Today's Message Index:
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1. 04:22 AM - Unfinished 6 For Sale (k1kbl Edwards)
2. 05:19 AM - Motor mount and Cowlings (Bob Unternaehrer)
3. 07:12 AM - Re: Series 6 Trim Indicator (Peter Graichen)
4. 07:38 AM - Re: Motor mount and Cowlings (Grant Fluent)
5. 09:16 AM - Firewall Insulation (John Banes)
6. 10:59 AM - (Jack Seaford)
7. 11:13 AM - Re: (W Duke)
8. 12:06 PM - Re: Re: Goodbye "kitfox@sportflight.com". (John Anderson)
9. 01:37 PM - Re: (LeRoy staley)
10. 01:41 PM - Re: (Ron)
11. 02:08 PM - Firewall forward (DC91840@aol.com)
12. 02:12 PM - Re: Re: Goodbye "kitfox@sportflight.com". (Dee Young)
13. 02:32 PM - Re: carb adjustments (kitfoxpilot@att.net)
14. 04:19 PM - Re: Motor mount and Cowlings (Bob Unternaehrer)
15. 05:13 PM - Re: Series 6 Trim Indicator (John E. King)
16. 05:24 PM - Re: trim indicator (John E. King)
17. 07:25 PM - Re: Motor mount and Cowlings (Grant Fluent)
18. 09:41 PM - Re: carb adjustments (jimshumaker)
19. 10:38 PM - Another 'Latest update' Re; Newbie flaperon problrm (Ron Carroll)
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| Subject: | Unfinished 6 For Sale |
Seal-Send-Time: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:19:01 -0500
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "k1kbl Edwards" <k1kbl@msn.com>
Firewall aft unfinished 6 for sale in Vermont. No time to finish. Tailwheel configuration,
fuselage almost complete up to cover. Fast built wings and powdercoat
options. E-mail privately for more info K1KBL@msn.com 15K
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| Subject: | Motor mount and Cowlings |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
I'm looking for a Firewall forward kit for the Kitfox IV using the VW engine..
Does anyone know who makes the smooth cowl that fits the Mod IV and a Motor mount.
Blue Skies
Bob Unternaehrer
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| Subject: | Series 6 Trim Indicator |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Peter Graichen" <n10pg@neo.rr.com>
Hi John:
Installation is no problem, because only the two ends of the sheath need to
be secured; same as bicycle brake.
The sheath lies loosely (not tight) in the bottom of the fuselage, secured
with tiewraps in a few accessible places.
Peter Graichen
http://home.neo.rr.com/n10pg/kitfox.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of John E. King
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Series 6 Trim Indicator
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Peter,
Good to hear from you again. Saw you and your wife last at Oshkosh.
Very interesting solution, will have to look into that. Did you have
any trouble installing the Bowden cable inside the fuselage where it is
difficult to get to?
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
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| Subject: | Re: Motor mount and Cowlings |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
Bob,
Check out Great Plains Aircraft:
http://www.greatplainsas.com/pg52.html
Grant Fluent
Newcastle, NE
Classic IV
--- Bob Unternaehrer <shilocom@c-magic.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob
> Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
>
> I'm looking for a Firewall forward kit for the
> Kitfox IV using the VW engine.. Does anyone know who
> makes the smooth cowl that fits the Mod IV and a
> Motor mount.
>
> Blue Skies
> Bob Unternaehrer
>
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| Subject: | Firewall Insulation |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Banes" <johnbanes@adelphia.net>
I would appreciate a recommendation for firewall insulation.
John Banes
Series 6 912S
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jack Seaford" <jseaford@bellsouth.net>
Was wondering if anybody else gets hot in there Kitfox?
They are like a green house.
Any ideas on blocking part of the sun, shades etc?
Jack Seaford
jseaford@bellsouth.net
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: W Duke <n981ms@yahoo.com>
The "super jumbo" size two piece car shade from WalMart works well for me. Only need one of the two in the package. There are pictures of mine at http://www.sportflight.com/cgi-bin/uploader.pl?action=main&category=Add-Ons/Modifications
Jack Seaford <jseaford@bellsouth.net> wrote:--> Kitfox-List message posted by:
"Jack Seaford"
Was wondering if anybody else gets hot in there Kitfox?
They are like a green house.
Any ideas on blocking part of the sun, shades etc?
Jack Seaford
jseaford@bellsouth.net
Maxwell Duke
S6/IO240/Phase II Flight Testing
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson412@hotmail.com>
MSN has a great filtering system Dee, mine did the same. Just hit the 'not junk
mail' tab and you'll be right. -j-
From: "Dee Young" <HENRYSFORK1@MSN.COM>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Goodbye "kitfox@sportflight.com".
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <HENRYSFORK1@MSN.COM>
Not sure why but most of the emails from the list are now showing up in my Junk
Mail box. Am I doing something wrong here?
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul A. Franz, P.E.
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Goodbye "kitfox@sportflight.com".
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Paul A. Franz, P.E." <PAUL@EUCLEIDES.COM>
On Mon, 2003-11-17 at 14:10, dmorisse wrote:
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "dmorisse" <MORID@NORTHLAND.LIB.MI.US>
You're most welcome Torgeir. Still a few stragglers, but things are
smoothing out nicely.
Darrel and Don
List Janitors
And the new list is beautiful. No more html postings since the tags ares
being stripped so no tiny little pink writing or something odd to read.
All the winmail.dats and vcards and other mail relics are deleted, no MS
Mail "quoted printable" relics. The list is so nice now. I wish it had
had this upgrade years ago.
Thanks a lot guys for choosing up to date software on a reliable system.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: LeRoy staley <itis50@yahoo.com>
Jack,
I went to a graphics place and they made me a scene of
and airport and runway on material that resembles the
sun screen that you would use in an auto for the rear
side windows. It really helps keep u cooler and it
looks really cool too. It sticks onto the plastic that
is already there. Hasnt came loose in many hours.
LeRoy
--- Jack Seaford <jseaford@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jack Seaford"
> <jseaford@bellsouth.net>
>
> Was wondering if anybody else gets hot in there
> Kitfox?
> They are like a green house.
> Any ideas on blocking part of the sun, shades etc?
>
> Jack Seaford
> jseaford@bellsouth.net
>
>
>
> Contributions
> any other
> Forums.
>
> http://www.matronics.com/chat
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ron" <rliebmann@comcast.net>
Hey Jack,
I installed an overhead shade made by "Sunshade".. It can be retracted just
like your shades at home. It is made like a tightly woven screen that lets
a little light thru. Sure helps a lot. I also put window and side cowl
vents in. I stay cool now.
Ron N55KF Model 2
> Was wondering if anybody else gets hot in there Kitfox?
> They are like a green house.
> Any ideas on blocking part of the sun, shades etc?
>
> Jack Seaford
> jseaford@bellsouth.net
>
>
> Maxwell Duke
> S6/IO240/Phase II Flight Testing
>
> ---------------------------------
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Firewall forward |
at.a.big.ISP@matronics.com
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: DC91840@aol.com
HI there all: I am looking for a firewall forward kit or just
a smooth cowling for a Classic IV with a Jabiru 3300
engine.Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.Don C. at:
dc91840@aol.com
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Thanks
>From: "John Anderson" <janderson412@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Goodbye "kitfox@sportflight.com".
>Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 13:09:42 +1300
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson"
><janderson412@hotmail.com>
>
>
>MSN has a great filtering system Dee, mine did the same. Just hit the 'not
>junk mail' tab and you'll be right. -j-
>
>
>From: "Dee Young" <HENRYSFORK1@MSN.COM>
>To: <KITFOX-LIST@MATRONICS.COM>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Goodbye "kitfox@sportflight.com".
>Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:17:53 -0800
>
>-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <HENRYSFORK1@MSN.COM>
>
>Not sure why but most of the emails from the list are now showing up in my
>Junk Mail box. Am I doing something wrong here?
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Paul A. Franz, P.E.
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Goodbye "kitfox@sportflight.com".
>
>
>-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Paul A. Franz, P.E."
><PAUL@EUCLEIDES.COM>
>
>On Mon, 2003-11-17 at 14:10, dmorisse wrote:
> -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "dmorisse" <MORID@NORTHLAND.LIB.MI.US>
>
> You're most welcome Torgeir. Still a few stragglers, but things are
> smoothing out nicely.
> Darrel and Don
> List Janitors
>
>And the new list is beautiful. No more html postings since the tags ares
>being stripped so no tiny little pink writing or something odd to read.
>All the winmail.dats and vcards and other mail relics are deleted, no MS
>Mail "quoted printable" relics. The list is so nice now. I wish it had
>had this upgrade years ago.
>
>Thanks a lot guys for choosing up to date software on a reliable system.
>
>--
>PAF Consulting Engineers | 427 - 140th Ave NE
>(425)641-8202 voice | Bellevue, WA 98005
>(425)641-1773 fax | <mailto:paul@eucleides.com>
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>don't need a separate phone line for the internet!
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| Subject: | Re: carb adjustments |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxpilot@att.net
Jim,
Thanks abunch for your reply. I will enlist the help of a friend, to sit in
the plane while I do the adjustments.
Thanks
Ray Gignac
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
>
> Ray
>
> You probably need to adjust the stop screws for the throttle cables so that
> they can close the butterflys some more. The stop plates are adjusted
> evenly and then the cables are adjusted to equal length by using a feeler
> gauge between the stop plate and the throttle lever. The idle adjust screws
> are turned a turn and a half out from full in. The carb balance gauges are
> connected to the hose barbs next to the idle adjust screws. The crossover
> tube is blocked between the carbs. (I pull the hose and tape the ends.)
> The engine is run and the cables are adjusted for smooth idle by turning the
> cable locking nuts in the cockpit tighter or looser to balance the synchro
> gauge. The idle adjust screws are turned only if the cable adjustment is
> too coarse for evening the synchro gauges.
>
> After the gauges are equal vacuum at idle (between 1800 and 2100 rpm) then
> the throttle is opened and the vacuum should drop evenly. The engine is
> returned to idle and the gauges should remain the even. This verifies
> synchonicity.
>
> The engine is then slowed to minimimum smooth idle. about 1800 rpm. Then
> the throttle stops are adjusted to the throttle lever position. This can be
> done with the engine off. The throttle is left in the minimum smooth idle
> position at engine shutdown and a feeler gauge is placed between the stop
> plate and the throttle lever. I use about an 0.008. The stop plate is
> advanced to the throttle lever until drag is felt on the feeler. Then the
> carb on the other side is adjusted the same way. The feeler gauge used to
> limit the movement of the stop plate to the throttle lever. When done
> this way the stop plate is not touching on one side and affecting the
> adjustment of the stop plate on the other side.
>
> Would help you if you lived a couple thousand miles closer.
>
> Jim Shumaker
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dmorisse" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
> To: "Kitfox List" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: carb adjustments
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "dmorisse" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
> >
> > Bounced, sent to old List.
> > Darrel
> > List Janitor
> >
> > Tue, 18 Nov 2003 02:40:50 +0000
> > From: kitfoxpilot@att.net
> > To: Kitfox@sportflight.com
> > Subject: Carb Adjustments
> > Is there anyone in or close to the Wash DC metro area that could assist me
> > in
> > proper carb adjustments for my 912S. I did the mech sync but my idle is
> > way
> > too high! I do have the guages to hook up to the carbs and make the
> > adjustments while engine is running, but could use the help of an expert.
> > Anyone?
> > Ray Gignac
> > (301) 518-2262
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Motor mount and Cowlings |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
Grant,,, Have you had any experience with the FWF materials from Great
Plains. Bob U.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grant Fluent" <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Motor mount and Cowlings
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
>
> Bob,
>
> Check out Great Plains Aircraft:
> http://www.greatplainsas.com/pg52.html
>
> Grant Fluent
> Newcastle, NE
> Classic IV
>
>
> --- Bob Unternaehrer <shilocom@c-magic.com> wrote:
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob
> > Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
> >
> > I'm looking for a Firewall forward kit for the
> > Kitfox IV using the VW engine.. Does anyone know who
> > makes the smooth cowl that fits the Mod IV and a
> > Motor mount.
> >
> > Blue Skies
> > Bob Unternaehrer
> >
> >
> >
> > Contributions
> > any other
> > Forums.
> >
> > http://www.matronics.com/chat
> >
> > http://www.matronics.com/subscription
> > http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm
> > http://www.matronics.com/archives
> > http://www.matronics.com/photoshare
> > http://www.matronics.com/emaillists
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Series 6 Trim Indicator |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
John & Others,
It seems to be a common problem on the Series 5 and 6 Kitfoxe's. I will
make one more attempt to substitute other materials, to make it work,
otherwise I will do what some suggest. That is to place a mark on the
vertical fin for takeoff position. . I agree that other than for a pre
takeoff instance the trim is done by feel. I am one of those weird guys
who doesn't want anything on my airplane that doesn't work. If it
doesn't work and isn't needed, I remove it. That even goes for the pilot.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
JMCBEAN wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "JMCBEAN" <JDMCBEAN@cableone.net>
>
>The trim indicator is the same for the 5 and 6. I simply put a mark on the
>vertical for takeoff position.... Other then that the trim is done by feel
>anyway.
>
>I think the cable slips... that what had happened on the Series 6.....
>
>Blue Skies!!
>John & Debra McBean
>"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Clifford Begnaud
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Series 6 Trim Indicator
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud"
><shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
>
>I think it's the same, but not sure. Ask John M.
>Cliff
>
>Cliff,
>
>Is the Series 5 trim system indicator the same design as that of the
>Series 6? I am specifically talking about the trim indicator, not the
>trim system.
>
>--
>John King
>Warrenton, VA
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: trim indicator |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Alberto,
If I knew of the problem at the time I was building my Series 6, I would
have done the same thing. However, now that it is flying I don't want
to redesign the system to the point the center console has to be
modified to fit in a different indicator. If I can't find a better
control cable linkage, I will remove the current control cable linkage
and do a visual for takeoff. Two list members have given me some ideas
I will look into.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
Alberto Barba wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Alberto Barba" <ambarba@infosel.net.mx>
>
>John same problem Im working in electronic indicator
>
>
>Alberto Barba
>Serie 6 282 Hrs.
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Motor mount and Cowlings |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
Bob,
No, I don't have any experience with their FWF
materials. I talked to them at Oshkosh a few years
ago. Their engines were a little heavier than the
Rotaxes and I don't think the climb rates are as good.
That may well have changed in the past couple of years
though. They were alot cheaper though. Less than 1/2
the cost of a Rotax.
Grant Fluent
Newcastle,NE
Classic IV
--- Bob Unternaehrer <shilocom@c-magic.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob
> Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
>
> Grant,,, Have you had any experience with the FWF
> materials from Great
> Plains. Bob U.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Grant Fluent" <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Motor mount and Cowlings
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent
> <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
> >
> > Bob,
> >
> > Check out Great Plains Aircraft:
> > http://www.greatplainsas.com/pg52.html
> >
> > Grant Fluent
> > Newcastle, NE
> > Classic IV
> >
> >
> > --- Bob Unternaehrer <shilocom@c-magic.com> wrote:
> > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob
> > > Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
> > >
> > > I'm looking for a Firewall forward kit for the
> > > Kitfox IV using the VW engine.. Does anyone know
> who
> > > makes the smooth cowl that fits the Mod IV and a
> > > Motor mount.
> > >
> > > Blue Skies
> > > Bob Unternaehrer
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Contributions
> > > any other
> > > Forums.
> > >
> > > http://www.matronics.com/chat
> > >
> > > http://www.matronics.com/subscription
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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| Subject: | Re: carb adjustments |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
Ray
While working around the Prop it is always a good idea to walk to the wing
tip before moving away from the wing to walk around. Not just to keep
plenty of distance between you and the prop, it also gives distance from any
debri that might be slung by the prop.
What kind of balance gauges do you have?
Have fun and be careful.
Jim Shumaker
----- Original Message -----
From: <kitfoxpilot@att.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: carb adjustments
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxpilot@att.net
>
> Jim,
>
> Thanks abunch for your reply. I will enlist the help of a friend, to sit
in
> the plane while I do the adjustments.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ray Gignac
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker"
<jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
> >
> > Ray
> >
> > You probably need to adjust the stop screws for the throttle cables so
that
> > they can close the butterflys some more. The stop plates are adjusted
> > evenly and then the cables are adjusted to equal length by using a
feeler
> > gauge between the stop plate and the throttle lever. The idle adjust
screws
> > are turned a turn and a half out from full in. The carb balance gauges
are
> > connected to the hose barbs next to the idle adjust screws. The
crossover
> > tube is blocked between the carbs. (I pull the hose and tape the ends.)
> > The engine is run and the cables are adjusted for smooth idle by turning
the
> > cable locking nuts in the cockpit tighter or looser to balance the
synchro
> > gauge. The idle adjust screws are turned only if the cable adjustment
is
> > too coarse for evening the synchro gauges.
> >
> > After the gauges are equal vacuum at idle (between 1800 and 2100 rpm)
then
> > the throttle is opened and the vacuum should drop evenly. The engine is
> > returned to idle and the gauges should remain the even. This verifies
> > synchonicity.
> >
> > The engine is then slowed to minimimum smooth idle. about 1800 rpm.
Then
> > the throttle stops are adjusted to the throttle lever position. This
can be
> > done with the engine off. The throttle is left in the minimum smooth
idle
> > position at engine shutdown and a feeler gauge is placed between the
stop
> > plate and the throttle lever. I use about an 0.008. The stop plate is
> > advanced to the throttle lever until drag is felt on the feeler. Then
the
> > carb on the other side is adjusted the same way. The feeler gauge used
to
> > limit the movement of the stop plate to the throttle lever. When
done
> > this way the stop plate is not touching on one side and affecting the
> > adjustment of the stop plate on the other side.
> >
> > Would help you if you lived a couple thousand miles closer.
> >
> > Jim Shumaker
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "dmorisse" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
> > To: "Kitfox List" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: carb adjustments
> >
> >
> > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "dmorisse"
<morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
> > >
> > > Bounced, sent to old List.
> > > Darrel
> > > List Janitor
> > >
> > > Tue, 18 Nov 2003 02:40:50 +0000
> > > From: kitfoxpilot@att.net
> > > To: Kitfox@sportflight.com
> > > Subject: Carb Adjustments
> > > Is there anyone in or close to the Wash DC metro area that could
assist me
> > > in
> > > proper carb adjustments for my 912S. I did the mech sync but my idle
is
> > > way
> > > too high! I do have the guages to hook up to the carbs and make the
> > > adjustments while engine is running, but could use the help of an
expert.
> > > Anyone?
> > > Ray Gignac
> > > (301) 518-2262
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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| Subject: | Another 'Latest update' Re; Newbie flaperon problrm |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ron Carroll" <RonCarr@Qwest.Net>
I 'think' I sent this to the wrong list, so here it is again. Enjoy it again!
After some phone calls and visits I believe we are zeroing in on the cause of my
flaperon problem.
The right flaperon has a lot of 'give' or 'flex' in it when under dynamic load.
It now appears that the flaperons were factory built using about a dozen Styrofoam
ribs. The ribs, each about 3" wide, are spaced and glued inside the
flaperons, with one on each side of each hinge.
As we know, the hinges come through holes in the top of the flaperons to connect
to the rib tails. These holes in the top of the flaperon are open so that liquids
can go through them and enter the inside of the flaperon. One such 'liquid'
being fuel that runs down the wing if an overfill occurs, or the cap leaks.
This fuel literally 'melts' the Styrofoam into nothingness, leaving no
support or holding contact for the flaperon skin to spar. I drilled out the rivets
along the trailing edge of the flaperon to find the melted remains of the
ribs lying inside making no contact, supporting nothing.
Because SkyStar no longer sells replacement flaperons I will have to make do with
what I have. To repair this condition I have a couple of options. The first
is to make new Styrofoam ribs that will again melt as soon as fuel touches
them. To protect the ribs from fuel I am considering the option of brushing on
a coat of epoxy resin (I believe the epoxy resin will not damage the Styrofoam,
but will test it tomorrow), then gluing the protected ribs to the skin & spar.
My question at this time is: What would you consider to be a good bonding
glue for securing the ribs to the skin & spar that wouldn't damage the ribs
or aluminum parts?
If the use of new Styrofoam ribs is not a good option I may then consider the use
of spray-foam, as used in home construction. The foam would fill the void
inside the skin, and adhere to the skin & spar. My fear is that the foam may
try to expand faster than it can escape from the confined space, resulting in
distorted skins. Also, I'm not sure if the foam would attack the aluminum parts.
Any experience with this?
I would appreciate hearing from anyone with ideas, opinions, or experience with
this type of repair work, especially in regard to glues & adhesives, and their
reaction to gasoline.
I would like to recommend that all of us avoid any kind of fuel overflow from our
wing tanks. Also check the gaskets on your gas caps. I'm surprised this
has not been a problem to any of you up until this time, but now is the time to
take steps to avoid it.
I will keep you posted on how this works out.
Thanks,
Ron Carroll
KF3 - In Oregon
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