BATTLEAXE
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What about the Hstab, I am thinking about VG's for them, thoughts?The VG's would still go on top, their purpose is to stop airflow separation when the wing goes into high angles of attack.
What about the Hstab, I am thinking about VG's for them, thoughts?The VG's would still go on top, their purpose is to stop airflow separation when the wing goes into high angles of attack.
You can put them on any surface where you don't want airflow separation to occur at high AoA.What about the Hstab, I am thinking about VG's for them, thoughts?
I know it needs bigger wheels. I was looking at the FT store and saw some wheels at 4.3" foam tire style,You can put them on any surface where you don't want airflow separation to occur at high AoA.
The pictures you took of the Kfox look really good, you just need bigger wheels, gosh I sound like someone from alabama trying to convince someone to put giant wheels on a truck
I was always hooked but it did have a place in the limited collection as a bush plane. It should be nice for take off and landing, slow and low, keeping it easy to fly. Just fits a nicheSo @BATTLEAXE did the Whacker kinda hook you on bush planes?🤣
Those look nice, and not too heavy...
Yeah. Merry Christmas!Thanks man it was pretty rewarding to see the final product. There are always uncertainties and unforeseeable's that show up with something new. This came together well. We will see how it holds up but it is a start.
Merry Christmas Bro
Much better!!Alright @Grifflyer here is the bigger gear View attachment 152121
I like the stance, sits high like a bush plane. I might just keep them on there.
Much better!!
You're right it does have a Shrubby vibe to it...Kinda reminds me of the Shrubby some
I have never designed a plane to the point where it got to plans. For the most part I just modify existing plans till I get what I am looking for. Even this one I would make some changes to the fuse to make it more Kitfox instead of the shadow of one as far as aesthetics go. For the majority I just want to see how this wing flies.I have been thinking about designing the KitFox for some time, for the same reasons as you. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Do you foresee publishing drawings at some point?
I went off on the Schrubby tangent too. I like the way you guys think.
And the only way to show improvements is to put tufts on the wings and view it.Just a little caution is required with the dimensions of VGs. As the Vortex is generated and centred around the upper edge of the VG it is possible if they are too tall that the generated vortex can actually cause lift to be lost at high angles of attack, at landing speeds. Instead of controlling the boundary flow if they are too tall they can actually destroy it.
In addition you need to consider the angle of incidence of the VG elements as they should be no more that 15 degrees with respect to the airflow and with an equal distribution of those pointing to the right and left. On swept wings remember that the VG elements should be angled with respect to the airflow and not angled with respect to the wing LE.
Have fun!
I have never designed a plane to the point where it got to plans. For the most part I just modify existing plans till I get what I am looking for. Even this one I would make some changes to the fuse to make it more Kitfox instead of the shadow of one as far as aesthetics go. For the majority I just want to see how this wing flies.
Plus I would want to fly this a few times before I put out plans just to work out any detrimental issues if any that is. But if you wanted to try one we could collaborate on a build for you, it's really decently easy to do. It's just upscaled FT Cub plans and 3 view pic of the Kitfox tacked on the wall over the bench. "How do I make this, look like that" kinda deal
Have you modified FT planes before?
That's the same size of motor I am using in mine, 11x7x3 M.A. prop. It should create plenty of lift just off the propwash alone. And really for the size of this Kitfoxxy thing I am doing it is actually surprisingly light to hold compared to what would be expected. Mind you once all the electronics have been fitted in that's when things start getting real.I think the KitFox should take my 3536 drivetrain