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 Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject: Kitfox 5 Qualifying for Sport Pilot |
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Hello LeRoy,
Best for you to check with Kitfox, (John, Debra) as the Kitfox V (depending on how it was originally certified) does qualify under LSA rules.
Below is an excerpt from the Kitfox web site.
Does the Kitfox qualify for Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)? (click here to return to the top of the page)
Absolutely ! The current Kitfox can be operated at the 1320 lb gross weight when on gear and the 1430 lb gross when on floats. It can also be converted from floats, to skis, to tail wheel or to Tricycle gear.. Your choice.
Time: 06:00:53 AM PST US
From: "Dacha" <tstaley(at)centurytel.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox V in Cameron Park California Area
Steven,
The Kitfox 5's do not qualify for sport pilot. The original ones gross
weight was 1400, then later went to 1550, mine is 1500. Only the 4's
will meet the gross weight limits.
Sorry,
LeRoy
Kitfox 5 594JD
Regards,
Steven
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tstaley(at)centurytel.net
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| Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject: Kitfox 5 Qualifying for Sport Pilot |
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Hi Steve,
If your Fox was certified at either the 1400 or 1550 it cannot be reduced to 1320. Yes you can go up as my builder did but they wont let you reduce the gross weight.
LeRoy
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tstaley(at)centurytel.net
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| Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject: Kitfox 5 Qualifying for Sport Pilot |
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Steve,
Friend of mine had a Kitfox 4 with a "Sub and inflight adj. prop. His gross was on his data plate as 1200. If you add the weight of his plane, 859 plus 156 for 26 gals of fuel, 200 # for himself, total of 1215. This only allows you for a 15# pound passenger or fly over gross. Which is illegal also.So everytime he took up a passenger he was flying over gross. My opinion is that flying a 5 under the sport pilot limits your options if you remain under the 1320 figure.
Guess I dont really understand who sets the original gross wt figure. Sounds like it is the builder.
I know the Fox's with the Subaru motors are heavier than the other engines but watch your wt closely.
My Kitfox 5 weighs 895 empty, add fuel, oil, pilot, and a passenger and I am way over the 1320 figure.
LeRoy
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