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kitfoxjunky(at)decisionla
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 Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject: Kitfox vs. Van's RV vs Hatz |
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Bit off topic but since John mentioned he is building a Hatz I thought I would mention that there is a project in my area that is a Hatz with one of the 150 HP Rotec Radial engines. Nice looking combination.
Gary Walsh
KF IV Anphib 912S
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www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
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kerrjohna(at)comcast.net
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10/25/2007 12:33 PM
Please respond to kitfox-list
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
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Subject: Re: Kitfox vs. Van's RV
For me the comparison is dirt bikes and road bikes. I have a Classic IV and an RV 9 and match the machine to the task. And now I am building a Hatz Classic for yet another type of flight. "Just another line on the balance sheet."
John Kerr
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From: "darinh" <gerns25(at)netscape.net>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "darinh"
>
> I ran into something quite entertaining yesterday. You see, I monitor the
> vansairforce.com forums because I would like to builld an RV7 or 8 (maybe even a
> 10) after the Kitfox. Anyway, I saw a post on that forum titled "Anyone ever
> considered a Kitfox"? I had to bite...as I was reading through the posts, I
> couldn't believe what was being said! Almost everyone that replied new almost
> nothing about the Kitfox but none the less had a comment along the lines of
> this:
>
> "Don't build a KitFox until you've flown one and are sure you like it. They
> don't fly like RVs"...Brilliant statement!
>
> or
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> "Anoth er means of consideration is go to fly-ins and count the RVs vs. KitFoxes.
> Check the ratio of started vs. completed kits."...I think Van's has around 5500
> flying aircraft. This is a shot in the dark but I would bet there are close to
> that number of Kitfoxes that have been finished and flown.
>
> I got a chuckle out of the whole thing and in my mind this comparison is about
> the same as comparing an RV-7 to a Citation 10! Or, the proverbial apples to
> oranges. To their credit, there were a couple of guys and even a kitfox owner
> or two that chimed in to state that these airplanes have missions that are 180
> degrees of each other and the Kitfox is excellent especially when in its
> element. Here is the link if any of you want a laugh!
>
> http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t 2780
>
> As for me, I would love to have an RV down the road for my cross count ry fli s.com/
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kerrjohna(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:19 am Post subject: Kitfox vs. Van's RV vs Hatz |
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That would likely be Kurtis Arnold. We have shared thoughts on the HatzClassic/9-cylinder Rotek combination. He is a year are so ahead of me in the process. Yet another flight profile to be enjoyed.
Enough fluff, the landing profile I use for the RV-9 is similar to the Kitfox, just 10 mph higher. Both are excellent handling aircraft on the ground. Recently had the opportunity to make takeoff and landing in the RV with 25 mph 45 degree winds; handled them well. Have done essentially the same thing with the 'Fox but with a lot shorter time on the ground. I have landed the 'Fox when power was required to get off the numbers.
John Kerr
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From: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky(at)decisionlabs.com>
Bit off topic but since John mentioned he is building a Hatz I thought I would mention that there is a project in my area that is a Hatz with one of the 150 HP Rotec Radial engines. Nice looking combination.
Gary Walsh
KF IV Anphib 912S
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
do not archive
kerrjohna(at)comcast.net
Sent by: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com
10/25/2007 12:33 PM
Please respond to kitfox-list
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
cc:
Subject: Re: Kitfox vs. Van's RV
For me the comparison is dirt bikes and road bikes. I have a Classic IV and an RV 9 and match the machine to the task. And now I am building a Hatz Classic for yet another type of flight. "Just another line on the balance sheet."
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "darinh" <gerns25(at)netscape.net>
| Quote: | --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "d arinh"
I ran into something quite entertaining yesterday. You see, I monitor the
vansairforce.com forums because I would like to builld an RV7 or 8 (maybe even a
10) after the Kitfox. Anyway, I saw a post on that forum titled "Anyone ever
considered a Kitfox"? I had to bite...as I was reading through the posts, I
couldn't believe what was being said! Almost everyone that replied new almost
nothing about the Kitfox but none the less had a comment along the lines of
this:
"Don't build a KitFox until you've flown one and are sure you like it. They
don't fly like RVs"...Brilliant statement!
or
"Anoth er means of consideration is go to fly-ins and count the RVs vs. KitFoxes.
Check the ratio of started vs. completed kits."...I think Van's has around 5500
flying aircraft. This is a shot in the dark but I would bet there are close to
& gt; th at number of Kitfoxes that have been finished and flown.
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I got a chuckle out of the whole thing and in my mind this comparison is about
the same as comparing an RV-7 to a Citation 10! Or, the proverbial apples to
oranges. To their credit, there were a couple of guys and even a kitfox owner
or two that chimed in to state that these airplanes have missions that are 180
degrees of each other and the Kitfox is excellent especially when in its
element. Here is the link if any of you want a laugh!
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t 2780
As for me, I would love to have an RV down the road for my cross count ry fli s.com/
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