A buddy of mine bought an old one with a 912 a while back and has been flying it for just over a year. He has become a raving fan. He is a professional pilot flying jets and turboprops. He has owned a c172, C140, gliders, and so on. The kitfox's stable mate is a bonanza. He is very particular and a pilot's pilot. If he says it is good I am inclined to believe him.