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rudderdancer

Joined: 28 Aug 2006
Posts: 27
Location: Victorville, CA

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

Hello all,



I recently purchased a Kitfox model II.  It has a few small cosmetic items I want to fix.  The hardest one to me is how the flaperons drag on the bearing support on the turtle deck.  Can anyone help me with some ideas in making the flaperons clear this bearing support when the wings are folded back?

I can send pictures off the forum to better show what is currently happening.

I'm looking forward to getting into the air very soon.  Thanks in advance for your help.



Jack

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donpearsall
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:57 pm Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

Hello Jack,

Welcome to the Kitfox list. By all means attach a photo so we can see what

the problem is. How hard do the flaperons hit the turtledeck? Enough to

damage either one?



Don Pearsall

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dave

Joined: 22 Sep 2006
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:56 am Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

My lower half bearing folds inward to allow the wing folding.



Dave

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Beemer

Joined: 26 Aug 2006
Posts: 87
Location: Middle Georgia

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:23 am Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

Jack,

It sounds like the builder omitted the hinge that allows the bearing support

to fold down. Mine fold inward as the wing is folded. The plans detail this

piece, if you have the manual.



Bradley



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wliles(at)bayou.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:42 am Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

The Model 2 does not have a hinged bottom bearing.  The bottom bearing 

should be rounded at the back edge so the flapperon horn will snap over 

the hump just a bit. 



Jerry Liles



Bradley M Webb wrote:



[quote]



Jack,

It sounds like the builder omitted the hinge that allows the bearing support

to fold down. Mine fold inward as the wing is folded. The plans detail this

piece, if you have the manual.



Bradley



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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:32 am Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  If memory serves, I believe it was found to be best to disconnect  the flapperons prior to folding. This eliminates the problem.

  

 Dee Young

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dave

Joined: 22 Sep 2006
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:44 am Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

Right,  I think the Model 1 and 2 , 3  had the Flaperons that you did not 

have to disconnect ?

Dave

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Lynn Matteson

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Grass Lake, Michigan

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

Mine folds outward.



Lynn

On Monday, October 30, 2006, at 06:56  AM, dave wrote:



[quote] 



 My lower half bearing folds inward to allow the wing folding.



 Dave

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dave

Joined: 22 Sep 2006
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:48 pm Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

Lynn, 



My mistake -- mine does too. 

Good thing for you observation folks or my prop would be on backwards    

Dave 

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GENTRYLL(at)aol.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:58 pm Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

It sounds like you are not pushing the lower half down prior to folding the  wing back.  Is that correct. It should be down when you fold the wings in  and then pushed in place under the flaperon and vice versa, it should be pushed  back down before you start to fold the wing back.

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msm_9949(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject: Flaperon support on turtle deck

Maybe they didn't come with the original kit, but my M2 has the inward-folding, hinged bottom flapperon bearings.



Jerry Liles <wliles(at)bayou.com> wrote:  [quote]--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jerry Liles 



The Model 2 does not have a hinged bottom bearing. The bottom bearing 

should be rounded at the back edge so the flapperon horn will snap over 

the hump just a bit. 



Jerry Liles



Bradley M Webb wrote:



[quote]--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bradley M Webb" 



Jack,

It sounds like the builder omitted the hinge that allows the bearing support

to fold down. Mine fold inward as the wing is folded. The plans detail this

piece, if you have the manual.



Bradley



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rudderdancer

Joined: 28 Aug 2006
Posts: 27
Location: Victorville, CA

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Flaperon support on turtle deck

Thank you all that wrote a response.  I'll try to attach some pictures now. 

The very inboard ends of the flaperons are looking beat up.  The bearing supports do not fold down and the clearance to the fuselage is very close.

One of you commented that the bearing support should guide the flaperon up and over.  Could it be that that portion on mine should be tall enough to clear the turtle deck zus fastener and taper back toward the tail a little bit?  Please continue to offer suggestions.

Thanks,

Jack

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