Fixing My Biggest Gripe with my Kitfox

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6 ай бұрын

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@kevinmeyer3884 6 ай бұрын

Don't sell yourself short Trent! Most of us that work with equipment totally appreciate how much work U put in! I hate to say it, in todays world U have to protect yourselve liability wise!

@KingFox76 25 күн бұрын

Good video Trent. A follower of my channel has printed out your design and shipped it to me in appreciation for my build videos. I’m excite to get home and open up the box, not to mention possibly finishing my build and get in the air. I like the lights in the hangar by the way, very cool. Keep putting out the content, it always delivers.

@jhmcglynn 6 ай бұрын

Our glider club (North Florida Soaring in Jacksonville) fabricated a similar device out of tubing. It clamped to the rudder peddles and the control stick. Our gliders are not hangared although we did purchase full covers for the wings, fuselage, and tail feathers. We've alsos used PVC tubing for the rudders. The tubing was cut to a length that we overlap fore and aft about midway on the rudder. We glude caps on the ends, drilled a holes at each end, covered the tubing with pipe insulation, and used 5' screws with a wing nut to hold the tube in place. BTW - the parts are all easily found in the AIRCRAFT Aisle at Home Depot :)

@Abb0nz1 6 ай бұрын

Great product Trent. And the fact you're giving the design away shows you're here for the community as well. Good on ya mate 😊

@TrentonPalmer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@John-nc4bl 6 ай бұрын

Light Sport aircraft are too rough to ride because of their light weight but it helps a little if the craft is loaded to MGTOW at take-off depending on the wx conditions. A Cessna 150 is smoother in flight because of its heavier weight, (wing loading). A Boeing triple 7 is even smoother because of its weight.@@TrentonPalmer

@GlenAndFriendsCooking 6 ай бұрын

2:15 When I bought my plane the previous owner used two hockey sticks to gust lock the rudder... hinge at one end, bungee at the other, with pool noodle as a chafe guard. Not elegant, but very Canadian. I don't us it, and yours looks great.

@charlesmartin1121 6 ай бұрын

Very nice of you to offer to supply the design and/or device to others. I would be cautious about doing that beyond your circle of friends though. Because potential liability concerns always has to be factored into the equation.

@alextrevino3284 4 ай бұрын

Hi Trend. Consider that if you lock the brakes and you have big upswing in the ambient temperature the pedals will push back as the hydraulic fluid expands and it could bend the tube where the bracket is clamping.

@kousinkoolaid 6 ай бұрын

Killer dude! This just makes me want a printer even more. The quality from that bambu carbon looks amazing. Don’t short yourself on design. It’s hard. And appreciated by those of us who’ve tried.

@cameronlapworth2284 6 ай бұрын

I just got a Bambu for my school. Amazingly fast and acturate printers. Im literally printing in half the time or better and the quality is so much better. To give you an idea when you set it up and on every print it goes through a sequence of shakes at different frequencies. I was wondering why but i think i know. Any gear driven machine has lash in the gears if only a little. I think it shakes itself because as its so frigging fast its calculating the amount of excess movement -lash and then calibrating with software. This allowscit to get precision while still being 2x faster than other fdm printers ive used. It costs a little more but its speed means for class projects i can get more student work printed. Amazing. Love seeing these projects Trend keep them comming.

@vmlinuxz 6 ай бұрын

Dude we all use a checklist I don't even fly planes I fly paramotors and we all use a checklist bro. Just because nobody puts it in a video doesn't mean that they don't have a checklist if they go through.

@heatherlee7616 6 ай бұрын

My two Favorite things 3d printing and flying

@uncledansworkshop4776 6 ай бұрын

Trent - great piece of design work. Simple, effective and performs a couple of functions at once. As I was watching the first 2/3 of the video I was thinking of the accident that got Dale (Snort) Snodgrass and was thinking that you would want a flag on it for visibility, but then you covered that too. I guess if the brakes and rudder are locked you won't be able to taxi and it will be obvious well before you're airborne. Stay safe, and hope you get over the cold quickly.

@paulmusso1982 6 ай бұрын

Trent ,thanks for the flying videos. I tried to fly but I’m way to old and disabled . I did meet Mark and I smile every time I remember buying him lunch… ❤

@kevinobwan 6 ай бұрын

Hey Trent! Absolutely fantastic concept, design, and implementation!! I know you mentioned the "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" flag (which I HIGHLY recommend), but even if you don't put one on, I would also recommend using red (or some other hi viz color) plastic to make it more highly visible. The NTSB database is rife with accidents - mostly fatal - due to gust lock installations that were missed during preflight. Give yourself EVERY opportunity to see and remove something that is preventing flight control mobility, even if putting your feet on the pedals makes it un-missable.

@musicandairplanes6330 6 ай бұрын

Trent great job. Good video. Hope you get to feeling better soon. I really enjoyed being your wingman.

@scottxb 6 ай бұрын

Love the engineering side of you Trent! Awesome to watch these as well as flying videos! Get well!

@davidrobins4025 6 ай бұрын

Ingenious design for a significant fix of the problem you stated. Thanks.

@Kylejeepadventures 6 ай бұрын

Good to see your helping the community with sharing my Files. Im going to print one for our Kitfox.

@GlennSisson 6 ай бұрын

That's excellent Trent! I have been fretting over where to place my Beringer parking brake and worrying about the parking brake being on accidentally during landing, and now your video has me 99.9% convinced me this is the way to go... I get a simple parking brake that can't possibly be enabled during flight and a gust lock as well. That's perfect. Thanks Trent!

@jugshangar573 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great idea! I've been meaning to design a gust lock for my Lancair IV-PT for a while now and didn't even think to put my 3D printer to use on the task. Its been great for designing avionics and chocks and other items, but now, on to designing a gust lock!!

@avdes_llc 6 ай бұрын

Great idea! Another thing I immediately see a use for this is while towing. The padded pvc bars that we use to lock the rudder and elevator are ok, but this device will definitely offer added security to that rudder while also offering the ability to to apply the brake while on the trailer. Win win!

@joba7188 5 ай бұрын

Trent. Great video stories. I’ve seen them all. Liked them so much I became a pilot 2 years ago, at 65 years old, and fly a Highlander. I just finished building my own 1,000’ grass airstrip here in NC. Keep the videos coming. John

@porcupine911 6 ай бұрын

Love the over-center function. Honestly impressed with your design and material choice considerations. Well done! I could possibly assist with printing for anyone near the Nürburgring in Germany.

@rogerhoward3595 6 ай бұрын

That's pretty sick! I need to figure something out for my old Citabria, I have the same problem. Certified aircraft may present some hiccups for it though. Excellent, simple and functional - I love it. Way to go!

@MichaelLGriffin 6 ай бұрын

Holy Smokes! Brilliant and it looks it may work for a number of other kit aircraft that also have a support bar at the bottom of the panel like Zenith 7xx, Bearhawk, and maybe even Cubs etc! Well done!

@skyguy0001 6 ай бұрын

Wow, great idea Trent! I've been looking at RV tow bars to see if i could make it work as a parking break. Your solution is WAY better and lighter. Thanks for sharing so freely. I thought Christmas was over? Apparently not!

@nikorolfness1327 6 ай бұрын

The videos like this are awesome it inspires me as an engineering student to think of things that could benefit people in the hobbies I like hobbies or in day to day life, and maybe someday create one of them.

@woof3598 6 ай бұрын

I have to say your over night, fly to the back country and spend the night are some of you best videos

@erikmiller9553 6 ай бұрын

Super cool Trent! Based on the Snodgrass accident, building in a feature that makes it impossible to even get in the seat could be a life saver. There are times when you need to get out in a hurry, having a sure proof way to make sure it's not in place on takeoff could be critical.

@rickhale7028 6 ай бұрын

Nice design Trent. Very smart use of underdash frame for strong point reference, lightweight, and adjustibility.

@TrentonPalmer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Lewthor 6 ай бұрын

We had a brake lock for doing alignments on cars. It's just a rod with a spring/lock that slides up and holds the pedals to the seat. Conversely, I've also used a hood prop to hold the brake, even just a stick would do the job.

@scottschmidt8835 6 ай бұрын

Such a great design. So cool Trent. Really shows off the capability of what 3D printing does.

@vr163735 6 ай бұрын

This is awesome! Looks like sooo much effort, well done dude!! I could totally use something similar on my old Champ, thought about it many times. 🤘🏻

@johnsonsl944 6 ай бұрын

Man that’s super cool. Great design and easy to use. Love to see 3d printing solving problems like this.

@_skyyskater 6 ай бұрын

I'm a 3d printer/modeling enthusiast and a backcountry pilot (Citabria Explorer), and I think your new version is looks incredible. Like, super profesh and high tech. I can tell you put many many hours of work in. As others have said, don't sell yourself short, you have amazing design skills. I'd love to modify this for my Citabria. I also just wrap the seatbelts around the stick (one of the benefits of having a stick).

@bakerrv 6 ай бұрын

That is a great rudder lock/parking brake idea and having it so simple is a plus in my book The old KISS principle.

@brettteets8242 6 ай бұрын

Hope you are feeling better really soon. Really cool design

@josephsener420 6 ай бұрын

Trent, good job, especially the over center toggle travel!

@SkyRayden100 6 ай бұрын

Just got a 3D printer and want to print this ASAP. I have a RANS S-21 and will make a comment on the Pritables site what if any modifications are needed. Thank you for all you do for backcountry aviation!

@Wild_Bill57 6 ай бұрын

Version 1, looked a bit flimsy, more a proof of concept. Version 2, looks like Da Bomb, solid, adjustable, completely refined. Thought for sure, you’d say that you’d be selling them, the fact that you’re giving the plans away - well, pure respect, sir, pure respect.

@seanmcne 6 ай бұрын

Super complicated design and that came through with the timelapse Fusion 3d footage. Getting it all to fit right with proper tolerances, adding cut out patterns - it just takes an inordinate amount of time. Nice work!

@InducedBank 6 ай бұрын

That is a very good design! Emily the Engineer would be proud of that I reckon!!!

@michaelsieverding1697 6 ай бұрын

Looks like a great design to me. Great job. Everyone is an engineer, all you need is an idea that has value.

@chrisarvin1715 6 ай бұрын

Add some elastics and you've got a good crossbow /slingshot! Now there's your dinner...😊

@maxmaurin277 6 ай бұрын

Amazing job. And to share this for free is a really noble gesture.

@acirinelli 6 ай бұрын

Trent, I love the design! I’m always tinkering using my printer and my friends think I’m crazy haha - inventing new things is so satisfying!

@matthewmoseng4321 6 ай бұрын

Thats pretty cool Trent !!!!! Great job !!!!! At first you don't seceded, Trent Trent again Be Blessed Be Safe.

@tdkeyes1 6 ай бұрын

I showed my son your previous video where you talked your printer. He said he believed you have the same printer as he has. I had him print me a Piper P-3, to be used as a weather vane. He used the design of a RC plane, printing it with UV resistant plastic. It has carbon rod reinforcement in the wings. So far, it's held up to the weather (wind!) in Joshua Tree.

@TrentonPalmer 6 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I should make one of those for in front of my hangar!

@kennyFF033 6 ай бұрын

Great design Trent and I hope you get well soon!

@nikhayes3396 6 ай бұрын

as someone who has spent the time teaching myself 3d modeling and printing… That is absolutely amazing, and would have taken me many many hours. Amazing he is sharing the files. If some jerk company comes along and modifies it slightly and files attempts to file a patent and make money off of this, they should be ashamed.

@ehrenkrause9861 6 ай бұрын

Simplicity and design with the compact I'd say you knocked it out of the park when I was looking at your first design I was thinking yeah you should kick it up underneath your dash low and behold 2.0. You could print them up and offer them for sale and I'm pretty sure people would snatch them in a heartbeat

@JerryDechant 6 ай бұрын

That sounds to me like something most kitfox owners would want. You might be overwhelmed with orders if you decide to print them yourself. :)

@alankendal5857 6 ай бұрын

Rad work Trent, that's an excellent design.

@joannehart9624 6 ай бұрын

Making things so they are simple, is HARD. Well done.

@zadrik1337 6 ай бұрын

I feel your pain. That head cold has been making the rounds in Reno. I am just getting over it. Many people I know have it themselves or in the family. You found a better way to spend your down time than I did that's for sure.

@sideburnie 6 ай бұрын

fully 3d printed, adjustable over center. petg-CF. very impressive, sir. be proud. also loving my X1C.

@alanswanson1952 6 ай бұрын

Thank you and thank you for sharing it for free

@patrickheavirland3599 6 ай бұрын

Good morning from Minnesota! Great episode!

@patriciasmith4800 6 ай бұрын

It's good to see you keep your hands busy on your down time. If I get a cold, all I do is sleep and watch movies...

@uniaddict 6 ай бұрын

So freaking cool! Love the ingenuity on the brake application feature. One thought is you may be able to increase strength and decrease weight if you removed all those holes. Those holes add more internal walls (more weight) and stress concentrations between the layers (less strength). Also CF ASA may be easier to print and have that high temp resistance you need along with the UV resist, it may also be slightly cheaper but i don’t quite remember. Such a cool project and keep up the good work!

@yamilcabrera2111 6 ай бұрын

Man that’s ingenious. Patent that thing. I use a bungee cord on my warrior from yolk to yolk and works great. We could even put it on the footpedals.

@slamsshenanigans2296 6 ай бұрын

Dude Brilliant Well done!

@tango_sierra8608 6 ай бұрын

Love how you are causally great at 3d design. I love the design and 3d printer content

@TrentonPalmer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ve still got a lot to learn but having fun with it

@tinaann3323 6 ай бұрын

Good job Trent! Wow

@patrickk1966 6 ай бұрын

Wow Trent, that is amazing. You are really thinking outside. The box is really cool it’s no wonder you so successful you have that type of mindset that doesn’t give you fear of trying. You’re always out there thinking how to make a work and not worry about it not working which makes you very successful, it’s people like you that make us a better world. Thanks for doing some like that I’m playing like this it’s just makes everything better. I hope everything works and you get out of it what you want sincerely, someone has been watching you from almost the beginning, RAY Stone you’ve taught me a lot in new years and you’re probably 20 years younger than me just goes to prove anybody can do what they put their mind to. Thanks again Trent for keeping a positive mind and anybody who wants to do something.🎉❤😮😊

@TrentonPalmer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 🙏🏻 I really appreciate the kind words

@JeffRAllenCH 6 ай бұрын

Love the speed holes!

@rickholman3182 6 ай бұрын

I need that for my Maule! great idea and design.

@manuelestrada7653 6 ай бұрын

Hoping you or someone in the Rans S21 group can make one to sell. I'd be all over that! Good going, Trent.

@dh-flies 6 ай бұрын

I have a cut to length bungee cord that I wrap around my stick and secure it forward with hooks, so the elevator isn't in "launch mode". My rudder doesn't move at all.

@skyepilotte11 6 ай бұрын

Very nice design and 3d printing...

@georgegilbert7347 6 ай бұрын

That was a very nice entry into your sponsor segment.

@robbrooks467 Ай бұрын

Worth a watch for 3d printing

@shaunroberts9361 6 ай бұрын

Thank You Trent

@CraigVanSickleAK 6 ай бұрын

Nicely done!

@KCadbyRacing 6 ай бұрын

I love how you did the 3D print "time lapse edit" Trent. 👍

@blueman5924 6 ай бұрын

Cool gizmo ! You are such a talented guy. Best wishes for 2024 !🍁🤙

@groberjager4746 6 ай бұрын

Are you going to put a Remove Before Flight Streamer on it or paint it a bright color or both? It's a device that is now blocking your rudder so never assume you will always notice it or remember it. And you might even forget to do a flight control check!! Never say never on that! I'm a retired aircraft mechanic and did some piloting. New some who were 'pilots' and were cocky. Your not and I appreciate that. One had a flight control lock close call that almost killed him so from that moment on he was a checklist by the book guru. He got a second chance!! I always used a checklist, wrote everything down from ATIS and was a stickler for that. Just wondering!! This second design is very clever though and looks like it will work very well. Well done sir!!!! Really enjoy your channel and quite enjoy the journey with your plane, friends and fly-ins.

@TrentonPalmer 6 ай бұрын

Yep, I made a ring to attach a remove before flight tag!

@Bortnoone 6 ай бұрын

Interesting even though I really don’t understand how you did it. Impressed. 😮

@alexmikhael5061 6 ай бұрын

put a fishin rreeel mount on that TUBE RUDDER HOLDER and a slingshot launching thingie lol well some loops for the fishin line... :) 3 things one ting

@chrisgossman6512 6 ай бұрын

Always fascinating. Happy subscriber!😊

@TheAlphamale13 6 ай бұрын

I was just asking about rudder gust locks on the FB page! This is great timing. I'm interested in one if you are printing more!

@garryholmberg6502 6 ай бұрын

Well done, version 2 breaks the mold:)!

@tdwolf21 6 ай бұрын

That locking linkage is so satisfying.

@Blackcloud_Garage 6 ай бұрын

Great stuff. Thanks👍

@jetfuel3053 6 ай бұрын

The rudder pedals move differentially. All you need is one horizontal tube between them, that clamps around each pedal shaft firmly. Then the pedals can't move away from each other and the rudder itself stays fixed. Over center clamps on each end of the horizontal tube would make it easy to attach and detach.

@zinny54 6 ай бұрын

Good job. Simple is good.

@HOGG0728 5 ай бұрын

Way to create your way around a problem! Would you think of making it in a brighter color just as an indicator that you still have it in use and easier to find at night/ in the back of the plane? Love the videos keep killing it!

@alanverity341 6 ай бұрын

That's art. Looks very impressive

@randaljameslynch3863 6 ай бұрын

Look at you "Mike Patey!" Good job keep it up!

@dirksmu5312 6 ай бұрын

Love Fusion 360. great design software. what a great design!

@scottdonald3691 6 ай бұрын

You just made me pull the trigger on buying a new 3d printer. Got the Bambu X1 Carbon just to print this! Cheers!

@FailureatRetirement 6 ай бұрын

Dude, your talent has no bounds 👍🏼

@jasonwooden 6 ай бұрын

As someone who does this kind of thing for a living (3D modeling and 3D printing) you knocked it out of the park Trent! That WAS a lot of work. Glad you have the skills to keep busy when you're "under the weather" (ha, ha- see what I did there?).

@TrentonPalmer 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! I still have a lot to learn but it’s been a fun challenge

@doogssmee9742 6 ай бұрын

@@TrentonPalmerWell done Trent .... be careful what sort of material you print them out off ...... I used PLA as my go to filament but then discovered it didn't stand up to UV very well. after about 6 months it would harden and go very brittle. Now printing with PETG and so far no problems

@Ked_gaming 6 ай бұрын

Sick design, good job

@ImpHalla66 6 ай бұрын

Your tunes always POP!!

@shaunroberts9361 6 ай бұрын

Great edit for sure.

@cluelessbeekeeping1322 6 ай бұрын

Awesome design!

@timjk32 6 ай бұрын

in Alaska we use a stick affordable simple

@53notneb 6 ай бұрын

Got it done. Turned out great. I now need to afford a Kitfox!!!!!!

@aviationled_mmix 6 ай бұрын

Excellent job 👏

@joesmith2465 6 ай бұрын

great design works perfect

@MrNoNoodles 6 ай бұрын

Hey ! Awesome channel! I actually had a costumer come into my shop and mention you. Glad he did! I would love to get my pilot license in the near future when I have sufficient Funds for proper training. But meanwhile… is there any good books you’d recommend to start ready to get working on my foundations? Thanks again! Keep up the great work! Glad to find someone local being a badass!