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Old 08-26-2014, 07:34 PM
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Looks easy to build for $100-150 in material. I you can't weld it yourself or find a willing welder engineer a bolt together version. 1" square steel tubing, 1"x 3/16" steel strap to make tabs plus 1/4" bolts and off you go. This is a great excuse to acquire a small mig welder.

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Old 08-26-2014, 07:39 PM
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Now we're talkin'. Assemble some pictures and skills and go do! I'm right behind you when my need arises. The build of a widget will be fun, I promise.
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Old 08-26-2014, 07:55 PM
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I'm going to build one out of wood! That thing looks like a lot of fun to build. Thanks for the idea--I'm always looking for excuses to build a new contraption.

Sean: thanks for your consideration. Please go ahead and buy it from David. Have a nice day.
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Old 08-26-2014, 08:05 PM
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Gash...will do. Post pics when you get your lift built. Should be cool!
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Old 08-26-2014, 09:34 PM
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Sean,
Here is a picture I found on the Kitfox forum. I was interested in what this Tail Mate was. It does not look very difficult to build. How heavy is the tail of our RV's? I know a Kitfox wouldn't need a wench to lift the tail. Does an RV?

You have to scroll down a bit.
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=3922
60-100 lbs with full fuel.
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Old 08-26-2014, 09:37 PM
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Had W&B for the -4 out this evening punching data into a spreadsheet. Empty tail weight is 53#.
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Old 08-26-2014, 11:39 PM
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Sean,
Here is a picture I found on the Kitfox forum. I was interested in what this Tail Mate was. It does not look very difficult to build. How heavy is the tail of our RV's? I know a Kitfox wouldn't need a wench to lift the tail. Does an RV?

You have to scroll down a bit.
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=3922
Hey, that's me! I love my tail-mate. Just started using it on the RV-8 last week when drilling the rear spar. I also gave a friend that built one out of wood for his RV-7 and it forks just fine.
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Old 08-27-2014, 05:55 AM
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I did notice that Andy. The Kitfox is quite a plane. It does exactly what it was designed to do. I have only flown in one about 5-6 times, but I really enjoyed it. I can sure see one in my future.

Thanks for the weight answers guys. 60 lbs is a bit more than I expected.

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Hey, that's me! I love my tail-mate. Just started using it on the RV-8 last week when drilling the rear spar. I also gave a friend that built one out of wood for his RV-7 and it forks just fine.
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Old 08-27-2014, 06:13 AM
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Now we're talking. The build of a widget will be fun, I promise.
Hey, we don't need a mini me!
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Old 08-27-2014, 06:23 AM
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I can see it already. They're going to be giving away little "Widget" bobbleheads at air shows!
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