flaperon hinges

[fuzzypilot]

Any of you guys have anymore info on using S7 hinges on earlier KF? I have a 4/1200 I bought unfinished and am really not looking forward to making the hinges based on what I have heard.

[Av8r3400]

I used the "new" style flapperon hangers on my 4-1200 rebuild. I got all of the parts from Kitfox.

[jmodguy]

I JUST finished mounting/drilling the new style hinges this afternoon on my Series 5. It was pretty easy to do. I would definitely recommend!

[fuzzypilot]

Thanks for your input on the flaperon hangers. Sounds like the way to go.

[bumsteer]

Pulled the trigger on new hinges yesterday. About $440 for hinges and doublers plus the stainless rivets required if you can't source them locally. After a closer look at the installation process in the Series 7 manual it definitely is an improvement over the double hinges. Deb did sat they were a little backed up on orders so it might be a while.

Rick

[bumsteer]

Got the doublers installed with no problem on my Series 5 wing. Before I drill the capstrips for the hangers could someone (Jeff, Carl Eddie) measure the distance from the edge of the capstrip to the edge of the drilled hole for the pop rivet. Even centered on the capstrip the holes are pretty close to the edge. Just makes me a little nervous. Thanks in advance.

Rick

[efwd]

unfortunately (or fortunately for me) my wings are now covered. even Rib number one has fabric covering my rivets so I can't really help. Carl has an uncovered wing as of yet. Maybe he can help.
Eddie

[bumsteer]

Thanks for checking Eddie.

Rick