folding wings every flight

[awilson]

I now have a more realistic view of the realitles of trailering. I guess I will never know till I do it. But for sure one thing is certain the Kitfox gives you all options. One minor thing though:

If I want to tie down for a week or so you really can't do that with the Fox. Rain probably isn't a good thing. But an all metal like Zenith Cruzer is no issue. But then theres hail!

[awilson]

Heres another idea. I live 1.4 miles away from thre airport. Nice Asphalt streets all the way. Why do I need a trailer! Can't I tow it tail first on its gear that distance? I would have to make some sort of tow bar that fits a standard trailer hitch but I am sure it can be done. Does anyone know of any structural concrens with that.

[Dusty]

Heres another idea. I live 1.4 miles away from thre airport...

This wouldn't be legal here(new Zealand)
Tyres would have to be legal for highway use and a light systym would have to be fitted ,as well as a certified draw beam.
Towing like this does make sense but cornering speed and cross wind would be an issue with the original narrow gear

[awilson]

Your right it would be illegal here too without lights. And I bet your right about tires and other standard trailer items.

[Dave Holl]

I have done it in the UK with a trailer board and makeshift mud guards
I will try and find the photos I did it before the fuslarge was covered
Dave

[Dave S]

A couple additional thoughts on trailering.

I don't know what the average competency is of drivers you share the road with in your location; however, back here....not so good....average earthlings here drive like crap. Tailgate...run red lights...switch lanes...cut people off...wear out their thumbs on their devices....wear out their middle fingers communicating...speed.....have no apparent understanding of the laws of physics or the traffic laws. I guess some of them drink and blow dope to get in the mood for driving. We can do a flawless job of driving & trailering and there are people out there we share the road with who don't give a rat's elbow. IMHO....there is a risk in trailering....it's not zero.

A good thing to check & be sure of. Is the aircraft insured when transported in a trailer on the road?. It would have to be either your aircraft insurer; or, your auto insurer. I am pretty sure there are exclusions on some policies. Some policies have riders that must be in place to have coverage for situations like this. If there is a wreck and your airplane is excluded because of language in your policy......that's a lot of value to kiss goodby if it gets crashed on the road.

I know people vary in their risk tolerance and risk exposure, however, might be good to know this and make an educated decision rather than not know and try to figure out what to do if there is an OOPS!

Sincerely,

Dave S

[Jerrytex]

I second "tj's" thoughts. I built a tail stand so I did't have to drain the gas, and I folded the wings every flight. I had a friend that scooted his plane over a little in his hangar and I pushed mine next to it. Worked perfect. Trailering it every flight was and is huge PITA! I'd sell before I did that again.

Also, if you can't find a hangar buddy, you might want to look/ask around at the airport. At my airport, the city has a maintenance hangar. They rent a back corner out to a guy with a trike. A folded Kitfox would take up about the same space. You might be able to find an area that is impractical for a regular plane but a folded Kitfox would squeeze in just fine.

[awilson]

Im not too worried about this issue in 1.4 miles. BUT I would definitely want to be insured. So great point! I will definitely check this out. I don't want to fall through the cracks of insurance!

A couple additional thoughts on trailering.

I don't know what the average competency is of drivers you share the road with in your location; however, back here....not so good.....