. Thanks.

I have a banquet in the UL area Friday night that I am a presenter in. They kind of expect me for the dinner, but I've been skipping it.

That's it. Well just have to make Airventure two weeks long.

Esser

08-03-2017, 07:54 AM

The Homebuilder's dinner is on Thursday evening, which may force a choice by some.

Stan

Friday night is the international tent dinner and one of my favourite events at Oshkosh. I think what ever day you pick it will havevsxheduking issues with someone.

dholly

08-03-2017, 02:34 PM

I was offered a ticket to the Int'l Dinner this year, never been before and it was a blast. It was hoppin' to say the least... great conversation, music and dancing... but those pilots ran the beer trailer dry pretty darn quick! I was sorry to bag out on the KF group but it was a late minute offer that I couldn't refuse. I liked the Fri date, Seaplane Pilots Assoc Cornroast is Thurs. There is sooo much going on all week though, conflicts are to be expected.

DesertFox4

08-03-2017, 06:26 PM

A few photos of Kyle getting ready to do the Speedster routine on Sunday.

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DesertFox4

08-03-2017, 06:36 PM

Another bucket list item checked off at AirVenture 2017. A ride in the Ford Tri-motor. :).

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Blain

08-04-2017, 10:25 PM

What model is sporting the Titan 340?

efwd

08-05-2017, 04:13 AM

Kitfox SS7 STOL has the Titan

Av8r3400

08-05-2017, 06:19 AM

The silver SS7 STi.

http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13698&d=1500936040

efwd

08-05-2017, 12:13 PM

What's STi stand for? Guess I haven't seen that.

jmodguy

08-05-2017, 12:49 PM

STOL inspired

Blain

08-05-2017, 09:32 PM

Why can't I find any information on the Titan powered version?

rv9ralph

08-05-2017, 10:34 PM

With the recent examples of the STi and the Speedster SS7s... and the Titan in the news, there are questions. The basic SS7 fuselage is the same for all. There are many engine options that are available for the SS7 Kitfox, more that most kit manufacturers offer. The Titan firewall forward is just one option. The three wing options are also available when ordering your SS7 Kitfox.

At this time, Kitfox is still eploring all of the details and performance of the STi and Speedster wings, that is why there is not many details on the website. If you want more Details on the STi and Titan, read the latest issue of Kitplanes.

Ralph