The Mangy Fox

[Av8r3400]

I got a little inspired on my trip to do some modifications.

Test flights begin tomorrow...


Mangy Bush.jpg

[alienwes]

What a nice plane! I'm drooling.....

[WWhunter]

I agree!! That is one sweet KF!!

[jrevens]

Gee whiz, Larry... that's a beautiful bird. For me, that's ideally how a Kitfox should look. I'm intrigued with those tail-springs... can you tell me the weight difference between it and the current Kitfox 3-leaf spring?

[Av8r_Sed]

Big, Tall, Shiny Shoes! Go hit some sand bars, allright?

[LSaupe]

Looks sharp. Now just need to post some videos with those in action!

[Slyfox]

Larry, you are going to say one thing. Why did I wait so long? you are going to love them. For all you guys that have the 8inch rims. The dessers are great. the T3, oh it's sweet also.

FOX.jpg

[David47]

That photo says a lot .... like "I'm here, I'm a backcountry bloke (Aus slang ) and I'm gonna do stuff ....". Very nice.

Question: What is that tailwheel setup ?. I like the fact is seems to jack the tail up a bit more than the standard Matco 8" with standard 3 leaf-spring gear ....

[Av8r3400]

Gee whiz, Larry... that's a beautiful bird. For me, that's ideally how a Kitfox should look. I'm intrigued with those tail-springs... can you tell me the weight difference between it and the current Kitfox 3-leaf spring?

I honestly didn't weigh it before and after. By the heft test, it is lighter than the 1-1/2" 3-leaf spring I had.

[av8rps]

Mangy Fox is really coming together to be what you originally envisioned, now with those big tires, long prop, and tall gear. It really looks cool.

As you test it out more, let me know where the good places are around here to booney bash. I have some 29's along with an 11 inch tailwheel for my Highlander I've never tried, but would like to.