All the torque settings in the control column and the rudder pedals can be done so that it all moves freely without any restriction whatsoever. It just takes time, patience and a few nights sleeping on it and thinking about what is actually happening and it does come to you eventually. I have posted my thoughts on team Kitfox forum for anybody that needs the info on it all.
A nice pair of alum spacers cut from a soda can and placed between the big plastic bushing halves under the bolts will fix your control stick binding. Very nice progress.
Great idea! I hooked up the elevator yesterday and the friction is pretty much unnoticeable under the weight of the elevator! Will try the shims though! Thanks
@@7KiloFox I really doubt a little friction in the control stick will be noticeable when flying. My plastic bearing fit fine but would bind when bolted so i shimmed instead of sanded and it worked fine.
Thanks for another helpful video. I wonder if they painted the tow kit lock-back wing braces yellow for visibility - sort of "remove before flight" safety thing? I get that the wings are not in a flying position, but make the braces stand out, so you don't forget to completely remove them from the aircraft before flight?
I see you're using ethanol resistant parts. Are the fuel tanks safe for ethanol with them being fiberglass? I'm assuming you want to be able to run regular pump gas if you can't get ethanol free. Are you going to be good to go with any old premium pump gas (under 10%) or is there still a concern?
Great work and videos. I'm currently building a SS7 with standard wings and I appreciate all of your insight and lessons learned. During 1 of your videos, you talk about a checklist you got from the factory. Was this part of your manual? I've got an older manual that doesn't have any checklist. Would you be willing to share this checklist. I'm getting close to covering and this checklist would be very helpful. Keep up the great videos!!
Thanks man! Building a plane is no joke. I hope there are some useful things to learn from my endeavors. I'll put it up the checklist on my website. 7kilofox.com check there in a couple days.
Kolb your a twit...he is showing people what issues he is having...great definitions for things...keep it up!!! And yes all these problems should be fixed by the company, obviously kitfox builds the aircraft as an LSA, so why wouldn’t all these problems be fixed, what manual are they following to build a certified aircraft??? Makes me think? Great videos...
All the torque settings in the control column and the rudder pedals can be done so that it all moves freely without any restriction whatsoever. It just takes time, patience and a few nights sleeping on it and thinking about what is actually happening and it does come to you eventually. I have posted my thoughts on team Kitfox forum for anybody that needs the info on it all.
A nice pair of alum spacers cut from a soda can and placed between the big plastic bushing halves under the bolts will fix your control stick binding. Very nice progress.
Great idea! I hooked up the elevator yesterday and the friction is pretty much unnoticeable under the weight of the elevator! Will try the shims though! Thanks
@@7KiloFox I really doubt a little friction in the control stick will be noticeable when flying. My plastic bearing fit fine but would bind when bolted so i shimmed instead of sanded and it worked fine.
@@KitfoxPilot Shimmed with a cut out from a soda can? Great info btw thanks
Great work. I appreciate your attention to detail. Looking forward to following your build.
Thanks for another helpful video. I wonder if they painted the tow kit lock-back wing braces yellow for visibility - sort of "remove before flight" safety thing? I get that the wings are not in a flying position, but make the braces stand out, so you don't forget to completely remove them from the aircraft before flight?
I see you're using ethanol resistant parts. Are the fuel tanks safe for ethanol with them being fiberglass? I'm assuming you want to be able to run regular pump gas if you can't get ethanol free. Are you going to be good to go with any old premium pump gas (under 10%) or is there still a concern?
Good progress. It's a shame to see the problems from Kitfox but I'm sure it will be worth it when it's flying.
It's not the end of the world but it's pretty frustrating! I'm sure I will get over it when it is flying!
This may not be a good idea but could you put zercs on the rudders?
What tail wheel did you go with? Did not want to make an assumption, Thank You
Great work and videos. I'm currently building a SS7 with standard wings and I appreciate all of your insight and lessons learned. During 1 of your videos, you talk about a checklist you got from the factory. Was this part of your manual? I've got an older manual that doesn't have any checklist. Would you be willing to share this checklist. I'm getting close to covering and this checklist would be very helpful. Keep up the great videos!!
Thanks man! Building a plane is no joke. I hope there are some useful things to learn from my endeavors. I'll put it up the checklist on my website. 7kilofox.com check there in a couple days.
@@7KiloFox Thanks brother. Keep up the great work.
checklist is up: www.7kilofox.com/progress/kitfox7ssprecoverchecklist
Thanks brother!!
one guy said he shimed the plywood floor under the breaks to make them work smooth
Tried that already. I've got 4 washers under there. I think it's an angle problem at this point. I'm working on a solution
Where's the update progress? It's been 5 months. Is it covered ?
Covering Coming Soon!
Had to stop watching... complaint after complaint - Debbie downer
Kolb your a twit...he is showing people what issues he is having...great definitions for things...keep it up!!!
And yes all these problems should be fixed by the company, obviously kitfox builds the aircraft as an LSA, so why wouldn’t all these problems be fixed, what manual are they following to build a certified aircraft??? Makes me think? Great videos...
@@mobsquad8500 my opinion is not of your concern. My prerogative ... good day.