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Awesome! Thanks for the tips! That is why I love this forum. Can hardly wait to get this project done and in the air.

Can someone tell me what I need to do to get the updated rudder pedals? I was told that the pedals need to have triangular supports welded to the posts. Is this something that I need to do, or do I ...

I have the same arrangement and cope just fine (although I must admit that my plane doesn't draw that much attention). My neighbors (and their kids) all know what I am building and they pretty much t ...

I am going to use Tygon tubing to replace the clear plastic with - the shop where I bought it said that it is standard for using with auto fuel.

The site is still available here:

http://kitfox.lazair.com/movies/

Dan,

I can't fax the page to you. It looks like the hole should be 1/4".

Thank you everyone for the thoughts and comments! I am going to go with the #95004 1/8 x 1/4 SS rivets from the kit (the #95005 seem to be too long).

Regards,
Kent

Ok, gotta a little mystery that I am trying to solve, and would love to have your thoughts and input on:

I am building a Model 4-1200 and am at the stage where I attach the Butt Ribs to the fuselag ...

Paul,

I too am looking into the AeroVee:
(http://www.aeroconversions.com/aero_kit.html)

I asked them if their engine would work in a Kitfox Model IV-1200, and this was their reply:

----- Ori ...

Thanks, Tom!

In looking at the manual (more closely), it looks like they trimmed the capstrips as well. One more question... why does the manual show 4 brackets in the photos on page WB-12, but th ...

Folks,

I am installing the butt ribs on a Model 4-1200. I noticed that the butt ribs cover (slightly) the bolt and clevis holes for wing attachment. Has anyone else experienced this, and did you ...

Thanks everyone for your interest! This bird was SOLD today.

I can share my Excel spreadsheet that I basically grabbed from a Velocity builder and modified to use for my Kitfox. Some of the empty fields contain the original formulas, but I don't think that the ...

Quicksilver MXL with Rotax. Includes instrument pod, BRS 500 (needs repack), Tennessee wooden prop, and helmet. Needs new sails and 150 Hr inspection on the Rotax. Currently unassembled for easy trans ...

Very good! Thanks much for the help!

Thanks, Ellery! I do not have a California Power Systems book. I should also add that I have corrected the subject to show Rotax 447, not 477 as previously stated.

Regards,
Kent

Hello,

I have a Rotax 447 motor, and noticed some 377 ignition parts for sale, would they work with the 447? I appreciate any and all advice.

I have both Top Gun and the Rocketeer on DVD. Look real good on a 40" LCD HDTV! However, I would like to see that Howard Hughes movie as well.

Regards,
Kent

Hello,

I have a model 4-1200 kit and have not been able to locate the caps for the fuel tanks. Are they included in the kit and mine are long lost, or do you have to obtain those from some suppli ...

Could this be the link?

http://www.sportair.co.uk/cgi-bin/Page87L2.htm

Regards,
Kent