Differences between 5,6 & 7 ??

[southwind32]

Can you tell me the differences between the Kitfox 5, 6 & 7 series airplanes?
Thanks

[Agfoxflyer]

Same basic airframe for all three. On the 6 & 7 you can switch from tail wheel to Nose gear in a matter of hours. The later models have a boot cowl and engine mount had been extended further for weight & balance using 912 series engines. My 5 is limited to 100 lbs in baggage area (without forward sweep on wings) where later models can go 150 ibs. Later models have a shorter wing tip and trailing edge of tail has been squared off. I'm sure there are more minor differences.

[Kitfox Guy]

The different model history is set forth in the Kitfox Website.

http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com/home/KitfoxHistory.htm

[southwind32]

Thanks for the link, I thought I had read everything on the Kitfox website, but never saw the history of each series. Thanks again.
Brian

[rv9ralph]

Also, you can order the "Kitfox Pilots Guide" from Kitfox Aircraft. It details the difference between the models and handling differences. It is a wealth of information and I recommend it for all Kitfox Pilot's reference library.
Ralph

[Ramos]

The book is more than worth the purchase price. Still, much can be gained from comments made by those who fly these aircraft. I have found the Model 6 to be the most difficult to find information on. May be that there are fewer of them out there?