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Thread: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

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    Senior Member kmach's Avatar
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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    I fold the wings out and back every flight.

    I filled the tanks when in the folded position and marked the fuel placards, now if the fuel is at or below those marks when ready to fold the wings no draining is required.

    This ends up a little above half full ( flight ready wings out ).
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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    As little as the fuel burn is with the HKS, I keep it at about 1/2 full, put in a couple gallons before flying. Then no folding problems.

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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    That is good news. It puts the kitfox back into the running for me. Does anyone know if there are any stress of fatigue issues with trailering while half full of fuel since the wing is at that point only supported by the hinges?

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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    The wing is still supported by the lift struts.
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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    I forgot to ask, will half tanks work also on the conventional gear model? If I build a plane, it has got to be a taildragger

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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    Kitfox Outback's are taildraggers. so everything in my previous post is relevant for your future taildragger.

    Really they all become "taildraggers" or tail low when you fold the wing , and the weight shifts to the rear.
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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    Thanks for the good info. The kitfox may be my bird. If I can keep it in a trailer, the savings may equal between 30-60 extra flight hours per year, which in my opinion, more than makes up for any of my perceived drawbacks.

    For those of you keeping your bird in a trailer, might I ask how much the trailer set up you are using cost.

    Also, I'm a little curious. I have noticed many kitfoxes using 3 bladed props. Is there a clearance issue, especially with wheel takeoffs and landings making this helpful? If I build, I plan on using the o235, and don't know if you can put a 3 bladed on that power plant. Thanks again for the good info.

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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    Would this work to haul and store the kitfox? http://m.ebay.com/itm/181460609980?nav=SEARCH

    Just trying I get an idea. Thanks.

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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    It would greatly depend on the door opening.

    I don't remember for sure, but I think you need at least 96" for the folded wings to fit.
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    Default Re: Is the a Kitfox my plane?

    It doesnt apear to have a wide enough door (78"). I think 96" is just barely enough.
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