#Northernfox Build

[Kitfox Pilot]

I think your truck will handle the load, haha.
How was the Airmaster prop to install?

[tracstarr]

I think your truck will handle the load, haha.
How was the Airmaster prop to install?

It was easy to install. Torque calculations with extension were looked over several times first. That was really the most difficult bit.

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[airlina]

Keith, Good suggestions about brake conditioning , and let me add my 2 cents . I have standard cleveland brakes on my Series 5 and over the years have had different size tires on my plane. I currently run the Desser 22" tundras . Two things come to mind when looking at your brake performance (after the aforementioned conditioning) Tire size (size does matter) and brake technique . The bigger the tire the more brake power required (and you got some big ones, tires that is) and technique - for full stopping power , I have to get my feet right to the top of the brake pedals for maximum effect. I have tested this on wet grass by watching the tires out the window after landing and using various brake pressures, the only way the tires will lock up and slide on the wet grass is with my toes really leveraging the top of the brake pedals. I'm not doing STOL contests or gravel bar landings so my brakes are sufficient for my operations and I actually like that they aren't "touchy" and I don't fear putting her on her nose by overbraking. Hope this helps. Bruce N199CL

[tracstarr]

Keith, Good suggestions about brake conditioning , and let me add my 2 cents . I have standard cleveland brakes on my Series 5 and over the years have had different size tires on my plane. I currently run the Desser 22" tundras . Two things come to mind when looking at your brake performance (after the aforementioned conditioning) Tire size (size does matter) and brake technique . The bigger the tire the more brake power required (and you got some big ones, tires that is) and technique - for full stopping power , I have to get my feet right to the top of the brake pedals for maximum effect. I have tested this on wet grass by watching the tires out the window after landing and using various brake pressures, the only way the tires will lock up and slide on the wet grass is with my toes really leveraging the top of the brake pedals. I'm not doing STOL contests or gravel bar landings so my brakes are sufficient for my operations and I actually like that they aren't "touchy" and I don't fear putting her on her nose by overbraking. Hope this helps. Bruce N199CL

Yeah, that was obviously another thought (big tires need more breaks). I'll see how things go tomorrow. Thanks.

[DesertFox4]

Congrats Keith. That’s how it’s done. Flying off a beautiful grass strip on first flight and add in a little crosswind too. 👍👍

[alexM]

Awesome. Congratulations. Plane looks great

[avidflyer]

Congratulations! Glad it's up and flying. Hope you have lots of enjoyment from all the effort you put into it. Looks good! JImChuk

[Shadowrider]

Sweet! Another kitfox is born!

[jrevens]

Wow... good going! Looks like it went very well. Congratulations!