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Thread: Grand Champion Light Sport AirVenture 2017

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    Default Re: Grand Champion Light Sport AirVenture 2017

    +1 to everything said so far!

    A great Airventure this year. Better than most.
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    Default Re: Grand Champion Light Sport AirVenture 2017

    Congratulation Mike!! Nice workmanship rewarded and it also excites those who love the radial engines!

    Pretty happy that it is an Australian radial too!

    cheers

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    Default Re: Grand Champion Light Sport AirVenture 2017

    Congratulations! It's beautiful.
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    Default Re: Grand Champion Light Sport AirVenture 2017

    I had to get home a little early this year and missed all the weekend excitement. What a truly beautiful airplane... congratulations! A very good year for the Kitfox!!
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    Default Re: Grand Champion Light Sport AirVenture 2017

    Thank you for all the kind words. It was truly a surprise for me, and I am very appreciative to be able to represent the KitFox community.

    Here is another picture after I got home.

    Thanks to all for the support!!
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    Default Re: Grand Champion Light Sport AirVenture 2017

    Enjoy the accolades Mike. The Grand Champion Light Sport award is right where it belongs.
    Well done sir.


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    Default Re: Grand Champion Light Sport AirVenture 2017

    OK Mike, I wanted to build with the radial but was informed that it was the heaviest engine put on the SS7. I was surprised to find you were register a light sport. How much does it weigh? I am now contemplating another build since your win but I would like a reasonable useful load. Probably could be done if I use Oratex again. I didnt Know about Oratex when I bought.
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