Lyndon

Kitfox SuperSport.

I've ordered the kit with roll and pitch only. We are talking 12 months away before I have to fit servos. A lot can change but Dynon at this stage. I believe I can always fit the yaw servo afterwards if needed. Maybe just pre wire it in the fuselage. Thanks Lyndon

Done Thanks

Thanks. That makes sense. You have been happy with the Dynon ?

I'm not sure Dynon do a 3 axis. That is my initial thoughts for Avionics on the build. So it may require Garmin. Lyndon

I have no idea how it flies. It's a kit and I'm doing the options now. Eg they will weld a bracket for the yaw sevo. It's not cheap for a bracket I may not ever use . Roll and pitch Ive already included.

I'm going to incorporate an auto pilot into my build. Do I spend the extra dollars and get a 3 axis over the 2 ??? Lyndon

Thanks to all. Lyndon

Tail wheel upgrade on a kit fox. Any local Australian suppliers. That seem ridiculous expensive for what they are in the US. Lyndon

I'm considering VH experimental. I'm building. I only intend to have for 2 to 4 years. I'm taking this in two steps. Enjoy the build, then decide on the next stage which is 2 to 4 years of flying at which time I plan on doing around 400 hrs. Lyndon

Thanks for the reply. I have given this a miss. I read the logs and the engine from 120hrs has been in and out and repaired non stop. It's not something I want, thus I have gone down the Rotax route. I'm now sorting an aircraft with the above. I think in the long run when I consider reliability and resale it's a no brainer. My idea was to buy the 230 sell what I don't need for 2 to 10 k and spend 60k. Thanks Lyndon

Thanks for the input. White on the horizontal and I can paint the vertical. Im also happy to paint any non structural parts. One step closer to building a plane. Thanks Lyndon

I believe that is sold ?

As my previous post I'm considering a Jabiru 230. Thoughts please. The aim is to own for 2 to 3 years and travel in it. Eg about 2 to 300 hrs, then sell it. 1. Buy new. 2. Build my own at 760kg with VH and save 20 to 30k ( my preferred option ). 3. buy used. Concerns are 1 . reliability, eg I like new 2. Resale factory vs home built. 3. Home build gets me 760kg which I like. Advice would be much appreciated. Lyndon