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1. 04:09 AM - Re: Re-United with N728KF (Fox5flyer)
2. 04:14 AM - Re: Re-United with N728KF (Howard Firm)
3. 08:15 AM - Re: Re-United with N728KF (Ron)
4. 08:45 AM - Re: Wing Folding (Michael Gibbs)
5. 09:09 AM - Re: Re: Wing Folding (Don Pearsall)
6. 11:00 AM - Re: Re-United with N728KF (Michel Verheughe)
7. 12:14 PM - Trailering (Lmar)
8. 01:06 PM - Re: Re-United with N728KF (Dee Young)
9. 01:41 PM - Re: Wing folding (Richard Hutson)
10. 03:06 PM - Hi Ron fly today? (Aerobatics@aol.com)
11. 04:12 PM - Mike Gibbs wreck (Rex & Jan Shaw)
12. 04:31 PM - Fuel caps (Rex & Jan Shaw)
13. 07:57 PM - Re: Trailering (Randy Daughenbaugh)
14. 08:49 PM - Re: Fuel caps (Guy Buchanan)
15. 09:41 PM - fuel tanks (Maurice Fraser)
16. 10:07 PM - Re: transponder and fabric (r.thomas@za.pwc.com)
17. 10:37 PM - Re: Avid problems-was KF fuel tanks (kurt schrader)
18. 10:41 PM - Re: Mike Gibbs wreck (kurt schrader)
19. 11:40 PM - Re: Avid problems-was KF fuel tanks (Steve Cooper)
20. 11:43 PM - Re: Avid problems-was KF fuel tanks (Steve Cooper)
21. 11:54 PM - Skyfox Cowling (Steve Cooper)
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| Subject: | Re: Re-United with N728KF |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Go ahead and post them on Sportflight Michael. We'd all be interested in
seeing them.
Deke
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Gibbs" <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re-United with N728KF
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I got a call from Murle Williams this morning, telling me that there
> was a big tangle of green and purple airplane parts littering his
> driveway. Murle had made arrangements to buy the wreckage of my
> beautiful Speedster back from the insurance company.
>
> This afternoon when I made it over there to see it I felt like
> crying. At the same time, though, I felt a very real sense of
> relief, almost like having a loved one return home to their final
> rest.
>
> Murle removed the data plate for me. It was one of those EAA 100th
> anniversary plates and I was very proud of it...but then, I figured
> the plane would be around a lot longer than it was.
>
> I was quite impressed by some of the things I noticed. The engine
> (912S) is remarkably intact, despite it being one of the first things
> to the scene of the accident. If the plastic cover over the ignition
> pickups on the rear of the engine wasn't smashed in it's possible
> that the engine would turn over. The engine was at full power when
> it hit the ground but the blades in the Ivo prop were in place in the
> hub. One blade was shattered from about the mid-point outward. And,
> although literally ripped off of the plane, the Grove landing gear
> looks like the day it was installed. Heck, the tires are still
> inflated.
>
> I took some photos today. I'm not sure if it is the sort of thing
> folks want to see on sportflight.com or not, let me know if there's
> an interest.
>
> Mike G.
> N728KF
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Re-United with N728KF |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm" <pianome2@mchsi.com>
I'd like to see those pictures Mike, I was curious about where or how the
gear tore off.
I know what you go through when looking and the wreckage!!!
Howard Firm
508 12th St. South
Virginia MN 55792
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Gibbs" <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re-United with N728KF
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I got a call from Murle Williams this morning, telling me that there
> was a big tangle of green and purple airplane parts littering his
> driveway. Murle had made arrangements to buy the wreckage of my
> beautiful Speedster back from the insurance company.
>
> This afternoon when I made it over there to see it I felt like
> crying. At the same time, though, I felt a very real sense of
> relief, almost like having a loved one return home to their final
> rest.
>
> Murle removed the data plate for me. It was one of those EAA 100th
> anniversary plates and I was very proud of it...but then, I figured
> the plane would be around a lot longer than it was.
>
> I was quite impressed by some of the things I noticed. The engine
> (912S) is remarkably intact, despite it being one of the first things
> to the scene of the accident. If the plastic cover over the ignition
> pickups on the rear of the engine wasn't smashed in it's possible
> that the engine would turn over. The engine was at full power when
> it hit the ground but the blades in the Ivo prop were in place in the
> hub. One blade was shattered from about the mid-point outward. And,
> although literally ripped off of the plane, the Grove landing gear
> looks like the day it was installed. Heck, the tires are still
> inflated.
>
> I took some photos today. I'm not sure if it is the sort of thing
> folks want to see on sportflight.com or not, let me know if there's
> an interest.
>
> Mike G.
> N728KF
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Re-United with N728KF |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ron" <rliebmann@comcast.net>
Hi Mike,
I would like to see the photos. They might show some strengths or weaknesses
of the airframe which in turn might help us in some way.
I think that it was nice of Murle to recover your plane.
Ron N55KF
> Hi all,
>
> I got a call from Murle Williams this morning, telling me that there
> was a big tangle of green and purple airplane parts littering his
> driveway. Murle had made arrangements to buy the wreckage of my
> beautiful Speedster back from the insurance company.
>
> This afternoon when I made it over there to see it I felt like
> crying. At the same time, though, I felt a very real sense of
> relief, almost like having a loved one return home to their final
> rest.
>
> Murle removed the data plate for me. It was one of those EAA 100th
> anniversary plates and I was very proud of it...but then, I figured
> the plane would be around a lot longer than it was.
>
> I was quite impressed by some of the things I noticed. The engine
> (912S) is remarkably intact, despite it being one of the first things
> to the scene of the accident. If the plastic cover over the ignition
> pickups on the rear of the engine wasn't smashed in it's possible
> that the engine would turn over. The engine was at full power when
> it hit the ground but the blades in the Ivo prop were in place in the
> hub. One blade was shattered from about the mid-point outward. And,
> although literally ripped off of the plane, the Grove landing gear
> looks like the day it was installed. Heck, the tires are still
> inflated.
>
> I took some photos today. I'm not sure if it is the sort of thing
> folks want to see on sportflight.com or not, let me know if there's
> an interest.
>
> Mike G.
> N728KF
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Folding |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
I saw a trailer that had integral fuel tanks. It had a small pump to
transfer the fuel out of the plane and into the trailer for parking
the plane with the wings folded. When you wanted to fly you could
unfold the wings and pump the fuel back into the airplane.
I want to say Murle Williams came up with this but I don't remember for sure.
At 11:58 PM -0800 2/5/05, Guy Buchanan wrote:
>My intention is to park [my trailer] at the airport, (already
>arranged,) and have it be my own mini-hangar. That will cost me
>about $95 / month versus $400 for a T-hangar.
Can I ask what airport you are talking about, Guy?
Mike G.
N728KF
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Folding |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Speaking of trailers with fuel-unloading capabilities, my neighbor, Mike
Robbins, built a nice trailer that has integral fuel tanks. At the time of
building, he installed quick-drains with about a 1/2" diameter outlets. He
could attach a hose from the drains to the trailer tanks and be finished
draining full fuel in about 5 minutes.
Then using an electric fuel pump, he could fill the tanks back again really
fast.
Here is a pic of the trailer. It is in the TRAILER section of the
SportFlight site.
http://www.sportflight.com/cgi-bin/uploader.pl?action=view&epoch=1014612479
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Gibbs
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Wing Folding
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
I saw a trailer that had integral fuel tanks. It had a small pump to
transfer the fuel out of the plane and into the trailer for parking
the plane with the wings folded. When you wanted to fly you could
unfold the wings and pump the fuel back into the airplane.
I want to say Murle Williams came up with this but I don't remember for
sure.
At 11:58 PM -0800 2/5/05, Guy Buchanan wrote:
>My intention is to park [my trailer] at the airport, (already
>arranged,) and have it be my own mini-hangar. That will cost me
>about $95 / month versus $400 for a T-hangar.
Can I ask what airport you are talking about, Guy?
Mike G.
N728KF
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| Subject: | Re: Re-United with N728KF |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Michael Gibbs wrote:
> This afternoon when I made it over there to see it I felt like
> crying.
I understand you so well, Mike. Now that I have made a new cowling to my plane,
I am not so sure I dare to fly it, in case I damage it in a ground loop. I
don't understand how you, building guys, dare to fly your work ... you must
have nerves of steel! :-)
Cheers,
Michel
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lmar <my93avid@yahoo.com>
Can anyone see any resons NOT to trailer NOSE first? I conceed that it would be
more difficult to build and perhaps load, but I feel more comfortable with the
airflow going in the proper direction to the airplane surfaces. Thoughts........
Larry
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| Subject: | Re: Re-United with N728KF |
Seal-Send-Time: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:05:06 -0700
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Does hyper ventilate mean anything to you.
Dee
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----- Original Message -----
From: Michel Verheughe<mailto:michel@online.no>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re-United with N728KF
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no<mailto:michel@online.no>>
Michael Gibbs wrote:
> This afternoon when I made it over there to see it I felt like
> crying.
I understand you so well, Mike. Now that I have made a new cowling to my plane,
I am not so sure I dare to fly it, in case I damage it in a ground loop. I
don't understand how you, building guys, dare to fly your work ... you must
have nerves of steel! :-)
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Wing folding |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Richard Hutson" <rhutson@midsouth.rr.com>
T Hangar in Memphis, TN at any county airport is $200.00 per month. but you
can rent the land for $.20 per square foot and bill your on hangar with a 20
year lease, the hangar becomes county property at the end of the lease.
One then would have to rent their own hangar from the county at the going
rate.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clem Nichols" <cnichols@scrtc.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wing folding
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols" <cnichols@scrtc.com>
>
> $400 for a T-hangar? My rent for a T-hangar just went up to $90 a month,
> and I thought I was being ripped off. I guess there must be some benefit
> to
> living in central Kentucky.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Guy Buchanan" <bnn@nethere.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wing folding
>
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
>>
>> Grant,
>> I can't bring the tail up because my Kitfox is going to live in a
>> toy box that's only about 6' 3" high internally. My intention is to park
>> it
>> at the airport, (already arranged,) and have it be my own mini-hangar.
>> That
>> will cost me about $95 / month versus $400 for a T-hangar.
>>
>> Guy
>>
>> At 10:35 AM 2/5/2005 -0800, you wrote:
>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
>>>
>>>Guy,
>>> I have seen some trailers where the Kitfox sits at a
>>>level attitude. Most have a channel iron to guide the
>>>...
>>>Grant Fluent
>>>Newcastle, NE
>>>Classic IV 912S
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Hi Ron fly today? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
lets hook up..
Dave
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| Subject: | Mike Gibbs wreck |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
I took some photos today. I'm not sure if it is the sort of thing
folks want to see on sportflight.com or not, let me know if there's
an interest.
Mike G.
N728KF
Mike we all felt for you in your time of trouble and still do. I'm sure we
would all be interested to see what you and your mate survived as well as
just what the Kitfox looks like after it all.
I'm sure you'll rest better now seeing the plane one last time after the
event. I hope you continue to heal well and get back in the air oneday.
All the best,
Rex Shaw
Australia.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
Thanks Don. Not really what I wanted to hear, but a workable
solution if I can't get the caps to work. I think I'll struggle with the
caps for a little bit first, though. Maybe I can get / make some good caps
that won't leak.
Guy,
unfortunately I'm sure Don is correct about those original caps
leaking. However I was getting trouble with mine leaking and I tried to get
the Mercedes gaskets here in Australia that are reccommended to fix the
problem. Here though I had to buy the complete caps and I wasn't going to do
that just for the gaskets. I know in the USA though these gaskets are
readilly available at about $2-3 each so you could try them. They are 2.5mm
thick. I used some 3mm fuel resistant insertion rubber and made 2 gaskets
and they are working OK. I put a bit of rubber grease on them occasionally
and they feel nice to tighten down. Either way cost and effort is minimal
and worth a try.
On the vent tubes you can just put some fuel tubing hung out past the wing
to carry any excess expansion out of the way. Just put it on when you put
your plane away and keep the end up to stop siphoning.
I can't believe the hanger prices you are paying. It costs me $10/wk for a
huge hanger.
Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
Larry,
There is an airplane surface that is NOT designed for airflow that way. It
is the wing roots. It has been discussed here that air can go into the
wings and overpressure the insides, loosening the fabric and perhaps the
wing tips.
Backwards works great if you put a lock on the rudder and the elevator,
which you should do any way.
Randy - only 45 miles trailering experience.
.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lmar
Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailering
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lmar <my93avid@yahoo.com>
Can anyone see any resons NOT to trailer NOSE first? I conceed that it
would be more difficult to build and perhaps load, but I feel more
comfortable with the airflow going in the proper direction to the airplane
surfaces. Thoughts........
Larry
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
At 11:03 AM 2/7/2005 +1030, you wrote:
>...
>Guy,
>...
> I can't believe the hanger prices you are paying. It costs me $10/wk for a
>huge hanger.
>
>Rex.
>rexjan@bigpond.com
Omigosh! $40/mo. You can't even buy coffee for that! If I could pay those
rates I'd have a Kitfox and a Bonanza too. Oh well, that's the price you
pay for good weather, I guess.
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Maurice Fraser" <mfraser@gokenora.com>
Hi All
I know this is the kitfox list but I thought someone here may have some
opinions on my questions. I am looking at buying a Avid HH and have been
monitoring the avid group for a while now and a getting a little concerned
about the fibre glass fuel tanks deteriorating in the wings. Is there a fix
for this. Is this something that should be scaring me away from the Avid?
Also the flaperon attach point at the wing rib on the plane I am looking at
has one broken and the fellow says that he will repair it, but I have read
about one avid that these failed in flight can anyone shed some light on
these things? I would really appreciate it as I am very interested in the
Avid but don't want to be unsafe. I would also be interested in a kitfox.
Thanks in Advance
Maurice
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| Subject: | Re: transponder and fabric |
06:07:22,
Serialize complete at 07/02/2005 06:07:22
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: r.thomas@za.pwc.com
Hi Chris
I bought a 2nd hand Kitfox, and was required to fit a transponder. I was
not keen on making the fitment a permanent fixture, so was not that keen
on cutting holes in the fabric.
I have literally cable tied the aerial to the pax side of the fus
framework just aft the seats. It works perfectly. Yes, you may get some
responses indicating that putting in a ground plane is a good idea.
Since then, I have had a few friends do the same, and not one has ever had
a problem. (Our ATC are sticky at the national airports, and will only
allow you to fly from their airfields if one is transponder equipped -
they are not shy to recall you or deny joining if the transponder is not
100%.)
Regards
Roger
chris t gandy <jusplanefun@juno.com>
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05/02/2005 04:18 PM
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Size: 5 Kb
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: chris t gandy <jusplanefun@juno.com>
Hi guys, my dad and I are building a series 5 Vixen and have been
soaking up alot of great information from your list for about six months.
We are getting close to covering, but before we do, we would like to add
a transponder to our panel. We would like any suggestions on a brand or
model ( I like the garmin 327). Also need some help about the antenna
location and whether or not it requires a ground plane at the base.
I also have a question about the point where the lift
strut attaches to the leading edge of the wing. It appears that the hole
for the bolt for that attachment will end up under the fabric once the
wing is covered. Is there any problems with this or will this problem
take care of itself? Thanks for any comments, and keep the wealth of
information coming.
Thanks, Chris -Vixen 912/S under construction
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| Subject: | Re: Avid problems-was KF fuel tanks |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Hi Maurice,
If I remember correctly, the Avid used wooden mounts
for the flapperons. Aren't they extensions of the
ribs? These were supposed to be weaker than the
kitFox, especially the later models. You might
inspect the flapperon attachments to see how they
compare to KitFox mounts prior to purchase. I don't
know if the later Avids had stronger mounts.
Kurt S. S-5 KitFox
--- Maurice Fraser <mfraser@gokenora.com> wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I am looking at buying a Avid HH and have been
> monitoring the avid group for a while now and a
> getting a little concerned....
..........
> Also the flaperon attach point at the wing rib on
> the plane....
> ........
> Thanks in Advance
> Maurice
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| Subject: | Re: Mike Gibbs wreck |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Well said Rex. You are still one of the family here
Mike. Maybe we can learn something from your
construction and your survival that could help others
in the future. Both you and your Fox must have done
something right to keep you here.
Kurt S.
--- Rex & Jan Shaw <rexjan@bigpond.com> wrote:
> I took some photos today. I'm not sure if it is the
> sort of thing folks want to see on sportflight.com
> or not, let me know if there's an interest.
>
> Mike G.
> N728KF
>
> Mike we all felt for you in your time of trouble and
> still do. I'm sure we would all be interested
> to see what you and your mate survived as well as
> just what the Kitfox looks like after it all.
> I'm sure you'll rest better now seeing the plane one
> last time after the event. I hope you continue
> to heal well and get back in the air oneday.
> All the best,
> Rex Shaw
> Australia.
__________________________________
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| Subject: | Avid problems-was KF fuel tanks |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
I have one of the last Mark IV kits produced by Avid. The flapperon
attachment point is still the end of the wooden rib. I took great care to
finish these in the appropriate manner. I treaded mine according to the book
along with UV protection and paint. The system works pretty well. The only
failure I know of was an Avid that was kept under a tarp in a tropical
location somewhere. Water ran down inside the wing and collected at each rib
tip causing rot. A portion of the flapperon separated in flight. They are a
significant part of my pre-flight inspection. The only other failures I know
of were when people mash the flapperon into a hangar door or wall.
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kurt schrader
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Avid problems-was KF fuel tanks
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
<smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Hi Maurice,
If I remember correctly, the Avid used wooden mounts
for the flapperons. Aren't they extensions of the
ribs? These were supposed to be weaker than the
kitFox, especially the later models. You might
inspect the flapperon attachments to see how they
compare to KitFox mounts prior to purchase. I don't
know if the later Avids had stronger mounts.
Kurt S. S-5 KitFox
--- Maurice Fraser <mfraser@gokenora.com> wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I am looking at buying a Avid HH and have been
> monitoring the avid group for a while now and a
> getting a little concerned....
..........
> Also the flaperon attach point at the wing rib on
> the plane....
> ........
> Thanks in Advance
> Maurice
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
"Treated" :)
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve Cooper
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Avid problems-was KF fuel tanks
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
I have one of the last Mark IV kits produced by Avid. The flapperon
attachment point is still the end of the wooden rib. I took great care to
finish these in the appropriate manner. I treaded mine according to the book
along with UV protection and paint. The system works pretty well. The only
failure I know of was an Avid that was kept under a tarp in a tropical
location somewhere. Water ran down inside the wing and collected at each rib
tip causing rot. A portion of the flapperon separated in flight. They are a
significant part of my pre-flight inspection. The only other failures I know
of were when people mash the flapperon into a hangar door or wall.
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kurt schrader
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Avid problems-was KF fuel tanks
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
<smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Hi Maurice,
If I remember correctly, the Avid used wooden mounts
for the flapperons. Aren't they extensions of the
ribs? These were supposed to be weaker than the
kitFox, especially the later models. You might
inspect the flapperon attachments to see how they
compare to KitFox mounts prior to purchase. I don't
know if the later Avids had stronger mounts.
Kurt S. S-5 KitFox
--- Maurice Fraser <mfraser@gokenora.com> wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I am looking at buying a Avid HH and have been
> monitoring the avid group for a while now and a
> getting a little concerned....
..........
> Also the flaperon attach point at the wing rib on
> the plane....
> ........
> Thanks in Advance
> Maurice
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
I know this has been discussed here before. Does anyone know a source for
this cowling?
Thanks,
Steve Cooper
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