Kitfox Lite Squared

The popularity of the Kitfox Lite led to the demand for a two place, ultralight trainer with flight characteristics that are similar to SkyStar’s popular single place ultralight.  A proven version of the Kitfox Classic 4 was packaged to meet this demand, resulting in the very fast build, Rotax 503 powered Kitfox Lite Squared.  This well-proven design flies like the Lite, its single place counterpart, and offered the ability to upgrade to a variety of larger engines.  SkyStar picked up on the success of the convertible Series 6, and equipped the Kitfox Lite Squared with a convertible landing gear system.  It can be assembled as a tri-gear or tailwheel airplane and then changed at a later date. The Kitfox Lite Squared was sold as a very cost effective package, and can be operated as an ultralight, experimental or Sport Plane. 

Flying-wise, the Kitfox Lite Squared is a trip “back to the future.”  The flight characteristic assigned to the Kitfox Model 4-1200 is most applicable to the Lite Squared.  This fun, agile airplane offers performance and a long-standing history of flying qualities that are well understood.  The FAR 103 legal version of the Lite Squared is exceptionally docile and easy to fly.  Tri-gear was available for those who wish to avoid the learning process required of a tailwheel airplane.  The Kitfox Lite Squared package has been discontinued, but lives on as the Kitfox Classic 4.  With the introduction of the Sport Pilot regulations, the Sport Plane, a design definition that is now rolled into the Kitfox Series 7, will replace the FAR 103 training plane

specifications
 
  Rotax 582 Rotax 912
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
 useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range		 x
x
 18' 5"
 5'8"
 29' or 32'
120 or 132 ft²
2
x
 600 lbs.
 1200 lbs
 10 Gallons Standard
 x		 x
x
 18' 5"
 5'8"
 29' or 32'
120 or 132 ft²
2
x
 550 lbs.
 1200 lbs
 10 Gallons Standard
 x

performance

takeoff distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
 service ceiling		 300 ft
 1000 fpm
 105 mph
 100 mph
 250 ft
x		 250 ft
 1200 fpm
 117 mph
 110 mph
 250 ft
x

limiting and recommended speeds

design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed 		x
x
 37 mph
x		 x
x
 37 mph
x

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations