Another Kitfox takes to the air!

[ejoern]

Well, after 5.5 years in the build process, my Super Sport N716EB took to the skies yesterday and flew fantastic right off the bat. The 912Is ran flawlessly with all temps and pressures in the green. I would like to thank my brother Jeff for serving as my test pilot and instructor. He is also a Kitfox owner with over 500 hours and he is a professional ATP as well. He did a great job of flying the first flight with me and then spent a number of hours with me making sure I was comfortable before stepping out and letting me take the controls by myself. I had a great time. Hats off to John and Debra and the Kitfox team and forum members for all the help and support. Its been quite the rewarding experience and bucket list item. I will collect some pics and maybe video's and post them in the next day or so.

Eric Joern
Kitfox Super Sport (flying)!

[DesertFox4]

Congrats to the max Eric. :D
Can’t wait to see it up close. Enjoy every flight.
Jeff was a good choice for first flight test. 👍

[jrevens]

Oh that’s great news Eric!! Congratulations on a job well done! I’m ashamed that I haven’t gotten down there to see you recently... maybe someday soon. Have fun and enjoy your new bird!

[rosslr]

Great news Eric ad congratulations! It must be very pleasing to have everything working well. Enjoy the fly-off time and looking forward to pics.

cheers

ross

[efwd]

That is terrific Eric. Congrats! Hopefully I will be following you soon.

[bbs428]

Congratz! :):)

5.5 years is some serious dedication.
Glad it all went so well!!

[ejoern]

Here is a link to my build site. The first flight pics and video's are at the bottom of this page:

http://ericwj.wixsite.com/colorado-kitfox/2018-progress

Enjoy!

Eric

[Esser]

Congrats! I’m right behind you! (If my C of A ever shows up)

[Av8r3400]

Congratulations!

[Frontier Fox]

Fantastic Eddie

I’m quite a ways off from first flight but you guys that preceded me give the inspiration to push forward.

[AirFox]

Congradulations Eric! Look forward to flying with you and Jeff in the mountains. Good luck with the fly off of your hours.

Scott

[Russell320]

Great documentation and pictures. Congratulations!

[David47]

Congratulations. After 5.5 years I think that shows extraordinary perseverance. Well done and go well.

[rv9ralph]

Congratulations!! In my humble opinion, building and flying your own aircraft is one of the greatest achievements in aviation.

Well done.

Ralph

[Wheels]

Congratulations! What a great day!!!!

[Mcgaero]

Congratulations Eric, great achievement!

[bbs428]

That's a great build site ejoern.
Picked up some good stuff for my build.
Paint and graphics came out top notch.
It never ceases to amaze me the quality
of the aircraft builds coming out of small garage shops.
Well done!

[Delta Whisky]

Congrats on the build (looks great) and your first flight. Your web site is impressive too. Keep up the good work and the blue side up!!

[scottr]

Congratulations Eric, your plane looks great! You've done a wonderful job with it. Lots of happy flying ahead of you and it sure will be fun.