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As I recall, the Kitfox Light Squared model (or whatever they called that tri gear M4) used the flaperons as spoilers. I believe the info to set it up is either in that version of the build manual, o ...

After flying a multitude of Kitfoxes and Avids for over 25 years, and doing just about anything you can imagine with one, I agree that this situation was likely caused by a tail stall and not the flap ...

Michel,

One last thought; Would you consider doing a 28'8" wing like the Speedser has for comparisons against the 26 and 32 ft wings? I thought that might help us "balance" the dat ...

Ok gang, if you haven't already seen what Michel has done using X-plane software to simulate clipping the wing down to 26 ft, here is a copy of his results of clipping the wing on his model 3 (this wa ...

Michel,

Thanks so much for doing this test on your X-plane software. The results were pretty much what I had expected based on what I had read, with the exception of the flimsy handling characteri ...

Hey Gang,

I'm sorry for causing such a stir over my idea of clipping the wings on my Kitfox. Causing arguments between my Kitfox pals was the last thing I intended. I was just looking for some go ...

Michel,

I know nothing about X-plane, but what we are trying to find out here is how a Kitfox IV will perform if the standard Ribblet 32 ft wing is cut down to a 26 ft span. Flaperons will also be ...

C'mon gang, let's keep this thread civil and productive. And let's face it, until one of us actually tries a 26 ft wing mod, none of us really knows what the results will be.

I don't want to c ...

Mark,

Thanks for the input. Your experience once again confirms that I really need more fuel. Thanks again. Good info.

Paul

I have 2 6 gallon tanks and I wish I at least had one at 13 ...

Guy,

I'm not following what you mean. What I meant about the flaperon change was that in order to have a 26 foot wingspan Kitfox I will need to cut off a whole bay's worth of flaperon so it matches ...

Larry,

Good to see you here on the forum. Hang around here and you will learn all kinds of good info about Kitfoxes.

I'll let you know when I need a hand or two. And I will definitely help ...

Guy,

I agree that building a new design wing would be more practical for overall speed, but I'm not quite wanting to change the Kitfox quite that much. My goal is to see how efficient I can make t ...

Paul,

Thanks for your input on my clipped wing idea. I have to admit my calculations are very basic, derived after going through a few books on aerodynamics, and then making some comparisons to ai ...

Thanks everyone for the input and comments.

To answer the questions about how far I will be going...well, I can't say for sure right now, but if I end up with a much faster Kitfox it is likely I w ...

Hi Guys and Gals,

I need some advice from the group;

My second Model IV 912ul Kitfox project is underway, and I have a decision to make; It only has two 6 gallon wing tanks and the plastic head ...

Hi Gang,

I'm working on a second Kitfox project (model IV 912ul with IFA IVO) and am seriously thinking about making removable wing extensions, but with a shorter span than the Speedster. I have i ...

Back in the 90's Reiner Hoffman, the designer of the Stratus Subaru conversions put a Stratus Sube in a C150 and flew it across the country alongside an 0-200 C-150 for comparison. In all regards, th ...

(Dale says "Speaking of the Rotax 912........... I have a newby question. I don't own a Kitfox yet, and I'm still considering buying a flying one. I'm thinking about a model IV with a 912.
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(Lynn Matteson says "At the risk of becoming annoying (I know, I've already passed that milestone), forget the airplanes! Weigh the freakin' engines!")

Lynn,

Don't get me wrong. I agr ...

(Lynn Matteson wrote "]Paul- Mine weighed 650 lbs at the weigh-in, and I've probably added another 20 with x-ponder, different radio, heat muffs, scat hose, etc....)

Lynn,

This is interesti ...