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  2. snaprollinfool

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    thanks for the reply jim. a previous owner  already cut off the motor mount and modified the firewall for a VW. (mistake) so will fix that. i was wondering about fuselage length are the B,C, and mark 4 longer? also i'm missing right lift strut so will have to make one unless i can find one for sale. the one i have is 3/4 inch if i go to 7/8 inch will that increase my g.w.? also i have the 30 foot wingon my model A. my hangar door is 30 foot! would removing the wing tip and drop the span to 27 feet be a bad idea? my ridge runner  3 had a 26 foot span with a rotax 503 and performed great. thanks jim

  3. 1avidflyer

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    A model is 36" wide at the top of the seat.  Others are 39 1/2" wide.  Gross weight is much less as well.  Originally had a welded in motor mount, not bolted on like later models.  

  5. snaprollinfool

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    Hi, all just picked up an avid model A! year unknown! i am a long time aircraft builder but have no experience with avid''s. did build a ridge runner 3 so very similar. can anyone tell me the difference between an A,B,C, mark 4 ? this airplane is going to need a total restore,just wonder if is worth upgrading to one of the newer models if possible? thank's.  Billl

  16. 1avidflyer

    Posted · Edited by 1avidflyer

    The title tells it all, I'm looking for a grove gear and brackets for my Kitfox 4 project.  I do have a never used factory Kitfox cabane gear if someone wants to trade, but I'm willing to buy one outright as well.  Private message me for starters.  Here is a picture of the Kitfox gear and another after I faired and covered the gear legs.  I'm keeping the axels though if I sell or trade this gear.  Thanks,  JImChuk

    cabane gear 6.jpg

    landing gear legs 1.jpg

    20221005_091313_001.jpg

  18. WhattheFox

    Posted · Edited by WhattheFox

    Purchased a new KitFox 7STi and expecting to have it flying by summer 2025. Planning to do some backcountry flying in eastern Utah and Western Colorado. Looking to meet other KitFox owners / pilots interested in new friendships while backcountry group flying, camping & exploring. I'm currently renting Cessnas and Citabrias just to keep up the skills.

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  20. 1avidflyer

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    The resin I used was polyester resin, the stuff made by bondo.  Was just looking at it on line and a number of people were complaining about it not hardening up, I've never had that problem.  Made lots of stuff with it.  I did buy the gallon cans of resin.  Not that that should matter???  JImChuk

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  23. 1avidflyer

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    The Kitfox tanks had kreem fuel tank sealant in them, and I used acetone to try to get it off.  Not sure how many layers I used, but the new rib I made was about 1/8" thick.  Probably used three or four layers of fiberglass cloth to join the ribs back to the bottom of the tank.   I think I made the rib on a piece of old lexan windshield.  Thinking now, and I may have done that, I would lay another piece over the layup of fiberglass, and screw down a piece of plywood over the top to squeeze it all flat while it sets up.  I used the fiberglass resin like you find at walmart.  

  24. BryceKat

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    Hi Jim,

    Thank you very much! What solvent to clean the tanks should I use and what epoxy? How many layers of what weight cloth where used for the doubler mounts and baffles? Thanks, Bryce