Kitfox 7 Apex Build Episode 25 Butt Ribs & Doors

[@timothyreedwest]

Bryan, thanks for putting so much effort into documenting your build through this channel. These vids will be invaluable when I finally have the opportunity to build my own KF7.

[@jeremykemp3782]

STILL, these videos motivate me when I hit a low in my build project. Nothing stops me from wanting me to fly tho. Never

[@matthewcaddy865]

It’s coming along nicely Bryan. I have enjoyed every video of the build and looking forward to future instalments.

[@pbeshears]

Keep going, Brian. Now that you’re crossing items off the board you can see the finish line coming into view. Can hardly wait to see how she performs!

[@jimhuskyflying]

I am really enjoying your videos. I am glad they will be coming out a little more frequently. Thank you.

[@kevindrapola7838]

Excited to see it done !!

[@davidrobins4025]

Every little job completed goes toward the greater project. Super tip to work on the small jobs as the opportunity presents its self. Thanks for your time and effort on the videos.

[@chiphall4258]

Keep up the good work.

[@kitfoxn990tt5]

Bryan, Just a heads up for when you mount the gas strut brackets on the doors. Make sure you leave enough clearance to the underside of the wings. I got mine to close (maybe 1/4") on one side and when I run my engine on the ground with the door open the vibrations from the prop slipstream causes the door to bounce up and down a little and it hits the wing, causing the plexiglass in that spot to get scratched up over time. I recommend 3/4" to 1" clearance.

[@BowenAero]

Unfortunately I forgot to film that part, but it is completed with about that spacing.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Looks awesome man!

[@TheRedbeardpirate]

The fish lake strip looks beautiful

[@HeathenOverlander]

Those closeouts look terrific! Nice work Bud!

[@beardedaviator3880]

Another great video, thank you.

[@tristanscoffield399]

Love the attention to detail! Keep it up!!!

[@aerialimagesbydoug5733]

Great progress ! It's good to see your different approach to the headset hookups , nice Idea.

[@michaelguy7168]

Starting to look like a plane. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait to see your plane, I like all of the small detail stuff.

[@alistaircox3363]

Hi Brian Just a little idea for your doors is to install a striker plate made out of stainless steel on the fuselage out skin/door frame for where the door handle hits the outer skin/frame due to the handle hanging down. People always say l take care to not let the door slam closed but accidents happen and it will protect against that.. Cheers Alistair

[@tompinnef6331]

Nice seat harnesses - Thank you for using Hooker Custom Harness - made in my city. I drive by their place all the time. Thank you for the update - cannot wait to see her fly. Take care - be safe. 'Spin'

[@darwinendreson4628]

Project is lookin good, nice job on the carbon panels. Always look forward for the next update.

[@challenger2aircraftadventures]

Excellent update, and progress report. Makes me want to go out to the hangar and start doing the mods to my airplane! Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@steveyoder2990]

Another great video Bryan, really like those butt ribs and will definitely have to have a set. Good builder tip.

[@alaskanstoneguys]

Thanks for your time Life gets so busy...I know it takes more time to go threw and explain everything You must have a great whife

[@BowenAero]

I sure do, the best.

[@GulfCoastRocketry]

I love the carbon fiber on the ribs, looks awesome!

[@AkPacerPilot]

Looking great!!! Getting close

[@cropduster48sady46]

Very good video.I like it.

[@markwilliams4978]

Looking great, looking forward to seeing her first flight, looks like it maybe soon.

[@Reuben-ny3]

Really great progress! Thank you for the flying clips too.

[@justindyster7073]

Keep them coming.

[@TheAlphamale13]

Only 90% to go. I have found the "do a little everyday" really helps as well. Cheers.

[@tylerferris5870]

Keep it up! Eventually when I get a place to build I'll be placing my orders!

[@quebird3108]

Another great one. I'm working on ground school. Ultimate goal is to get a Kitfox, but I don;t really have a space to build one. Maybe I can find a "partially built, gave up on project" or a finished one in really good shape. I want to see the West from the air. Thank you for taking the time to product the videos.

[@Stpilot]

Love that carbon fiber.. Mine could use some clean up in that area for sure.

[@mhilderbrand7693]

Thanks! Since discovering your channel I have been trying to learn FreeCAD. I cannot wait to use sendcutsend for my panel and other odds & ends.

[@bwonline5725]

Looking great!

[@darrennelson6803]

In SolidWorks when you print your part you can do it at 100% scale so it prints it life-size. If you have a plotter this works very awesome. If you don't have a plotter you can do it in poster I believe. I use it for printing layouts. if you want me to I can get you more info or a KZbin video on how to do this. I love your build!!!! keep up the good work!!!!

[@BowenAero]

Please, that would save time.

[@darrennelson6803]

Will do!!!!

[@ronnybaize]

Looking good. When you finish you can start building me one

[@BowenAero]

I’ll need something to work on.

[@matthewcaddy865]

Project Kitfox could be the next offering from Bowen Aero!

[@plane-fuzz]

I LIKE IT!!

[@desertfox3860]

Very nice!

[@south_coast]

Keep it up!

[@slimnugget15]

Any reason you want your headset jacks on the butt rib vice the popular corner piece behind the seat? Seems like the cords would be hanging in the door all the time?

[@marcogiovannibonetti8835]

Hello, I would like to ask you, what diameter and thickness are the 4130 steel strut brace you are using for your wings?

[@oltimer5544]

Brian, what self-etching primer do you use? I have used Alumniprep and alodine on some aluminum parts, but those are extra steps and expense compared to just a self-etching primer. Paint sticks good, though. Stinson guy.

[@evanhill110]

I'm hoping to start building a Kitfox soon in the UK, can I ask what the orange protective sheeting you used on the wings is?

[@BowenAero]

Just some bubble wrap

[@bladerunner6282]

wow, mounting those doors must have been difficult. i'd imagine some kind of temporary, adjustable mounting device might have found good use. not all that heavy, but awkward, no doubt.

[@theflyingfool]

What's with the magnetometer Bryan? Are you going to be on contract to the DoD looking for Russian subs? ;) The lovely orange colour of that temporary wrap would make a really nice high viz scheme. Thanks again for posting, it's been a really interesting insight into the detail required in the build.

[@BowenAero]

I was thinking the same thing on the color. The Magnetometer is the compass for the EFIS, lol.

[@hovhas]

Awesome!!

[@422904]

What will this kit fox be able to do the your old one can’t ?

[@BowenAero]

Lighter weight, more power, and I have a second larger wing to get it to fly slower. Along with modern avionics, auto pilot, larger baggage, better range, faster, lower fuel burn, paint the way I want it, and of course the experience of building the entire thing. Thats all.

[@michaelbright3524]

where did you get toy door handles?

[@fishfoolishness4222]

Just started watching these vids for some reason, not a pilot. How do you lock the doors when parked at an airport? 🤔

[@BowenAero]

With an Allen wrench

[@fishfoolishness4222]

@ 😂😂😂 Thought it might be something like that.

[@DougOrDouglas]

why decide to build one if you head one already? gonna sell the yellow one?

[@BowenAero]

Wanted to build one with the Yamaha engine. Starting over made more sense than modifying my 5. Sold the 5 already.

[@DougOrDouglas]

ohhhh, i bet it motivates to get progress on the new one, getting the flying itch. how much is the yamaha engine gonna end up costing?

[@sdutoit10]

Like the doors, how do you open them from the outside?

[@BowenAero]

You use an allen wrench as a key to turn the handle inside, but it has always been a pain on my model 5 so maybe there is room to improve on that issue, thanks for mentioning it.

[@sdutoit10]

Project Kitfox Have been looking at them but it was my concern if you had an accident and the responders could not open it from the outside.

[@BrianBushRacing]

@@sdutoit10 You should always unlatch doors before a forced landing.

[@sdutoit10]

Brian Bush yip speak time Jonas. Sure he never had time to unlatch when his fuel pump failed on take off from the sand bar.

[@VicariousAir]

My Brother... How much coffee did you drink? You are movin.... lol

[@916medic]

Brian do you know where I cant find someone to help me out. I am looking at building my own kitfox series 7. But I need someone to help me get along like a mentor and someone one I can go to for help. Before I spend the 30k for the kit I want to know if I ever get stuck on something I can ask for help. I am in the sacramento area?

[@BowenAero]

Kitfox has good support for their builders and social media with the Kitfox owners group on Facebook and the team Kitfox forum, you can get just about any questions answered

[@BlueBaron3339]

Slick!!

[@travisw9071]

Doin the things you tube wants me too