A new build, KF 5

[Esser]

Nice find Jerry. I would upgrade the elevator/tail(depending if you have a trim tab) And get the SS7 firewall forward with the boot cowl. Also, if you are getting wheels and brakes might as well get the brakes for 29's. I have the double puck groves that came with the kit and I can't hold full power will my turbo spools up. Just things to think about.

[Jerrytex]

Upgrade the Elevator...Which upgrade is that?

[Esser]

One or two things: the SS7 elevator is bigger and gives you more authority definitely do that. If you have a an older model with a trim tab, now is the time to upgrade to the trimable. Thisvalso gives you more elevator authority

[Jerrytex]

Cool. It has the “jack shaft” trim, not a trim tab. I guess I need to figure out if it has the bigger elevator? I wonder if there is an easy way to know? Measurement? I was planning on starting the tail soon but I’ll hold off until I can figure this out.

Thanks

[Esser]

You can see the picture of the two elevators on this page.

http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/sho...m+plane&page=4

[Jerrytex]

Oh yeah...I forgot about that thread. Some good info.

Thanks!

[Jerrytex]

Noticed that I kind of abandoned this thread so I thought I'd post a few pics. A kitfox build is a kitfox build so most of the pics are like all the others posted. I have been steadily working on this project and using the wealth of info on this site to guide me along.

The latest progress is I am covering the wings. I ended up alodining the inside of the spars the best I could. On the outside I used 2k rattle can epoxy primer. In case anyone is thinking about using epoxy.....it worked great. $20 ish a can at amazon and will take 2 cans.

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