James,
The first photo shows the tail wheel support and the second shows the front
spar brace that you will need. By the way this is not my aircraft.
David
KF II, HKS
On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 8:29 AM, WurlyBird <james.t.trizzino@us.army.mil>wrote:
> james.t.trizzino@us.army.mil>
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> Here is another question that seems to be on topic here, and important to
> me since I am going to have to trailer my Kitfox from Orlando to Nashville.
>
> How have you all been handling the tail control surfaces in tow? Do you
> just allow them full deflection to one side and let the wind (or a bungee)
> hold it in place? Can this cause any warping to the control surfaces or
> damage to the stops? What are the max towing speeds you have happily used
> with no issues?
>
> I was considering making a rudder-lock like we used on gliders, out of wood
> bracing and some sort of padding. Basically it will end up being a slotted
> piece of wood that fits over the top of the rudder and V-stab. Any thoughts
> on this idea?
>
> I have gotten a lot of good ideas of how to set the plane up for her tow
> home from this thread already, I just need a few more. Thanks.
>
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