Kitfox | |
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Denney Kitfox Model 2 | |
Role | Kit aircraft |
National origin | USA |
Manufacturer | Denney Aerocraft SkyStar Aircraft Kitfox Aircraft |
Designer | Dan Denney |
First flight | November 1984 |
Introduction | 1984 |
Produced | 1984–present |
Number built | 4500+ kits delivered[1] |
Developed into | Aeropro Eurofox, Apollo Fox Rocky Mountain Wings Ridge Runner |
The Denney Kitfox is a series of small side-by-side, two-seat, high-wing, single engine kit aircraft, designed and originally manufactured by Dan Denney and his company Denney Aerocraft of Boise, Idaho.[2] The aircraft is amateur-built and not type-certified. Over 4500 kits have been delivered in 42 countries.[1]
A derivative of the Avid Flyer,[3] the Kitfox was an early kit plane to feature quickly-folding wings that greatly simplify carriage and storage.[4] The appeal of the aircraft was that it could be built in a two-car garage. Then it would be towed to the airport with the wings folded. The landing gear may be easily converted to floats or skis.