In April 2014, Kitplanes announced the new 914 iS, specifically tailored for the U.S. market. At the company’s Wels, Austria headquarters, Kitplanes took a brief flight demo in an aircraft equipped with the new engine.
Ten years of meticulous workmanship and a daughters dedication combined to result in a stellar example of a Sequoia Falco F.8L. Builder John Shipler enjoyed the fruits of his labor before his health declined, and his daughter Kris has continued to fly and maintain the airplane after his passing.