rafterjg

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   rafterjg added a post in a topic Wheel Alignment    8 Jan 2021

   Do you all figure tie in and out when the tail is up or on the ground. I’m building a set of gear and made it to where the axles are straight when the plane is level but when the tail drops I have a bit of toe out. 
   

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   rafterjg added a post in a topic What brake do I have?    2 Dec 2020

   Do you think it would be worth the $700 to convert to the black max brakes and trim some weight. 
   

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   rafterjg added a post in a topic Fabric repair    1 Dec 2020

   Fortunately I got by without needing to redo my fabric and got the truss beefed up and back in shape. 
   
   

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   rafterjg added a topic in KitFox General Forum    1 Dec 2020

   What brake do I have?

   So I am in the process of building my wide gear and want to get a better brake setup using the upgraded pedal geometry and intensifier kit. Looking at all the matco calipers I have not seen a setup like mine and don’t know what pads or replacement parts I need for these brakes. Can anyone help me out with a part number or model etc. Also are they worth keeping or should I go a different route. 
   
   

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   rafterjg added a post in a topic Fabric repair    18 Nov 2020

   Unfortunately I did a number so I’ll be rebuilding the whole seat truss. The model 1 is all from 1/2” tube so I’m gonna beef up the top and bottom tube. 
   

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   rafterjg added a topic in KitFox General Forum    18 Nov 2020

   Fabric repair

   So this evening I bent my seat truss and will be rebuilding it as well as adding reinforcement on the door sill and fabbing cabane style gear to get rid of the factory style bungee gear. I am wondering if I can leave my fabric from the door back or will I need to refabric the whole fuselage. 
   

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   rafterjg added a post in a topic How to adjust a nose high cruise    9 Nov 2020

   Yes I do get nose down with flaps 
   

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   rafterjg added a post in a topic How to adjust a nose high cruise    9 Nov 2020

   what would be the best way to move the cg aft? 
   

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   rafterjg added a post in a topic How to adjust a nose high cruise    9 Nov 2020

   TJay thanks ill have to see where im at and adjust the flaps and elevator. 
   

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    rafterjg added a post in a topic How to adjust a nose high cruise    9 Nov 2020

    So would I need it to be dropped in the front or lifted. 
    

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    rafterjg added a topic in Kitfox I    9 Nov 2020

    How to adjust a nose high cruise

    So I recently purchased a model 1 and it has a high angle of attack to maintain a level cruise. Without using the flaps, is there a way to setup the plane to fly at more of a level attitude. 
    

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