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Flyboy66
06-02-2018, 06:15 AM
Almost at the starting line. I was wondering what people use for measuring length (wing rigging). Metal tape measure? If so, Home Depot 25’ tape OK?

And does anyone have pictures of their method for wing rigging? Adjustable sawhorses..... to hold the wing in place while adjusting lift struts...

Steve
ken nougaret
06-02-2018, 07:53 AM
Look at Tom Waid's website, tropicaltuba.com.
Flyboy66
06-02-2018, 08:53 AM
Thank you. That is a great resource. Still need info on measuring tapes....

Steve
Tom Waid
06-02-2018, 01:02 PM
I had a number of metal tapes. I'm pretty sure a 25 ft tape will do.

http://tropicaltuba.com/Kitfox%20Project/Kitfox3.htm#Wing%20Rigging

Now that I'm flying I can say that my rigging turned out to be accurate.
jiott
06-02-2018, 04:09 PM
Tom, Are you going to post any flying results on your website, or is the website finished?
efwd
06-02-2018, 06:13 PM
I used a 25' metal Stanley tape measure. I used a 2 ton underhoist safety stand from Harbor freight. I worked beautifully as it has a screw height adjustment.
Eddie
Tom Waid
06-03-2018, 03:06 AM
Tom, Are you going to post any flying results on your website, or is the website finished?

I'm taking a break from the website for now. I thank you and everybody for their encouragement.

My Kitfox is flying well with just a few little problems. One problem has been the weather. Florida has recently had a few weeks of bad weather giving me few chances to fly.