This Forum is specific to the Badland Aircraft F1 through F5 series of ultralights. Unquestionably the most awesome ultralight available. The F1 through F5 are an advanced design of the Kitfox Lite, the ultralight version of the incredible and very popular Kitfox STOL experimental. If you want information about the ultimate in ultralight, this is the forum for you.
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Tech Tips & Shared Knowledge
Specific technical tips and knowledge pass on's to Badland Aircraft F1 through F5 builders. Many of us ultralight pilots get the kit form of the F1~F5. Here is where you'll find tips, tricks, and very useful information to help you build your Badland Aircraft Ultralight. You'll also be able to ask questions to those who have been where you're heading, finding out how to build and get the best out of your aircraft.
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Fri Dec 06, 2024 2:02 pm
Are You Supporting Ultralight Flight?
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Hey all, this is really important. Jim Pfarr, the chair of the EAA Ultralight/Light-Sport Aircraft Council is asking for our help. I got to meet up...
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Calendar of Events
Click on the link below for a Google Calendar. We'll do our best to keep this up to date. Events on the Calendar start in May/2023.
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Fri Mar 28, 2025 10:16 am
For the fun of it.
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Wed Mar 12, 2025 9:22 pm
As most of you know, I enjoy working with AI systems, and I've posted a few things from AI's. I have recently been playing with Grok, from X. I'm...
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Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:27 pm
Polini 303 on Barnstormers - NOT my ad
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13brv3 »
Sun Feb 09, 2025 4:09 pm
Greetings,
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Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:05 pm
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Last post by Badland-F5 Pilot
Mon Feb 03, 2025 7:04 pm
4-stroke engine options?
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13brv3 »
Sun May 05, 2024 7:17 pm
Greetings,
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Sun Jan 19, 2025 4:41 pm
Help in assembly
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CraigDowning »
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:40 pm
Hi Everyone.
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Fri Jan 17, 2025 9:38 am
PDQ Vistual Airport Guide
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Wed Dec 04, 2024 1:30 pm
I have a tool that was included in some flight equipment I ordered as a free addition. I've not tried to use it until the other day when I was flying...
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Wed Dec 04, 2024 1:30 pm
F-3 Trailer Build
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LA F2 Flyer »
Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:39 pm
Since (nearly) completing my F-3 build, I've been mulling (or perhaps fretting is a better term) over a way to transport my little folding wing...
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Sat Oct 19, 2024 9:31 pm
Chat GPT
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Sun Aug 18, 2024 12:42 pm
So for fun, I asked Chat GPT what a Badland F5 was. Here's the response.
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Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:28 pm
FIRST Flight in F3 Speed+
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broughtonkicks »
Fri Aug 16, 2024 11:51 am
Greetings All! It has been a while since I've posted here. I've been going out to MI (from NY) periodically (over the past several months) getting...
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Last post by broughtonkicks
Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:01 am
Badlands 103 at Oshkosh 2024
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Bruce_L »
Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:12 pm
Got back from the big show this past Sunday. Chris had a vendor display as usual and we got to see the 4-stroke motor mounted in the trike style...
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Last post by Bruce_L
Thu Aug 08, 2024 7:04 pm
Polini 303 thrust value
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ksatter26 »
Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:21 pm
Anybody got any lbs-thrust values on a 303 F3 running an E-Prop?
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Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:21 pm
F1 kit on Barnstormers
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13brv3 »
Sun Jun 23, 2024 12:23 pm
NOT my ad!!!
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Sun Jun 23, 2024 1:18 pm
Badland F1 Parachute Ordered
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fly44d »
Thu May 02, 2024 10:03 pm
I just ordered a Comelli CHA 375 parachute in a can system yesterday and will be mounting it above and to the right of the fuel tank. I will probably...
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Sat May 11, 2024 9:53 am
Badlands builders or pilots near east TN?
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13brv3 »
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:38 pm
Greetings,
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Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:26 pm
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Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:09 am
Just Badland
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:22 am
This is just so cool....
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Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:10 pm
Gust locks (control locks)
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LA F2 Flyer »
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:07 am
As I get much closer to trailering my plane, it's become time to think about gust locks for transport. I've seen a few varieties of gust lock,...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:24 pm
No flight
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:44 am
Bummer on my first actual training flight yesterday. It was clear in Middelburg, and very cold. I got over to the airport (CRG) about noon. The...
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Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:05 pm
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Last post by Mountain Cat
Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:16 am
Propeller Selection
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Bruce_L »
Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:31 pm
About to open a can of worms here.... What's your propeller choice?
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Last post by Mountain Cat
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:06 pm
Full vs/ Partial Fuselage Covering
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Bruce_L »
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:34 pm
So I still haven't decided if I am going with a full covering job or a partial (3/4) look.
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Sun Nov 26, 2023 10:48 am
Engine installation
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Mountain Cat »
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:44 pm
Well, I finally got the 503 shoehorned into the cowling last week. Snug fit to say the least. Working on getting the throttle and choke cables hooked...
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Tue Nov 21, 2023 2:41 pm
The kit business
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Mountain Cat »
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:20 pm
Just read where Van's Aircraft was having some issues with the financial part of the business. Hope Chris is hanging in there strong! I've always...
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Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:33 pm
Full Cover or No.
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Dobie »
Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:04 pm
I recently took a PPG demo flight, and while I know flying solo with the ability to get low and do such maneuvers as wingovers would be more fun than...
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:56 pm
Badland Carbon Fiber F5 Fujita?
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:00 pm
How about not only a titanium Badland F5 Fujita, but also a carbon fiber rod framed F5? With the connectors this company uses with their carbon fiber...
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Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:35 am
BeLite
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Dobie »
Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:35 pm
Found this interesting old article about Badlands’ predecessor, the BeLite. Wiebe utilized VGs to manage the flight envelope. Would they be an...
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Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:44 am
Engine options
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Glennlawson »
Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:48 pm
Good evening everyone,asking for some ideas I’m now looking at the hirth f23 I like the Hp to rpm ratio and the tbo recommendation. Draw back the...
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Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:59 am
Stewart Systems Covering?
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ksatter26 »
Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:32 pm
No planed Oratex 600 Fokker Red production in the forseeable future ... according the Facebook BetterAircraftFabric site.
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:36 pm
F3 Speed (RTF) w/doors!
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broughtonkicks »
Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:09 am
Greetings Badland Aircraft Enthusiasts!
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Last post by LA F2 Flyer
Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:21 am
General F2 flight review.
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KSXKflight5 »
Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:19 pm
5.7 flight hours in the logbook as of today. I figure it is time for a general write up and review of the aircraft.
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Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:19 am
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Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:53 pm
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Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:11 pm
Flaperon Cable Routing
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LA F2 Flyer »
Sun Oct 30, 2022 2:33 pm
There have been some questions regarding the routing of the flaperon cables in a way that most limits friction and makes stick pressures as light as...
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Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:37 pm
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Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:28 am
Levil BOM
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:26 pm
One of the things that is somewhat limited on ultralights are flight instruments. With the weight of electronics these days you'd think this wouldn't...
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Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:01 pm
Kitfox Lite
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Badland-F5 Pilot »
Sun Mar 13, 2022 9:39 am
Allen, looks like this is what you described doing with a Badland. This appears to be in the Czech Republic as best I can tell. A Kitfox Lite but of...
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Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:35 pm
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