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Bartman1959
09-21-2018, 10:52 AM
For those that haven't seen her yet, here is my "new" (to me) Kitfox 5. The only changes to the paint will be the 1X1 replaced with the Gen Hap Arnold Star and Wings, "Pilot Big John" will be removed, and US Navy will be replaced with US Air Force.
ken nougaret
09-21-2018, 01:00 PM
Very nice! What engine?
PaulSS
09-21-2018, 04:16 PM
US Navy will be replaced with US Air Force

Thereby driving down the worth of the machine :D







(ex-Royal Navy ;) )
n85ae
09-21-2018, 05:54 PM
Hmmm, with that change wouldn't you be worried that you'll forever need to
find glass smooth 12,000 foot runways in order to land?

Jeff

(ex US-Navy)
ddalme
09-21-2018, 06:51 PM
:D:D:D:D:):eek:
rv9ralph
09-21-2018, 08:07 PM
Just remember, when the Air Force builds a new base, the first thing they build is the Officer's Club.

Ralph

Retired Coast Guard
PaulSS
09-22-2018, 02:54 AM
Just remember, when the Air Force builds a new base, the first thing they build is the Officer's Club.

I thought they started with the golf course :)

My near 3 years on exchange with the USMC taught me that maybe the USAF had the better idea than finding a swamp and installing tents.....with a rifle range :eek:
Bartman1959
09-22-2018, 07:04 AM
Very nice! What engine?


Thanks. It has the Rotax 912 with a Zipper big bore kit making it 120 hp.
Bartman1959
09-22-2018, 07:05 AM
Thereby driving down the worth of the machine :D







(ex-Royal Navy ;) )




Not even close, but thanks for your thoughts.
Bartman1959
09-22-2018, 07:07 AM
Hmmm, with that change wouldn't you be worried that you'll forever need to
find glass smooth 12,000 foot runways in order to land?

Jeff

(ex US-Navy)




Not at all. AF pilots are good to go since we don't need tail hooks to help us stop.
Bartman1959
09-22-2018, 07:09 AM
Just remember, when the Air Force builds a new base, the first thing they build is the Officer's Club.

Ralph

Retired Coast Guard


Except they haven't built a new base in years. "Forward Operating Locations" are a totally different story.
896tr
09-22-2018, 12:07 PM
Why not add a 6" green star with blue border up front, that would make some think twice about messing with you.;)
Bartman1959
09-22-2018, 06:59 PM
Why not add a 6" green star with blue border up front, that would make some think twice about messing with you.;)




Yeah, but then someone would have it on Youtube confronting me for "Stolen Valor." :D
896tr
09-23-2018, 07:06 AM
Yeah, but then someone would have it on Youtube confronting me for "Stolen Valor." :D

Good point.:eek: