Hoenshell's Build

[avidflyer]

I just made an elevator trim for my Kitfox 4 elevator. I have it uncovered, so I figured now was the time to do it. The plane did have a moveable trim tab but as long as it was accessable, I cut out the section, and made a new one. I still have the old one, it's meant to be installed on a covered elevator. I thought Merhl Williams supplied it, but I didn't find one on his website. You can see it on the elevator in the picture. JImChuk

[Hoenshell]

My elevator is already covered and I'm debating on pulling it off and putting in the trim tab. Since I didn't cover the airplane it's not like I'm redoing my own work. Is it worth it? I've heard of alternatives, but I'm thinking that this is the best way to go.

[Av8r3400]

I've had IVs with and without pitch trim tabs. With is better, IMO.

[HighWing]

When I was preparing an order for my first Model IV back in 1992, I hadn't flown in about 15 years, but the absence of trim in the basic IV kit concerned me because of my memories in the Cessna 170B. I ordered the Speedster elevator and was glad I did when hearing the other guys talking about using the flaperons for pitch trim.

[Wheels]

Welcome to the club! You will love that plane!

[Hoenshell]

Can the floor board and control column be removed with the fabric already installed on the fuselage? I would like to paint these parts a different color and I don't know if it's possible to get to the nuts which are now covered by the fabric?

[Hoenshell]

I found this thread and looks like you have to access the nuts through the fabric? Maybe the only way is to create inspection holes? Might be too much work to change color of control rod.

http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/sho...ght=floorboard

[Hoenshell]

The previous builder used fabric and sewn in window for the butt rib close out. If you can see in the picture the window has some kind of orange peel, probably from age. It looks like most builders are not going this route?

[Hoenshell]

So I'm working on getting the MIV Bush Gear, 22" Dresser Tundra tires with Grove Wheels and Brakes. That should pretty much take care of the front gear, but what about the back end? This is what I have now. I think I need to upgrade to a pneumatic tire at minimum, but anyone know if this spring is alright? It was an aluminum tailspring upgrade from Kitfox back in the 1999. Do I need to upgrade this whole tailwheel setup?

[Dusty]

Tha aluminium spring in conjunction with a pneumatic tail wheel is great on blacktop, but is way too stiff for anything else.Also a ground loop with the maule tail wheel and this tall Spring WILL do damage.Matco make a great tail wheel!