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Glenn Horne

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 96

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject: Floats

Kitfox list,

 I have a model II with tube gear  (factory)

  I'm trying to sell it and I need to know  if

 floats can me put on it. It only has the  two

 attachments points where the gear bolts  to.

 Any one have a model II with floats?

 HELP

 Glenn Horne Suffolk, Va

 MODEL II 582

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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:37 pm Post subject: Floats

Kitfox #736 (model is  registered as III-A) may be one of the last model II sold spends most of its  time on Aerocet 1100s.   Looks kind of ungainly on the funny round  things that came with it.

  

  

 

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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject: Floats

Glenn

I have a model 2 on amphib floats .... but I do have the  reinforced attach points that were a factory option at the time. 



I could probably find a photo of that area in my construction photos if that would help.  



Jim

 

I would think that    

On Dec 18, 2006, at 3:00 PM, Glenn Horne wrote:

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		  Kitfox list,

I have a model II with tube gear (factory)

 I'm trying to sell it and I need to know if

floats can me put on it. It only has the two

attachments points where the gear bolts to.

Any one have a model II with floats?

HELP

Glenn Horne Suffolk, Va

MODEL II 582

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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:05 am Post subject: Floats

Glenn,

  

 You can definitely put a model 2 on floats, but to do so  one needed to add brackets to the lower longerons forward of the current landing  gear brackets.  I would suggest contacting Kitfox to see if they still sell  the add on brackets.  That would be easier than trying to make your  own.

  

 Here's a picture of Dan Denneys N89DD Model 2   on floats. It shows all four brackets that were available, but you really only  need two if you analyze the picture.

  

 Paul Seehafer

 Model IV 912 amphib

 Central Wisconsin

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dave

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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:47 am Post subject: Floats

Paul , 

  

  I looked at Glenn's picture of his KF 2  on  Barnstormers and you can see the rear float attach fitting as it part  of the  lower wing strut attach fitting that  is welded to the  longeron.    I agree that John Mc Bean would have the front  brackets as well.   Just cut the fabric and weld them on.    Patch up fabric.  I would ask John about the cross over tube on the model 2  at read leg attach to see is there was ever a upgrade or stiffner for that area  as the KF 2 had a lower gross weight. 

  

  

 Dave

  

  

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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:56 am Post subject: Floats

Hey Paul, do you have the article that goes with that cover? If so could you scan it and send me a copy?

   

  Thanks.

  



Paul Seehafer <av8rps(at)tznet.com> wrote:

  [quote]        Glenn,

   

  You can definitely put a model 2 on floats, but to do so one needed to add brackets to the lower longerons forward of the current landing gear brackets.  I would suggest contacting Kitfox to see if they still sell the add on brackets.  That would be easier than trying to make your own.

   

  Here's a picture of Dan Denneys N89DD Model 2  on floats. It shows all four  brackets that were available, but you really only need two if you analyze the picture.

   

  Paul Seehafer

  Model IV 912 amphib

  Central Wisconsin

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Glenn Horne

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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject: Floats

THANKS PAUL>

GLENN

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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject: Floats

Did this start by stating you have a fox for sale? How mush do you  want for it?  how long have you had it? Where is it at? have you tried  barnstormers?  Do you have PICS or a video?  I know a guy   that mite want to trade you two for one.     mal

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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:56 am Post subject: Floats

Just sent it to your personal e-mail Marco.  The  article however is more about flying the Kitfox on the new aerocet floats (at  that time) than it is about the airplane.  But it documents the history of  Kitfox and Aerocet quite well.  Unfortunately Aerocet no longer makes   small floats.

  

 Paul Seehafer

  

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