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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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 Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject: Model IV vs 6 or 7 |
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I would like some input from anyone that has flown at least a few hours in
both a Model IV and either a Series 6 or 7. Obviously, I am thinking of
what is out there as I contemplate my aviation future and need some
information on the relative feel of the relatively smaller vs the larger
models.
Lowell
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darinh
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| Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Model IV vs 6 or 7 |
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Don't know the difference between the models as I have only flown a model 3 but my Series 7 with a 914 (arriving next week) should be equally fun if not more!
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 5:23 am Post subject: Model IV vs 6 or 7 |
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Lowell
I built and flew an Avid "B" for twenty years. My hanger partner has a Kitfox IV 1050 that I am very impressed with so I looked into buying one for myself to replace my 20 year old Avid. I then sat in the Mcbean's Kitfox 7 at Oshkosh and fell in love with it. I ended up buying a Vixen long wing with a 912UL in it.
I love this plane and it is an amazing performer for 80 HP. 1200-1300 climbouts (at) 1000 lbs. 38 MPH stalls with full flaps, 44 clean, and 115 MPH cruise at 5300 RPM, 125 full throttle. Uses very little fuel (autogas), and has lots of cabin space inside. The only downside is it is a big airplane and needs to be trimmed out or it has heavy stick pressure, unlike my Avid that had no trim and no stick pressure to speak of. It is not as maneuverable as the smaller models but does fly well with a lot less adverse yaw. I would have to say it is not as fun to fly as my old "B" model Avid, but so much more comfortable on trips, and can handle passengers with room to spare. There are always trade offs for performance, comforts and options. But my Kitfox V Vixen has a great balance of performance, looks, and comfort. (Even if it is a nosedragger)
Mark
Kitfox 5 Vixen
912UL IVO
Hartford, Wisconsin
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