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Kitfox Lite (Introduced in 1998)

Although first appearing at Sun ‘n Fun in 1998, full kits were not delivered until late 1998 as time was taken to perfect SkyStar's first true ultralight airplane.  The new Kitfox Lite is a true ultralight and fully complies with FAR 103 standards.  The Kitfox heritage is clearly evident in the Kitfox Lite; it is easy to build and fun to fly.  The Lite has standard 3-axis controls, highly effective flaperons and classic styling.  The Lite has a useful load of up to 300 pounds and can accommodate a BRS parachute system.  With a rate of climb of 700 fpm, a cruise speed of 55 mph and two-hour endurance, the Lite offers outstanding flying fun.  Build time is less than 200 hours. 

An entire chapter in this book is dedicated to flying the Kitfox Lite, so these comments will be kept to a minimum.  Suffice to say, the Kitfox Lite is every bit a “real” airplane and requires “real” pilot skills.  As a tailwheel airplane, the Lite is remarkably easy to take off and land, but tailwheel operating knowledge is recommended.  The Kitfox Lite is a very low inertia airplane, and care must be taken to keep approach speeds high enough to have energy for a good flare to land.  In short, flying the Kitfox Lite is about the most fun one can have in public.