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Maybe this has already been covered, but I just noticed a great shot of Mangy in the January issue of Sport Aviation Magazine.
 
Well deserve tribute to some excellent workmanship!

Ran across this one the other day.  I know the earlier Kitfoxes and assume Avids used lightweight fabric.  Would the same criteria apply (as the table seems awful general and I believe the Cub and Champs use a medium weight fabric)?
Do you guys use a similar process and criteria for fabric test?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyJveLrj45c&feature=youtu.be

Looking for an older Kitfox (Model II or III) aluminum backer plate for the prop spinner (the stamped plate that goes between the prop shaft and prop) that the large aluminum spinner attaches to.  If you have one please let me know what it is worth to you. This is an original Kitfox kit supplied item for use with the GSC.
Friend of mine just picked up a Model II, he has the spinner (loose) but unfortunately he is unable to locate the backer plate and was hoping someone had one laying around there shop/hanger that they were willing to part with.
Larry

Are there still any suppliers for the early model Kitfox replacement fuel tanks?    Specifically for the undercamber wings of the Model i --> III?

Chapin, NY (border of VT and NY) had its 50th Anniversary fly in today.  Unfortunately low ceilings and spotty showers put a bit of a damper on things (much lower than normal turnout).
On the way home I had to divert to Saratoga AIrport due to showers and parked near the Carbon Cubs at the dealership there.  As I was waiting for the rain to clear, I read through the brochures.  Absolutely beautiful works of art those planes are.  But... 200K for similar performance to a 15K Kitfox, geeze.
 

Unfortunately I will be offering up our Kitfox III for sale (October).  We have come to the realization that maintaining two birds and two hangars just doesn't make sense anymore (financially and time wise) and the bride prefers the nose wheel and other creature comforts of the C150.
She currently has 100 trouble free hours (TT engine and airframe) and will have a fresh annual before she goes. 18K and includes trailer. 582 with 68" Ivo 3 blade C box. Located in Broadalbin, NY.
Some upgrades during the build: High Wing LLC bush gear (wider and taller than the OEM and much more stable on the ground) - I love this gear!  High quality, powder coated with aluminum fairings.8" Matco pnuematic tailwheelWide Body Kit with Model 4 doors.Triple density foam seating68" Ivo Prop.  Increased elevator cordModel 4 Rudder and vertical stabElectric elevator trimAerothane Paint (Sante Fe red)Two wing tanks (6 gal each with a 2 gallon header tank behind the seat)Original Kitfox tow bar (allows you to tow the bird directly behind a vehicle)Registered as EABSpare batteryKitfox Ski's (though one needs repair - purchased them used that way as a project)Cockpit heatingBelite Angle of Attack Instrument Finishing work: Got her in the air and still haven't finished a few things (mostly cosmetic)* final interior install (side carpeting and rear deck fabric)* Control stick grip handles (with integrated push-to-talk radio and trim buttons (current trim is on the dash))* Finishing fairings on the lift struts (these are painted, just haven't added them in yet).* Forward wing root fairings (need to make these, though have the pattern) Other: Wings fold, however this one has a very tight intersection between the flaperons and fuselage when folded (a known snag during the OEM changeover from Model II to Model III).  Wings can easily be folded with flaperons removed however (which takes maybe 30 minutes).  Fine for transport, but too much of a pain if done on a daily basis.  There are options to make this work, however I just didn't have the need and left it as it was. Some images as: http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/album.php?albumid=415 http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/album.php?albumid=450