STI Farm Fox Build Log

[jrevens]

Harlan,

I just used the build manual also, and like Dustin I didn't log my time either, for the same reason. I took a lot of pictures, and when time to apply for repairman's Certificate I handed the guy a thumb drive with pretty much all of them on it. He didn't need or want anything else but the FAA paperwork. He took it into his office for a little while, then came back, handed me the drive and said "good job". That was it.

[efwd]

I did precisely what Jim did and had no problems with the FSDO. I will add though. I dropped my laptop off the coffee table, it landed upside down and destroyed the HD. 1/2 of all my build photos were lost. The only saving grace was I had downloaded many of my photos to Shutterfly and had made hard cover books of my build. So, I took the three books I had made through the build and plopped them down in front of the FSDO examiner who really liked how it was presented with little captions and all. BACK UP Pics somehow!

[Kitfox Pilot]

I did precisely what Jim did and had no problems with the FSDO. I will add though. I dropped my laptop off the coffee table, it landed upside down and destroyed the HD. 1/2 of all my build photos were lost. The only saving grace was I had downloaded many of my photos to Shutterfly and had made hard cover books of my build. So, I took the three books I had made through the build and plopped them down in front of the FSDO examiner who really liked how it was presented with little captions and all. BACK UP Pics somehow!

I was just thinking about my last phone dyeing and losing all my pics that were on there when I read your post.

[Mark123]

I’m excited to see you begin your build. My STi kit is scheduled to arrive mid-September, maybe a bit later because of the virus. So for now, I’m organizing my workshop, and reading as much as I can about the build. I have been in contact with several builders, and they have all been very helpful and supportive. Dustin and Joe have given me some great tips and recommendations. Look forward to seeing your progress!



Mark

[Kitfox Pilot]

[QUOTE=Mark123;91089]I’m excited to see you begin your build. My STi kit is scheduled to arrive mid-September, maybe a bit later because of the virus. So for now, I’m organizing my workshop, and reading as much as I can about the build.


Mark you are way ahead of the game already organizing your workshop. I started on my

airplane factory in the corner of the barn a couple weeks before the kit was suppose to show up. Just a pickup load of board insulation and some 2x4s screwed together.

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[Kitfox Pilot]

Got reacquainted with mister Dremel tool for the last hour and a half.
Now I have to learn to mix and apply glue next time. Any advice is welcome.

[Kitfox Pilot]

Tonight I put in the elevator bearing and sanded down the bushings that fit inside. I dont have my belt sander yet but the drill and dremel worked pretty good. Polished them when I got them to size. Then spent 45 mins looking for the stabilizer mounting parts ,rods, bolts, nuts and washers.
Does anyone have a good method of how you found parts easier. These parts for mounting were in 3 different boxes.

I just watched kitfox latest video and John shows a packing list attached to each box with I assume part numbers of the content. Mine didn't have that but I think that would help find parts for sure.

[airlina]

Harlan, when I got my Kit many years ago, as I did my inventory, I put items in categories(based on where the parts would go on the airplane) on pegboard that I had installed on every wall in my shop. made it easy to go to the , for instance empennage wall and find the necessary parts. Gets frustrating wasting time digging thru boxes for the gizmo. Good luck Bruce N199CL

[Benbell4140]

Looking nice Harlan!


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[Benbell4140]

Looking great! A part of me wishes I would have went with these struts vs the streamlined chromoly option. I guess I was feeling a little tired of body work and paint whenever I made that quick decision. You sure are getting close Harlan. It’s been fun watching your progress.


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