My dad, brother and I are building a small, single engine aircraft called a Kitfox Model 4-1200. We began construction in 1993. When finished, the plane will be able to carry two people at a speed of about 100 mph. Below are some photographs of our Kitfox at various stages of construction.
Images:
| The box the Kitfox is shipped in: | A wing ready to cover: |
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| The engine for our Kitfox: | |
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| Completed instrument panel: | Several finished Kitfox airplanes: |
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| Good overall views of the project: | |
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Progress
Report: Currently working on the diabolical cowling.
Specifications:
| Wing span | 28 ft. 8 in. |
| Wing area | 118.3 ft2 |
| Length | 18 ft. 4 in. |
| Empty weight | 640 lb. |
| Gross weight | 1200 lb. |
| Powerplant | Subaru, 100 hp. |
Expected
Performance:
| Never exceed speed | 130 mph |
| Top speed | 125 mph |
| Stall speed | 38 mph |
| Cruise speed (TAS @7500 MSL) | 115 mph |
| Rate of climb | 1050 fpm |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 ft. |
| G-loading | +5.7, -2.85 |
| Take off w/ full flaps | 245 ft. |
| Landing ground roll | 285 ft. |
| Range | 620 mi. |
