Howdy all;

I just got a Kitfox model 4 (1200 classic) in an estate sale, and was thinking about building it with a FAA gross weight of 1250 lbs. Is this nuts? I figured I could install the heavy duty spring landing gear, the larger elevator and the stronger rudder pedals and then call it good and operate it at 1250 lbs. gross in the Normal category. I say normal because 1250 lbs. X 3.8G x 1.5 safety factor would put a load of 7125 lbs. on the airframe, which current is listed with an ultimate of 6G at 1200 lbs., or 7200 lbs, so it would be safe (I think). Please feel free to voice any and all opinions on this.

Roger