absolutely! Thank you for sharing, it really is a remarkable film.
That's awesome! Thanks for posting!
Jeff Hays
I couldnt get volume on my phone, did they announce how much weight was used in the static test?
Chase
Model 5 OutBack
912 UL
We need one of our members from Germany to translate.
Tom Jones
Classic 4 builder
I was curious about the weight too but I couldn't understand the language. Makes me feel better and is a real confidence builder knowing that I am flying under a wing that can handle that kind of a load!
I speak some german but couldnt get any sound on my phone, i will watch it on the lap top later
Chase
Model 5 OutBack
912 UL
Hi, I'm one of the guys in the movie and I and my friend Hajo are the builders of this Kitfox Series 7 kit.
The load on the wings was 2072 kg. It's calculated for 3.8g at 1550 lbs MTOW. Such static tests are mandatory for each experimental aircraft in Germany.
Our builders log: http://kitfox7.blogspot.de
(Sorry, text in german language only, but pictures are international ;-))
Greetings from Germany
Andreas
Hi, I checked out the link using an ipad 4 . I was surprised to see a translate button up on top, pushed it and all was translated to english
Kevin,
Kitfox Outback
912 ULS
Airmaster AP332CTFH-WWR70W
Summit Aircraft Wheel Skis
C-FOXW
Here is a photo from an old Skystar brochure that is even more impressive. The sign in front says " gross weight 1650lbs , 5.7 G's". This would be what is called the ultimate loading test which is 150 % above the normal 3.8 g that my plane is built for. I asked when at the factory way back then what occurred above the 5.7 g loading , and was told the tubing where the lift strut attaches to the fuse started to bend , but nothing snapped. One of the reasons I bought my Series 5 in '99. Bruce N199CL