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I think it could be significantly cheaper to build than buy straight out from Kitfox for 100/125K. The STI model in particular with the Titan X340 engine would be cheaper than buying one already assembled with the stock engine. The only question at this point would be Rotax engine or the Titan...

Do any of you have any experience with a Kitfox STI? I am thinking of buying the kit instead of buying from the factory already assembled. Any recommendations or advice on plane and or buying the kit or already assembled plane? Thanks in advance for any information you folks can provide.

I am looking for a school who has great flight instructors with great credentials, not just CFI's looking to build time before moving on to the airlines. One with a great reputation with the FAA and airport. One with great aircraft that take care of their fleet. A program who offers some sort of...

I will not be using any military benefits for this training.

I do not have a geographical preference. I'm in the Charlotte, NC area so I have several options that are close by and others that are still on the east coast. I'm certainly not opposed to heading to the west coast for the right training/school.

Thanks for the link. Much appreciated.

Was curious of what you all think the best flight schools are for a guy with zero time. If any of you have any experience with certain schools or information on flight training schools I'd certainly be all ears on your experience with said schools. Any information provided is most appreciated...

Absolutely thinking about the Sedan, NOT the Scout. Was talking about a Scout before typing this up so I guess that's where it came from. Sorry for the confusion guys.

Pros and cons guys/girls. Or any relative information on helping me to make an informed decision. I know the Sedan can fly 4 people and the Champ only 2. I know the Sedan is a side by side and the Champ is front seat, back seat. I know that the Sedan has a yoke where the Champ has a stick...

I am in the Charlotte, NC area but will be taking lessons in the Camden, SC area. That's the plan for me and my dad to half a Champ when we both get our PPL. He's currently about 25 hours in and is flying about once or twice a week most weeks.

It'll just be doing the night portion of the PPL in the 172. Not doing anything else in the 172. Guessing because the Champ doesn't have an electrical system as one of the guys mentioned above.

He has one Champ that he will let me solo and also a 172 that I can do my night training in. So it's all there as far as the instruction and him giving quality time in both.

The instructor has a 172 that he can do flight instruction in so that's going to be the plan for the night flying. His Champ does not have an electrical system.

Perfect. Thank you for the information.

I've also heard good things about the 140's and 120's, just hard to find a school that has those instead of Champs.

Well it's starting to seem fairly unanimous. :D

You're one of the few who says the Cub over the Champ. There is a good video available somewhere online where a gentleman and his bridge demonstrate the differences between the two planes. Very good and very informational video.

And to be honest I'm not sure how far I want this flying thing to go. I can let my imagination run wild at times and find myself thinking about buying a plane, or flying for a living, not necessarily as a commercial pilot but some sort of pilot. Starting with a plane like the Champ builds a...

How did you like Monroe? Nice little airport with plenty of options as far as planes and instructors go. Their chief flight instructor, Jim Efird is extremely busy and requires booking your slot a month in advance at the moment. I talked with the owner of Aerowood Aviation at the airshow they...

Just starting, brand new at this flying thing. My father is in the middle of getting his sport pilot license and he's doing so in the Champ, he's really enjoying it. My hope is that we can do some flying together if I begin with the Champ. Thanks for the advice.