Willja67

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    Buying and towing a KF1
    Hey everyone, 
    First post here.  I'm very seriously considering buying a KF1 that I've found. Haven't seen it in person yet but if i were to buy it i would have to tow it on the included trailer about 800 miles to get it home.  Other than avoiding gawking idiot's on the road that might kamikaze into me because i distracted them what are some of the biggest things that i would need to prepare for to avoid damage to the plane? Would the rudder or elevators need to be totally immobilized beyond whatever mechanism usually locks the control surfaces? Or the flaperons for that matter?  I'm hoping for no rain on the way back since with the wings folded the turtle deck is open, but how bad is it if it does get wet?
     
    Also what are some things to look for when buying a kitfox? I've read about the flaperon mounts on the ends of the ribs breaking, any other big ones that i should look for? Btw it has a rotax 532 in it and only about 75 hrs total time airframe and engine, was completed about 6 years ago and always hangared, with no damage history. Also it's in annual till July next year and airworthy (according to the builder/ owner).
    Anyway thanks in advance for any answers  
     
    Will A.
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