Empty weights on various models and engine combinations

[Freedom2]

Model 6, 912is, Full garmin stack (about 30lbs at the dash), BRS, oratex, 26" airstreaks. 905.5lbs

Interesting! thx!

[avidflyer]

Kitfox 4 Classic 1200. 80 HP 912 Rotax. 645 lb. If I held a part up above the work bench and dropped it, and it hit the bench, I didn't put it on. Almost any way :-) (kidding) Did everything to keep it as light as possible though. Except for the Grove gear which was on the plane when I got it and still is there. JImChuk

[Freedom2]

Kitfox 4 Classic 1200. 80 HP 912 Rotax. 645 lb.... JImChuk

That is definitely one of the lower EW's !! good Job!!!!

[taff]

Below, a photo of the Classic IV that I had.
Also the weight and balance. I had a 912 UL

[4Hummer]

Kitfox 4 Classic 1200. 80 HP 912 Rotax. 645 lb. If I held a part up above the work bench and dropped it, and it hit the bench, I didn't put it on. Almost any way :-) (kidding) Did everything to keep it as light as possible though. Except for the Grove gear which was on the plane when I got it and still is there. JImChuk

1996 Kitfox Model IV 1050, Rotax 912 80 HP, 560 LBS

About to go up a bit once I install the Grove Gear


560 LBS
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Basic Dash. Could probably save some weight replacing those analogue gauges

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[Freedom2]

Wow that is an low Empty Weight!!! How did you manage that one?? Any tricks up your sleeve you'd like to share??

[4Hummer]

I didn't originally build this aircraft, just restored it when I bought it,

[Agfoxflyer]

Series 5, steam gauges, vacuum system, Grove Spring gear, 912ULS 833 lbs

[jiott]

I agree, empty weight makes most sense to include engine oil & coolant, unusable fuel in wings and header (header fuel could be argued that it is usable, but I hope to never have to use it). Empty weight is used as a base number in W&B calculations, and added flying weight is always usable fuel, baggage, pilot and passenger.