Want to know what it’s like to build a Kitfox Super Sport? Brandon and Heather Petersen crafted the airplane on our recent cover, which was the first to use Rotax’s new 160-hp 916 iS engine. Hear a little about their challenges making the AirVenture deadline last summer but also get more than a few tidbits of good advice for builders everywhere.
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