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 Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:22 am Post subject: WiebeFox Lite? |
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Apologies if this is old news on the list. Taken from:
http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2009/090603kitfox.html?WT.mc_id=090605epilot&WT.mc_sect=gan
Ultralight to fly under new owner and name
Wichita-based aviation enthusiast and entrepreneur James Wiebe and his wife, Kathy, have acquired the production rights to a previously designed aircraft, the Kitfox Lite, and formed a new business entity, Belite Aircraft, to market it. The airplane will incorporate stronger, lighter carbon fiber components to meet FAA Part 103 Ultralight Vehicle weight requirements of 254 pounds or less.
The Wiebes, who previously made computer storage devices at their company, WiebeTech, acquired the tooling, parts, and manufacturing rights to the Kitfox Lite in March. They agreed to rename the airplane to prevent confusion with the larger, two-place light sport aircraft Kitfox that shares many of the same design features but is owned by another company. Kitfox has recorded more than 4,500 kit sales since its introduction 25 years ago.
By converting spars, ribs, and struts from steel, wood, or aluminum to carbon fiber, the aircraft’s weight is well below the 254-pound limit. Wiebe is rebuilding a prototype acquired with the company and will unveil it in late June.
“This project, which combines my passions for flying and inventing, is exciting on several levels,” Wiebe said. “From a business perspective, the development and application of our proprietary carbon fiber has lots of potential for other aircraft and in other markets. Its use in this aircraft provides the weight margin that will allow enthusiasts to build it and enjoy the fun of flying it safely and economically.”
Wiebe added that a factory-completed model may be developed and sold, but that pricing has not been set.
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kitfoxnick
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| Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: WiebeFox Lite? |
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This is a little off topic. What are you doing this weekend Bob. There is a fathers day fly-in at Shrevesport (62PA) this weekend. It's only 23nm from 8n7 there will be at least two Kitfoxes and maybe a couple of Avids.
Father's Day 2009 - at Shreveport North. Friday features the legendary Prime Rib buffet while Saturday is highlighted by the opening ceremonies including the newly introduced "Parade of Sports Cars" featuring an original Stanley Steamer, a Model T Ford and a Ford Model A, plus the members of the Pennsylvania Triumph Club. This is followed by pilot games and competitions and the kids favorite "A Bear from the Air". The Saturday Picnic starts around 4:00 PM and Bingo is at 6:00. The pool, the volley ball courts and the horseshoe pits are open all weekend and food is available throughout at the Cross Winds Cafe. There are free movies and popcorn on the flightline on Friday and Saturday evenings after sundown. As they say down south - "Ya' all come!"
Here is a link to their website http://www.footlightranch.com/
Anyway I'll be there on Sat and would like to meet you.
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matronics(at)bob.brennan.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject: WiebeFox Lite? |
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Thanks for the invite Nick, I hope to make it one of these years. I just
came back from Cub Haven, the annual Cub fly-in up at Lock Haven, and I
already have Father's Day dedicated to family camping in upstate NY.
Hopefully your posting here will encourage other Kitfoxers to go to
Shreveport though, it sounds like a really good time!
bob
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kitfoxnick
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| Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:29 am Post subject: Re: WiebeFox Lite? |
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I tell you Lock Haven was much nicer than Shrevesport. I went to both yesterday. There were 4 kitfoxes at Lock Haven and 3 at Shrevesport. Shrevesport was an absolute zoo people taking off and landing in different directions and about 25% were using the radio while the other 75% (mostly ultralight traffic)were not. Add to this powered parachutes taking off accross the runways while your on short final. And just to make it a little more intersting the occasional high speed RV pass. The place looked like an ultralight hornet nest.
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matronics(at)bob.brennan.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: WiebeFox Lite? |
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Some video shot at Cub Haven last week...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsu-LJy2a0M
Bob Brennan - N717GB
ELSA Repairman, inspection rated
1991 UK Model 2 ELSA Kitfox taildragger
Rotax 582 with 3 blade GSC prop
Wrightsville Pa
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:29 am
Post subject: Re: WiebeFox Lite?
I tell you Lock Haven was much nicer than Shrevesport. I went to both
yesterday. There were 4 kitfoxes at Lock Haven and 3 at Shrevesport.
Shrevesport was an absolute zoo people taking off and landing in different
directions and about 25% were using the radio while the other 75% (mostly
ultralight traffic)were not. Add to this powered parachutes taking off
accross the runways while your on short final. And just to make it a little
more intersting the occasional high speed RV pass. The place looked like an
ultralight hornet nest.
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kitfox !V-1200
Rotax 912ul
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