Kitfox Factory Tour 2020

[@davidrobins4025]

Thanks for the great tour. It helps with understanding how the Kitfox is manufactured.

[@M27-f4f]

Great tour. Couldn't understand why an aircraft builder would still be using wood ribs but after your demonstration it totally makes sense. The ribs twist, deflect but they don't deform or break!

[@L51able]

John, Wow, you have come a long way! I hope to have you build me a new Kitfox, before the year is out! Thanks for your tour! I really enjoyed it. Thanks again for saving my life on August of 2002. I will never forget. Love you Buddy! Brian and Dolly.

[@bighaasfly]

My dad and I stopped by in Sept. You were real busy but graciously took a few moments to show us around. It proved that your reputation for friendly customer service and a top rate product is well founded. Thank you for your hospitality! I’d love to own a Kitfox someday!

[@eddiex72]

This is incredible. I just stumbled on the Kitfox and yesterday and I can't stop watching videos on it. I need this in my life. especially after this strange time we are in.

[@Brian-cj4bj]

Excellent tour! The setup of your systems and care that goes into it explains the high quality of your product. Looking forward to flying a Kitfox someday! :)

[@calvintobias5245]

I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a way to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb lost the password. I love any tricks you can offer me!

[@caysonrowan172]

@Calvin Tobias instablaster ;)

[@kurtanderson4220]

Totally awesome tour! USA made is a huge deal. Like seeing the clean and organized buildings throughout the facility! Good indicator of wonderful craftsmanship and attention to building excellent aircraft! My son and I have one goal in mind right now and that is to be flying a couple of Kitfoxes real soon. Working hard to make the dream a reality. Thank again for your dedication to the incredible world of aviation

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Your killing my bedtime John! Nice tour, thank you

[@kitfoxmark3693]

Thank you John and Debra for the great tour! Speedster 4 is 19 years and 775 hours and looks like new.

[@brianberezowski5352]

That was AWESOME, THANK YOU John for the tour. As a business owner myself I can see you obviously have a PASSION for what you do. As well, your knowledge and concern for attention to detail is refreshing. Im sure both are reassuring to current owners and to prospective future customers. Oh ya, NICE to see such a well organized and clean shop. Just adds another level of professionalism to the Kitfox brand name. If I didn't own an Avid Magnum sn 04M I WOULDN'T hesitate to purchase one of your kits. My Magnum is one of two magnums that were owned by the Avid factory and were used as demonstrators. My Magnum is set up in a tricycle configuration but it can easily be converted to a tail dragger. I also own (in kit form) an Airdale Backcountry s/n 007. The previous owner of this kit was John Larsen. From my research I understand he had a hand in the development of the Avid Mark IV, the Magnum and was the principal designer of the Airdale. Again, a big THANK YOU for that AMAZING tour of KITFOX. Two thumbs up.👍😊👍

[@davidb7328]

Thanks for the tour! Not sure how anyone could give this video a thumbs down. I plan on ordering a kit next year.

[@loriley347]

Nice factory tour your shop looks so sharp & tidy. We are locked up in New Zealand for 4 weeks at present untill further notice. We are able to go out for a walk during the day as long as we stay at least 2 meters apart . My kitfox 4 is in a hangar 4 hours drive away so not sure when I will be able to fly again , best wishes to everyone where ever you may be.

[@edwinkania5286]

I always wondered how it all looked in the Kitfox factory. Very interesting. So I now know how and where my model IV fuselage was created. I would love to come up there. I have planned it, but............................we will see if we can do it this year. Great to see you John stay Safe

[@CLdriver1960]

Thanks for the tour John! Doug, Classic IV (still under construction...life really got in the way!)

[@mikercflyer7383]

You and your wife were so gracious a couple of years ago when my son in low , my grandson and myself showed up without advance notice and you showed us around I did mention that I watched Trent Palmer videos. Thanks again.

[@brandtmeyer]

Thanks John, for those of us who are in line, it sure helps to keep our interest up during these difficult times. Looking forward to the build.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Thank you John for the tour. Very nice facility. Professional & Detailed for excellence & success.

[@05tv80]

Excellent work, I respect it Long years for you.

[@dmitriymazanik6766]

Great tour!!! Thanks a lot! I wish you get back to pruduction as soon as possible.

[@markoda8455]

You made sticking at home a little more bearable. Thanks for sharing,

[@skotweidemann1370]

Nice tour John. I’m pleased you are so invested in support of all the fleet (older models as well as newer) and quality control. I hope you folks stay at it for many years to come.

[@michaelofficer1331]

I laughed when you mentioned Trent. You're not wrong though. Thanks for the tour. Your planes are beautifully crafted and affordable.

[@downandlocked7387]

Thanks for the tour John, very impressive! I hope to do it in person when all is back to normal. All the best and hope everyone stays safe and can get back to normal soon.

[@flyguy1925]

Outstanding tour. Just a few hundred miles away and have always been a huge fan. Hang in there, stay safe and to quote Spock - Live long and Prosper.

[@saltzen961]

Thank you John !!! I've been a BIG fan of yours ever since I found Trent on You Tube .

[@Fotogrphr]

Hi John, Thank you so much for the tour. Stay and keep others safe. Looking forward to seeing all the great things you guys are going to accomplish in the future.

[@jimjam623]

After the pleasure of a factory visit last October with my wife - along with the equally/highly-recommendable visit to Stick & Rudder, this was fantastic recap enjoyed by us both, with LOTS of nice details added - the kind of things difficult to show when a factory is running normally, or the things you only think to ask about after a visit has soaked in. Great to see your passion, pride and detailed product knowledge shine through John; it only further strengthens our belief in you, the team and the product. Many thanks and good health to everyone at Kitfox Aircraft! :)

[@charlesharper7292]

Thanks for the tour. Kitfox was in my sights when the aviation bug really bit. Since then I've looked at a myriad of wonderful aircraft, but always wind up back here. Love what you do, everyone stay safe and healthy.

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

Very impresive, I worked for West Coast Airlines at Boise 60 years ago, changed engines all over Id

[@jrisinlove]

Awesome video John. I am excited for the future to become a kitfox family. Cant wait to see the panel assembly setup. Great explanation! See you at oshkosh

[@scottwooster4102]

Great Tour! I am a flying and airplane enthusiast. It is great to see manufacturing done in the US and the attention you take to using US parts and materials. If I could get my pilot listen I would surely buy a kit fox.

[@lucasmyers6656]

Love these things more and more. Thanks for the tour and stay safe!

[@Begontom]

I really enjoyed that video, and it made such a refreshing change that it was mace by someone who is obviously not an actor, but equally obviously knows the whole job from start to finish and is familiar with all aspects of it. I am so impressed by the layout of your shops and with how tidy and clean they are. Should I ever be fortunate enough to be in a position to afford one of your airplanes I will come and see you in person.

[@dabandel]

Someday I'll be making that drive to pick up my Kitfox. Been wanting one since high school in the '80s. Thank you for the virtual tour.

[@offlanders]

My left ear loved this factory tour...

[@Jerryberry172]

Thank you so much for the tour. I’ve been going stir crazy stuck in the house and Aviation Videos all day is getting hooked on wanting to build a Kitfox so bad and hopefully soon!!!!

[@j.walker3498]

Love the planes! Just 2 weeks.

[@leewallace9086]

Excellent Tour! Plan to visit the Kitfox factory. Thank you

[@youmebornfree]

What a solid American company. I appreciate keeping as much of the materials, parts, and assembly here in America. You could make more money going to Mexico like Bearhawk does. Integrity makes your bed so much more restful.

[@cm0ly989]

Very cool. Thanks for the tour!!

[@patricksmith8205]

I am a fan of these airplanes, at my age I will never build or fly one but enjoy all the videos

[@MistyMountainVideo]

Awesome tour. I have only recently started watching videos on STOL's like Trent Palmer and Jonas Marcinko. I wish I would have gotten into aviation when I was younger (Tried in the Army for helicopters but failed the eye color test). And I live right next to a small airport here on Long Island. Great video. Very interesting!! Thanks for making it,

[@jimsoque4380]

Simply Amazing to see all of this come together! Wonderful tour of your factory for all of us out there in isolation. Thank You ~ Hope to get to V1 soon!

[@snaprollinpitts]

thanks John, please stay safe and well!!! mike

[@matthewmyers9745]

Great job. See you at one of the shows this summer.

[@jhmcglynn]

Great tour. I miss my KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER. It’s currently residing on a farm in Iceland. I’d like to build one but at 73 I’m not sure I have the runway left to tackle such a project. Meanwhile I hope to soon finish a RANS S-19

[@travisminneapolis]

Loved seeing this tour! I've been following Trent since he was rather new on his channel and have never been to your facility - this is really inspiring!

[@circusfactory]

Thanks for the informative video, John. Very competent. And great camera work.

[@KGFlyer55]

Love your aircraft, my friend flies an older Kitfox and smiles like a kid in a candy store every time he flies it. I too hope to own a Kitfox one day. Thanks for the tour, I hope our friends to the south come through this tragedy quickly and in good health.

[@lpainter100]

I was in Homedale yesterday, sad you weren’t open but understand the situation.

[@MCUT871]

Thank you so much for doing this for us. This helped make the decision so much easier for me. Hope to meet you in person some day soon!

[@arpeltier]

Awesome tour! Even better airplanes!

[@AZVIDS]

Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for doing this, especially at this time. I really learned a lot and am amazed by your facilities. I had no idea how much work you did in house. Continue the great work guys/gals.

[@jensaarnaes150]

Excellent video! Years ago I worked with someone who eventually went to Skystar/Kitfox. His name is Ed Downs. I have often wondered what happened to him.

[@StefanR100]

Awesome way to start my day. Thanks for the tour John!

[@rumbear1]

Great video John! Thanks for sharing.

[@nealhamil9817]

Great tour. That was neat to see. Kitfox was well represented at The Lone Star Stol Competition. That was my first one to see one in person. It was very confidence instilling. Flight school is a little postponed with the social distancing but when i get back on track ill hopefully be getting back with you guys.

[@privatecautious3643]

Thank you for making this video. It is very much appreciated. Rodney

[@nathangreer8219]

Thanks for the tour John! I recently finished up a TW endorsement and it's been fun to share the pattern with you at KEUL in my Luscombe. A Kitfox is a "someday" goal!

[@MKEBOUND]

Nice tour! I hope to come to visit and come out with a kit someday! Thanks!

[@MariaOrLex]

It’s been my dream to get kitfox for the last 10 years , I just can’t make my decision witch kit I want !!!

[@TheKetamineSquid]

if u want STOL, get the STI. if u want speed, the speedster is for u. if u want cheap, go the SS. hope I helped. :)

[@bradholton9359]

Thank you John certainly something to be proud of. Go Kitfox Aircraft!

[@LoudGuitar14]

Amazing tour. I keep watching your website to see if you could use another mechanical engineer

[@HeathenOverlander]

Thanks so much for the tour John, really appreciate it!

[@haroldnelson3734]

I have loved the KitFox airplanes since I first saw them back in the 1980's. It was heartbreaking when the original company had problems and went under...and then along came John. What you have done for this beloved, little airplane is magnificent! Seeing at your operations there (thanks so much for the great tour!) and seeing the twinkle in your eyes and hearing the pride in your voice as you describe your operations, employees, tooling, etc., it is very apparent how you feel about KitFox Aircraft. And it just keeps on getting better. Have you been inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Hall of Fame yet? If not, you will be soon! Take care/fly safe/live long!

[@sleezymechanic]

Love this. I wish someday to visit. Thank you!

[@АлександрЦыбин-л3к]

Very cool plane! I fly to the 7th series myself, thank you for the excellent work!

[@dudleydr1]

Thanks for the tour a John, I always enjoy the behind the scenes stuff.

[@92nredrappini84]

Thanks for the tour very interesting.

[@AlexZaboroski]

Can't wait to build one of these one day!

[@jamesedmister9922]

Great tour! Thank you!!!

[@jasong9880]

Loved the tour, you did a great job. Someday I hope to get building one with my son.

[@goriverman]

Very impressive, enjoyed the tour. Great airplanes

[@CraigVanSickleAK]

Excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@jettmag]

great tour very detailed video!!!

[@peternewell7184]

Thank you for the look around as I watch Trent Palmer.

[@BurtGummer357]

Great tour John thanks keep it up.

[@keithdaugherty3363]

John,Do you vacuum bag your fiberglass parts to help keep weight down and a better quality parts?

[@elvisslo]

John, you look like a cool guy! Thank you for the tour!

[@rizzywizzy]

Thanks for the video. This is very informative, I am very impressed. I fly out of Caldwell, Idaho. I flew Weight Shift control for 12 years. I just bought a Quicksilver GT500 and am learning fixed wing flying. My next airplane will be a STOL. I had been looking at Kitfox, Highlander and Zenith. I have a question, how do you compare forward visibility between a Kitfox and Highlander? In your opinion for an undecided buyer what differentiates a Kitfox from a Highlander? Thanks.

[@mike-bh1iz]

Great video! Awesome insight into a great American aircraft company!

[@patshaw6866]

Thanks John

[@Cliff7135]

Awesome Tour nice Trent Style sign off lol stay safe and healthy, God bless!

[@aaronokimoore]

Thanks for the tour John! So cool to see your facility and how your planes are built. Hope you and everyone there are staying well! Do we ever get a peek at some of your past/present skunkworks projects?

[@davidrobins4025]

"He doesn't do anything if you don't ask him to." - great one-liner.

[@alanswanson1952]

Thanks for the tour , as a ER nurse it is nice to get our minds totally off work during this time when we are not at work. I am surprised just how light the fusalage is. What thickness tubing do you use to achieve that and still get strength? I would have thought the fusalage would have had more of the total weight.

[@SailFlyTri]

Awesome video John thanks!!!!

[@c21delta94]

How many bldgings & what is the square footage of your factory?

[@gusbisbal9803]

John, has anyone ever tried to use foam core filled carbon fibre spares instead of your aluminum spars? That would be about half the weight but I don't know how heavy your spars are now. They might be that light that its not much of a difference for the cost and hassle.

[@gusbisbal9803]

How do you build the entire aircraft and yet still classify it as experimental don't you have to qualify for the 51% rule? Or is it a share purchase arrangement with your client?

[@warrenjbrown4898]

Sure did learn a lot in a short time...thank you!

[@ginacalabrese3869]

What is the wait time on a new quick build kit these days?

[@jameswolkins7616]

Trent will appreciate that. Cool video thanks.

[@99grandtouring]

Awesome! One day I'll have one!

[@johnmackelprang5053]

Why do you still use wood instead of carbon fiber?

[@DougOrDouglas]

how many kits do you guys make a year?

[@mikebeuselinck6138]

Great video -- hope to start a Kitfox build someday! Just one note: All of your audio is in left channel. Maybe re-upload after panning audio to center?

[@pinkyortiz7501]

Please I am need se formula for make weight balance for a Kitfox 3

[@Vansaircraftbuilders]

Great Tour!

[@lukas7561]

more videos please can i fly a kitfox in Germany ?