Kitfox 7 Apex Build Episode 9 Wing Part 2

[@watashiandroid8314]

Around 3 minutes in, you stop cutting, put a mask on, and then continue. It makes me happy to see others take care of their health. You are a good example for your family and anyone who watches your videos. Thank you and happy flying (and building)!

[@danieldrinkwalter2393]

Absolutely agree with the viewer who suggested you show the work. Really enjoy seeing the process, along with your comments and thinking behind your decisions. Great work, great video.

[@matthewmello2288]

Been watching this series. Found it in 2022. Army helicopter pilot drooling over where you're at in life. Definitely appreciate that you have taken building a kitfox and broken it down with this series. When my time in the army is up and I don't have to move garages every three years I want to purchase a kit and build one myself. Using an R1/APEX engine makes a lot of sense cost wise and they certainly are powerful. I'm hoping to get a job flying helicopters after the army, would love to pick your brain on your path to working in EMS. From what I understand, they want a lot of hours and I don't think I'll have much more than 500 when I'm done with the military.

[@DhulstDirk]

100 votes for showing the work. I don’t even own a Kitfox but I enjoy watching the build process, especially done by an expert like you. Amazing how many tips you can pick up just watching how you go about it.

[@nickmalone3599]

I think your a great teacher. The details of plane building is part of the beauty. “Man builds a thing that flies like a bird”. Your videos of step, result, some detail, problem solving, and flying of course I think is what sets you apart.

[@Mitchellgk]

I love the time-lapse. It's so cool to have both the break down of the work and to see it happen. The attention to detail is awesome.

[@mattinsley1721]

Two thumbs up on the time lapse shots. really helps understand the process better.

[@maleficentcop2752]

Great video thx.... Seeing your work is more captivating for video content..... More importantly it shows how you get from point A to point B. What you my deem boring might be just what someone else is struggling with... Thx again...👍👍

[@Johnny-gb7eh]

I can understand some people wanting the time lapse between A - B slowed down if they are currently building their own but from my view point of watching for pure entertainment, I'd say this is perfect =D Keep them coming, Thanks!!

[@curtispechacek1814]

Your thought process ed on how you do things and why are a big help

[@johnfife3062]

Really good ep. w useful explanations. Squirrel-speed mode works well for me as long as we can see what you're doing and know what it is we're looking for. It answers questions before we ask. Ex: you said you'd rivet and glue, which I didn't understand until I saw how you did it. This is the first time it's felt like building might be good fun in itself. Your "back to work" is always a grinner -- I threw one of those at M. Patey last time I saw him and got a good laugh back from him. Many thanks and best to you.

[@CHELLIE2408]

Your RC Aircraft Building Skills Sure came in Handy whit this Kitfox Project :)

[@shanenc90]

Thanks for taking the time to explain so much of the build process and kit design. I just bought my first plane (Model 4 - 1200) which is already built of course, but I still enjoy watching your build vids to better see and understand the inner workings of my plane.

[@davidbrewer7519]

I’m not a complainer. I always appreciate the content you provide. I especially like when you are able to include flying along with the build content, but I watch and hit the like button every time regardless. Thanks!

[@j.b.8767]

Definitely, seeing the whole process is more beneficial for those of us who'll follow you with our own build's! I am very appreciative of these videos, brother! Thank you!!

[@chrisstoughton5560]

Showing the work is a much better way for us to follow along. Thanks for making this series!

[@dabandel]

Brian, where you cut into the leading edge fiberglass (@ 7:33 mins), consider drilling a relief hole at the end of the cut to prevent cracking. Excellent videos!

[@mravertu]

We like the details u giving us so far from point A to B... I love it kudos

[@curtispechacek1814]

Show it all. I hope to build my own one day and I can use these videos to help me!!!!!

[@randallharmsen5802]

Great detailed workmanship! You will be happy with the extra effort and time put into your build. Thanks for showing us with your videos. Fist pumps welcome. 👍🏻🤠

[@ronnybaize]

Your fast forward is good. And pausing to explain is good.

[@markperkins5664]

I really like this format. Seeing the work is fantastic! Great attention to detail, as always. Can’t wait for the next one. Keep up the excellent work.

[@valkyriesride129]

Please keep the cameras on. Thank you for this, so relaxing. Great job!

[@patmac]

Great video. Tx.. Im seriously considering building a Series7 KF. Gave up drinking, meat and sugar over the past year or so... Now have to much time on my hand and think this would fill the void. .lol

[@gamecollectorbr]

Nice. Keep the videos comming. I will soon enjoy this endeavour :) Nice to learn from the others.

[@caseyperkins9729]

Thanks for the video I am at the same place in my build gave me some great in sight. Keep the videos coming!

[@glenns6923]

Love the video, if was to ever buy a kitfox I sure would hope YOU built it. Great job.

[@iwillfly4food]

You can strengthen the trailing edge by cutting .25" O.D. aluminum tubing to fit between the ribs, inside the trailing edge and attaching it with structural adhesive. Doesn't take much adhesive and very little weight gain for an enormous strength gain. Great vids.

[@thomasmurray1807]

Great job. I've built two Kitfox SS. One of the problems I had is the back side of the leading edgefiberglass had wrinkles from rib to false rib

[@tonybear7071]

Thank you so much for the time lapse...I love it :)

[@jukemove]

I like seeing more of the process. I'd like to build one myself someday. Thanks.

[@originaldylanbaxter]

+1 on showing the work! I am living my aviation dreams vicariously through you for now but plan to build a LSA some day.

[@BorkToThe3rd]

At 7:10 you are showing how you cut reliefs to smooth around a bracket. The reliefs are straight cuts in a panel with an abrupt end that is a stress riser that will promote cracking. You should drill a round hole in the end of it to inhibit cracking. When you fill it with superfill you won't see it anyway and it will be much less likely to crack later.

[@BowenAero]

Good suggestion. I will do that.

[@rcbif101]

Bought a partially complete V Outback with the fiberglass LE kit on Saturday. Will be following...

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Bryan. It is wonderful to see your skill and design choices. It will be a great plane to fly. Thanks for adding the time laps. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy! PS. Not sure how you spell your name, sorry if I got it wrong.

[@benjaminbixby8459]

Definitely like seeing all the work! Thank you

[@GenasysMech]

Anality is a good thing when making air machines........very nice work indeed. one suggestion on those fiberglass leading edges, maybe tensioning them slightly against the leading edge by using small ratchet straps around the rear spar will secure them for drilling....and gluing for that matter.

[@shanenc90]

Also hoping you might share some video of the Model 4 that you mentioned was getting the Behringer wheel/brake setup. I’m assuming with the Shockmonster gear? I may be interested sometime next year once I have a little time in the plane.

[@michaelguy7168]

I like the time lapse and extra build footage. Although I’m not building a Kitfox now, I plan on it in the near future and like to think I am building knowledge base. Keep up the good work.

[@subthousandoaks]

show the work and the steps, we can fast forward too. ty!

[@edwinkania5286]

Your doing God's work brother!!!

[@av8or971]

to shave off the bucked side of a rivet, and make it a double flush, countersink both sides, and then use a countersunk rivet, cut the shank a little long, and then squeeze it to fill the back side of the countersunk hole on bottom.. Use a microshaver to flush the head, or use a 90* angle grinder with a 220 grit sand disk to lightly sand the excess bucked head off, flush.

[@mayloncosta909]

Qual cola vc usa pra fixar o bordo de ataque???

[@davejoynt6276]

Lol, Mike Patey Jr. Back to work.

[@BlueBaron3339]

Yeah, Jack, that was my first thought too, though without all the fist-pumping histrionics 😂 🤣 Not knocking Mr. Patey...it's just another style is all.

[@BowenAero]

BlueBaron3339 mike is an inspiration to me to not just follow the directions but explore better solutions to make the airplanes better. The fist pump is my way of respecting his enthusiasm.

[@BlueBaron3339]

@@BowenAero Yes, he's gifted though he and his brother were both labeled as "special class" material when they were kids. Then again, I'm sure the same was said for aviation geniuses like Al Mooney and Guiseppe Bellanca 😉 And I doubt the owner of the Swallow whom Mooney - then in high school - told his aircraft was out of rig appreciated the young man's enthusiasm...until he got the airplane back to his shop and had it gone over by his people to discover the kid was right. His name was Alexander Eaglerock. And he hired the kid. But I digress. You have to appreciate aviation's "special class" whenever you encounter its members 😊

[@donwtsn]

Love your work mate!

[@aaronokimoore]

Like seeing the work!

[@ltsky311]

Except for the two end ribs, are all the other ribs identical in overall profile. know some may be different for poles and wired that may pass through?

[@mravertu]

Yes plz do show the entire videos... it's better in full details

[@bladerunner6282]

yes on the actual work and fastforward of it.

[@georgesayago9090]

Great job. Thanks for the update.

[@MrJolppy]

I'd like to see step by step cutting out at measuring!

[@CMAenergy]

What is used for spares for material and size on these wings, Can't really be sure of what i'm seeing, It's been a while since I been flying, Curiously asking from ignorance this time Those flap's you put on, I noticed they are or slightly below the trailing edge with it's masses. Because they are thicker then the actual trailing wing there, I would think there would be some drag from this slowing the plane down, And would have thought those flap's would be aligned to run smoothly in line with the wing surfaces, inside the wing itself,

[@BowenAero]

The Kitfox has a flapper design. The Flapperons sit below and behind the wing and they articulate like ailerons but also drop full length like flaps. The wing has two round aluminum spares and wooden ribs.

[@elimarleandropaiva2487]

bom trabalho amigo...mostrou bem explicado.

[@BlueBaron3339]

No such thing as being "anal" when it comes to building an *AIRCRAFT* really. The added value is helping people understand that even so-called quick build kits from reputable manufacturers have flaws. It's a tiny, low margin industry after all and you show how to overcome those inevitable glitches. Had to turn the sound down on the sped-up Dremel tool segments as I felt I was at the dentist, but it's no big deal. My volume knob is right on one side of the headphones 😉 And I just love the no-nonsense, no girlfriends, no wives, no watch me build my house dilatory content creeping into other aviation videos. Yeah, some folks love that reality TV stuff and its fine. Just not my thing, said the grumpy old guy 😂 🤣

[@subthousandoaks]

is that Whiskey Town Lake that the float plane lands on at the end?

[@subthousandoaks]

...Stol rats

[@BowenAero]

No, unfortunately no float plane ops on Whiskey town, that was Stampede lake north of Truckee.

[@subthousandoaks]

That's whiskey town it the background of my profile picture

[@wb6anp]

Does the kitfox kit come with the wires for all the lighting? I.E. Landing/taxi lights, wing tip and tail lights?

[@BowenAero]

No it doesn't. I just went over all that yesterday and I will need 270' of 20 gauge shielded wire.

[@wb6anp]

@@BowenAero thanks must have missed that video.

[@jaredcbowen]

Could definitely use this on the 7 we're building.

[@hunt4fish]

Great job on the Fox. Think I would like to see the actual work as you progress. As a builder myself I rather see it done and explained as you go. Great to be able to go back/forward see how it's done. What covering are you using?

[@BowenAero]

I will be using Polyfiber

[@alaskanstoneguys]

Thanks for the videos

[@loganavery4951]

Having done all that work and now that you have experience on the wing portion of the build, If you had to do it again would you say it's worth the extra money to get the quick build wing?

[@BowenAero]

Worth the time more than the money.

[@thomasmurray1807]

Had to use expoy mix to make them even and flat. The STI bottom is 7 inches of fiber glass. Same problem. Cosmetic reasons only for the poly fiber material, or it will show through and you will see the wrinkles. Just an FYI

[@fzalkerengge9806]

I,m from indonesia where I can get engine for aircraft?

[@doglipdoug]

Will your wings fold ok without removing the Pitot?

[@BowenAero]

Good question, yes they will fold ok, no need to remove the pitot.

[@QuequeParodi]

any one have a kitfox rib to be cut on cnc or laser ?

[@loganh7741]

Awesome Vids! Can't wait to see you hang the APEX. Have you decided on a covering? Got to fly in Steve's YEE HAW 6with Oratex. Great product but pricey....

[@BowenAero]

It would be nice to skip the paint process, but my kit came with poly fiber and that is what I am planning on using. Not looking forward to the paint process.

[@bladeswelove]

Good stuff!

[@86309]

Its like your garage was custom made for building a KitFox.

[@TheMot616]

I would say show us one detailed step -then ok to high speed that particular overall process.

[@deplorable01]

Just watching today first time 2/22, but if you don’t show work, just post pics

[@av8or971]

hahaa.. tribute to Mike Patey?

[@desertfox3860]

Nice, thanks.

[@MrCjswim]

I prefer what you have been doing. No need to watch the actual work. Your commentary is most valuable. Just my preference.

[@rhino67]

Let's see the work bro, honestly don't care how long the video is. Anyone who wants less shown has a fast forward button and can skip ahead, right?

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Another plane project? You can't do that without more info! Pretty sure it's against the law ;)

[@ramzechilindrishvili9350]

Plywood cutter