The UK Kitfoxes have a nearly identical setup as part of the build, although
Lowell's tab appears to be just a bit bigger which is a good idea. The UK
setup uses a simple cable with friction-wheel up front, less to go wrong.
Personally I can't see flying a Kitfox without a trim tab - it frees up the
flaps to be flaps and puts horizontal trim where it belongs - way out on the
pitch axis rather than just behind the C of G where it's way too much drag.
Once installed you'll wonder how you ever flew without it. Great work
Lowell.
Bob Brennan - N717GB
1991 UK Model 2 ELSA Kitfox
Rotax 582 with 3 blade prop
Wrightsville Pa
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Clint Bazzill
Sent: 26 November 2008 2:31 pm
To: Kitfox list
Subject: RE: Elevator Trim
Lowell, I think a kit would be great. The Model 1, 2, and 3's would
probably benefit greatly. I just put the large elevator for the 4 on mine,
have about 25 hours on it now. The shipping for my elevator was about $90,
that isn't that far as I live near San Fransisco. So round trip fare for an
elevator would be over $200, that would pay for a lot of welding. My 2
cents worth, P.S. lookis like a nce setup for elevator with no ribs.
Clint
Model IV, 912S with 1400 hours.
> From: lcfitt@sbcglobal.net
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Elevator Trim
> Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:37:04 -0800
>
>
> Good question, Patrick. Our initial idea was that most owners won't have
> the jigging and welding capability. We have three out there as presented.
> The parts kit is a good idea and I we will work on that. As for timing,
> maybe a week or so to figure costs as this week will include Thanksgiving
in
> Kansas City.
>
> Lowell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "patrick reilly" <patreilly43@hotmail.com>
> To: "kitfox matronics" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:57 AM
> Subject: RE: Elevator Trim
>
>
>
> Lowell, Your catelog listing includes installation of trim. Are you going
to
> offer the parts in a kit for us do-it-yourselfers, if so when will it be
> available?
>
> Pat Reilly
> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
> Rockford, IL> From: lcfitt@sbcglobal.net> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Elevator Trim> Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:29:19
-0800>
>
> To the list.> > Mark and I are finally able to offer the elevator trim tab
> retrofit for > Model IV and earlier model Kitrfoxes. What we do is a
> derivative of what > Rans provides for elevator trim - retaining the flat
> elevator and covering > the servo with a custom made fiberglass bubble
> cover. Nothing is visible > from the top of the elavator, except, of
course
> the trim tab. See: > http://highwingllc.com/elevatortrim.html for
details.>
> > Lowell Fitt> Cameron Park, CA> Model IV-1200 R-912 UL> Currently
focusing
> on the Left Wing, Rudder Gap Seal Cuffs and Landing Gear > Fairing and===>
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