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Guy Buchanan
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
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Location: Ramona, CA
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 Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: Actual Build Time |
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At 05:36 PM 9/4/2007, you wrote:
| Quote: | Also, how practical is the folding wing feature? Is it as quick and
easy as stated on the website? It would be nice not to have to pay
hangar fees.
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It CAN be very practical. I fold every time I fly, usually
3-4 times per week, and store in a toy box. However I was very
careful to make it as easy as possible to do. Just give it some
thought when you put together the fuel, pitot, and electrical system
and you'll be fine. You'll also want to pay attention to forward and
aft wing supports when folded.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:43 am Post subject: Actual Build Time |
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marin
Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 16
Location: Stanwood WA
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:30 am Post subject: Actual Build Time |
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Mike Thought I could get you an answer to your question on build time but I
ran in to the same thing as you. I looked on Kitlog.com and found one
builder but he has not done anything yet so he has no time logged. I also
checked on Expercraft.com and found one but he has not bought the kit yet.
I see you have heard the entire why and why not on the folding wings.
Why is it they do not want to answer your original question as to actual
build time?
Marin Streeter
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kitfoxmike
Joined: 05 Dec 2006
Posts: 373
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Actual Build Time |
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Like has been said. It all depends on money, time, and your ability to do mechanical things. 3 years ago I rebuilt my fox. I built a new right wing, welded the tail section, refabricated and painted, time was 5 months. I'm building an rv7(slow build), I started last novenber and I'm fitting the finishing kit, getting ready to paint, ordering the engine. My thoughts are, go back to line one.
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rjdaugh
Joined: 30 Aug 2006
Posts: 195
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: Actual Build Time |
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Mike,
I built a 5 with a series 7 firewall forward. I put about 2500 hours into
it. This is actual build time. It does NOT count head scratchin' time or
investigating different approaches for some things, etc. I am kinda slow,
but it's a hobby! Elapsed time was about 5 years, but I had to take nearly
a year off - sometimes life gets in the way.
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and have used some of the new skills
learned on other projects. I am looking for another project now. A plane
for my wife??? Hmmmm,,, would that excuse work?
Randy Daughenbaugh, N10NH
Black Hills of South Dakota, - Near Mount Rushmore
Home Strip, Grass Room in Hangar for visitors
Series 5/7 (7 Firewall Forward) 912S, Warp Drive Taper Tip
Gross Weight 1320 lbs, Flying since November 2004
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