Another East Coaster looking for a local Kitfox (KRIC)

[Charliebravo]

I am interested in possibly buying a Kitfox. Being 6'6" and 210#, I figured it would be a wise idea to "try one on" before I got too serious. I managed to track down a Kitfox 4 through our local EAA chapter. A bit too short on headroom. If there is any chance I might fit in one of these, its going to be a K5-7. I am in the Richmond, VA area. Willing to travel. Thank you in advance for any help.

[Delta Whisky]

Charliebravo - mine is still on a rotisserie so sitting in it isn't really an option but looking, feeling, touching, picturing, measuring, etc., certainly is. I'm west of DC near Warrenton if you're interested.

[Charliebravo]

Thank you Delta Whisky. I was actually looking at your build site last night. Looks great. Always fascinated with others skillful work. I'll have to wait until your father along though as I was really hoping to try the fit. I have been entertaining the idea of a trip out to "stick and rudder" this year, but I need to make sure It won't be a wasted trip. Out of curiosity, what is your timeline on completion?

[Delta Whisky]

My stock answer is: Tuesday.

I know you are hoping for something more useful but I don't have anything to go by. I've never painted before and have been impressed with how slow I've done the covering thing - so far. But I have only myself to blame as I'm trying to not take a step into the unknown without studying. (My prior build was all aluminum.) That said the wings shouldn't take too long (and the peanut gallery said: "I've heard that before.") then it is engine and cowling. With all of the company we have on the books, plus OSH and SnF, a fairly decent guess is now fall - hopefully this fall.

And then the laughter started!!

[Charliebravo]

I will hopefully have figured this out long before fall:) I was asking more out of curiosity. Fall is a really aggressive schedule.