TJay

TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here 7 Apr 2016

Well tonight I shot the second coat of Poly-Spray on her, Hopefully I can make her blue this weekend,

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TJay added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 Engines 5 Apr 2016

So tell us Mr. since it sounds like you are getting to see all the progress of this engine being installed are you gonna stay a die hard 2 stroker or you thinking one would look nice in your avid? Just being nosy here.

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TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here 3 Apr 2016

sprayed a coat of poly brush on today. stuff still stinks.

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TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 2 Apr 2016

Finish tapes?

So today I ran out of 4 inch finish tape. But I have a ton of 4 inch Bias tape is there anything wrong with using the bias on bigger runs like 4 foot lengths?

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TJay added a post in a topic Interesting Kitfox sales brochure 2 Apr 2016

There is the issue Just measured mine and mine is 6 1/4

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TJay added a post in a topic Interesting Kitfox sales brochure 2 Apr 2016

I took a few pics of mine hope it helps, Keep in mind when I measured the length of the push rod I just hooked on the rear bolt so plus or minus 1/8" At least now you can get it set right when you take all those control parts out and power coat them ha.

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TJay added a post in a topic Interesting Kitfox sales brochure 2 Apr 2016

Huh maybe it was the push rod from the flaps then, I know on mine they were with in 1/2 of an inch of being the same length, something goofey is going on there. ed sent a picture of what it needs to look like in this link http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/4168-aileron-idler-bellcrank-binding/ an easy fix if you want to eliminate all the washers would be to take and make a new angel iron on the passenger that holds the FCC-16 column, all you would be doing is sliding the sticks over to the left a bit. you would probably need to use a piece of 1/1/2 aluminum Angle cut the top down to 1 inch and drill a hole for the column bolt and leave the the bottom that sits on the floor a full 1/1/2 then drill the 2 holes that go into the floor. Hope that makes sence If not let me know I will make a sample, It would take less that 5 minutes.

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TJay added a post in a topic Interesting Kitfox sales brochure 1 Apr 2016

Could have the ailron and the elevator push rod switched around, they are only slightly different in length. that would be my guess,

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TJay added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration 1 Apr 2016

Well hopefully we have a wet April then.

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TJay added a post in a topic Interesting Kitfox sales brochure 27 Mar 2016

You must have a very easy going wife to cruise around the country like that. ha

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TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here 26 Mar 2016

Covered the rudder, installed rear window frames and finished fabric on top of turtle deck, still sick, what a miserable way to spend a weekend.

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TJay added a post in a topic Engine Cowling Woes 26 Mar 2016

Ha water pipe bomb there, Kind of neat, never thought a pressure washer could do that.

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TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here 26 Mar 2016

Well woke up at 5 am today like usual and realized I am sicker than sick, cant hardly move so I stayed home from work, and by 8 am I couldn't sit in the house any longer, stumbled my way out in the garage and slowly worked on the kitfox. Decided to make aluminum frames to rivet lexan windows in rather than sewing them in. Got my little plastic rudder cable covers glued in place and static port installed. Also did a little fabric on the area under the vertical,

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TJay added a post in a topic Engine Cowling Woes 25 Mar 2016

Look on the bright side, I have heard that bumps catch less drag than strait sides, that means you will go faster, Man I wish I knew how to do Fiberglass like that, when I get to my cowl it will be a learning experience for sure.

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TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 24 Mar 2016

Fuel fitting sealant

What are you guys using on the threads of fuel fittings, In the Fiberglass tank, and also the aluminum header tank?

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TJay added a post in a topic Building a panel and glare shield 22 Mar 2016

Oh sure I get it flush with the top of the lip on the front cowl. that makes sense, And I'm sure if I set it 1/2 inch below the top lip of the cowl it really wont matter, thanks,

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TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 21 Mar 2016

Building a panel and glare shield

I might start playing with building a glare shield and panel later and was wondering is there a certain height the glare shield needs to be Or is it builders judgement?

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TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 for sale on Barnstormers 20 Mar 2016

Now that is a good way to look at it.

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TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 for sale on Barnstormers 20 Mar 2016

I have also seen where the windows are sewn to a piece of fabric, I looks like a good option . Was also thinking about framing it out with aluminum like the new ones are, that also looks good. Just not sure yet, I like the idea of sewing one in because it is almost no weight there but Im not sure how you keep the fabric from fraying on the edges with that method.

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TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here 20 Mar 2016

Tail is covered

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TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 20 Mar 2016

Static Port Location

I found this and was wondering if this is still a proven place to install the static Port.
http://www.kitfox.eu/technical/kitfox-doc/Static-system.pdf