trailering a KF long distance

[turboturner]

This has probably been asked & answered before but I can't find a thread. I may have to move a KF across the continent & don't have the time to fly it so I'm considering hauling it. Have any of you done this before? I'm concerned about leaving the wings on, unsupported (folded) & would be tempted to remove them altogether to remove stress from the frame & bolts. Also, the engine mounts aren't designed to bear that kind of abuse, I'm told, so that the engine should have additional support, apparently. Not sure how I would do that. Any recommendations?
Thank you for your input.
Carl

[Paul Z]

Here is a thread on trailering

http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/sho...ght=Trailering

[turboturner]

Thnx Paul - good info

[Peteohms]

Carl, I'd offer to ferry it for you just for the adventure but the F A and the A requires a commercial ticket. Having flown my Kitfox from Texas to Oshkosh 4 times, I don't see how trailering would be quicker.

[FitchUpNorth]

Carl,
I bought mine out of Warner Robbins GA, and hired an AWESOME team to trailer it to MN, as I did not have the time and luxury either to get it home. PM me for the info. Not only was he professional and courteous, he also incorporated a ball hitch mount to relieve stress on the empennage, and custom support poles to brace the folded wings. PM me for his info...
Denny

[PropellerHead]

Carl, I'd offer to ferry it for you just for the adventure but...

Really? You can't fly someone else's plane across the country even if it's not for money?

[wheelerg]

What approx. area are you going? I just finished a trailer for mine with proper rear end supports etc....
being retired I have lots of time to do menial things

Trenton Ont

[Paul Z]

As long as your not paid to transport, I would say you are borrowing a friends airplane.

[Peteohms]

As long as your not paid to transport,....

Well the FAA doesn't see it that way. They believe that a private pilot is benefiting because he is getting free hours in his logbook. Heaven forbid! Borrowing might work if you had the insurance to cover. Probably, it would still be skirting the law.

[ken nougaret]

Gary, how about posting some pics of your trailer and supports?