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Any of you guys familiar with the new lightweight engine they just started endurance testing on a few months back? They’re talking it up but I’m unfamiliar with the company. Any info is greatly appreciated folks.

Thank you for the reply and the information. A little nervous but really excited to start.

I am preparing to start my flight training in an Aeronca Champ. Any advice? Should I complete ground school first? Should I get the medical out of the way before hand? Do I have to? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all.

Would a 100% disabled veteran be tax exempt from the taxes on an aircraft? Example. My home taxes and up to two vehicles are tax exempt as a disabled veteran but I was wondering if I would be exempt from paying taxes on an aircraft. Any information pertaining to this would be most appreciated...

Thank you for that helpful information. I’m guessing the 2 would work fine since I’m not going with a constant speed prop. I simply refuse to spend north of 10 grand for a prop.

Help guys, it's you old aggravating friend with more questions about the Rotax engine. I have decided that will be the engine that I was going to put into a Kitfox STI but that has changed as well. I am going to go with the Rotax 912 ULS (100hp), I just need to know the difference between the 2...

Why ear plugs!? Not nearly loud enough. It sounds like an RC engine? I like a loud, obnoxious engine. Lol

Very helpful information, thank you for that.

I’m in the Charlotte, NC area. I appreciate the offer though.

Honestly that is the only reason I’m not a fan. After reading a lot last night about the Rotax 912/914 it seems to be the only option as people have said nothing but good things about the engine. I can get past the sound of the engine if it is as reliable and durable as people say. I’ll probably...

I have been searching engine options for an STI Kitfox that I am going to build. I'm not a huge fan of the Rotax engine because of the way it sounds. I've been looking at the Continental 0-200D but I am not sure if that will have the power that I am looking for (100hp). Any information you fine...

Have you had any problems with the turbo? It could be an option. I'm trying to stay somewhere around 75K total.

Better performance. Lol

Noted. Thanks for the advice.

Thoughts on doing flight training in a Kitfox for a PPL? Pros and cons? I'm close to pulling the trigger on a Kitfox STI but want to own the plane that I use for flight training (you know, cheaper). I am also considering different engine options. Possibly a Continental 0-200D or a Rotax 912 ULS...

Was wondering if any of you folks have had any experience with either engine. Not necessarily in a Kitfox but something similar? Obviously they both generate 100hp but the Continental is heavier by roughly 50 lbs. Thoughts on either one of these engines going into the Kitfox STI? Or it's...

Agreed, but he was full of praise on the 915is. Said both are great motors it just comes down to personal preference. I can see that. Hard to knock either motor honestly.

Trent Palmer said if he could afford it he would definitely have the STI with the Titan engine. John let him fly it and he said that if it was in his budget that is the exact set up that he would have.

I’ve been in contact with John from Kitfox and he did the flight testing on the STI with the Titan X340 and said he would highly recommend it so I’m not certain who you got your information from but I’d say they’re misinformed. A 141 HP engine in an aircraft that light should change the...

Certainly my thoughts because I’d love that Titan X340 engine in the Kitfox. Also a ton of other upgrades/mods that can be installed on the plane. I’m certainly going with the 29 inch tundra tires. Should be a beast of a plane.