Finally the kitfox gets to see sunlight.
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Finally the kitfox gets to see sunlight.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
Looking Good!
Harlan and Susan Payne
Flying FarmFox STI Kitfox N61HP
Rotax 915is, Airmaster prop.
https://www.youtube.com/@KitfoxPilot/videos
Thank you, yours is looking great too!
Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
Well it’s been a while since I’ve posted an update. I accidentally put a small hole in the fuselage and decided to wet sand the entire fuselage down and spray a couple more coats of aerothane after patching the hole. It came out nicer and more glossy than the previous paint. I’m actually glad that it happened. The firewall forward kit (minus cowlings) showed up today. I was able to start on it but ran short on rivets. Couldn’t resist a little test fit to the fuselage. Of coarse I had my favorite helper giving me a hand.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
Your signature says "possibly O-200 powered?"
That mount and firewall seem to imply you've firmed up that decision?
Kitfox 5 (under construction)
Commercial SE/ME, CFII
Yes. I purchased an O-200 a couple of months ago.
Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
You've got some really great help there and above average tooling in the back ground of your 4th pic for building airplane kits! haha
Harlan and Susan Payne
Flying FarmFox STI Kitfox N61HP
Rotax 915is, Airmaster prop.
https://www.youtube.com/@KitfoxPilot/videos
Thanks Harlan. All I’ve ever worked with for my day job is metal. I’ve been in the manufacturing industry since the early years of high school. Started out with a broom in my hand lol. I now have a small CNC machine shop at home. Your airplane is really looking nice! Congratulations on your retirement and making all of these fine memories with your family. I enjoy the YouTube videos.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
Engine is installed. The bolts that kitfox sent me were too short so I have Home Depot bolts for now just to start fitting things. I’m waiting on a reply from them to see when I will receive the correct bolts. I had Clint at vetterman exhaust build me a crossover system. It’s loose in this picture because I’m waiting for gaskets to arrive but it fits perfectly. Fuel system and other components are on order as well. Can’t wait to here it run.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
Looks REAL good. And the cowling still fits with the exhaust coming around the front?
SS7 O-200 Whirlwind