New Model 7 Speedster

[jdmcbean]

Update:
Just days ago, Kitfox Aircraft announced that the 2017 version of the historic Kitfox Speedster is going to be introduced at EAA AirVenture 2017, exactly 25 years from the first appearance of this memorable airplane at AirVenture, 1992.

The 25th anniversary of the Speedster introduction is being joined by the 50th anniversary of Franklin’s Flying Circus and Airshow. It is just been announced that Kyle Franklin, recipient of the 2017 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, will be flying an aerobatic sequence in the 2017 Kitfox S7 Speedster in the Wednesday airshow honoring his late father’s (Jimmy Franklin) aerobatic introduction of the original Speedster in 1992. History seldom repeats itself with such flare and special memories. Talking with Kyle he said, "I can honestly say that the new Kitfox Speedster has exceeded my expectations by a factor of ten!” What a terrific way to celebrate two anniversaries.

[Av8r3400]

That's AWESOME!!

Congratulations on the plane and the upcoming show!

[Rooster]

It is doable during the build process. (The gear streamlining).
Though I cannot take credit.
That goes to Peter Howe who's workmanship is beyond fantastic.

[WWhunter]

I checked the Kitfox home page and haven't seen anything posted on the new Speedster. Anyone going to Oshkosh? I realized late last night that I am not going to make it again this year and would like to find out the performance specs on the Speedster.

[cubtractor]

Very sneaky. It looks like Kyle was flying it at his home, KEOS, which is about 20 miles from me and nobody said a word. If I had only known.

[Slyfox]

It is doable during the build process. (The gear streamlining).
Though I cannot take credit.
That goes to Peter Howe who's workmanship is beyond fantastic.

now that looks like a plastic wrap similar to what we put on the struts for the wing. looks good. looks to me like you have all the wheels off and slip it up over the landing gear and into place.

[DesertFox4]

https://www.facebook.com/KitfoxAircr...2109604185921/

Preview of AirVenture 2017.

[ken nougaret]

Sure wish I could be there. Maybe someone here could video and post it.

[Dick B in KY]

Wish I could be there to see it in person. Love watching the Jimmy Franklin routine in the old Speedster. All the best to everyone involved.

Dick B

[Slyfox]

I won't be there until Thursday. Maybe I'll get lucky and they will do a second show. yes, that would be cool. love to watch it in person also.