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1. 05:18 AM - Re: Firewall Insulation (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
2. 09:43 AM - Re: Rotax 912 (jimshumaker)
3. 10:37 AM - Alaska 2002 DVD's (John E. King)
4. 11:37 AM - Re: Interesting tread (Torgeir Mortensen)
5. 04:33 PM - "New" kind of instruments. (Torgeir Mortensen)
6. 05:42 PM - Leo Rice (Lowell Fitt)
7. 05:44 PM - Re: Replacing engine mount isolator bushings (kitfoxpilot@att.net)
8. 06:26 PM - Re: CG (John Balunda)
9. 08:08 PM - Re: Firewall Insulation (Bob Unternaehrer)
10. 08:22 PM - Re: Rotax 912 (jimshumaker)
11. 08:25 PM - Re: Leo Rice (Aerobatics@aol.com)
12. 09:09 PM - FW: 912UL Spark Plugs (Don Pearsall)
13. 09:16 PM - Re: Leo Rice (Don Pearsall)
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| Subject: | Re: Firewall Insulation |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 11/22/03 8:30:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,
johnbanes@adelphia.net writes:
>
> Thanks Don!
>
> The ironing board cover sounds like a great idea.
>
> John Banes
> S-6 912S
>
John,
You may want to experiment with adhesive where you overlap the cover.
The material is hard to glue to each other. You might try sewing the material
together so it would be one piece. I might have used Poly Tack on the
overlapping seams. Don't remember.
Don Smythe
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
All 912 up and including 4,152.666 can be extended to 1200 hours and 15
years as long as SI-26-1994 is complied with. That is a valve spring
tension test. Also the carb float needles need to be the correct needle or
be replaced. These checks are required at 600 hours. If done and corrected
then the engine is good for 1200 hours.
See www.rotax-owner.com
Jim Shumaker
----- Original Message -----
From: <Dcecil3@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Rotax 912
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Dcecil3@aol.com
>
> my 912 serial # predates the Hour upgrade so I would guess its still a
> 1000Hr. Engine?
>
>
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| Subject: | Alaska 2002 DVD's |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
To the List,
To date 18 List members who requested to be placed on the mailing list
have received copies of the Alaska 2002 DVD's for their review. There
are now three copies being circulated for review. Anyone wishing to
receive copies for their review please contact me directly (off list)
with your mailing address. Anyone who had previously requested a copy
and who has not yet received a copy for review also contact me "off
list" with your mailing address. Once you receive a copy of the DVD's
it will be your obligation to mail the DVD's to the next person on the
list. Since I am maintaining the list, contact me directly for the name
and address of the next person on the list.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting tread |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Hi Michel, -welcome back from "sunny" Spain!
> Hello Torgeir. Yes, I am back from a nice trip. While transiting in
> Madrid-Barajas, I tried to contact Michel Gordillo but he wasn't there. In
> Alicante, I visited the Muchamiel airfield. Now I know where I'll fly from the
> day I'll retire and live in Spain! :-)
> (Note to our American friends: For us, Europeans, Spain is like Florida for you).
Aha.. I knew there was something behind.... :) ...
OK., -must be this the place?
http://www.theflyingschool.co.uk/spain/spainguide.htm
> I read everything that has been written on this tread and enjoyed it very much,
> thank you. I understand now that, with my CW 582 engine, I better forward-slip
> on the right, due to the P-factor.
Yes the right slip is the "better", but- remember what a rapid power off
"action" can do in a "sharp" right slip.
Both sides, L/H or R/H slips have it's "own" precautions when using
"middle" power under a slip.
The thing is, just kick the craft out of slip "mode" before an abr.
power change or, any abr. go around action.
In the above "mode", the engine play an important factor in the balance,
so smooth engine change is recommended.
Hey-, isn't our two stroke's (Rotax) running CCW - viewed from cockpit..
:) ..
Do not archive
Cheers
Torgeir.
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| Subject: | "New" kind of instruments. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Hi Folks,
Just like to shear some info about the "new" kind of instruments. They
are based on the LCD and PIC processors I'll guess, the latest addition
is a "gyro horizon" (has an included digital compass!). Don't know about
the price for this latest one, but this is the thing I've been waiting
for a long time. "All" those instrument's "can" be run on a single 9
Volt DC, typical consumption is around 35 mA, 70 mA with back-light on.
Backup battery for all the instrument here is very low weight, -and will
last very long..
Well, can't say that I like the digital altimeter and airspeed
presentation, maybe just old habits?
However, I'll think those instruments is good candidates for our kind of
aircraft.
BTW. I got one on my table to be installed in my Fox, it's the fuel flow
meter.
They are not expensive, they are low weight- most of them 90 gram....
Hey, shortly, my Fox is going for a diet.
PS: There is also a directional indicator to come, price not ready yet.
The name of this instruments is: Stratomaster Smart singles.
If you don't like this kind of instruments, then consider them as
backup.
OK., here is the direct link:
http://www.para-aviation.ca/english/SmartSingles.htm
Torgeir.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
I just spent a pleasant couple of hours with one of the senior members of the list
- Leo Rice. He looks good, but shows the strain from his chemotherapy and
of course from the recurrence of his colon cancer. His spirits are good, but
from what he said, I suspect he is in significant pain from time to time. He
is at home under hospice care and is pretty much confined to bed with an occasional
moment or two in a wheel chair.
He has sold his Series 5 and his hangar, so is now out of the active part of aviation,
this mostly due to his reluctance to endure once again the medical fiasco
he went through after the first bout with his cancer. However his love for
anything aviation is still strong.
He has removed himself from the list, at least for a time as he has difficulty
sitting at his computer, but may return using a laptop that his daughter - de-bugged
while I was there. With out a doubt, Leo was one of the true gentlemen
of the list. He built a truly fine airplane with a lot of thought and attention
to detail and was always generous with his help and advice to all of us.
I think one of his better innovations was his W / B solution to the (heavy) engine
problem - IO-235. He permanently mounted a small metal toolbox at the rear
of his baggage sack and filled it with enough bagged lead shot to get the airplane
into the CG range. When He and Lola traveled, out came the bags of shot
and in went the luggage maintaining the CG without having the ballast cutting
into his payload. This was all legalized by proper plackarding and documentation.
For those that know him from personal contact or through the list, let's keep him
in our thoughts and prayers as he battles through this difficult time.
Lowell
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| Subject: | Replacing engine mount isolator bushings |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxpilot@att.net
I had to replace the firewall portion of the engine mount, along with that I
replace the rubber isolators. You are going to have to support the engine, I
used an Engine hosit. Worked for me since the engine was removed.
Ray
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "JMCBEAN" <JDMCBEAN@cableone.net>
>
> Roger,
> It can be done without pulling the engine. Do you have the engine
> installation manual ? You could also refer to the Service Bulletin.. I think
> there was a illustration there.
>
> 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 Roger Standley
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Replacing engine mount isolator bushings
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Roger Standley" <taildragon@msn.com>
>
>
> Has anyone come up with a set of instructions for changing the engine mount
> isolator bushings on the 912? I have a Model IV / 912 UL with about 225
> hours. I ordered the P/N: 64804.000, 912 & 912S engine isolator kit from SS
> but it didn't include any installation instructions. Is it going to be a job
> I can do with the engine on the airplane or do I need to pull the engine?
>
> Roger Standley
> N499KF
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List:CG |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Balunda" <JohnCA58@pacbell.net>
Does anyone have a CG range form for a KitFox S7 Lycoming or continental
tail dragger
John
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Firewall Insulation |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
Just for kicks I looked at ironing board covers at WalMart today... All had
polyeurathane in them. I don't think you want that in airplanes... Doesn't
the polyeurathane give off poisonous formaldahide gas or is than another
foam??? Bob U.
----- Original Message -----
From: <AlbertaIV@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Firewall Insulation
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
>
> In a message dated 11/22/03 8:30:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> johnbanes@adelphia.net writes:
>
>
> >
> > Thanks Don!
> >
> > The ironing board cover sounds like a great idea.
> >
> > John Banes
> > S-6 912S
> >
>
> John,
> You may want to experiment with adhesive where you overlap the cover.
> The material is hard to glue to each other. You might try sewing the
material
> together so it would be one piece. I might have used Poly Tack on the
> overlapping seams. Don't remember.
>
> Don Smythe
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
SB-912-041UL page 4 seems to indicate the time between overhauls for the 912
and 914 engines by serial number. It refers to SI-26-1994.
Jim Shumaker
----- Original Message -----
From: <Dcecil3@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Rotax 912
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Dcecil3@aol.com
>
> my 912 serial # predates the Hour upgrade so I would guess its still a
> 1000Hr. Engine?
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
I spoke to him re the purchase of his plane and I was a bit too slow...
While I have never met him, I found him to a true gentleman, soft spoken and
very kind.
I believe I missed out on a great plane!
Best wishes to Leo and his family
Dave Patrick
KF 2 582 BH
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| Subject: | FW: 912UL Spark Plugs |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Sent to old address by mistake.
Don
-----Original Message-----
From: "Jeffrey Puls" <pulsair@mindspring.com>
Subject: 912UL Spark Plugs
Hey Everyone,
I need a new set of spark plugs. Has anyone had a local auto store cross
match the Rotax plug numbers and order a set? Do they work OK? I'm not doing
it so much to save money but for convenience. Thanks, Jeff Puls
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Hi Lowell,
Thanks for the update on Leo.
You are correct that he is the true gentleman of this list. He has been a
member of the list since it started, and even was a subscriber to my "Kitfox
Builder" newsletter, so we go way back. I have never met him, but have
corresponded by email, letter, and phone, he has always been kind and giving
in his efforts to make this list a good source of info.
Thank you Leo, we are all thinking of you.
Don Pearsall
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