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 Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:28 am Post subject: Folding wings |
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I guess it's all a matter of perspective. Sometimes I wish I could leave the wings open all the time for the kind of quick getaways you describe, Mike. But most times, I'm glad to have the Fox in the pole barn, 20 steps from my house where I can tinker with it whenever I want. Also, deploying and then refolding the wings each time you fly amounts to "automatic" pre and post flight inspections, which you'd do anyway. All considered, I don't see it as a "pain" at all, rather it's one of the reasons I'm glad I have a Kitfox.
kitfoxmike <customtrans(at)qwest.net> wrote: [quote]--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kitfoxmike"
Money is not an issue with me, so i have a nice T-hanger. I don't even want to think of folding wings. I fly every day, sometimes twice a day. I get to the airport and open the [quote][b]
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kitfoxmike
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Folding wings |
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My preinspection is done when I clean the airplane after most flights( I also do a quick looksy before every flight). I use a cheap window cleaner to clean the bugs off. I catch most problems when doing this. I concider folding the wings or unfolding, very much a risk, what I mean by this, something could be forgotten, from a distraction. Trailering a plane can also cause damage. I understand why some need to do it, I just don't wish to. I also know that once I put the airplane away, it is in the same condition as it was when I left it. That's why I won't go into a community hangar either.
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Float Flyr
Joined: 19 Jul 2006
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Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:55 am Post subject: Folding wings |
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As it takes me over an hour to tow my plane to the pond, spread the wings,
fuel up, launch and pre flight and another hour to get it back on the
trailer, tied down, defuled, wings folded, towed home and parked in a pretty
small garage I can see where having a place to store the plane ready to go
would be a big asset. If my home were on fresh water instead of salt it
would only take me about ten minutes in and out each time. There would be
no wing folding, tying down or towing. I would also have a different design
of trailer for launching.
Noel
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Float Flyr
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:55 am Post subject: Folding wings |
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My sentiments exactly ! No pole barn but a small garage.
Noel
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kitfoxmike
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:45 am Post subject: Re: Folding wings |
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wife keeps telling my I'm spoiled.
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