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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Ha! ...yes you did, Jeff. Good idea!
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Jeff, that “ thing” is your ground loop inhibitor. 😉

    Looking forward to seeing the “Boss” up close and in person.👍


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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Is that another piece of work you made yourself? Looks well made with the taper on the strap and all. I wonder however, my engine twists quite a bit. Enough so that it requires a well established hole size for the stinger to go through the cowl. I know it swings that much because it has burned the edge of the fiberglass enough to leave a mark on the stinger. What are your thoughts?
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    DF4, I thought thats what your feets were for! 😂

    Eddie, my thoughts - make the hole bigger...
    Just kidding! 😬 I’m not using mags so it shouldn’t shake as bad. My other thought is that the attach point is behind the engine, not under, so the sense is that it will pivot a bit and lateral up/down movement will be less.
    I could be wrong...! I do plan to keep an eye on it as it is a bit unorthodox.
    Yeah I fabbed the hangar up from a 2” strip of .050 stainless and some other stuff from mcmaster aircraft supply. It is strong but has quite a bit of flexibility.
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Fuel flow/leak checks...
    Put 5 gal in each tank about a gal every 5 minutes. Had a couple issues but all is good now. Fuel pressure set to 35 psi and both tanks check and flow good.
    Next up is to bleed the brakes and check valve clearances and should be ready for first start.
    Wt and bal set for next weekend.
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Wet layup of wing root cuffs. Seems easier than shaping a piece of aluminum and it fits the contours perectly!
    I covered masing tape with packing tape then smoothed the harsh areas with modeling clay , then one coat of wax.
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Looking good. Your “to do” list is dwindling Jeff. Good to hear. Not long now to your first flight.


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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Looks easy enough... Might have to do the same for my wing root cuffs.

    Congratz on a terrific looking aircraft. All the best on your 1st flight.
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Pics for review
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Today has been a long time coming. BossFox fired to life today! No leaks and a learning curve to overcome with the FlyEFII system. Overall I am pleased with the outcome. Now to dial it in👍🏻

    Pics/vid soon
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