Sign in to follow this  
Followers 0

New Speedster

10 posts in this topic

Posted

Very nice plane,

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Probably should be named $peedster, compared to the original version!  EDMO

1 person likes this

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Yeah, yeah. And you used to be able to go to the movies for a nickel. 

 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted (edited)

Yeah, yeah. And you used to be able to go to the movies for a nickel. 

 

10 cents - I am not that old!  So, how much is the new $peedster with fuel injected Rotax?  EDMO

Edited by EDMO

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

1 person likes this

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

From John McBean at TeamKitfox:

 

Update:
Just days ago, Kitfox Aircraft announced that the 2017 version of the historic Kitfox Speedster is going to be introduced at EAA AirVenture 2017, exactly 25 years from the first appearance of this memorable airplane at AirVenture, 1992.

The 25th anniversary of the Speedster introduction is being joined by the 50th anniversary of Franklin’s Flying Circus and Airshow. It is just been announced that Kyle Franklin, recipient of the 2017 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, will be flying an aerobatic sequence in the 2017 Kitfox S7 Speedster in the Wednesday airshow honoring his late father’s (Jimmy Franklin) aerobatic introduction of the original Speedster in 1992. History seldom repeats itself with such flare and special memories. Talking with Kyle he said, "I can honestly say that the new Kitfox Speedster has exceeded my expectations by a factor of ten!” What a terrific way to celebrate two anniversaries.

 

attachment.php?attachmentid=13681&stc=1&

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Thanks for posting the video I was having trouble finding it. Mike

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

The first performance was weather-tainted IMO. The second on the last Sunday was a joy to watch with beautiful clear skies. Kyle carried video cameras that allowed spectators to watch an in-cockpit view on the flightline jumbotrons. Pretty neat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!


Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.


Sign In Now
Sign in to follow this  
Followers 0