Kitfox Build

[BurnieM]

Airmaster electric or MT hydralic or some other hub ?

 

[Lyndon]

No. I have the type 3 gearbox for future proofing, but I'm going for a fixed pitch. The kitfox IMO does not require a constant speed. Nor does the gearbox like a heavy propeller. 

Lyndon 

[RossK]

Have you considered the Catto 3 blade? Designed for 916 powered Stol aircraft.

Catto 3 Blade

[skippydiesel]

56 minutes ago, Lyndon said:

No. I have the type 3 gearbox for future proofing, but I'm going for a fixed pitch. The kitfox IMO does not require a constant speed. Nor does the gearbox like a heavy propeller. 

Lyndon 

Check out E-Prop.

I don't have one but they have been receiving pretty constant good reviews. https://e-props.fr/

 

"Nor does the gearbox like a heavy propeller" - the biggest issue is not so much weight (there is a max recommended?) prop balance is the biggest issue.😈

Edited 16 hours ago by skippydiesel

[Lyndon]

57 minutes ago, RossK said:

Have you considered the Catto 3 blade? Designed for 916 powered Stol aircraft.

Catto 3 Blade

No. Im going with what is proven. 

Lyndon 

[skippydiesel]

16 minutes ago, Lyndon said:

No. Im going with what is proven. 

Lyndon 

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[facthunter]

The undercambered wing gives a Low Vne and You might have trouble at higher Levels. As they are on a hot day 2 up 4000 ft is about it for the 80 HP motor..  Nev

[BrendAn]

7 hours ago, facthunter said:

Have you flown one?  That Power would make it exceed Vne in climb. Nev

a lot of 916 getting fitted to  kitfoxs in the USA now.