A new build, KF 5

[Jerrytex]

Well, at first... if you build a KF4, why not build a 5? So that's what I am doing. I am back in the building arena. I picked up a KF 5 from a member that used to be on here. He found a brand new kit in a barn that sat untouched for 20+ years. He didn't have time to work on it so I got it. It is a KF 5 but what is weird is it has the long wings with no provision for extensions? Has the quick build wings so I am going to build it as a long wing. Has a zero time Rotax 912ul which I'll upgrade with a zipper big bore kit. Spent a lot of time looking through everything and cleaning 20+ years of dust off it. I am short a few items like a wing tip, wheels and brakes, along with flaperons but hopefully I can pick up the items on the way. I'll try and attach a few pics. IMG_0866 2.JPG

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[efwd]

Nice Jerry. Congrats on your new project.

[bbs428]

Wow! 20 yrs untouched... makes you wonder how the missing parts went missing. Especially the flaperons. Kinda big to just get misplaced.
Easy to replace as with anything else mia.

What a great barn find! Enjoy!!

[Doucette]

Shame it had to set in a box for 20 years before it got into someone else's hands. I hope you'll snap a pic or two every once in a while to show us the progress, Jerry.

[jmodguy]

If you want to change the color of the cockpit tubing - do it now...
Good luck with the build! Us 5ers gotta stick together! 😂

[Av8r3400]

Great find!

[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