Flying a Homebuilt Kitfox

Flying a Homebuilt Kitfox: From Garage Build to Backcountry Grass Strips

Ever wonder what it feels like to fly into remote grass strips in an airplane you built yourself?

That exact question kicked off my journey with the Kitfox Series 7 Super Sport. And yes, that’s the homebuilt  Kitfox I put together in my garage.  Over on my YouTube channel (@jeremydrobeck), I bring you directly inside the cockpit to experience true backcountry STOL flying.

Powered by the turbocharged Rotax 916iS, this experimental tailwheel bush plane is built to explore places conventional aircraft simply cannot reach. From island camping on remote runways to dialling in short field landings, every video shows the raw reality of homebuilt aviation.

Grass Strip Gathering

Mortgage Master. 🏡 Airplane Builder. ✈️ Pilot at 17.

I spent 10 months and 1,200 hours documenting my Kitfox build, but I realized the best part of aviation isn't the hardware—it's the community. This channel is moving from the garage to the grass.

I’m renaming this channel to focus on the stories hidden in the small-town grass strips across Michigan and beyond. As a Mortgage Master with 20+ years of experience, I’ve built my career on helping people find their place on the map. Now, I’m using my plane to find the stories that bring us together. On this channel, we explore the heartbeat of the aviation community—the grass strips and the people who fly them.

Looking for a first-time buyer program, an investment loan, or even a way to finance your own airplane build? I’ve got you covered.

Blue skies and clear closings.

- Jeremy Drobeck N1003T
🔗 www.1stClassMortgageService.com

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What You Will See On The Channel:

• Real Backcountry Flying: Grass strip operations, cross-country trips, and off-the-grid destinations.

• Rotax 916iS Performance: Real numbers on climb rates, fuel burn, and high-altitude cruise speeds.

• Modern Glass Cockpits: Practical navigation tips using dual EFIS screens and IFR-capable avionics.

• Community: The aviation community is amazing.  The adventures and friends along the may are what make it so special.

If you are dreaming about owning a bush plane, researching experimental aircraft kits, or just love the freedom of general aviation, you are in the right spot.

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