Kitfox Model IV-1200, N728KF. The kit was purchased in the fall of 1992 as a father and son project and took eleven years to build. First flight was in May of 2004. The aircraft was lost in an accident in August of that same year after some 73 hours of flight time. I miss that little machine badly.

Vital statistics: Engine Rotax 912S 100 HP
Max gross weight 1232 pounds
Empty weight 660 pounds
Useful load 572 pounds
Fuel capacity 26 gallons
Baggage capacity 85 pounds
Vsi 38 KIAS
Vso 32 KIAS
Vne 122 KIAS
Cruise speed 110 KIAS
Service ceiling > 17,500 feet
Takeoff roll 150 feet

Kitfox Series 6. The kit was purchased in the spring of 2005. Although very similar to the first Kitfox, this one will be much more sophisticated. The most significant change will be the "all glass flight deck."