Today’s Top Pick is a 2002 Kitfox Series 5.

The Kitfox is nearly as much of a classic, fixture, or legend in the experimental category as the J-3 Cub is among traditional factory-built aircraft. And while not as old as the Cub, the Kitfox has been around for a long time.

Introduced in 1984 as a kit, the side-by-side two-seater has developed in several series and has sold in the thousands. This Series 5 model was larger than previous Kitfoxes, was meant to carry more weight, and give builders the option of installing engines designed for certified airplanes. The airplane for sale here has a 100 HP Rotax 912.

One reason the Kitfox has lasted so long on the fickle market is because of its impressive STOL performance and ability to climb and cruise quickly enough to be a practical traveler. Two people really can get around in this aircraft and, with takeoff and landing rolls of less than 300 feet, it can introduce pilots to exciting, out-of-the-way places.

For decades the Kitfox has been a standard for small amateur-built backcountry aircraft. It has certain features that set it apart, including full-span flaperons that enhance control response at low speeds. Large doors made of clear plastic, a generous windshield, and expansive skylight roof give pilots exceptional visibility in the air and a better view of reference points while operating on the ground.

This 2002 Kitfox has 1,782 hours on the airframe and 289 hours on its Rotax 912 engine and Whirlwind propeller. The engine is equipped with a power-boosting Zipper Big Bore kit. The aircraft also comes with 29-inch bush wheels, Acme shocks, and a new “dually” tailwheel.

Pilots looking for a light, powerful aircraft tailored for effective backcountry travel should consider this 2002 Kitfox Series 5, which is available for $98,900 on AircraftForSale.

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