trailering a KF long distance

[Paul Z]

As long as your not paid to transport, I would say you are borrowing a friends airplane.

[Peteohms]

As long as your not paid to transport,....

Well the FAA doesn't see it that way. They believe that a private pilot is benefiting because he is getting free hours in his logbook. Heaven forbid! Borrowing might work if you had the insurance to cover. Probably, it would still be skirting the law.

[ken nougaret]

Gary, how about posting some pics of your trailer and supports?

[tommg13780]

Here's a trailer I offered a number of times without getting a single inquiry so apparently there's not much of a market for open Kitfox trailers.

[kmach]

Hi,

I personally would consider trailering as a last resort.

There has been many a damaged plane from just one thing overlooked or some weird occurance .

I considered trailering when getting my 5 from Pittsburg to Regina.

In the end I got a fellow to ferry it for $ 1500 plus expenses , it was insured under US owner's plan til de-registration.

These birds are made to fly !

[wheelerg]

Gary, how about posting some pics of your trailer and supports?

This is the only pic I have as of today, its in need of paint now and a few more braces I think.

Bolted to front of trailer brace, used 1inch square tube

[Jfquebec]

I really dont love the idea to support the tail on frame...i sure it is better to support her on his tail wheel..i see two plane moving like that ..and both are damage on tail frame...one titan tornado and my kitfox..the guy's who transport my plane put the tail on trailer frame with a lot of foam..but two tube on frame curve.......just take a look how it is support on trailer from Kitfox factory...on tail wheel..

[kitfox2009]

Hi Gary
This is just an opinion but I would suggest using a much lighter sprung trailer.The picture looks like a "car hauler" meant for carrying a few thousand pounds. Your 700 pound a/c won`t provide enough weight to soften the ride.
If you are going to use this trailer I would at least recommend a shock absorbing arrangement at the tail end.
You may want to look at the setup I use (look on my albums) in order to distribute the load on my Vixen.The are 2 carry through tubes on the rear fuselage that I pin a "saddle"arrangement to.If you mounted this on a suspension assembly I believe it would be easier on the a/c than what I see on your photograph.
It would be a shame to bend it now.
Good luck
Don

[ken nougaret]

don, i was looking at your photo album. what is the yellow channel that is vertical at the tail of the plane?
thanks, ken

[wheelerg]

Hi Gary
This is just an opinion but I would suggest using a much lighter sprung trailer.The picture looks like a "car hauler" meant for carrying a few thousand pounds. Your 700 pound a/c won`t provide enough weight to soften the ride.
If you are going to use this trailer I would at least recommend a shock absorbing arrangement at the tail end.
You may want to look at the setup I use (look on my albums) in order to distribute the load on my Vixen.The are 2 carry through tubes on the rear fuselage that I pin a "saddle"arrangement to.If you mounted this on a suspension assembly I believe it would be easier on the a/c than what I see on your photograph.
It would be a shame to bend it now.
Good luck
Don

that makes good sense Don, will make some changes shortly, its only on the trailer for about 6 miles to my airport but agree that suspension is somewhat stiff for a light plane. Much appreciated