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    Default Repairing Kitfox MK7 Fuslage

    Hi Guys

    Propeller hub failed, prop went fully fine. Ended up in a field no injuries. Take a look at the repair picture.
    Nose wheel folded under prop struck the ground. Engine shock loaded. Everything forward of firewall destroyed. Thankfully we walked away. Rebuilding as a Tail dragger.
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    Default Re: Repairing Kitfox MK7 Fuslage

    Glad you are all OK. Hope the rebuild goes well. Keep us posted Alan. Curious what prop it was.


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    Default Re: Repairing Kitfox MK7 Fuslage

    Arplast pv50. Lead screw stripped in flight so prop went into full fine giving me lots of rpm with no thrust. Unknown to me I should of had shims fitted so that full mechanical fine in this failure mode still gave sufficient thrust. We live and learn.

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    Default Re: Repairing Kitfox MK7 Fuslage

    Was this the incident?
    https://assets.publishing.service.go...FBCY_03-19.pdf

    If so, nice job!
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    Default Re: Repairing Kitfox MK7 Fuslage

    Very interesting. Nice Pic. Thanks for posting it. For some reason I find repairs of tube airframes interesting. I hope I never need the knowledge. Glad your all fine.
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    Default Re: Repairing Kitfox MK7 Fuslage

    Quote Originally Posted by desertdave View Post
    Was this the incident?
    https://assets.publishing.service.go...FBCY_03-19.pdf

    If so, nice job!
    Yes. That's me.

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    Welding done.
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    Default Re: Repairing Kitfox MK7 Fuslage

    Good to see you back at it after your incident. Nice repair!

    All the best!
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    Default Re: Repairing Kitfox MK7 Fuslage

    Looks like you have worked with metal before. Good looking repair work.
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    I did the prep. We have to use certified caa welders in the UK.

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