Kitfox flaperon position question

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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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I snapped this picture today of my Kitfox 4 flaperon hanger.  Maybe that will give you the info you are looking for.  I believe that Avid flaperon is a good bit lower.  JImChuk

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Thank you Jim. I appreciate you taking the time to help me out. This picture helps a lot.

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Do all the later Kitfoxes have an upper and lower 2pc bracket like this?

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the two piece one is the original type.  Kitfox changed to a steel one that is just on the top.  

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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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TJay Larson has a youtube video where he shows making new kitfox hangars I believe.  He converted his Kitfox 1 to Kitfox 4 style wings.  

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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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the two piece one is the original type.  Kitfox changed to a steel one that is just on the top.  

There is also a matched pair of pieces inside the wing on the web of the rib and under the cap strip to reinforce these brackets.

I converted to the new style hangers when I rebuilt the Mangy.

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