About the GEORGE A WILKIE KITFOX 5
The Kitfox 5 is a notable model in the line of Kitfox aircraft, produced by SkyStar Aircraft Corporation and later by Kitfox Aircraft LLC. The Kitfox series first emerged in the early 1980s, designed by Dan Denney, who aimed to create a versatile, easy-to-build light-sport aircraft (LSA) that could be homebuilt. The aircraft quickly earned a reputation for its short-field performance and was a pioneer in incorporating a foldable wing design, enhancing its storage and transportability. The Kitfox 5 marked a significant evolution from its predecessors, offering improved performance, greater payload capacity, and additional comfort features, making it a popular choice for recreational pilots and bush flying enthusiasts. It continued to build on the strengths that had made earlier Kitfox models successful, such as its rugged construction, ease of assembly, and adaptability to a range of engines and landing gear configurations. As a result, the Kitfox 5 maintained the series' reputation for being a versatile and reliable aircraft suitable for various flying conditions and pilot preferences.