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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    BTW, here's a pro tip for gaming the system on free shipping at Aircraft Spruce. Develop a list of items you're going to need at some point in your build, both high-cost and low (parts, tools, avionics, etc.), but don't order them all at once. Instead, put them in a Wish List and add them to your cart for purchase one at a time, as needed to get each order over the $350 threshold for free shipping. You can save a lot on shipping over the course of a build by ordering this way.
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    Eric, Thanks for taking the time posting this good info!
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    We got the leading edge on and am glad to have it on. Lots of glue left the cans on this one.
    I was pleased with the way they came out. I tried some tape like the book says to tape them on but it would make the fiberglass warp a little somewhere it seemed so I ended up just using scrap plywood and clamps and Cleco's, this worked good.
    Now if I just don't warp them with too much heat when I cover them..
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    Looks good! Unfortunately they warp just with heat as the wing expands and cools and contracts. This really bugged us at first, but now you really can even see it.

    Make sure to save some scraps to make your wings cuffs with.
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    I was guessing the summer heat would make them grow. Did you have any trouble covering them?
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    We used Oratex and no problems covering them. Just take your time and go slow so you don’t get air bubbles.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Planted the runway this week. Just wheat for now. Have a few more trees to remove behind the drill. 1320 is the field length with a 20 ft tall power line on east end which is in front of the tractor hood so I just seeded 1000x60. Will add or subtract as needed in the future.
    I never thought I'd have a runway at home 33 years ago when I got my pilots license but I'm getting pretty excited about using it now!
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    Oh wow! That's awesome! That is my dream! I would have 500 hours on my plane if I could walk out and go flying.
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    N33TF......FLYING!
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    That is my hope to fly more. I'm close to 20 miles to my airport now and the older I get the farther that seems to be to take an evening flight.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Quote Originally Posted by Kitfox Pilot View Post
    Planted the runway this week. ......



    You win "Having the Right Tool For The Job" contest Harlan!!

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