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  1. HoosierSMW added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Gear leg ID
    Can someone tell me what model this gear is from? It is currently on a Kitfox 2 but is not original to the aircraft. Thanks.


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  2. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Advice on possible KF-2 purchase   

    Went up with the owner today. Takes off way before I'm ready and climbs like a homesick angel. Of course, I'm a 150 tail dragger type and not used to this light of a craft.  Love the airplane but definitely something I need to get a good checkout in. The engine shakes a fair amount under 2,700 - 3,000 rpm but smooths out above that. Does have an occasional hickup at cruise. Is there anything unusual about that? Seems like that typical for a 582 but would like more information from those who know? One of the wing tanks seeps fuel, (they have been trying to track down the source) that runs back to the trailing edge. It is slow enough that is evaporates before it can drip but I would like to know if it could damage the wood ribs or fabric. He is pre-mixing instead of using the oil injection. Any information or comments would be appreciated. I've attached better closeups of the reduction drive.


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  3. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Advice on possible KF-2 purchase   

    What prop would you suggest for this model?
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  4. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Advice on possible KF-2 purchase   

    Talked to the current owner today (good friend). The engine has about 210 hours on it. Runs great. Did not know the gearbox model. I have attached a close up of the nose if this gives enough information to determine which one it is. Beautiful airplane and special to me.

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  5. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Advice on possible KF-2 purchase   

    I'm not sure about hours or gearbox. Will ask tomorrow when I talk to the owner and post that info. Do you have time in a 3 or 4 to compare. I would love to have a 4 but too much for my budget for now. I still intend to finish the Avid. Hope to get at it full time after I retire (too close for comfort).
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  6. HoosierSMW added a topic in KitFox General Forum   

    Advice on possible KF-2 purchase
    I have an opportunity to buy a flying KF-2 and am interested in opinions on the purchase. I know the builder and it was a quality build. the flaperon mounts were modified with the reinforcing angles during the build. As far as I know it has always been hangered. It was finished in 92 and I assume most of the do-able modifications available to that date were done. It has a gray head 582 and dual wing tanks. It is a good performer but has a fairly high empty weight (about 510lbs). Seems to me I had read about 430lbs was typical. It is being offered to me at a very attractive price. Most of my flying is boring holes in the sky solo but do like to take passengers along when I have the opportunity. I am currently working (very slowly) on a C model Avid. Opinions on the KF-2? Any comparisons good or bad to the Avid C? Any input would be appreciated.
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  7. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Kitfox flaperon position question   

    I've watched most of TJay's videos. Very well done and a talented guy. The way he made his new wing ribs is almost exactly how I set up to do mine. I have access to a laser so making the hangars is no problem. Just trying to get the orientation right so I don't have any weird handling issues. 
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  8. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Kitfox flaperon position question   

    Got it - Thank you Sir! I thought I had seen them only on top but wasn't sure after seeing your picture.
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  9. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Kitfox flaperon position question   

    Do all the later Kitfoxes have an upper and lower 2pc bracket like this?
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  10. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Kitfox flaperon position question   

    Thank you Jim. I appreciate you taking the time to help me out. This picture helps a lot.
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  11. HoosierSMW added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Kitfox flaperon position question
    Hoping someone with a Kitfox 4 or later can provide some dimensions. I am building a Kitfox(ish) wing for my C model Avid and feel the position of the flaperon is critical for proper control response. I have attached a drawing with 4 dimensions for the position of the flaperon relative to the trailing edge of the wing. Any assistance would be appreciated. 
    Trailing edge to Flaperon.pdf
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  12. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Avid D Model?   

    Unfortunately, this kit came with 3/4" lift struts which I understand lowered the gross weight. If I could find some 7/8" struts (or get better at tig welding), I would substitute them. The ribs are spaced closer than the stol wing. 
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  13. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Avid D Model?   

    My kit originally was an aerobatic speedwing with .083" spar tubes. I am (very slowly) building new wings with .063 tubes and Just Aircraft spar stiffener inserts. I believe they are the same inserts as Kitfox currently uses. The new wings should be plenty strong for a higher gross but my guess is the plane would then be limited by the fuselage construction and struts. would be nice to know the structural differences with the MkIV. Specifically tube diameters and wall thickness in critical areas. I've seen the extra gussets in a few places but can't imagine they are the only changes.
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  14. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic Avid D Model?   

    I stand corrected. I had not seen the model letter on anything else. Thanks for the information. Mine was delivered in August of 1990 so obviously would be a C based on that.
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  15. HoosierSMW added a post in a topic First flight on skis this winter   

    Thank you for sharing. I haven't been on skis since I was a kid in the Cub with dad back in the 60's. Loved it and would love to do it again. Don't get as much snow as we used here in the plains of Indiana though. I see you are in Minnesota. Vacationed in the Boundry Waters every summer as a kid. Best memories of my life. Watched it get a lot busier through the years and wonder what it is like now.
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