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| Subject: | Re: Trailering advice/Kitfox parts |
I did use some of that hard foam, when I installed ribs in the
vertical. Apparently Jimmie got some plans for making the ribs but
that would have required me to order the fiberglas vertical trailing
edge, so I scaled everything down a bit and built my own ribs, using
an aluminum trailing edge that I had formed locally. When I got it,
Jimmie had already installed the intercostals in the horizontal stab.
I've still got some parts left over..... : )
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062
Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
Status: flying with "Ramcharger" intake manifold...1152 hrs (since
3-27-2006)
do not archive
On Aug 2, 2011, at 10:48 PM, Tom Jones wrote:
>
>
>> What parts are those, Tom? Some of the parts that I got from Jimmie I
>> didn't use....
>
>
> It was some hard foam for the rudder gap seal and some intercostals
> and stuff for an airfoil tail all labeled "Serries 5". Jimmie was
> wanting to make the airfoil tail and was missing some parts so I
> sent them to him.
>
> My kit is a Classic four but I think the old Skystary people just
> put all the extra stuff they had left over on the shelves in the
> crate. I spent a lot of time on the phone with skystar trying to
> convince them I did't have an engine cradle or any fuel system
> parts at all for a classic four and trying to figure out what a lot
> of the other stuff in the crate was.
>
> By the way if anyone is wondering, these are not the current kitfox
> factory people.
>
> --------
> Tom Jones
> Classic IV
> 503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
> Ellensburg, WA
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348468#348468
>
>
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| Subject: | RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 13 Msgs - 08/02/11 |
It all depends on the money=2C 1st choice enclosed van because no one rents
a long enough trailer=2C it would also allow youi to move other things at t
he same time. 2nd choice would be a flatbed trailer would also allow you to
move a few other things but watch out for the false ribs=2C they are very
fragile. 3rd choice is the boat trailer=2C it will be the cheapest but be h
onest with yourself=2C do you have time to modify the trailer to safely tra
nsport the plane=2C I used a flat bed trailer towing my Avid put it tail fi
rst and strapped downby the wheels=2C I already had it as it is the most us
eful trailer for a person that likes to build things that are too big to fi
t in a pickup truck. It would also be easy to resell once you reach your de
stination but once you have it you will not want to let go of it.
> Date: Wed=2C 3 Aug 2011 00:00:47 -0700
> From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> To: kitfox-list-digest@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 13 Msgs - 08/02/11
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> 1. 08:19 AM - Trailering advice (mscotter)
> 2. 09:05 AM - Re: Trailering advice (Michael Kraus)
> 3. 09:16 AM - Re: Trailering advice (simonnelson@vodamail.co.za)
> 4. 09:36 AM - Re: Trailering advice (mscotter)
> 5. 09:54 AM - Re: Trailering advice (Lynn Matteson)
> 6. 10:19 AM - Re: Trailering advice (Lynn Matteson)
> 7. 10:44 AM - Re: Re: Trailering advice (simonnelson@vodamail.co.za)
> 8. 11:27 AM - Re: Trailering advice (Patrick Reilly)
> 9. 06:39 PM - Re: Trailering advice (Albert)
> 10. 06:48 PM - Re: Trailering advice (Tom Jones)
> 11. 07:13 PM - Re: Re: Trailering advice (Lynn Matteson)
> 12. 07:51 PM - Re: Trailering advice (Tom Jones)
> 13. 07:51 PM - titan through the tree (Malcolm Brubaker)
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> ________________________________ Message 1 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 08:19:03 AM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
> From: "mscotter" <mscotter@comcast.net>
>
>
> Hi guys=2C interested in your advice for moving my kitfox project. I am g
etting ready
> to move down to Winston-Salem=2C NC from Elkton=2C MD. I have a model IV
project
> that I wish to take with me. The fuselage is covered and on the gear=2C t
he
> wings are assembled but not mounted on the fuse=2C and the engine is hung
on the
> fuse. Horizontal stabilizer is not installed and of course I have a few b
oxes
> of various things.
>
> I am wondering if it would be best to find a used boat trailer and modify
it=2C or
> if a simple flat-deck trailer (like landscapers use) would be best. I hav
e
> little time=2C about a week and a half=2C before I have to leave. I shoul
d have started
> on this a while ago=2C but getting ready to sell my house took up all my
time.
>
> I've found a few different trailers for sale locally on Craigslist=2C and
have access
> to a small mig welder if I need to make modifications. I'm interested in
> your thoughts of what would be most efficient in terms of time and cost w
hile
> keeping my project safe for a 7 hour road trip. Thanks for your help.
>
> Mark Scott
>
> --------
> Mark Scott
> Elkton=2C MD
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348374#348374
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 09:05:30 AM PST US
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
> From: Michael Kraus <n223rv@wolflakeairport.net>
>
>
> I moved my RV-4 from Georgia to Michigan. It fit in a 26' UHaul with the
wings
> and horizontal stabilizer removed.
>
> It was nice being inside and protected from the rain=2C wind=2C road tras
h=2C etc during
> the move.
>
> -Mike Kraus
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 2=2C 2011=2C at 11:15 AM=2C "mscotter" <mscotter@comcast.net> wrot
e:
>
> >
> > Hi guys=2C interested in your advice for moving my kitfox project. I am
getting
> ready to move down to Winston-Salem=2C NC from Elkton=2C MD. I have a mod
el IV project
> that I wish to take with me. The fuselage is covered and on the gear=2C
> the wings are assembled but not mounted on the fuse=2C and the engine is
hung on
> the fuse. Horizontal stabilizer is not installed and of course I have a f
ew
> boxes of various things.
> >
> > I am wondering if it would be best to find a used boat trailer and modi
fy it=2C
> or if a simple flat-deck trailer (like landscapers use) would be best. I
have
> little time=2C about a week and a half=2C before I have to leave. I shoul
d have
> started on this a while ago=2C but getting ready to sell my house took up
all my
> time.
> >
> > I've found a few different trailers for sale locally on Craigslist=2C a
nd have
> access to a small mig welder if I need to make modifications. I'm interes
ted
> in your thoughts of what would be most efficient in terms of time and cos
t while
> keeping my project safe for a 7 hour road trip. Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Mark Scott
> >
> > --------
> > Mark Scott
> > Elkton=2C MD
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348374#348374
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 09:16:07 AM PST US
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
> From: simonnelson@vodamail.co.za
>
>
> Er=2C finish it and fly it there! Sorry some one had to say it!
>
> Sy
>
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: mscotter
> Sender: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> ReplyTo: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
> Sent: Aug 2=2C 2011 17:15
>
>
> Hi guys=2C interested in your advice for moving my kitfox project. I am g
etting ready
> to move down to Winston-Salem=2C NC from Elkton=2C MD. I have a model IV
project
> that I wish to take with me. The fuselage is covered and on the gear=2C t
he
> wings are assembled but not mounted on the fuse=2C and the engine is hung
on the
> fuse. Horizontal stabilizer is not installed and of course I have a few b
oxes
> of various things.
>
> I am wondering if it would be best to find a used boat trailer and modify
it=2C or
> if a simple flat-deck trailer (like landscapers use) would be best. I hav
e
> little time=2C about a week and a half=2C before I have to leave. I shoul
d have started
> on this a while ago=2C but getting ready to sell my house took up all my
time.
>
> I've found a few different trailers for sale locally on Craigslist=2C and
have access
> to a small mig welder if I need to make modifications. I'm interested in
> your thoughts of what would be most efficient in terms of time and cost w
hile
> keeping my project safe for a 7 hour road trip. Thanks for your help.
>
> Mark Scott
>
> --------
> Mark Scott
> Elkton=2C MD
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348374#348374
>
>
> Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you!
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 4 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 09:36:05 AM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Trailering advice
> From: "mscotter" <mscotter@comcast.net>
>
>
> Sy=2C you are right on the money. This project has been my dream=2C yet i
t has sat
> in my garage for several years with no progress. I've been involved in so
many
> other things relating to family=2C job changes=2C etc and i kept meaning
"to get
> around to it"=2C but never did. This move is a big change for me and my f
amily=2C
> but one of my intentions is to get started on the kitfox and make it a pr
iority
> before too many other distractions creep in at our new location. I will l
et
> you know how that plan works out!
>
> --------
> Mark Scott
> Elkton=2C MD
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348388#348388
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 5 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 09:54:23 AM PST US
> From: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
>
>
> I modified a fairly light boat trailer by screwing 3/4" plywood onto
> the trailer. One piece was laid the long way=2C and one laid crossways=2C
> with cutouts to clear the fenders on the trailer. My wings were put
> together=2C but the fuel tanks were not installed. Without the fuel
> tanks in place=2C the wheels can be raised and stuck through the wings
> where the tanks would be. The wings then ride vertically=2C chord-wise=2C
> alongside the fuse=2C and resting on the leading edge...cushioned=2C of
> course. It is a VERY good idea to raise the tailwheel=2C and take
> advantage of the "through-the-fuselage" tube that allows for this.
>
> When I first got the notion to travel to Texas (thanks=2C Jimmie) to
> pick up this unfinished plane=2C I made some late evening measurements
> of my trailer=2C installed the plywood the next morning and I was well
> on my way to leaving for Texas in a day or so.
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster=2C taildragger
> Jabiru 2200=2C #2062
> Prince prop 64 x 30=2C P-tip
> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
> Status: flying with "Ramcharger" intake manifold...1152 hrs (since
> 3-27-2006)
>
>
> On Aug 2=2C 2011=2C at 11:15 AM=2C mscotter wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi guys=2C interested in your advice for moving my kitfox project. I
> > am getting ready to move down to Winston-Salem=2C NC from Elkton=2C
> > MD. I have a model IV project that I wish to take with me. The
> > fuselage is covered and on the gear=2C the wings are assembled but
> > not mounted on the fuse=2C and the engine is hung on the fuse.
> > Horizontal stabilizer is not installed and of course I have a few
> > boxes of various things.
> >
> > I am wondering if it would be best to find a used boat trailer and
> > modify it=2C or if a simple flat-deck trailer (like landscapers use)
> > would be best. I have little time=2C about a week and a half=2C before
> > I have to leave. I should have started on this a while ago=2C but
> > getting ready to sell my house took up all my time.
> >
> > I've found a few different trailers for sale locally on Craigslist=2C
> > and have access to a small mig welder if I need to make
> > modifications. I'm interested in your thoughts of what would be
> > most efficient in terms of time and cost while keeping my project
> > safe for a 7 hour road trip. Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Mark Scott
> >
> > --------
> > Mark Scott
> > Elkton=2C MD
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348374#348374
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 6 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 10:19:32 AM PST US
> From: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
>
> I just recalled some details about my boat trailer modifications
> regarding the Kitfox....when I got to Texas (1300 mile trip)=2C I moved
> the one piece of plywood closer to the front of the trailer=2C so that
> it would be under the tailwheel=2C and I recall now having built 1/4"
> "sides" on the floor to keep the big chunks of airplane from rolling
> off. : )
>
> Here are some pictures:
>
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster=2C taildragger
> Jabiru 2200=2C #2062
> Prince prop 64 x 30=2C P-tip
> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
> Status: flying with "Ramcharger" intake manifold...1152 hrs (since
> 3-27-2006)
> do not archive
>
>
> On Aug 2=2C 2011=2C at 11:15 AM=2C mscotter wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi guys=2C interested in your advice for moving my kitfox project. I
> > am getting ready to move down to Winston-Salem=2C NC from Elkton=2C
> > MD. I have a model IV project that I wish to take with me. The
> > fuselage is covered and on the gear=2C the wings are assembled but
> > not mounted on the fuse=2C and the engine is hung on the fuse.
> > Horizontal stabilizer is not installed and of course I have a few
> > boxes of various things.
> >
> > I am wondering if it would be best to find a used boat trailer and
> > modify it=2C or if a simple flat-deck trailer (like landscapers use)
> > would be best. I have little time=2C about a week and a half=2C before
> > I have to leave. I should have started on this a while ago=2C but
> > getting ready to sell my house took up all my time.
> >
> > I've found a few different trailers for sale locally on Craigslist=2C
> > and have access to a small mig welder if I need to make
> > modifications. I'm interested in your thoughts of what would be
> > most efficient in terms of time and cost while keeping my project
> > safe for a 7 hour road trip. Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Mark Scott
> >
> > --------
> > Mark Scott
> > Elkton=2C MD
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348374#348374
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 7 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 10:44:48 AM PST US
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Trailering advice
> From: simonnelson@vodamail.co.za
>
>
> Mark=2C
> Many people live lives of quite desperation!
> Get in and just do it=2C get the family involved=2C your life will change
forever=2C
> your family will thank you for it.
> You will meet amazing people=2C such as the wonderful people on this chat
page.
> Give your family my regards and tell them to kick your butt and finish th
at plane!
> Yours is not to reason why=2C but just to build and fly!
>
> Sy
> Just about to build 3 Slings!
> (This eternity thing=2C will it never end?)
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: mscotter
> Sender: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> ReplyTo: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Trailering advice
> Sent: Aug 2=2C 2011 18:33
>
>
> Sy=2C you are right on the money. This project has been my dream=2C yet i
t has sat
> in my garage for several years with no progress. I've been involved in so
many
> other things relating to family=2C job changes=2C etc and i kept meaning
"to get
> around to it"=2C but never did. This move is a big change for me and my f
amily=2C
> but one of my intentions is to get started on the kitfox and make it a pr
iority
> before too many other distractions creep in at our new location. I will l
et
> you know how that plan works out!
>
> --------
> Mark Scott
> Elkton=2C MD
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348388#348388
>
>
> Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you!
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 8 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 11:27:25 AM PST US
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
> From: Patrick Reilly <patreilly43@gmail.com>
>
> Mark=2C About the only way I'd move that project is in an enclosed traile
r
> with the wings hanging on the walls.
>
> Pat Reilly
> mod 3 582 Rebuilt
> Rockford=2C IL
>
> On Tue=2C Aug 2=2C 2011 at 10:15 AM=2C mscotter <mscotter@comcast.net> wr
ote:
>
> >
> > Hi guys=2C interested in your advice for moving my kitfox project. I am
> > getting ready to move down to Winston-Salem=2C NC from Elkton=2C MD. I
have a
> > model IV project that I wish to take with me. The fuselage is covered a
nd
> > on the gear=2C the wings are assembled but not mounted on the fuse=2C a
nd the
> > engine is hung on the fuse. Horizontal stabilizer is not installed and
of
> > course I have a few boxes of various things.
> >
> > I am wondering if it would be best to find a used boat trailer and modi
fy
> > it=2C or if a simple flat-deck trailer (like landscapers use) would be
best.
> > I have little time=2C about a week and a half=2C before I have to leave
. I
> > should have started on this a while ago=2C but getting ready to sell my
house
> > took up all my time.
> >
> > I've found a few different trailers for sale locally on Craigslist=2C a
nd
> > have access to a small mig welder if I need to make modifications. I'm
> > interested in your thoughts of what would be most efficient in terms of
time
> > and cost while keeping my project safe for a 7 hour road trip. Thanks f
or
> > your help.
> >
> > Mark Scott
> >
> > --------
> > Mark Scott
> > Elkton=2C MD
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348374#348374
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Pat Reilly
> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
> Rockford=2CIL
>
> ________________________________ Message 9 ______________________________
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>
>
> Time: 06:39:02 PM PST US
> From: "Albert" <kitfox@ida.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
>
> I would pull the engine or block the fuselage or both.
> Albert Smith
> Mod 5 TD
> Mudlake Idaho
>
> From: Patrick Reilly
> Sent: Tuesday=2C August 02=2C 2011 12:24 PM
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice
>
> Mark=2C About the only way I'd move that project is in an enclosed traile
r
> with the wings hanging on the walls.
>
> Pat Reilly
> mod 3 582 Rebuilt
> Rockford=2C IL
>
>
> On Tue=2C Aug 2=2C 2011 at 10:15 AM=2C mscotter <mscotter@comcast.net> wr
ote:
>
>
> Hi guys=2C interested in your advice for moving my kitfox project. I am
> getting ready to move down to Winston-Salem=2C NC from Elkton=2C MD. I ha
ve
> a model IV project that I wish to take with me. The fuselage is covered
> and on the gear=2C the wings are assembled but not mounted on the fuse=2C
> and the engine is hung on the fuse. Horizontal stabilizer is not
> installed and of course I have a few boxes of various things.
>
> I am wondering if it would be best to find a used boat trailer and
> modify it=2C or if a simple flat-deck trailer (like landscapers use) woul
d
> be best. I have little time=2C about a week and a half=2C before I have t
o
> leave. I should have started on this a while ago=2C but getting ready to
> sell my house took up all my time.
>
> I've found a few different trailers for sale locally on Craigslist=2C
> and have access to a small mig welder if I need to make modifications.
> I'm interested in your thoughts of what would be most efficient in terms
> of time and cost while keeping my project safe for a 7 hour road trip.
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Mark Scott
>
> --------
> Mark Scott
> Elkton=2C MD
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348374#348374
>
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> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
> Rockford=2CIL
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>
>
> Time: 06:48:20 PM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Trailering advice
> From: "Tom Jones" <nahsikhs@elltel.net>
>
>
> Mark=2C don't feel bad. I moved my project in about the stage you see in
Lynn's
> pictures. It took me six years to finish then another year to fix what I
broke
> trying to fly it with minimal tail wheel experience=2C then another six y
ears
> to get brave enough to try it again after getting the proper training.
>
> Today I am doing my on 4th annual condition inspection and enjoying every
minute
> of it so much I can't hardly stand it.
>
> Anyhow on moving your kitfox. I used a rental Rider 24 foot van. That wil
l probably
> be pretty expensive as you seem to be traveling much futher. You can prob
ably
> do it much less cheap...er... inexpensive buying a boat trailer and using
> Lynn's photos for a guide. Transporting the wings leading edge down is th
e
> same as I did.
>
> Lynn=2C is that Jimmie in your photo? I had many conversations with him w
hile I
> was building. Some extra parts from my Kit are now in your airplane. Bet
you
> didn't know that.
>
> --------
> Tom Jones
> Classic IV
> 503 Rotax=2C 72 inch Two blade Warp
> Ellensburg=2C WA
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348461#348461
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 11 _____________________________
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>
>
> Time: 07:13:05 PM PST US
> From: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Trailering advice
>
>
> Nope=2C those are two neighbors of mine....both looking kinda doubtful
> about what their neighbor just dragged home. But the "fat guy with a
> beard"=2C as he calls himself=2C has been up in my plane several times=2C
> so he's a doubter no more. : )
>
> What parts are those=2C Tom? Some of the parts that I got from Jimmie I
> didn't use....
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster=2C taildragger
> Jabiru 2200=2C #2062
> Prince prop 64 x 30=2C P-tip
> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
> Status: flying with "Ramcharger" intake manifold...1152 hrs (since
> 3-27-2006)
>
>
> On Aug 2=2C 2011=2C at 9:45 PM=2C Tom Jones wrote:
>
> >
> > Mark=2C don't feel bad. I moved my project in about the stage you
> > see in Lynn's pictures. It took me six years to finish then
> > another year to fix what I broke trying to fly it with minimal tail
> > wheel experience=2C then another six years to get brave enough to try
> > it again after getting the proper training.
> >
> > Today I am doing my on 4th annual condition inspection and enjoying
> > every minute of it so much I can't hardly stand it.
> >
> > Anyhow on moving your kitfox. I used a rental Rider 24 foot van.
> > That will probably be pretty expensive as you seem to be traveling
> > much futher. You can probably do it much less cheap...er...
> > inexpensive buying a boat trailer and using Lynn's photos for a
> > guide. Transporting the wings leading edge down is the same as I did.
> >
> > Lynn=2C is that Jimmie in your photo? I had many conversations with
> > him while I was building. Some extra parts from my Kit are now in
> > your airplane. Bet you didn't know that.
> >
> > --------
> > Tom Jones
> > Classic IV
> > 503 Rotax=2C 72 inch Two blade Warp
> > Ellensburg=2C WA
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 12 _____________________________
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>
>
> Time: 07:51:26 PM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Trailering advice
> From: "Tom Jones" <nahsikhs@elltel.net>
>
>
>
> > What parts are those=2C Tom? Some of the parts that I got from Jimmie I
> > didn't use....
>
>
> It was some hard foam for the rudder gap seal and some intercostals and s
tuff for
> an airfoil tail all labeled "Serries 5". Jimmie was wanting to make the a
irfoil
> tail and was missing some parts so I sent them to him.
>
> My kit is a Classic four but I think the old Skystary people just put all
the extra
> stuff they had left over on the shelves in the crate. I spent a lot of ti
me
> on the phone with skystar trying to convince them I did't have an engine
cradle
> or any fuel system parts at all for a classic four and trying to figure
> out what a lot of the other stuff in the crate was.
>
> By the way if anyone is wondering=2C these are not the current kitfox fac
tory people.
>
> --------
> Tom Jones
> Classic IV
> 503 Rotax=2C 72 inch Two blade Warp
> Ellensburg=2C WA
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=348468#348468
>
>
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>
>
> Time: 07:51:26 PM PST US
> From: Malcolm Brubaker <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: titan through the tree
>
> hay any body see the titan at oshkosh--go through a tree and survive?
> - who was that=0A=0A=0AMalcolm & Jeanne Brubaker =0AMichigan Spor
t Pilot
> Repair =0ALSRM-A=2C PPC=2C WS=0AGreat Sails - Sailmaker =0Afor Ultr
alight & Lig
> ht Sport=0A(989)513-3022=0A=0AFrom: "simonnelson@vodamail.co.za" <s
imonnels
> on@vodamail.co.za>=0ATo: kitfox-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Tuesday=2C
August
> 2=2C 2011 12:13 PM=0ASubject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice=0A
=0A--> Kit
> fox-List message posted by: simonnelson@vodamail.co.za=0A=0AEr=2C fin
ish it a
> nd fly it there! Sorry some one had to say it!=0A=0ASy=0A=0A=0A
------Origin
> al Message------=0AFrom: mscotter=0ASender: owner-kitfox-list-server@
matron
> ics.com=0ATo: kitfox-list@matronics.com=0AReplyTo: kitfox-list@matron
ics.co
> m=0ASubject: Kitfox-List: Trailering advice=0ASent: Aug 2=2C 2011 17:
15=0A=0A
> i guys=2C interested in your advice for moving my kitfox project. I am ge
ttin
> g ready to move down to Winston-Salem=2C NC from Elkton=2C MD.- I have a
mode
> l IV project that I wish to take with me.- The fuselage is covered and on
> the gear=2C the wings are assembled but not mounted on the fuse=2C and th
e eng
> ine is hung on the fuse.- Horizontal stabilizer is not installed and of c
> ourse I have a few boxes of various things.- =0A=0AI am wondering if
it w
> ould be best to find a used boat trailer and modify it=2C or if a simple
flat
> -deck trailer (like landscapers use) would be best.- I have little time
=2C
> about a week and a half=2C before I have to leave. I should have started
on t
> his a while ago=2C but getting ready to sell my house took up all my time
.=0A
> =0AI've found a few different trailers for sale locally on Craigslist
=2C and
> have access to a small mig welder if I need to make modifications.- I'm i
> nterested in your thoughts of what would be most efficient in terms of ti
me
> and cost while keeping my project safe for a 7 hour road trip.- Thanks f
> or your help.- =0A=0AMark Scott=0A=0A--------=0AMark Scott=0A
Elkton=2C MD
> =0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic online here:=0A=0Ahttp://for
ums.matronics.co
> m/viewtopic.php?p=348374#348374=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A
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