TJay

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  1. TJay added a post in a topic PLASTIC STRUT FAIRINGS?   

    I have them on my Quad city challenger, I dont think they would be a good match for these planes. the challenger uses a 1.25 or 1.50 inch lift strut
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  2. TJay added a post in a topic Bush gear differences   

    well its been done, I bought a set of high wings bush gear. hope I like it, It has got to be better than stock kitfox 1 gear.
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  3. TJay added a post in a topic Broke 100 hrs in the log book tonight   

    lol sorry ill have another beer tonight thanks man
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  4. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    new toy on the bench
    Between these two toys its starting to get exciting
     

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  5. TJay added a post in a topic Broke 100 hrs in the log book tonight   

    Get all what fixed do you see something I don't
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  6. TJay added a post in a topic another kitfox 1 question   

    Thanks Ed I dont have any of those pages it really helps
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  7. TJay added a post in a topic another kitfox 1 question   

    I would sure like to see some directions on how it all works. there is nothing in my build manual about this or turtle deck building
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  8. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    another kitfox 1 question
    So I have seen a few other kitfoxes with aluminum pieces riveted on the top of the front and rear spar upper carry through tubes, Now on the newer ones I don't see that anymore, I have all the aluminum pieces and rivets and I'm sure I could figure out how to do it , but is it necessary and does it do much
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  9. TJay added a post in a topic wings are on   



  10. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    wings are on
    starting to look like something guys
     

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  11. TJay added a post in a topic easy front spar stiffener   

    and finished

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  12. TJay added a post in a topic Wing rigging question   

    everything lined up so nice she will be a dream to fly
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  13. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Wing rigging question
    Ok here it goes. I would like to double check my self here before I drill through through the bottom of the spars. ok I have the wings square with the fuselage dihedral is set  strut attach fittings are hose clamped in place . top of the spars are drilled and pins dropped in. when I set the level  next to the fuselage laying on the top of the spars my front spar is 1 1/4"  lower, now with 1 degree twist at the wing tips when I set the level on the spars the front spar should be 1 3/4" lower correct?
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  14. TJay added a post in a topic easy front spar stiffener   

    Probably not and it would probably never break, I looked over a kitfox 4 1050 a while back and noticed our rear spar carry throu is exactly the same but his front one is way thicker, thought must be a reason for it, now mine is a little smaller tubing but a bit thicker. It figures up to .801 lbs for a 3 foot piece, aint bad, this way when I load her up to 1000 lbs its one less area I need to stair at the whole flight.
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  15. TJay added a post in a topic Engine mount   

    I think I have all the things I need. 2 plates of aluminum 1 is about 2 inches wide and one is about 3 inches wide and all the rubber mounts. just dont have any pics or instructions of how it should look in the end.
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  16. TJay added a post in a topic easy front spar stiffener   

    crystal clear I know what your saying
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  17. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Engine mount
    Does any one have pictures of there engine mount on the kitfoxes. I am thinking about starting on mine soon it is the older mount not the side mount. a few pictures would be great.
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  18. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    easy front spar stiffener
    cut off old bushings and drilled out, slid in .035 chrome-alley tube glued while sliding it in to stop any chance of small vibration, will drill and weld in new bushings tomorrow. less than 2 hrs of work and double the strength.

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  19. TJay added a post in a topic Ventral Fin Dimensions   

    why does the drip edge of the counter top have those two circle cuts in it?
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  20. TJay added a post in a topic Broke 100 hrs in the log book tonight   

    trailing edge will be aluminum as will the rip tails, but the leading edge, does it make any difference on an under camber wing?
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  21. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Broke 100 hrs in the log book tonight
    not the nicest looking hysol job im sure but had fun doing it

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  22. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Bush gear differences
    is there much differences between avid bush gear, Highwings bush gear and kitfox bush gear which ones do you guys like best
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  23. TJay added a post in a topic 582 Blue head   

    good to know thanks
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  24. TJay added a post in a topic Which adhesive for gear leg fairings?   

    If your going for cheap I would say a small tube of pl-400 would work good its made by loctite, we glue sub floors down all the time with it and also plywood to steel I beams, it holds good takes about 7 hrs to cure, a faster thing might be like a 5 minute epoxy, just some thoughts.
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  25. TJay added a post in a topic Props   

    well I just got a quote from Lonnie Prince about a prop for my rotax 582 with a 3.47 gear ratio. Wow it was a tiny bit more that I expected. $1747  for an 80 inch 56 pitch p tip propeller. that would look awesome on my kitfox but not sure I can justify it. and Im not sure if an Ebox will handle an 80 inch prop. Wonder if the performance would be much better that an 900 dollar warp drive.
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