How much does a kitfox cost?

Prices are in the range of $22,000 for a Kitfox kit, or a Fly away Kitfox SLSA with a base price of $95,995. The Series 7 (S7) is for serious pilots that demand performance, comfort, and most of all safety.

How much does it cost to build a kitfox plane?

Factory-Built Kitfox. In 2009, Kitfox announced a factory-built version of the kit airplane, the Kitfox Light Sport SLSA, also with the convertible landing gear and folding wings. McBean wanted to produce a fly-away LSA at a price point around $100,000 and the base price for the Kitfox LSA is $95,995.

How much is a used kitfox?

Values. Given the scarcity of available used Kitfox airplanes, pricing will be subject to the seller’s eagerness to dispose of their plane. Expect to pay $100,000 or more for a nice Series 6 or later, down to as little as $20,000 for an old Model I or II that’s still flyable but needs TLC.

Where are Rotec engines made?

Australia
The Rotec R2800 is a seven-cylinder 110 hp radial engine built by Rotec Aerosport Pty Ltd in Australia.

What license do you need for a kitfox?

Do I need a pilot’s license to fly a Kitfox? Yes, a minimum of a student license is required. We The Kitfox currently in production does not qualify as an ultralight aircraft under FAR part 103.

Does a kitfox come with an engine?

The Rotec Radial R2800 engines are 7 cylinder 4 stroke engines that were introduced in 2000. There has been over 700 delivered and many being operated. In 2010, an agreement was made with Rotec Engineering of Australia and Kitfox Aircraft developed a firewall forward package for this engine.

Do they still make radial aircraft engines?

Radial engines reached their zenith during WWII. There are some radial engines around today, but they are not that common. Most propeller-driven planes today use more traditional engine configurations (like a flat four-cylinder) or modern gas turbine engines.

Do you need a PPL to fly a kitfox?

Do I need a pilot’s license to fly a Kitfox? Yes, a minimum of a student license is required. We The Kitfox currently in production does not qualify as an ultralight aircraft under FAR part 103. You will get a glimpse of the craftmenship that goes into each aircraft.

What kind of engine does a Rotec IO-240 have?

The IO-240 introduced in 1985 and delivers 125 hp. The Rotec Radial R2800 engines are 7 cylinder 4 stroke engines that were introduced in 2000. There has been over 700 delivered and many being operated. Of course, the Kitfox is the most popular choice for the Radial engine.

Why choose Rotec radial power?

With now 15 years production and over 3,700 units sold worldwide the Rotec radial has become the bench mark and choice of discerning builders all over the world. Countless award winning, WW1, classic and vintage aircraft have once again taken to the skies as a result of Rotec radial power. Masterpiece!!!

When did the Rotec R3600 radial engine come out?

First released in 2005 the 150 horse power, Rotec R3600 radial engine is a light weight powerful, dependable recreational radial engine of clever design and exquisite workmanship. With now 15 years production and over 3,700 units sold worldwide the Rotec radial has become the bench mark and choice of discerning builders all over the world.

What happened to the Kitfox round cowling engine?

The engine never survived but the “Round Cowling“ or “Bump Cowling“ became a Kitfox trademark. In 2010, an agreement was made with Rotec Engineering of Australia and Kitfox Aircraft developed a firewall forward package for this engine.