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dvanlanen
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 Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings |
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Hello,
I am new to this list. I am considering building a Series-7 SS. I have been studying the aircraft, and the kit options, determining what I would order in a kit.
I visited with another builder and looked at the streamlined strut fairings available as a kit option. They seemed rather heavy to me. I'm curious - has anyone found a good way to install lighter-weight streamlined strut fairings? I know that there are aluminum strut fairings available for ultralights, but I don't see how you could install them over the jury strut brackets, or how you would secure them in place. Just curious.
Thanks,
Dave Van Lanen
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Av8r3400
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| Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings |
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A friend of mine used the solid wood farings supplied in the kit, but he drilled 2" lightening holes through their length.
He collected over 5# of wood chips...
You cover the farings with fabric anyway, why not give them the swiss cheese look?
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Av8r3400
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Glenn Horne
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| Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings |
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Go to Lowes get you some stryfoam molding that goes around windows and
doors. Glue two pieces together
and router out the large end to match the tubing,glue it on and cover with
fabric. Light and looks good. Did
my Model; II like that. Very strong also.
GLENN HORNE
Kitfox Model II
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Subject: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings
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A friend of mine used the solid wood farings supplied in the kit, but he
drilled 2" lightening holes through their length.
He collected over 5# of wood chips...
You cover the farings with fabric anyway, why not give them the swiss
cheese look?
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Thanks,
Av8r3400
Kitfox Model IV-1200 W/912UL & IVO
Kitfox Model IV-1050 W/912UL & Warp
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Rich L
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Location: North Idaho
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| Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 4:56 am Post subject: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings |
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I put the Strut Fairings from Kitfox on 100 hours ago after flying my SS-7 for 500 hours. I gained a little over 10 mph and it looks much better. I for one, am very happy with em.
rich
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Fox5flyer
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| Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 9:41 am Post subject: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings |
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I did the same. Worked great on my S5 since 2000.
Deke
NE Michigan
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dvanlanen
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| Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 11:32 am Post subject: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings |
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Thanks to everyone for their ideas and suggestions…
Dave
Time: 07:32:10 PM PST US
From: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings
Go to Lowes get you some stryfoam molding that goes around windows and doors. Glue two pieces together and router out the large end to match the tubing,glue it on and cover with fabric. Light and looks good. Did my Model; II like that. Very strong also.
GLENN HORNE
Kitfox Model II
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kitfox555(at)sbcglobal.ne
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| Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 1:07 pm Post subject: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings |
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Glenn got pictures of your struts
Jerry Evans
KitfoxII
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
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From: david van lanen <davevanlanen(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 12:27 PM
Thanks to everyone for their ideas and suggestions…
Dave
Time: 07:32:10 PM PST US
From: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings
Go to Lowes get you some stryfoam molding that goes around windows and doors. Glue two pieces together and router out the large end to match the tubing,glue it on and cover with fabric. Light and looks good. Did my Model; II like that. Very strong also.
GLENN HORNE
Kitfox Model II
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Glenn Horne
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| Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings |
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Sorry Jerry. I sold the Kitfox two yery ago.
GLENN Horne
Citabris 7eca
[quote] From: jerry evans (kitfox555(at)sbcglobal.net)
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com (kitfox-list(at)matronics.com)
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings
Glenn got pictures of your struts
Jerry Evans
KitfoxII
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
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From: david van lanen <davevanlanen(at)sbcglobal.net (davevanlanen(at)sbcglobal.net)>
Subject: Re: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com (kitfox-list(at)matronics.com)
Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 12:27 PM
Thanks to everyone for their ideas and suggestions…
Dave
Time: 07:32:10 PM PST US
From: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Series-7 SS Streamlined Strut Fairings
Go to Lowes get you some stryfoam molding that goes around windows and doors. Glue two pieces together and router out the large end to match the tubing,glue it on and cover with fabric. Light and looks good. Did my Model; II like that. Very strong also.
GLENN HORNE
Kitfox Model II
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