I have to move my plane 30km to the airport. I’m really only planning on trailering once. Can I make an ad hoc trailering kit myself?
Would a model iv trailering kit work on a 7?
I have to move my plane 30km to the airport. I’m really only planning on trailering once. Can I make an ad hoc trailering kit myself?
Would a model iv trailering kit work on a 7?
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
I would certainly think you could Josh. I would just use an old quilt and some baling wire to pad the wings against the tail and hold them in tight. The front wing supports could be made from electrical conduit with ends flattened and drilled for appropriate bolts. Drain fuel for lightest weight. Go slow over any potholes or bad bumps.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
Don't support the back end on just the tailwheel if youhave the wings on. Make a support for the back of the fuselage. JImChuk
I used conduit to make mine but I did not have to go far so I did not build a support for the tail. It would not be difficult to frame up a box with some angles to bolt to.
I could send some photos if you want Or I suppose I could ship them for you to borrow.
Thanks the offer Fred, I can probably make my own. There is a guy near me that has a kit for his iv so I’m wondering if I can borrow his.
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
[I will try to remember to get them for you. I was just over there too.
This has lots of pics.
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=8911
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
Here is what I made. The conduit works great the grey parts are aluminum and I will need to remake them. I used large pool noodles with a string through them to protect the tail.
Last edited by fastfred; 07-01-2018 at 10:54 AM. Reason: correction