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Glenn Horne



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:01 pm    Post subject: Floats Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:37 pm    Post subject: Floats Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:13 pm    Post subject: Floats Reply with quote

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
 
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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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PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:05 am    Post subject: Floats Reply with 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.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:47 am    Post subject: Floats Reply with quote

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.


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:56 am    Post subject: Floats Reply with quote

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

Thanks.


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[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.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:43 pm    Post subject: Floats Reply with quote

THANKS PAUL>
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:24 pm    Post subject: Floats Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:56 am    Post subject: Floats Reply with quote

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.

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