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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:59 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Any leads or ideas for a removable cargo pod that can be used on a KF 2?
I have seen them........
Thanks
Dave
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:56 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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I just purchased a cargo pod from John McBean
It looks very good except the mounting brackets supplied will not work on my speedster and I will have to make my own.
Floran H.
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:00 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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In a message dated 10/18/2006 3:58:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time, cliffh(at)outdrs.net writes:
Quote: | I just purchased a cargo pod from John McBean
It looks very good except the mounting brackets supplied will not work on my speedster and I will have to make my own.
Floran H.
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I didn't see anything from their web siteIll call them now..
Dave
Thx guys!
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:14 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Hmmmm just called Mcbean
Really nice people.
But they dont have a photo yet... or much info as of yet � does anyone have?
can email it to me at aerobatics(at)aol.com (aerobatics(at)aol.com)
Thx again
Before I commit I would like to know what I am getting involved in as a project...
Dave
KF2
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:12 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Floran,
� Please check the bottom of your fuselage.. there should be 4 tabs.. 2 between the lift strut mount points and 2 just forward of those… Those 4 points are where the brackets mount. There should not be an interference with the scoop that is installed on your aircraft.
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of floran higgins
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 2:46 PM
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Subject: Re: Cargo pods....
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I just purchased a cargo pod from John McBean
It looks very good except the mounting brackets supplied will not work on my speedster and I will have to make my own.
Floran H.
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Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 11:58 AM
Subject: Cargo pods....
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Any leads or ideas for a removable cargo pod that can be used on a KF 2?
I have seen them........
Thanks
Dave
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Hey John,
The forward 2 attach points are actually eyebolts that go through the floorboards, right? There used to be only the three tabs for the rear bracket that has 3 attach points.
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:15 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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The two rear tabs are there but the front two are missing. At least they are not visible by looking inside the scoop.
Floran H.
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Florin,
My IV has the two between the aft landing gear attach brackets (forfloats, I
think) and a single one forward of that. I don't believe the Model IV had
two forward brackets. I think the forward brackets attached to the floor
board similar to the radiator and shroud.
Lowell
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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I think you may be looking too far forward.. There should be 2 between the lift struts and the other 2 are only 12” forward. They should be aft of the radiator not in front of.
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of floran higgins
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 8:15 PM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Cargo pods....
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The two rear tabs are there but the front two are missing. At least they are not visible by looking inside the scoop.
Floran H.
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Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 6:37 PM
Subject: RE: Cargo pods....
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Hey John,
The forward 2 attach points are actually eyebolts that go through the floorboards, right? There used to be only the three tabs for the rear bracket that has 3 attach points.
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of jdmcbean
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:12 PM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Cargo pods....
Floran,
Please check the bottom of your fuselage.. there should be 4 tabs.. 2 between the lift strut mount points and 2 just forward of those... Those 4 points are where the brackets mount. There should not be an interference with the scoop that is installed on your aircraft.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:34 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Right Lowell. Florin, do you not have the installation instructions that
details installing the eyebolts? If not, I've got a copy I can email...
Regards,
Ted
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:43 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Lowell -- Mine has three only. Did a pod not fit onto the three at one
time?
Dave
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:14 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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My IV also has just three tabs protruding through the fabric...two aft,
and one forward, which is not on the centerline...I always thought that
was curious. Having not seen the cargo pod, I don't know how this
applies.
Lynn
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Florin,
My IV has the two between the aft landing gear attach brackets
(forfloats, I think) and a single one forward of that. I don't
believe the Model IV had two forward brackets. I think the forward
brackets attached to the floor board similar to the radiator and
shroud.
Lowell
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:20 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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I don't have a cargo pod, but have thought of it from time to time. As I
understand it the pod is supported by two vertical brackets on the back
attached to the tabs and two in front attached to the floor board. The
third tab is for a triangular brace that is attached to the aft weldment for
forward-aft stability.
Lowell
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:48 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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I recall that pod installation instructions are available at the sportflight site (I think). With these instructions and some pictures provided by Don Smythe (?) I was able to fabricate brackets. The 2 front attach points are eye-bolts through the floorboards (just inside and behind control sticks). The 3 rear eyebolts pass through fuse tubes. If you can't find the instructions Dave, contact me off list and I'll send what I have.
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The forward 2 attach points are actually eyebolts that go through the floorboards, right? There used to be only the three tabs for the rear bracket that has 3 attach points.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:37 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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I opened up the shroud and didnt see any tabs.
I am planning to make mounting brackets that will attach to the landing gear attachments and brace them to the float attachment brackets.
I possibly will be able to use the rear attachments but will have to brace them to the float brackets also.
Floran H.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:27 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Floran,
Did your pod come with two mounting brackets -- front
with two legs and rear with 3?
I've had a pod on my IV for 5 yrs now and use it
often. Some time ago I took some detail photos for
another gent that was mounting a pod but the attached
is all I could find this morning.
The front mount is simply two AN eyebolts up through
the floorboards just behind the radiator scoop. The
tripod rear mount attaches directly to the tabs on
the tubes.
Regards,
Ted
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From: "floran higgins" <cliffh(at)outdrs.net>
To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Cargo pods....
Quote: | I opened up the shroud and didnt see any tabs.
I am planning to make mounting brackets that will
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[quote]brace them to the float brackets also.
Floran H.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:49 am Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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That is very nice. Did you do all the parts or is a plug in play?
Rick
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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Thanks. It's the Kitfox standard pod...
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:15 pm Post subject: Cargo pods.... |
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The picture you sent look like the mounting brackets that I received from
John McBean
My scoop is different. The rear of the scoop extends back to the rear
mounting bracket on your cargo pod.
It has an adjustable door on the rear that I can adjust from inside the
cabin to control the radiator heat. Just like on a F-51.
Floran H.
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