Posted 12 May 2019 Got a few more things done to the bluefox. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Jun 2019 Well sunday was a good day to reset the carb and cables what a pain in the &$$!!!! Hahahahaaaa but my little P brain got it, also decided was time for something fun so installed the 8.50-6 deser tires. Raised the prop center 7/8 of an inch, and killed 8.2 pounds. Total weight of my bluefox #0038,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 492.8 lbs.a later on battery change will kill 11lbs. 4 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Jun 2019 Taxi tests complete, handles good on ground, responds great, getting close to flying tests. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Aug 2019 Well so much for almost ready, guess sometimes they never get done, always some new goodies to put on. Hahahaaaaa 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Aug 2019 So who made the gear your putting on? Or do we have to wait for pics of the completed installation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Aug 2019 Well so much for almost ready, guess sometimes they never get done, always some new goodies to put on. Hahahaaaaa first Kitfox with retractable landing gear....wow looks gooood 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 Aug 2019 (edited) Got it made from a guy in TN. Randy Moore, (731) 589-1330 4” extended up at firewall, backin plates moved out to 67” wide, a great guy to deal with. I dont use the 3/4 stock axles is y there is a piece of pipe in the axel hole for his jig mountup, all my birds run 1 1/2” axels. Easier to play musical skis. Hahahahaaaa Edited 17 Aug 2019 by Buckchop Add phone # 2 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Sep 2019 Well my gear came in on Thursday, looks pretty good, will get it mocked up on plane next week then have it powdercoated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 5 Sep 2019 Well so far have done a quick fit, next ill put in the bushings and the bolts make sure it all fits b4 i send it off to the powdercoater. Tires on stock gear cleared the ground by and 1” where its jacked up to now. And to get same tires backon ill have to jack plane up 5” more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Sep 2019 Well i got the new gear on, backin plates r 68.5” apart, center of tires r 76” apart. 2 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 6 Oct 2019 (edited) Well snowing outside and sticking on ground today, but im sure it will meltoff. So decided was good time to finish gettin the new skis ready. Edited 30 Oct 2019 by Buckchop Had doubled the pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 7 Oct 2019 Well i think they will work out good. And i just picked up a running riding 1993 skidoo mach1 with a 670 for $150, mayb a nice swap in a plane one day, hope a 582 dual plug head will fit it, and the coils ect. Hahaaaaa 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 7 Oct 2019 Picture in the last post came through fine, the ones in the post before didn't. At least not for me. JImChuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 7 Oct 2019 (edited) Huh i have the pic when i look thro my cellphone, but when i look thro my ipad ur right there no pic in first post. Very Very odd i say. Well in anycase here is the pic again. Hahhaaaaa Edited 30 Oct 2019 by Buckchop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 20 Oct 2019 New project for the planes, built it to haul either of my KF’s, with skis or tires, stock gear or extended gear just incase i want to take it someplace, and im tiered of a regular car trailer.Still have a plastic crossbed toolbox, atv winch to mount on trailer with battery mounted in toolbox, and an 20gallon aluminum gas tank and a pump to put on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Oct 2019 Got my Kitfox hauling trailer done except for loading ramps and then a gastank at some point later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Oct 2019 Suggestion, add a scissor jack to the base of the fuselage with the tail wheel spring Bolts on, to get the weight off the tail wheel spring!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Oct 2019 Thanks for the info, but i already did one of those for it. It pins to the trailer and to the rear pin hole in fuselodge for the factory towbar, and the winch pins on/off also to store in toolbox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Nov 2019 (edited) Well trailer was done b4 i loaded up the blackfox, and OPPS i must have added all the measurements together instead of splittin them to fit both planes. So back it in shop and loaded/unloaded it probably 4-5 times to get it where i thought was right to fit both planes. Got the sissor jack pins done and cabled, And had the wife make me a few nice tiedown loops. Edited 3 Nov 2019 by Buckchop Add pic 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2019 Well the new gear came in on Tuesday, got it mounted, squared up and backoff and took to powdercoater, should have it all back on Monday, and hope can find the replacement springs for the struts, they still avaliable from skidoo dealer, part # 503190854, but have to order and that b a week, but think found them in town from Darby’s Performance Machine. Will know Monday on that also. Very happy with the second set, did a nice job building them again, and added extra strenght, thicker metal on flanges ect. All the bolt holes where lined up and it is straight and square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Nov 2019 How about some easy cheap fairings on ur horizontal tail braces and wingstrut braces. .010 aluminum sheet, a metal brake, and some 2” wide pinstrip tape i had cut. 3 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Dec 2019 Nice work I should also do that to mine and see if it makes any difference. I just hit 60hrs so I would think I would be able to notice a difference Maybe who knows Right. I did that to the tail braces when I owned a Quad city Challenger And It took the vibration out of the tail But no difference on speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Dec 2019 Nice work I should also do that to mine and see if it makes any difference. I just hit 60hrs so I would think I would be able to notice a difference Maybe who knows Right. I did that to the tail braces when I owned a Quad city Challenger And It took the vibration out of the tail But no difference on speed.I also did that to my Challenger. Did not notice any speed difference. I added flying wires to the top of the horizontal to the vertical and that stopped all vibration. I don't know if the Fox would even have any tail vibration due to being steel tube instead of alum tube. And engine was closer and the tail was in the direct propwash. Haven't seen any Avid/Foxes with top flying wires so must not be an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Dec 2019 Haven't seen any Avid/Foxes with top flying wires so must not be an issue.This model 3 with a Rotec radial has upper braces. But he also enlarged the tail surfaces as well. Can't fold the wings if you do that. https://youtu.be/Wz1LKeCNz4k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Dec 2019 Haven't seen any Avid/Foxes with top flying wires so must not be an issue.This model 3 with a Rotec radial has upper braces. But he also enlarged the tail surfaces as well. Can't fold the wings if you do that. https://youtu.be/Wz1LKeCNz4kThat plane is gorgeous. And I think Paul is a nice guy as well I bought a Rotec TBI from him this past Oshkosh He was more than helpful. I also did that to my Challenger. Did not notice any speed difference. I added flying wires to the top of the horizontal to the vertical and that stopped all vibration. I don't know if the Fox would even have any tail vibration due to being steel tube instead of alum tube. And engine was closer and the tail was in the direct propwash. Haven't seen any Avid/Foxes with top flying wires so must not be an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
