Any comments on it from you more in the know?
Denney Kitfox MK3 (Group A)
It is near Dublin. How risky is it to fly one back from Ireland?
Bob,
It depends a lot on how much you want to spend. The variation between models is huge and you can get a 2 stroke Mk 1 to 3 for between £8k and £12k. Many of the Mk 4's have the 4 stroke 912 now (as do some Mk 3's) and these will set you back between £15k and £23k in this market, depending on condition. There's a Mk 5 in the UK (mine and not for sale!!) and a Mk 7 (also not for sale).
If you are looking for a fun machine to bomb in and out of strips in with no expectation of long distance cruising, the 2 stroke machines are perfect. Fun factor is off the scale.
If you want to do strips AND would like to be able to travel some distance now and again, the 4 stroke 912 versions would suit you better.
As for crossing the Irish Sea, no problem. The 2 stroke Rotaxes are reliable IF they are maintained properly. I did 130 hours in 2 years in my old Mk 4 Kitfox with a Rotax 582 and it never missed a beat.
I nearly went to Popham today but was invited to another fly in nearby. If you see me at an airfield make yourself known. Whilst I'd be happy to take you for a fly, mine wouldn't give you the typical Kitfox experience as it's very different to the earlier Mk's. There are lots of knowledgeable people in the UK when it comes to Kitfox who I can put you in touch with if you're serious about buying.