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Thread: Something NEW in the KITFOX " Skunk works "

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    Senior Member Benbell4140's Avatar
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    Default Re: Something NEW in the KITFOX " Skunk works "

    I think it would be cool to see a stretched fuselage for CG reasons with a higher gross weight and more fuel capacity. We can dream right?


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    Default Re: Something NEW in the KITFOX " Skunk works "

    I do not think this is about a product at all.

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    Default Re: Something NEW in the KITFOX " Skunk works "

    I have to agree with Ben. I would also like to see a stretched fuselage, modernize the wing and tail structure (ditch the hysol, varnish, and wooden ribs), and go with all metal wings and empennage increase the fuel capacity and bump up the gross weight rating. It would certainly speed up the build times that are advantages with Zenith and Rans.

    Everyone mentions that you don't need more fuel because of your bladder, but when you fly up north (Alaska too maybe??), there are plenty of airstrips to stop for a bathroom break, but a lot of them lack fuel. And if you can get fuel, you are buying it in 55 gallon drums and you own all the fuel in that drum. There are no refunds for fuel not used/taken. At 27 gallons onboard, that's a lot of fuel left behind. Even if you plan to only fly in the lower 48's, with the larger engine options coming online (Titan, Viking Accord engine, etc), an increase in fuel capacity would be a nice convenience.

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    Default Re: Something NEW in the KITFOX " Skunk works "

    Quote Originally Posted by Flybyjim View Post
    I do not think this is about a product at all.
    Mayb its about retirement and new owner.

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