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1. 02:11 AM - Re: Trailer for Tri-Gear (Dave)
2. 02:44 AM - Re: Trailer for Tri-Gear (Sacha)
3. 06:28 AM - Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13 (Eric & Christine McKenney)
4. 11:36 AM - michigan seminar (Malcolm Brubaker)
5. 12:40 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13 (Sacha)
6. 03:58 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13 (Dave)
7. 04:04 PM - Re: Trailer for Tri-Gear (Dave)
8. 08:03 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13 (James Shumaker)
9. 10:27 PM - Re: Trailer for tri-gear (Sacha)
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| Subject: | Re: Trailer for Tri-Gear |
I have a trailer here that was used to move a Kitfox 2 trigear.
Essentially the same as a taildragger trailer where you winch it on
backwards.but you would bolt on a set of rollers to the tailspring mount
area and these ride in a door track and this makes the plane in a level
configuration.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sacha" <uuccio@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:43 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
>
> Does anyone have pictures or drawings of a trailer that can handle a
> tri-gear Kitfox?
> Sacha
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Trailer for Tri-Gear |
Hi Dave
I just saw the pics on your website. Makes sense.
Thanks
Sacha
On Jan 16, 2013, at 11:10, "Dave" <dave@cfisher.com> wrote:
>
> I have a trailer here that was used to move a Kitfox 2 trigear.
>
> Essentially the same as a taildragger trailer where you winch it on backwards.but
you would bolt on a set of rollers to the tailspring mount area and these
ride in a door track and this makes the plane in a level configuration.
>
> Dave
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sacha" <uuccio@gmail.com>
> To: "Kitfox List" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:43 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
>
>
>>
>> Does anyone have pictures or drawings of a trailer that can handle a tri-gear
Kitfox?
>> Sacha
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13 |
A trailer to handle a tri-gear=2C could be as simple as a snowmobile traile
r( there are tons of them around if you look=2C safer would be a boat trai
ler modified for the third wheel in front.
> Date: Wed=2C 16 Jan 2013 00:01:54 -0800
> From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> To: kitfox-list-digest@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13
>
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> 1. 06:11 PM - Newbie Question (DGaudette)
> 2. 06:41 PM - Re: Newbie Question (bjones@dmv.com)
> 3. 08:49 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Guy Buchanan)
> 4. 09:43 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Richard Weiss)
> 5. 10:44 PM - Trailer for Tri-Gear (Sacha)
>
>
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> ________________________________ Message 1 ____________________________
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>
>
> Time: 06:11:32 PM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> From: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
>
>
> Hello.
>
> I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm co
nsidering
> both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere wh
ere
> someone has compared the two.
>
> Any advice?
>
> I'm specifically looking at the KF=2C Kolb or Avid because when I owned a
Gyroplane=2C
> I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I kept it in my ba
rn
> and avoided hanger fees etc.
>
> Any thoughts folks?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Doug
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2 ____________________________
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>
>
> Time: 06:41:17 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> From: bjones@dmv.com
>
>
> I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV=2C Rotax 912 80hp into a socket on
a
> small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it between home
> and airport.
>
> It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail=2C fold the wings=2C tow one mile
to
> house=2C pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10 minutes
=2C
> period.
>
> I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the US behind a
> Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular locations and doing th
e
> See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years=2C
> covering over 75=2C000 =2Cmiles with Kitfox IV in trailer over the road.
All
> very easy and quick if set up properly.
>
> My 25th plane=2C smallest and by far the most enjoyable experience in 40
> years of flying.
>
> Thought about a Kolb=2C with Rotax 912=2C and flew one but the Kitfox won
.
>
> HAVE FUN!
>
> BJ
>
>
> I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List message
> posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> >
> > Hello.
> >
> > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm
> > considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't fi
nd
> > anywhere where someone has compared the two.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> > I'm specifically looking at the KF=2C Kolb or Avid because when I owned
a
> > Gyroplane=2C I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I k
ept
> > it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.
> >
> > Any thoughts folks?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Doug
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3 ____________________________
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>
>
> Time: 08:49:18 PM PST US
> From: Guy Buchanan <gebuchanan@cox.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
>
> On 1/15/2013 6:10 PM=2C DGaudette wrote:
> > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm
considering
> both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere wh
ere
> someone has compared the two.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> >
> Yes. The best plane is the one you're flying. Buy either one=2C they're
> both great. Then fly the crap out of it. Then sell it. Then buy the
> other one. Fly the crap out of that. Then tell us which one you liked.
=3B-)
>
> Obviously=2C this being a Kitfox site we'll pitch the Kitfox. However
> there is one thing the Kitfox has that the Kolb might not=2C in spite of
> whatever flying qualities it has=2C and that's a /great /community. The
> Kitfox guys are a wonderful bunch to hang with and they get together
> regularly locally=2C regionally=2C and nationally. When they get together
> there's a lot of tall tales and a /lot /of flying. (With inevitably more
> tall tales as a result.) The flying's always fun=2C not just burger runs
=2C
> usually involving terrorizing the surrounding community with low level
> daring-do=2C water skiing (in the aircraft=2C) and impromptu follow-the-l
eader.
>
> That's my take.
>
> Guy Buchanan
> Ramona=2C CA
> Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
> Now a glider pilot=2C too.
>
> PS. Make sure you ask this over on Team Kitfox. You might get a more
> "heated" response.
>
> ________________________________ Message 4 ____________________________
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>
>
> Time: 09:43:40 PM PST US
> From: Richard Weiss <MDKitfox@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
>
> BJ=2C
>
> Could you send me your email so I may contact you about your
> adventures? My email is below.
>
> Thanks=2C
>
> Rick Weiss
> Series V (Skystar s/n 1) Speedster:-)
> Rotax 912S=2C Dynon Sky View
> Spruce Creek Fly In=2C FL
> MDKitfox@aol.com
>
>
> On Jan 15=2C 2013=2C at 9:56 PM=2C bjones@dmv.com wrote:
>
> >
> > I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV=2C Rotax 912 80hp into a socket o
n
> a
> > small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it between
> home
> > and airport.
> >
> > It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail=2C fold the wings=2C tow one mi
le
> to
> > house=2C pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10
> minutes=2C
> > period.
> >
> > I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the US behind
> a
> > Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular locations and doing
> the
> > See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years=2C
> > covering over 75=2C000 =2Cmiles with Kitfox IV in trailer over the road
.
> All
> > very easy and quick if set up properly.
> >
> > My 25th plane=2C smallest and by far the most enjoyable experience in 4
0
>
> > years of flying.
> >
> > Thought about a Kolb=2C with Rotax 912=2C and flew one but the Kitfox w
on.
> >
> > HAVE FUN!
> >
> > BJ
> >
> >
> >
> > I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List message
> > posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> >>
> >> Hello.
> >>
> >> I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger.
> I'm
> >> considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't
> find
> >> anywhere where someone has compared the two.
> >>
> >> Any advice?
> >>
> >> I'm specifically looking at the KF=2C Kolb or Avid because when I owne
d
> a
> >> Gyroplane=2C I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I
> kept
> >> it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.
> >>
> >> Any thoughts folks?
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> Doug
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Read this topic online here:
> >>
> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 5 ____________________________
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>
>
> Time: 10:44:46 PM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
> From: Sacha <uuccio@gmail.com>
>
>
> Does anyone have pictures or drawings of a trailer that can handle a tri-
gear Kitfox?
> Sacha
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | michigan seminar |
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Safety Seminar Request=0A =0A=0A=0A =0A =0A =0A-----Original Message-----
=0AFrom: Krashen, Tom (MDOT) (MDOT) <KrashenT@michigan.gov>=0ATo: 'aviators
12@aol.com' <aviators12@aol.com>=0ASent: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 8:24 am=0ASubjec
t: RE: Flushing Safety Seminar Request=0A=0A=0ARick, =0AI=99ve attach
ed a flyer for the Feb 16 Safety Seminar. Feel free to distribute as you se
e fit. =0AThank you for sponsoring the program. =0ATom Krashen =0A=C2-
=0ATom Krashen =0APilot and Safety Officer =0AMDOT, Office of Aeronautics
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n, Tom (MDOT)=0ASubject: Re: Flushing Safety Seminar Request =0A=0AThe semi
nar is being sponsored be the Michigan Ultralight Light Sport Associan (MUL
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gan.gov>=0ATo: Fricke, T. (MDOT) <FrickeT@michigan.gov>; Hayes Aero <aviato
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| Subject: | Re: RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13 |
Eric/Christine
Thanks, i think I'll have a look around a few boat yards to see if I find so
mething that can easily be adapted.
On 16/gen/2013, at 15:27, Eric & Christine McKenney <themckenneys@hotmail.co
m> wrote:
> A trailer to handle a tri-gear, could be as simple as a snowmobile trailer
( there are tons of them around if you look, safer would be a boat trailer m
odified for the third wheel in front.
>
> > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:01:54 -0800
> > From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > To: kitfox-list-digest@matronics.com
> > Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13
> >
> > *
> >
> > ========================
> > Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive
> > ========================
> >
> > Today's complete Kitfox-List Digest can also be found in either of the
> > two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted
> > in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes
> > and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version
> > of the Kitfox-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
> > such as Notepad or with a web browser.
> >
> > HTML Version:
> >
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> > Total Messages Posted Tue 01/15/13: 5
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> > Today's Message Index:
> > ----------------------
> >
> > 1. 06:11 PM - Newbie Question (DGaudette)
> > 2. 06:41 PM - Re: Newbie Question (bjones@dmv.com)
> > 3. 08:49 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Guy Buchanan)
> > 4. 09:43 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Richard Weiss)
> > 5. 10:44 PM - Trailer for Tri-Gear (Sacha)
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 06:11:32 PM PST US
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> > From: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> >
> >
> > Hello.
> >
> > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm co
nsidering
> > both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere whe
re
> > someone has compared the two.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> > I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I owned a G
yroplane,
> > I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I kept it in my ba
rn
> > and avoided hanger fees etc.
> >
> > Any thoughts folks?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Doug
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> >
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 06:41:17 PM PST US
> > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> > From: bjones@dmv.com
> >
> >
> > I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV, Rotax 912 80hp into a socket on a
> > small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it between hom
e
> > and airport.
> >
> > It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail, fold the wings, tow one mile to
> > house, pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10 minutes,
> > period.
> >
> > I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the US behind a
> > Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular locations and doing t
he
> > See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years,
> > covering over 75,000 ,miles with Kitfox IV in trailer over the road. All
> > very easy and quick if set up properly.
> >
> > My 25th plane, smallest and by far the most enjoyable experience in 40
> > years of flying.
> >
> > Thought about a Kolb, with Rotax 912, and flew one but the Kitfox won.
> >
> > HAVE FUN!
> >
> > BJ
> >
> >
> > I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List message
> > posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> > >
> > > Hello.
> > >
> > > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm
> > > considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't fin
d
> > > anywhere where someone has compared the two.
> > >
> > > Any advice?
> > >
> > > I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I owned a
> > > Gyroplane, I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I kep
t
> > > it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.
> > >
> > > Any thoughts folks?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Doug
> > >
> > >
> > > Read this topic online here:
> > >
> > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 08:49:18 PM PST US
> > From: Guy Buchanan <gebuchanan@cox.net>
> > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> >
> > On 1/15/2013 6:10 PM, DGaudette wrote:
> > > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm c
onsidering
> > both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere whe
re
> > someone has compared the two.
> > >
> > > Any advice?
> > >
> > >
> > Yes. The best plane is the one you're flying. Buy either one, they're
> > both great. Then fly the crap out of it. Then sell it. Then buy the
> > other one. Fly the crap out of that. Then tell us which one you liked. ;
-)
> >
> > Obviously, this being a Kitfox site we'll pitch the Kitfox. However
> > there is one thing the Kitfox has that the Kolb might not, in spite of
> > whatever flying qualities it has, and that's a /great /community. The
> > Kitfox guys are a wonderful bunch to hang with and they get together
> > regularly locally, regionally, and nationally. When they get together
> > there's a lot of tall tales and a /lot /of flying. (With inevitably more
> > tall tales as a result.) The flying's always fun, not just burger runs,
> > usually involving terrorizing the surrounding community with low level
> > daring-do, water skiing (in the aircraft,) and impromptu follow-the-lead
er.
> >
> > That's my take.
> >
> > Guy Buchanan
> > Ramona, CA
> > Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
> > Now a glider pilot, too.
> >
> > PS. Make sure you ask this over on Team Kitfox. You might get a more
> > "heated" response.
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 09:43:40 PM PST US
> > From: Richard Weiss <MDKitfox@aol.com>
> > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> >
> > BJ,
> >
> > Could you send me your email so I may contact you about your
> > adventures? My email is below.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Rick Weiss
> > Series V (Skystar s/n 1) Speedster:-)
> > Rotax 912S, Dynon Sky View
> > Spruce Creek Fly In, FL
> > MDKitfox@aol.com
> >
> >
> > On Jan 15, 2013, at 9:56 PM, bjones@dmv.com wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV, Rotax 912 80hp into a socket on
> > a
> > > small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it between
> > home
> > > and airport.
> > >
> > > It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail, fold the wings, tow one mile
> > to
> > > house, pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10
> > minutes,
> > > period.
> > >
> > > I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the US behind
> > a
> > > Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular locations and doing
> > the
> > > See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years,
> > > covering over 75,000 ,miles with Kitfox IV in trailer over the road.
> > All
> > > very easy and quick if set up properly.
> > >
> > > My 25th plane, smallest and by far the most enjoyable experience in 40
> >
> > > years of flying.
> > >
> > > Thought about a Kolb, with Rotax 912, and flew one but the Kitfox won.
> > >
> > > HAVE FUN!
> > >
> > > BJ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List message
> > > posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> > >>
> > >> Hello.
> > >>
> > >> I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger.
> > I'm
> > >> considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't
> > find
> > >> anywhere where someone has compared the two.
> > >>
> > >> Any advice?
> > >>
> > >> I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I owned
> > a
> > >> Gyroplane, I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I
> > kept
> > >> it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.
> > >>
> > >> Any thoughts folks?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks.
> > >>
> > >> Doug
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Read this topic online here:
> > >>
> > >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 10:44:46 PM PST US
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
> > From: Sacha <uuccio@gmail.com>
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have pictures or drawings of a trailer that can handle a tri
-gear Kitfox?
> > Sacha
> > >========================
>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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Why would you want to tow it with the nose facing frontwards?
----- Original Message -----
From: Eric & Christine McKenney
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 9:27 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13
A trailer to handle a tri-gear, could be as simple as a snowmobile
trailer( there are tons of them around if you look, safer would be a
boat trailer modified for the third wheel in front.
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:01:54 -0800
> From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> To: kitfox-list-digest@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13
>
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> 1. 06:11 PM - Newbie Question (DGaudette)
> 2. 06:41 PM - Re: Newbie Question (bjones@dmv.com)
> 3. 08:49 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Guy Buchanan)
> 4. 09:43 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Richard Weiss)
> 5. 10:44 PM - Trailer for Tri-Gear (Sacha)
>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 1
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 06:11:32 PM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> From: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
>
>
> Hello.
>
> I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger.
I'm considering
> both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere
where
> someone has compared the two.
>
> Any advice?
>
> I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I
owned a Gyroplane,
> I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I kept it in
my barn
> and avoided hanger fees etc.
>
> Any thoughts folks?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Doug
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 06:41:17 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> From: bjones@dmv.com
>
>
> I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV, Rotax 912 80hp into a socket
on a
> small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it between
home
> and airport.
>
> It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail, fold the wings, tow one
mile to
> house, pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10
minutes,
> period.
>
> I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the US
behind a
> Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular locations and
doing the
> See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years,
> covering over 75,000 ,miles with Kitfox IV in trailer over the road.
All
> very easy and quick if set up properly.
>
> My 25th plane, smallest and by far the most enjoyable experience in
40
> years of flying.
>
> Thought about a Kolb, with Rotax 912, and flew one but the Kitfox
won.
>
> HAVE FUN!
>
> BJ
>
>
> I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List message
> posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> >
> > Hello.
> >
> > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger.
I'm
> > considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't
find
> > anywhere where someone has compared the two.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> > I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I
owned a
> > Gyroplane, I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I
kept
> > it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.
> >
> > Any thoughts folks?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Doug
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 08:49:18 PM PST US
> From: Guy Buchanan <gebuchanan@cox.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
>
> On 1/15/2013 6:10 PM, DGaudette wrote:
> > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger.
I'm considering
> both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere
where
> someone has compared the two.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> >
> Yes. The best plane is the one you're flying. Buy either one,
they're
> both great. Then fly the crap out of it. Then sell it. Then buy the
> other one. Fly the crap out of that. Then tell us which one you
liked. ;-)
>
> Obviously, this being a Kitfox site we'll pitch the Kitfox. However
> there is one thing the Kitfox has that the Kolb might not, in spite
of
> whatever flying qualities it has, and that's a /great /community.
The
> Kitfox guys are a wonderful bunch to hang with and they get together
> regularly locally, regionally, and nationally. When they get
together
> there's a lot of tall tales and a /lot /of flying. (With inevitably
more
> tall tales as a result.) The flying's always fun, not just burger
runs,
> usually involving terrorizing the surrounding community with low
level
> daring-do, water skiing (in the aircraft,) and impromptu
follow-the-leader.
>
> That's my take.
>
> Guy Buchanan
> Ramona, CA
> Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
> Now a glider pilot, too.
>
> PS. Make sure you ask this over on Team Kitfox. You might get a more
> "heated" response.
>
> ________________________________ Message 4
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 09:43:40 PM PST US
> From: Richard Weiss <MDKitfox@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
>
> BJ,
>
> Could you send me your email so I may contact you about your
> adventures? My email is below.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick Weiss
> Series V (Skystar s/n 1) Speedster:-)
> Rotax 912S, Dynon Sky View
> Spruce Creek Fly In, FL
> MDKitfox@aol.com
>
>
> On Jan 15, 2013, at 9:56 PM, bjones@dmv.com wrote:
>
> >
> > I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV, Rotax 912 80hp into a
socket on
> a
> > small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it
between
> home
> > and airport.
> >
> > It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail, fold the wings, tow one
mile
> to
> > house, pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10
> minutes,
> > period.
> >
> > I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the US
behind
> a
> > Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular locations and
doing
> the
> > See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years,
> > covering over 75,000 ,miles with Kitfox IV in trailer over the
road.
> All
> > very easy and quick if set up properly.
> >
> > My 25th plane, smallest and by far the most enjoyable experience
in 40
>
> > years of flying.
> >
> > Thought about a Kolb, with Rotax 912, and flew one but the Kitfox
won.
> >
> > HAVE FUN!
> >
> > BJ
> >
> >
> >
> > I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List
message
> > posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> >>
> >> Hello.
> >>
> >> I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger.
> I'm
> >> considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just
can't
> find
> >> anywhere where someone has compared the two.
> >>
> >> Any advice?
> >>
> >> I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I
owned
> a
> >> Gyroplane, I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away.
I
> kept
> >> it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.
> >>
> >> Any thoughts folks?
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> Doug
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Read this topic online here:
> >>
> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 5
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 10:44:46 PM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
> From: Sacha <uuccio@gmail.com>
>
>
> Does anyone have pictures or drawings of a trailer that can handle a
tri-gear Kitfox?
> Sacha
>
>========================
>
>
>
>
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http://cfisher.com/trailer/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sacha" <uuccio@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
>
> Hi Dave
> I just saw the pics on your website. Makes sense.
> Thanks
> Sacha
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2013, at 11:10, "Dave" <dave@cfisher.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> I have a trailer here that was used to move a Kitfox 2 trigear.
>>
>> Essentially the same as a taildragger trailer where you winch it on
>> backwards.but you would bolt on a set of rollers to the tailspring mount
>> area and these ride in a door track and this makes the plane in a level
>> configuration.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sacha" <uuccio@gmail.com>
>> To: "Kitfox List" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:43 AM
>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Does anyone have pictures or drawings of a trailer that can handle a
>>> tri-gear Kitfox?
>>> Sacha
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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Be sure to support the wings.- Bouncing on the highway can bend the fusel
age and tweak the frame at the attach points.- Best is to remove the wing
s if you have far to travel or stiff suspension.=0A-=0AJim Shumaker=0AKit
fox III- 1100 hours=0ARotax 912=0A =0A=0A________________________________
=0A From: Eric & Christine McKenney <themckenneys@hotmail.com>=0ATo: kitfox
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Kitfox-List: RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13=0A =0A=0A =0AA tra
iler to handle a tri-gear, could be as simple as a snowmobile trailer( ther
e are tons of them around if you look,- safer would be a boat trailer mod
ified for the third wheel in front.=0A-=0A=0A> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:
01:54 -0800=0A> From: kitfox-list@matronics.com=0A> To: kitfox-list-digest@
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Indexes =0A> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASC
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=0A> Today's Message Index:=0A> ----------------------=0A> =0A> 1. 06:
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tion (bjones@dmv.com)=0A> 3. 08:49 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Guy Buc
hanan)=0A> 4. 09:43 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Richard Weiss)=0A>
5. 10:44 PM - Trailer for Tri-Gear (Sacha)=0A> =0A> =0A> =0A> __________
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> =0A> =0A> Time: 06:11:32 PM PST US=0A> Subject: Kitfox-List: Newbie Quest
ion=0A> From: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>=0A> =0A> =0A> Hello.=0A>
=0A> I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm
considering=0A> both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't f
ind anywhere where=0A> someone has compared the two. =0A> =0A> Any advice?
=0A> =0A> I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I o
wned a Gyroplane,=0A> I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away.
I kept it in my barn=0A> and avoided hanger fees etc. =0A> =0A> Any thoug
hts folks?=0A> =0A> Thanks.=0A> =0A> Doug=0A> =0A> =0A> Read this topic onl
ine here:=0A> =0A> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392
389=0A> =0A> =0A> ________________________________ Message 2 ____________
_________________________=0A> =0A> =0A> Time: 06:41:17 PM PST US=0A> Subjec
t: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question=0A> From: bjones@dmv.com=0A> =0A> =0A>
I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV, Rotax 912 80hp into a socket on a=0A
> small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it between home
=0A> and airport.=0A> =0A> It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail, fold th
e wings, tow one mile to=0A> house, pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer
. That's right 10 minutes,=0A> period.=0A> =0A> I also trailer it in the en
closed "car" trailer all over the US behind a=0A> Roadtrek 190 conversion v
an. Flying in spectacular locations and doing the=0A> See the USA from Your
Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years,=0A> covering over 75,000 ,mil
es with Kitfox IV in trailer over the road. All=0A> very easy and quick if
set up properly.=0A> =0A> My 25th plane, smallest and by far the most enjoy
able experience in 40 =0A> years of flying.=0A> =0A> Thought about a Kolb,
with Rotax 912, and flew one but the Kitfox won.=0A> =0A> HAVE FUN!=0A> =0A
> BJ=0A> =0A> =0A> I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-
List message=0A> posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>=0A> >=0A> > H
ello.=0A> >=0A> > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a tail
dragger. I'm=0A> > considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV.
I just can't find=0A> > anywhere where someone has compared the two.=0A> >
=0A> > Any advice?=0A> >=0A> > I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or
Avid because when I owned a=0A> > Gyroplane, I trailered it to/from my loca
l airport 3 miles away. I kept=0A> > it in my barn and avoided hanger fees
etc.=0A> >=0A> > Any thoughts folks?=0A> >=0A> > Thanks.=0A> >=0A> > Doug
=0A> >=0A> >=0A> > Read this topic online here:=0A> >=0A> > http://forums.m
atronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389=0A> >=0A> >=0A> =0A> =0A> ____
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___=0A> =0A> =0A> Time: 08:49:18 PM PST US=0A> From: Guy Buchanan <gebuchan
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2013 6:10 PM, DGaudette wrote:=0A> > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot lo
oking to get a taildragger. I'm considering=0A> both a Kolb MK III Extra
AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere where=0A> someone has compared
the two.=0A> >=0A> > Any advice?=0A> >=0A> > =0A> Yes. The best plane is t
he one you're flying. Buy either one, they're =0A> both great. Then fly the
crap out of it. Then sell it. Then buy the =0A> other one. Fly the crap ou
t of that. Then tell us which one you liked. ;-)=0A> =0A> Obviously, this b
eing a Kitfox site we'll pitch the Kitfox. However =0A> there is one thing
the Kitfox has that the Kolb might not, in spite of =0A> whatever flying qu
alities it has, and that's a /great /community. The =0A> Kitfox guys are a
wonderful bunch to hang with and they get together =0A> regularly locally,
regionally, and nationally. When they get together =0A> there's a lot of ta
ll tales and a /lot /of flying. (With inevitably more =0A> tall tales as a
result.) The flying's always fun, not just burger runs, =0A> usually involv
ing terrorizing the surrounding community with low level =0A> daring-do, wa
ter skiing (in the aircraft,) and impromptu follow-the-leader.=0A> =0A> Tha
t's my take.=0A> =0A> Guy Buchanan=0A> Ramona, CA=0A> Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-
S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded=0A> Now a glider pilot, too.=0A> =0A>
PS. Make sure you ask this over on Team Kitfox. You might get a more =0A> "
heated" response.=0A> =0A> ________________________________ Message 4 ___
__________________________________=0A> =0A> =0A> Time: 09:43:40 PM PST US
=0A> From: Richard Weiss <MDKitfox@aol.com>=0A> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: N
ewbie Question=0A> =0A> BJ,=0A> =0A> Could you send me your email so I may
contact you about your =0A> adventures? My email is below.=0A> =0A> Thank
s,=0A> =0A> Rick Weiss=0A> Series V (Skystar s/n 1) Speedster:-) =0A> Rotax
912S, Dynon Sky View=0A> Spruce Creek Fly In, FL=0A> MDKitfox@aol.com=0A>
=0A> =0A> On Jan 15, 2013, at 9:56 PM, bjones@dmv.com wrote:=0A> =0A> > =0A
> > I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV, Rotax 912 80hp into a socket on
=0A> a=0A> > small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it b
etween =0A> home=0A> > and airport.=0A> > =0A> > It takes me 10 minutes to
lift the tail, fold the wings, tow one mile =0A> to=0A> > house, pull it in
to its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10 =0A> minutes,=0A> > period.
=0A> > =0A> > I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the
US behind =0A> a=0A> > Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular l
ocations and doing =0A> the=0A> > See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road.
Doing it over ten years,=0A> > covering over 75,000 ,miles with Kitfox IV
in trailer over the road. =0A> All=0A> > very easy and quick if set up prop
erly.=0A> > =0A> > My 25th plane, smallest and by far the most enjoyable ex
perience in 40 =0A> =0A> > years of flying.=0A> > =0A> > Thought about a Ko
lb, with Rotax 912, and flew one but the Kitfox won.=0A> > =0A> > HAVE FUN!
=0A> > =0A> > BJ=0A> > =0A> > =0A> > =0A> > I do a seminar at SunN Fun and
Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List message=0A> > posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodou
g@woh.rr.com>=0A> >> =0A> >> Hello.=0A> >> =0A> >> I'm a former Glider/G.A.
/Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. =0A> I'm=0A> >> considering both
a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't =0A> find=0A> >> anywhe
re where someone has compared the two.=0A> >> =0A> >> Any advice?=0A> >>
=0A> >> I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I own
ed =0A> a=0A> >> Gyroplane, I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles
away. I =0A> kept=0A> >> it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.=0A> >
> =0A> >> Any thoughts folks?=0A> >> =0A> >> Thanks.=0A> >> =0A> >> Doug=0A
> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> Read this topic online here:=0A> >>
=0A> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389=0A> >>
=0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A> >> =0A
> >> =0A> > =0A> > =0A> > =0A> > =0A> > =0A> =0A> =0A> ____________________
____________ Message 5 _____________________________________=0A> =0A> =0A
> Time: 10:44:46 PM PST US=0A> Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
=0A> From: Sacha <uuccio@gmail.com>=0A> =0A> =0A> Does anyone have pictures
or drawings of a trailer that can handle a tri-gear Kitfox?=0A> Sacha=0A>
>========================
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Hi James
Thanks. The wing tips on my kitfox are (I think) a little shorter than the o
riginals so that when folded, the wings end up protruding only slightly from
the tail. The first time I trailered it I supported the wings with a bit of
foam between the horizontal stabilizer and the wings and then tied the two w
ings together. Is this what you had in mind?
Regards
Sacha
On 17/gen/2013, at 05:03, James Shumaker <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Be sure to support the wings. Bouncing on the highway can bend the fusela
ge and tweak the frame at the attach points. Best is to remove the wings if
you have far to travel or stiff suspension.
>
> Jim Shumaker
> Kitfox III 1100 hours
> Rotax 912
>
> From: Eric & Christine McKenney <themckenneys@hotmail.com>
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 6:27 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13
>
> A trailer to handle a tri-gear, could be as simple as a snowmobile trailer
( there are tons of them around if you look, safer would be a boat trailer m
odified for the third wheel in front.
>
> > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:01:54 -0800
> > From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > To: kitfox-list-digest@matronics.com
> > Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 01/15/13
> >
> > *
> >
> > ========================
> > Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive
> > ========================
> >
> > Today's complete Kitfox-List Digest can also be found in either of the
> > two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted
> > in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes
> > and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version
> > of the Kitfox-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
> > such as Notepad or with a web browser.
> >
> > HTML Version:
> >
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&Chapter 13-01-15&Archive=Kitfox
> >
> > Text Version:
> >
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> >
> >
> > ======================
> > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive
> > ======================
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > Kitfox-List Digest Archive
> > ---
> > Total Messages Posted Tue 01/15/13: 5
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> > Today's Message Index:
> > ----------------------
> >
> > 1. 06:11 PM - Newbie Question (DGaudette)
> > 2. 06:41 PM - Re: Newbie Question (bjones@dmv.com)
> > 3. 08:49 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Guy Buchanan)
> > 4. 09:43 PM - Re: Newbie Question (Richard Weiss)
> > 5. 10:44 PM - Trailer for Tri-Gear (Sacha)
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 06:11:32 PM PST US
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> > From: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> >
> >
> > Hello.
> >
> > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm co
nsidering
> > both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere whe
re
> > someone has compared the two.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> > I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I owned a G
yroplane,
> > I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I kept it in my ba
rn
> > and avoided hanger fees etc.
> >
> > Any thoughts folks?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Doug
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> >
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 06:41:17 PM PST US
> > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> > From: bjones@dmv.com
> >
> >
> > I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV, Rotax 912 80hp into a socket on a
> > small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it between hom
e
> > and airport.
> >
> > It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail, fold the wings, tow one mile to
> > house, pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10 minutes,
> > period.
> >
> > I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the US behind a
> > Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular locations and doing t
he
> > See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years,
> > covering over 75,000 ,miles with Kitfox IV in trailer over the road. All
> > very easy and quick if set up properly.
> >
> > My 25th plane, smallest and by far the most enjoyable experience in 40
> > years of flying.
> >
> > Thought about a Kolb, with Rotax 912, and flew one but the Kitfox won.
> >
> > HAVE FUN!
> >
> > BJ
> >
> >
> > I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List message
> > posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> > >
> > > Hello.
> > >
> > > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm
> > > considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't fin
d
> > > anywhere where someone has compared the two.
> > >
> > > Any advice?
> > >
> > > I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I owned a
> > > Gyroplane, I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I kep
t
> > > it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.
> > >
> > > Any thoughts folks?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Doug
> > >
> > >
> > > Read this topic online here:
> > >
> > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 08:49:18 PM PST US
> > From: Guy Buchanan <gebuchanan@cox.net>
> > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> >
> > On 1/15/2013 6:10 PM, DGaudette wrote:
> > > I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger. I'm c
onsidering
> > both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't find anywhere whe
re
> > someone has compared the two.
> > >
> > > Any advice?
> > >
> > >
> > Yes. The best plane is the one you're flying. Buy either one, they're
> > both great. Then fly the crap out of it. Then sell it. Then buy the
> > other one. Fly the crap out of that. Then tell us which one you liked. ;
-)
> >
> > Obviously, this being a Kitfox site we'll pitch the Kitfox. However
> > there is one thing the Kitfox has that the Kolb might not, in spite of
> > whatever flying qualities it has, and that's a /great /community. The
> > Kitfox guys are a wonderful bunch to hang with and they get together
> > regularly locally, regionally, and nationally. When they get together
> > there's a lot of tall tales and a /lot /of flying. (With inevitably more
> > tall tales as a result.) The flying's always fun, not just burger runs,
> > usually involving terrorizing the surrounding community with low level
> > daring-do, water skiing (in the aircraft,) and impromptu follow-the-lead
er.
> >
> > That's my take.
> >
> > Guy Buchanan
> > Ramona, CA
> > Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
> > Now a glider pilot, too.
> >
> > PS. Make sure you ask this over on Team Kitfox. You might get a more
> > "heated" response.
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 09:43:40 PM PST US
> > From: Richard Weiss <MDKitfox@aol.com>
> > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Newbie Question
> >
> > BJ,
> >
> > Could you send me your email so I may contact you about your
> > adventures? My email is below.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Rick Weiss
> > Series V (Skystar s/n 1) Speedster:-)
> > Rotax 912S, Dynon Sky View
> > Spruce Creek Fly In, FL
> > MDKitfox@aol.com
> >
> >
> > On Jan 15, 2013, at 9:56 PM, bjones@dmv.com wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I put the tail wheel of our KITFOX IV, Rotax 912 80hp into a socket on
> > a
> > > small flatbed trailer ($160 Harbor Freight Tools) and tow it between
> > home
> > > and airport.
> > >
> > > It takes me 10 minutes to lift the tail, fold the wings, tow one mile
> > to
> > > house, pull it into its enclosed "car" trailer. That's right 10
> > minutes,
> > > period.
> > >
> > > I also trailer it in the enclosed "car" trailer all over the US behind
> > a
> > > Roadtrek 190 conversion van. Flying in spectacular locations and doing
> > the
> > > See the USA from Your Chevrolet by road. Doing it over ten years,
> > > covering over 75,000 ,miles with Kitfox IV in trailer over the road.
> > All
> > > very easy and quick if set up properly.
> > >
> > > My 25th plane, smallest and by far the most enjoyable experience in 40
> >
> > > years of flying.
> > >
> > > Thought about a Kolb, with Rotax 912, and flew one but the Kitfox won.
> > >
> > > HAVE FUN!
> > >
> > > BJ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I do a seminar at SunN Fun and Sebring on > --> Kitfox-List message
> > > posted by: "DGaudette" <gyrodoug@woh.rr.com>
> > >>
> > >> Hello.
> > >>
> > >> I'm a former Glider/G.A./Gyro pilot looking to get a taildragger.
> > I'm
> > >> considering both a Kolb MK III Extra AND a Kitfox IV. I just can't
> > find
> > >> anywhere where someone has compared the two.
> > >>
> > >> Any advice?
> > >>
> > >> I'm specifically looking at the KF, Kolb or Avid because when I owned
> > a
> > >> Gyroplane, I trailered it to/from my local airport 3 miles away. I
> > kept
> > >> it in my barn and avoided hanger fees etc.
> > >>
> > >> Any thoughts folks?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks.
> > >>
> > >> Doug
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Read this topic online here:
> > >>
> > >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392389#392389
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________
________
> >
> >
> > Time: 10:44:46 PM PST US
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailer for Tri-Gear
> > From: Sacha <uuccio@gmail.com>
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have pictures or drawings of a trailer that can handle a tri
-gear Kitfox?
> > Sacha
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> >
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