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[ken nougaret]

A better mouse trap you say. How about no mousetrap. I trailered for about 5 yrs and 5 miles each direction at 45-50 mph. I trailered backwards and level wings. I just pushed the elevators up till they touched the leading edge of the flaperons. I put a couple layers of thick clear tape where the contact is made on the flaperons. The forward movement into the wind keeps the elevators pushed against the flaperons. I never had any issue.

[bbs428]

Weather has improved here in the Ozarks. A Low of 60's this morning, high in the low 80's.
Logged 7 hrs. on the engine taxiing around the property. A few during the excessive heat a few weeks back. All temps and pressures are good. No leaks. Updated the G3x software and it checked good.
Still trailering the plane to Houston, Mo. in September. It will be a busy and exciting month!
Will be flying soon!


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[Kitfox Pilot]

Looking forward to the first flight!

[bbs428]

Four flights today. Surprised she flew so nice as I eyeballed the flaperon placement and the lift struts, lol. Thought for sure I’d have a low wing or the stick would be off to one side or something like that!

There were a few adjustments needed. We had to re-pitch the prop to get 5.8k rpm and the AFR gauge hit in the 15’s briefly at WOT. So I’ll have to re-jet the main’s.

I’ll post in the engine section about that cause I’ll need some guidance as I never had this style of carb before.
I’m on my phone away from my home base, so it’s a challenge to post anything! 😁

My bud Chase (Sky Pirate) did a great job as test pilot, made it look easy! It’s his B-day today! I’ll be buying him some beers and a steak dinner!

I’ll be getting my tailwheel endorsement and BFR in the weeks to come. The plan is to get through the task based testing so my CFI and I can use the plane.

[Geek]

Finally the day has come!!! Congratulations Brett!!! Lots of solid work on your part paid off. Such a pretty plane and looks much better flying!

Gary

[DesertFox4]

Congratulations Brett! Happy to hear first flights went so well. You built a good looking and flying Kitfox. Wait until you fly it solo.
Good to see Chase back in a Kitfox.😀

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[Redline]

Congratulations Brett! I get butterflies watching those videos because our build will be in the air soon. Can't imagine what that must feel like! Nice work - your plane looks amazing.

[jiott]

Very nice! Fun days ahead.

[Delta Whisky]

Congrats Brett, and a mighty nice looking plane too.

[alexM]

Nice! Very rewarding!