Kitfox S7 Build Time Lapse and First Flight

Complete timelapse of my build. Total build time was 10 months working about 40-50 hours per week. Also the first take off and landing on my test flight.

[keithdorsey]

Congrats. It looks really good. I hope to be following your lead next year.

[giob]

I love this video! Obviously i am very curious about the process, which is why i am watching this. I do have 2 questions that i feel are critical for my situation and it is possible other people might have the same questions. Question #1: Was the kit delivered to an address of your choosing or was the only option to pick up at an airport? Question #2: I am only equipped with what i feel are very basic tools. (Most “advanced” tools i own would be a nail gun + compressor) Do i need access to a lathe or band saw or welding equipment to be able to build this? I am not entirely sure if cordless tools with a tape measure and a miter saw puts me in qualified position. Again, beautiful video. Thanks for the upload!

[JoesRCCorner]

Awesome. I know this is late and you have been flying for a bit, but I just found the video. Congrats I hope you are enjoying it. Beautiful Aircraft.

[Tegarkaruniawan]

What material do I see on the wing of the plane like the fabric and what is the upholstery like brown

[NICHOLASRGLORIOSO]

Awesome! I was USAF Over 18 years. Love Planes!! GREAT VIDEO!! :)

[RandomStuff-ztqf]

Awesome video for anyone considering a kitfox build.

[BlueBaron]

Out-freaking-standing! Many of us watch the more instructional, step-by-step build videos, and some of us build airplanes, but it was simply fun to see this video. One thought amused me...when you were a beat behind the left-turning tendency on that first flight, I imagined - AND THANK GAWD IT DIDN'T HAPPEN - a first flight ground loop, followed by the queuing of that music again, from the top, followed by a timelapse video of its repair 😂 🤣

[cramersclassics]

Awsome Joe! I built my Kitfox 4 back in 1993 in 9 months, which was pretty fast. You did it in 3 minutes :-). Nothing compares with that feeling of the first flight. Congratulations on a beautiful plane and video.

[davidboyle]

What is the useful load and what size fuel tanks do you have ? Thank you.

[Utahforrest]

Awesome video and congratulations. Were you a first time builder? 10 months is impressive.

[steveyoder]

Very nice Joe. Great looking Kitfox and a great build. I’ll be taking delivery of mine in June. What engine package did you go with?

[leapnlarry]

Wow awesome joe, were you nervous on that first flight?

[dereklacy]

what was the total time on this build?

[hudsoncraftworks]

Congratulations! You did well with that small space. The wing jigs looked like a smart idea. Hope you are enjoying flying it!