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aerozuk
12-21-2008, 10:58 PM
I recently picked up a Kit fox 2. It has a rocky past and came without logbooks. I think the wings might have been replaced with Model 3 wings but am unable to decipher the difference. Is there some specific trait that differes between the wings? The wing tanks say "model III" on them. I can post pictures if that would help. Thank you.

jdmcbean
12-23-2008, 04:14 PM
Model 2 and 3 wings are the same wing (Airfoil) So you really would not be able to tell a difference. The main difference came with the Model IV and New aircraft.

There are some differences that were done by builders regarding the wing twist (washout) It will most likely be a 1" or 1.75" twist.

aerozuk
12-23-2008, 08:52 PM
I would like to figure out my useful load. It would be higher with the model three wings. Are the spars thicker?

jdmcbean
12-24-2008, 06:47 PM
Your gross weight is not only determined by the wings. Being a Model 2 you would have a 950 gross.