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October 08, 2024

Aero-TV: Kitfox Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Company Back to Its Roots With New Designs

Kitfox Aircraft celebrated its 40th anniversary at the same spot it all began: EAA’s Oshkosh AirVenture. Introduced in 1984, the Kitfox is a beloved two-seater known for ease of assembly, an impressive safety record, and a fun flight experience. 7 series and over 7,000 kit deliveries later, Kitfox aircraft are bigger, faster, and sportier than ever. Reflecting on the kit’s Oshkosh debut, Kitfox President and CEO John McBean commented: “Everybody thought, he's gonna stall it and spin it, and it just continued climbing. And we’ve never looked back.”

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NTSB Final Report: Scoda Aeronautica LTDA Super Petrel LS

Lead Airplane In A Flight Of Two And While Flying About 50 Ft Over A River, The Airplane Struck A Power Line

Analysis: The accident airplane was the lead airplane in a flight of two and while flying about 50 ft over a river, the airplane struck a power line. The airplane abruptly pitched up, descended to the right, and impacted the water, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. According to a witness, the pilot had prior experience flying at low level over the river close to the accident site. The trailing pilot reported that the accident pilot did not report any mechanical failures or anomalies before the impact with a powerline.

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