Bungee

[lake_harley]

Just acquired a Model II Kitfox and will need to replace the landing gear Bungees. Has anyone made up their own from bungee cord that is sold by the foot. If yes, what diameter did you use....the current cords appear to be about 5/8" diameter. Thinking the old ones are somewhat stretched out to use for patterns, so how long do they need to be loop-to-loop if it's practical to make them rather than just buying them from Kitfox? I think they get $85 or $95 for a pair.

Thanks, in advance.

[HighWing]

Lynn,
I sent an email.

[lake_harley]

E-mail received....I appreciate the information!

Lynn

[SkyPirate]

welcome to the forum neighbor,,Im due west in phelps county..I use to own a model 2 ..still kick myself in the back side for selling,,loved it~!!

[lake_harley]

Thanks for the welcome SkyPirate. Phelps Co....please refresh my memory, how far is Edgar Springs from Rolla?

I guess I should have said I'm 1/2 owner of the Kitfox II in my original post. The plane is somewhat a project plane in that it hasn't had a lot of maintenance or love in several years. Included in the work to be done is to evaluate the extent of damage to the 582 that partially seized on it's last flight. Lots of disassembly, cleaning, checking, reassembly is ahead of us.

I find it rather interesting that there are 3 Kitfox planes in our 20-ish member EAA chapter.

Lynn

[tbucket]

Lynn did you get the info on the Bungees I need to replace mine also....
Thanks Bob