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    Default I want to strengthen my kitfox 1.

    I'm thinking about putting a rotax 670 on my kitfox 1 and I am wondering what I can do to strengthen the airframe. Does anyone have any experience reinforcing the airframe and making the mods needed to satisfy weight and balance and increases gross weight?

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    Default Re: I want to strengthen my kitfox 1.

    my model IV has had some mods done that supposedly increase gw from 1050 to 1200. mainly the lift strut diameters were increased and a solid rod was welded inside the fuselage tube that connects the attach fittings for the struts . not an issue with mine as i have grove gear but the bungee attach structure is a weak area and can collapse the tubes at the attach point
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    Default Re: I want to strengthen my kitfox 1.

    There are at least a couple of guys on this site that have strengthened their Kitfox 1 airplanes for a higher gross weight. One has a 912 and the other a Jabiru in their planes. Maybe they will see your post/question and respond. Have you tried searching the archives? Lots of good info there as well. JImChuk

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    Default Re: I want to strengthen my kitfox 1.

    Thanks for the info, I will search this website more to see what I can dig up.

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    Default Re: I want to strengthen my kitfox 1.

    I did just a little bit of searching using Kitfox 1 mods, and found this post. Bunch of info there. JImChuk
    http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/sho...ht=Kitfox+mods

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    Default Re: I want to strengthen my kitfox 1.

    Feel free to call me if you'd like. Eight 0 one-4 seven 7 seven
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