Tom T's Build

[Tom T]

Well after 15 days of transit time Mike from Partain arrived today with the 7! These not a scratch on it and with some help from friend here at 7S5, we had the it unloaded and in the hangar in a little over three hours (including off and on with an RV three on the gear)!

Yesterday I build a wing stand to reduce the footprint and get the wings, flaperons, and liftstruts tucked away. Now continuing with unpacking all the support materials, and misc. parts. Sure feels great to have it home, may be one of the most travelled Kitfoxes that's not flying (Homedale, Boston, Atlanta, Mississippi, Minnesota, Sacramento, LA, Oregon.... ;-).

Here's some photos....

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[AirFox]

Congradulations Tom! Looks like you got a prety good head start.

Scott in Portland

[Tom T]

Now for some questions

After completing the wing rack for storage, I was reading the build manual and noticed they recommend storing the wings with the load placed on the rear spar . My rack suspends the wings with the load placed on the front spare, just as they were hauled during transport. They are suspended from carpet straps at a outboard wing rib and tank area. I expect to have them stored for about six months, should this be a problem?

Next question: This 7 is one of the few built with a baggage door in the rear fuselage. I've been wondering about the method of attaching the door, as it's not discussed in the build manual.... Does anyone know or have seen one of these completed?

Still getting organized, and planning next steps..

[AirFox]

Tom Here is a picture that I found on akarmy's photo album with the door in the corner.
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/alb...pictureid=1420

Hope this helps with your question.

[Tom T]

Airfox,
Thanks for the link, I'd missed that detail in Andy's album. Suspected the hinge was on the top or bottom...., now for some latch detail

[Tom Waid]

The issue about supporting the wing on the front spar is that it's not actually resting on the spar. It's sitting on the plastic leading edge. It may very well be strong enough. But, if it's not, it would be a mess to repair if it were distorted.

A photo of the leading edge being glued in place

Good luck with your project!!

[Tom T]

Tom,
Thanks for the insight. I think I'll just modify my rack to take most of the load to the rear spars.

I also found information on a cargo door installation. Probably was provided my the McBeans... I'll put in my photo album a little later.

[Dorsal]

Tom,
Glad this plane found a good home, I look forward to seeing it completed (if only in pictures).

[Esser]

Holy Smokes! My kit came needing a little bit more assembly. Looking good though. Keep the pictures coming. I am interested in the cargo door.

[ken nougaret]

i'm interested in the cargo door as well. why was this not more popular? are there any cons to doing this, aside from more work? sorry this thread may be getting side tracked.
ken