KitFox Airfoils

[Bruce A. Frank]

I have been requested to build a pair of aluminum wing tank for a
KitFox. I don't have the details yet as to the model, but I thought I'd
try to locate some info. Is there a place on the web where I might find
diagrams or co-ordinates for the several airfoils used on KitFoxes?

--
Bruce A. Frank
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Aircraft Projects
Fuel Tank Fabrication
For Homebuilt Aircraft, Antique Fuel Tank Repair
TIG, MIG & Oxy/Acet Welding & Brazing

[Turbo Tiger]

If you need, I could send you a rib that will fit a model 4 and 5.

--
Turbo Tiger




"Bruce A. Frank" > wrote in message
...
I have been requested to build a pair of aluminum wing tank for a KitFox. I
don't have the details yet as to the model, but I thought I'd try to locate
some info. Is there a place on the web where I might find diagrams or
co-ordinates for the several airfoils used on KitFoxes?
--
Bruce A. Frank
======================
Aircraft Projects
Fuel Tank Fabrication
For Homebuilt Aircraft, Antique Fuel Tank Repair
TIG, MIG & Oxy/Acet Welding & Brazing

[Bruce A. Frank]

Thanks for the offer. I may take you up on it when I get more info on which
model .

Turbo Tiger wrote:

> If you need, I could send you a rib that will fit a model 4 and 5.
>
> --
> Turbo Tiger
>
> "Bruce A. Frank" > wrote in message
> ...
> I have been requested to build a pair of aluminum wing tank for a KitFox. I
> don't have the details yet as to the model, but I thought I'd try to locate
> some info. Is there a place on the web where I might find diagrams or
> co-ordinates for the several airfoils used on KitFoxes?
> --

Bruce A. Frank
======================
Aircraft Projects
Fuel Tank Fabrication
For Homebuilt Aircraft, Antique Fuel Tank Repair
TIG, MIG & Oxy/Acet Welding & Brazing

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Dear Bruce (and the Group),

I've found it best to always work from the most recent revision of the
drawings, even if that means purchasing a set. The cost of the
drawings, or some portion of it, can be added to the price of the
tanks, engine mount, or whatever you've been hired to fabricate.

Working from the drawings allows you to address factors the
owner/builder often fails to mention, such as the location of fittings
relative to ribs & spars, or possible interference with other
unmentioned portions of the structure, expecially with regard to engine
mounts.

Having a signed contract in hand which clearly states the component is
fabricated according to the nth revision, xth edition of the plans,
drawing # so-and-so keeps you from having to wear a lawyer on your hip.


Working from the drawings allows you to provide a more accurate
estimate of the cost, since most welded components usually require some
amount of jigging or even construction of a fixture.

In the case of fuel tanks, the drawings are usually specific with
regard to fitting weldments such as the filler neck, venting, drains
and outlets .

For those of us who pick up a bit of change working on the 49% of the
Rule, if the designer spec's a Wag-Aero filler-neck base, I think
that's what the builder should get.

-R.S.Hoover

[Lou]

I just hope that the guy who hired you doesn't read these post and
assume you don't know what your doing.
Lou

[Andy Asberry]

On 23 Aug 2005 19:22:18 -0700, "Lou" > wrote:

>I just hope that the guy who hired you doesn't read these post and
>assume you don't know what your doing.
> Lou

If I were the 'guy', I would think this guy (Bruce) has been here
before. He is thinking ahead; thinking of things I haven't. Getting as
much info as possible; being prepared. Sounds informed and competent
to me.