Building a Kitfox Model 4-1200
April 2026
Full write-up coming soon...
Before:
Now:
Why?
I wanted an airplane but didn't have the money to buy one... so I figured I'd build one.
Brief summary of the build:
How much?
Initial purchase price: $10,500.00
Parts & materials: $72,139.86
Total spent: $82,639.86
How long?
Bought: 9/18/20
Finished: 4/5/26
Total time: 2,025 days (5.55 years)
Where is it now?
Still own it.
Final thoughts:
Helpful resources:
kitfoxaircraft.com; Best resource for new OEM parts
aircraftspruce.com; Favorite site for random airplane related stuff
univair.com; Great source for military grade bolts and nuts
