Skyfox and Gazelle Story

[Blueadventures]

skyfox story-dgc.pdf

 

I found this article when I owned a Skyfox and found it a nice overview of the models.  Hope its enjoyed.

Edited February 28 by Blueadventures

[BrendAn]

14 crashed out of that list. 

[F10]

Very interesting article on the Skyfox and Skyfox Gazelles! It seemed a great success, pity this kind of endeavor seems to always hit a financial rocky road....I currently own what was VH-IOP nor 24-3569, since April 2021. They were built very well, as I think can be attested to by the number still flying and passing condition reports and annual servicing's.  As with the Spitfire/Merlin partnership, a large part of this success story is the bullet proof Rotax 912UL 80Hp engine. It just keeps going and going...! The aileron control with the full span "Junkers" configuration, give the aircraft light and precise control, especially at low speed. It is easy to fly and is viceless. Although, stall with power on, and she turns into a snappy Maltese Poodle! You can Certainly demonstrate a definite stall break and slight wing drop. The fully conventional controls and brakes, are another plus point, when it comes to training and going on to general aviation types. Most Gazelles seen today will have the three bladed Bolley carbon prop fitted, which has seen a notable improvement. A great little aircraft, which must surely be considered a classic type in Australia by now?

In South Africa, KFA (Kit planes For Africa), sell kits and fully built aircraft based on this now famous Kitfox type design. The Eurofox, also of very similar basic design, has been another success story based on this series of aircraft.       

[facthunter]

It's extremely Controllable, but don't let it spiral. Nev