Kitfox Model 7 SS Pre-cover Checklist
This post includes the precover checklist for the Kitfox 7SS
Transponder Antenna Mount Plate
Kitfox mounts their transponder antennas in the back of the plane but they don’t provide you with the hardware or information to do it yourself. I have made my own drawings.
Tow Transport Kit
The Kitfox 7 STi has the an option for a tow transport kit. The kit is great but the instructions are horrible. Here is what the factory sent me.
Dual Pin Door Latch
Instructions for the Dual Pin Door Latch. You probably don’t want to buy it!
Getting the Plane on Wheels
Normally gear don’t go on this early in the build because they must be removed to cover and paint. Additionally, the aircraft typically needs to be level to set up the wings. I’ve decided to put them on for a few reasons.
Back to The Machinist!
I struggled for hours trying to get more bad hardware to fit. I should have known better. The rudder pedal bearings are now flawless after their trip to the Machine Shop!
Milling down Elevator Bearings and Bushings
A machinist should be doing precision machine work, not a home builder. The Kitfox rudder hardware needed professional help.
First Actual Build Step - Horizontal Stabilizer
Here are some notes on what to do when you start building your Kitfox horizontal stabilizer.
Open Manual and Inventory
The first think I did when I arrived with the kit is open the manual and start reading. I then began inventory, but decided that I can inventory most of the items as I go.
