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1. 01:52 AM - Re: Question about skis (michel)
2. 01:59 AM - Re: French site, Foxpapa. (michel)
3. 04:57 AM - Re: 912 Carbs Falling off (Bob Unternaehrer)
4. 06:21 AM - Re: Question about skis (Gary Algate)
5. 06:55 AM - Re: 912 Carbs Falling off (flier)
6. 06:59 AM - Re: Tailwheel spring needed! (Lowell Fitt)
7. 07:00 AM - some help... (hausding, sid)
8. 07:59 AM - Re: 912 Carbs Falling off (Randy Daughenbaugh)
9. 10:34 AM - Re: NSI Update (nealscherm@comcast.net)
10. 12:05 PM - Re: NSI Update (jeff.hays@aselia.com)
11. 12:56 PM - Re: Overheating 582 (Torgeir Mortensen)
12. 01:02 PM - Re: NSI Update (Fox5flyer)
13. 01:14 PM - Re: some help... (Torgeir Mortensen)
14. 01:24 PM - Re: Question about skis (Michel Verheughe)
15. 02:27 PM - Re: Overheating 582 (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
16. 02:32 PM - Re: NSI Update (Lowell Fitt)
17. 02:43 PM - Re: Tailwheel spring needed! (Bryan Lee Fisher)
18. 02:52 PM - some help... (hausding, sid)
19. 03:26 PM - Re: some help... (Bob Robertson)
20. 03:28 PM - Radiator baffling (davestapa@juno.com)
21. 04:28 PM - LED Nav. Lights (Steve Gandy)
22. 06:35 PM - Re: NSI Update (JMCBEAN)
23. 07:16 PM - Re: LED Nav. Lights (Bob Unternaehrer)
24. 07:37 PM - Re: LED Nav. Lights (VFT@aol.com)
25. 08:46 PM - Re: Radiator baffling (John E. King)
26. 08:55 PM - Re: EJ-22 (kurt schrader)
27. 10:36 PM - Re: M2 exhaust reroute pics (charles b cook)
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| Subject: | Question about skis |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: michel <michel@online.no>
>===== Original Message From Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no> =====
>Just for everyone to see.
>http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/ski.html
Thank you Torgeir, Kirk, Scott and Bruce. Most interesting.
I have a double bungee, each with their own attachment point so I think it
will pull something betwen 20 and 40 lbs. The aft retainer gives me now 10 to
15 degrees up attitude but I think that I'll cut the cable to get something
between 0 and 5.
Thanks again everyone and expect photos by the end of the week-end. It will be
fun testing and the WX forecast looks better and better.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | French site, Foxpapa. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: michel <michel@online.no>
>===== Original Message From Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
>http://www.foxpapa.com/
>(Hi Michel, what do you think.)
Pas mal du tout! But I am already on the Yahoo ULM list, which seems much more
active. FoxPapa is aimed at home-builders, and any kind of craft, even hot-air
baloons. It's a real craftmanship list, there is even a guy there who carved
his own propeller. Way above my capacities but ... cool! Or should I say:
**LATIN_MODE_ON**
Fantastique! extraordinaire! gnial! incroyable! tonnant! renversant!
**LATIN_MODE_OFF**
:-)
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: 912 Carbs Falling off |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
At a recent seminar, it was noted that there was a new carb mounting rubber
sleeve that was heavier and that the tension on the clamp was important, see
rotax spec. Also it is important that the individual carbs are bothe
primed, full of fuel. To do this cranking the engine without ignition
provides smoother starts. Bob U.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: 912 Carbs Falling off
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<donpearsall@comcast.net>
>
> (posted for a pending list member)
>
> Hi Everybody
> I've been reading the Avid forum website for some time and asked them for
> advice about my 912 carbs. I have been advised to contact the Kitfox
> mailing list as it would appear that a lot more of you guys are using 912
> engines.
> I have just finished building my Avid C model hauler with most of the Mark
> IV extras and a Rotax 912 engine.
>
> My problem is that sometimes when I start the engine, the engine shakes
> violently and one or more of the carbs fall out of the carb sockets. I
have
> the extra support springs on top of the carbs and have replaced the
sockets
> with the new part no.s 267787. I note that Rotax have just this week
> produced a new 267788 carb socket.
> I am not the only person in New Zealand to have this problem and Rotax
> agents in NZ and Australia initially told me the idle speed was wrong, I
was
> flooding the engine, something was out of balance etc etc etc. They now
say
> that the Avid engine mounts are too soft and that my engine is moving too
> far. Has anybody else had this problem and has anybody invented an
> additional support to help hold the carbs on a 912? I have not actually
> flown my Avid yet but the thought of a carb nearly coming off on start up
> and then dropping off in mid air is a little worrying!
>
> Cheers
> Brian Leach
> leach@wk.planet.gen.nz
>
>
> ---
>
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| Subject: | Question about skis |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Gary Algate" <algate@attglobal.net>
Michel
I made my own tail ski from some aluminum brackets and a piece of Teflon. I
used the tailwheel castoring mount and original bolt. I'll send you some
photos..
A friend of mine still uses a tailwheel but his manoeuvrability on snow is
nowhere as good as mine. Both work, but I prefer the tail ski.
The rear limiting wires on the skis are just designed to ensure that the ski
tips maintain a positive attitude when you take off but with my recent
experience I see that they serve a dual purpose.
Basically you need to ensure that they are long enough so that when you are
taking off and the tail comes up the wires do not interfere with the
attitude of the plane - this would be slightly nose down.
Hope that makes sense?
Best regards
Gary Algate
Lite/582
>>>>>>
And a good thing it did. Now, how long should that wire be, as my initial
question was? And while I am at it, what are your thoughts about a tailwheel
ski? I really can't figure out how to fix that on a Maule tailwheel. Another
thing is: How does it affect the pitching of the plane? Because it would be
working like an elevator trim, right? I see that most Norwegian light planes
on skis don't use tailwheel skis. That's ok when you land on e.g. frozen
lakes. But what in deep snow? And what about deep soft snow covered by an
icy crust? Doesn't it tear of the wheel, springs, etc?
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: 912 Carbs Falling off |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "flier" <FLIER@sbcglobal.net>
Hey Brian,
Two things. First, I'm assuming you're shaking the
carbs out of the sockets and not splitting the rubber
sockets. If so, you need the heavier set of sockets
that are available.
Second, even with the springs, Many of us have
drilled a small hole in the web on the top of the
carb and safety wired the carb to the elbow fittings
on the intake with about 4 loops of safety wire.
Seems to work fine.
On an aside, my wife and I visited NZ
(Auckland/Queenstown/Mount Cook, including of course
AJ Hackett's Bungy and skiid the Tasman) and it was
the best international trip we've ever taken. You
Kiwis are just too friendly!
Regards,
Ted
--- Original Message ---
From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: 912 Carbs Falling off
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<donpearsall@comcast.net>
>
>(posted for a pending list member)
>
>Hi Everybody
>I've been reading the Avid forum website for some
time and asked them for
>advice about my 912 carbs. I have been advised to
contact the Kitfox
>mailing list as it would appear that a lot more of
you guys are using 912
>engines.
>I have just finished building my Avid C model hauler
with most of the Mark
>IV extras and a Rotax 912 engine.
>
>My problem is that sometimes when I start the
engine, the engine shakes
>violently and one or more of the carbs fall out of
the carb sockets. I have
>the extra support springs on top of the carbs and
have replaced the sockets
>with the new part no.s 267787. I note that Rotax
have just this week
>produced a new 267788 carb socket.
>I am not the only person in New Zealand to have this
problem and Rotax
>agents in NZ and Australia initially told me the
idle speed was wrong, I was
>flooding the engine, something was out of balance
etc etc etc. They now say
>that the Avid engine mounts are too soft and that my
engine is moving too
>far. Has anybody else had this problem and has
anybody invented an
>additional support to help hold the carbs on a 912?
I have not actually
>flown my Avid yet but the thought of a carb nearly
coming off on start up
>and then dropping off in mid air is a little
worrying!
>
>Cheers
>Brian Leach
>leach@wk.planet.gen.nz
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tailwheel spring needed! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
Cliff, a friend used a spring from ACS. I don't know which one it was but
it was a direct bolt on fit.
I will send you his phone # off list.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clifford Begnaud" <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Tailwheel spring needed!
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud"
<shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
>
> Does anyone have a tailwheel spring lying aroung that you would sell to
me?
> Skystar has a new 3-leaf steel spring in testing right now and will have
it
> for sale soon, but I need one asap. I'll take aluminum or steel, doesn't
> matter.
> Thanks,
> Cliff
> 303-673-0021
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
Don't think so Bob, but check online with the Avid forum at:
avid_flyer@yahoogroups.com
----------------------------------------------
We have a customer with an Avid Mk4.. He is interested in
switching from the 582 to a new Rtx 912. We are wondering if the
engine mount for the Kitfox is the same as the one for the Avid?
Thanks
Bob Robertson
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| Subject: | 912 Carbs Falling off |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
One of the other replies touched on this, but here is an excerpt from
historic post. Clint has solved the violent start, but it requires the
ability to crank with the mags off.
"Here is how I now start my engine, every time. I have seperated switches
for Ign A & B. I fully close the throttle, pull the choke and crank the
engine with Ign's off. As long as 10 sec. Wait 40 seconds or so, open the
throttle about 1 1/2 turns on venier throttle. Crank the engine and it
starts instanly and is running about 2500 to 3000 rpm's and very smooth. If
the engine starts to shake at all and does not start, will repeat the
process. Too many broken engine mounts (my observation) I do not have the
shortened spacers, I think that it couples too much energy to the area that
can be broken. Clint Bazzill 800 hrs 912ULS Model IV."
Randy
.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Pearsall
Subject: Kitfox-List: 912 Carbs Falling off
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
(posted for a pending list member)
Hi Everybody
I've been reading the Avid forum website for some time and asked them for
advice about my 912 carbs. I have been advised to contact the Kitfox
mailing list as it would appear that a lot more of you guys are using 912
engines.
I have just finished building my Avid C model hauler with most of the Mark
IV extras and a Rotax 912 engine.
My problem is that sometimes when I start the engine, the engine shakes
violently and one or more of the carbs fall out of the carb sockets. I have
the extra support springs on top of the carbs and have replaced the sockets
with the new part no.s 267787. I note that Rotax have just this week
produced a new 267788 carb socket.
I am not the only person in New Zealand to have this problem and Rotax
agents in NZ and Australia initially told me the idle speed was wrong, I was
flooding the engine, something was out of balance etc etc etc. They now say
that the Avid engine mounts are too soft and that my engine is moving too
far. Has anybody else had this problem and has anybody invented an
additional support to help hold the carbs on a 912? I have not actually
flown my Avid yet but the thought of a carb nearly coming off on start up
and then dropping off in mid air is a little worrying!
Cheers
Brian Leach
leach@wk.planet.gen.nz
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: nealscherm@comcast.net
Just for your info,
I have installed an EJ-22 Big Soob engine in a Vixen and will have a lighter empty
and nose wheel weight than a IO-240. The engine fits inside a standard Series
7 912/914 cowl and is incredibly powerful at low rpms. It can be done....
With off the shelf parts. At a reasonable price. If any one wants a picture, just
let me know offline.
In the very near future, I would like to see if one of the little motors can keep
up. I'm sure John will be up to it. How about we stage a race between the different
powerplants out there and see for ourselves?
Regards,
Neal
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com" <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
I rode in one powered with an NSI Turbo, it was a really smooth
running installation. I was pretty impressed. The same plane was
on NSI engine number two (first one broke?), and the second one
had a second set of cylinder heads (burned valves). The owner is
a tinkerer, and loves his plane. He's on exhaust system number 2 or
three I think. To look at the installation, it looks nice, but it
spends a lot of time cowl off with parts all over.
Myself I prefer aircraft engines. Just seems like the auto conversions
spend a lot of time being worked on. Plus you can push the throttle
to redline in a (Lyc, Cont, etc.) and leave it there until TBO, while
making full power the entire time.
I think the typical O-235 powered C152 flight trainer says
a lot about aircraft engines.
Jeff
Original Message:
-----------------
From: nealscherm@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: NSI Update
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: nealscherm@comcast.net
Just for your info,
I have installed an EJ-22 Big Soob engine in a Vixen and will have a
lighter empty and nose wheel weight than a IO-240. The engine fits inside a
standard Series 7 912/914 cowl and is incredibly powerful at low rpms. It
can be done.... With off the shelf parts. At a reasonable price. If any one
wants a picture, just let me know offline.
In the very near future, I would like to see if one of the little motors
can keep up. I'm sure John will be up to it. How about we stage a race
between the different powerplants out there and see for ourselves?
Regards,
Neal
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| Subject: | Re: Overheating 582 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Yes, and yes-. Originally the 532 was delivered without a thermostat.
This is due to the statement in the maintenance manual; about max.
allowed difference in the water temp between water in/out ports in the
engine. This difference must not be more than 6 deg. Celsius! I've
mentioned this before, but "no one" seems to take notice of this "Rotax
req.".
I know, most people run with the thermostat and have good experience
here, but there is quiet some examples of seizure due to faulty
thermostat. Well...
I'm one of those- still flying without the thermostat, the reason is:
During winter flying, when you "pull" back the throttle- there is little
"heated" water with engine temperature in the cooling system, so the
water temp. quickly drop low during approach. Without thermostat, the
circulating water has more heat energy accumulated (of course, I'll
cover the radiator), so now the water temperature did not "fall off"
that fast. The "downside" with my setup is that I'll need twice the
warm-up time vs. thermostat setup.
Also, without a thermostat, the engine is more evenly heated- and has
better flow..
Also, if the temp go a little against the upper part of the scale (if to
much of the rad is covered under hotter conditions), I'll just turn on
the heater fan and the water temperature immediately drop to a more
comfortable level.
I have two friends got their engine "seized" due to a broken thermostat!
I'm using a "textile" tape to adjust the effective cooling area on the
rad. I'll try to keep my water temp a little above 160 deg. F.
The first modification the "snow-scoter racing people" will do, with
their new -say "Skido", is to throw out the thermostat! This-, due to
the trouble this device make for them.
IMO.
Torgeir.
dwight purdy wrote:
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: dwight purdy <dpurdy@comteck.com>
>
> When I first bought my 532 model II there was no thermostat. In the heat of
> the summer it barely reached 180 deg. Most the time only 170 to 175. I put
> an after market stat in for the benefit of winter warm ups and more even
> temps when cold out. Must be allot more flow with it out.
>
> Dwight
>
> At 09:07 PM 3/4/2004 -0500, you wrote:
> >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Tc9008@aol.com
> >
> >Today it was nice about 75. My cooling system was close to 200 on take off
> >and climb. On cruise it cooled down to 180. What will happen when the temp
> >gets
> >to 90? Anyone got any ideas?
> >
> >
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Very interesting Neal. This is what "experimental" is all about. Maybe you
could post some pics on Sportflight.com/uploads for all of us to see.
There're a lot of dedicated Soob drivers here and all would be interested.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
Darrel
> Just for your info,
> I have installed an EJ-22 Big Soob engine in a Vixen and will have a
lighter empty and nose wheel weight than a IO-240. The engine fits inside a
standard Series 7 912/914 cowl and is incredibly powerful at low rpms. It
can be done.... With off the shelf parts. At a reasonable price. If any one
wants a picture, just let me know offline.
> In the very near future, I would like to see if one of the little motors
can keep up. I'm sure John will be up to it. How about we stage a race
between the different powerplants out there and see for ourselves?
> Regards,
> Neal
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| Subject: | Re: some help... |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Hi Sid,
I have measured the attaching on the engine mount (582) removed from a
mod 4/1050, this Fox is now equip. with a 912S.
There is five attachment, two at the top, two in the middle and one in
the bottom.
Between the two upper the distance is; 13 3/16".
Between the two middle the distance is; 29 1/2".
From each of the two upper to the bottom is; 21".
Between the two upper right is; 12 3/8". (Same for the other side)
Between the middle right and bottom is; 18 1/8". (Same for the other
side).
Torgeir.
"hausding, sid" wrote:
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
>
> Don't think so Bob, but check online with the Avid forum at:
> avid_flyer@yahoogroups.com
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> We have a customer with an Avid Mk4.. He is interested in
> switching from the 582 to a new Rtx 912. We are wondering if the
> engine mount for the Kitfox is the same as the one for the Avid?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Robertson
>
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| Subject: | Re: Question about skis |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Gary Algate wrote:
> I made my own tail ski from some aluminum brackets and a piece of Teflon. I
> used the tailwheel castoring mount and original bolt. I'll send you some
> photos..
Yes, please, photos could be nice. Do you have the Maule tailwheel? Do you
remove the wheel and its arm from the mount then? Without the wheel you can't
use it on asphalt then, right?
What I am afraid of is e.g. taxiing in deep soft snow, with the entire
tailwheel under the snow with a crusty iced top ripping the fuselage. To avoid
that, I have an idea tonight that I might laugh at tommorow, in the hangar, but
... what about a kind of plate of teflon fixed at the two tubes that are made
for the dorsal fin? It won't move with the tail but it will protect the
fuselage in deep snow.
> to ensure that the ski tips maintain a positive attitude when you take off but
> with my recent experience I see that they serve a dual purpose.
Yes, I can see that now, Gary. Thanks for sharing that experience.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Overheating 582 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 3/4/04 6:09:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, Tc9008@aol.com
writes:
> Today it was nice about 75. My cooling system was close to 200 on take off
> and climb. On cruise it cooled down to 180. What will happen when the temp
> gets
> to 90? Anyone got any ideas?
>
>
Don't understand 90 ??? but the other numbers are way to hot to fly with.
Don Smythe
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
I think this is a great idea. A little head to head for some real number
comparisons. Keeping in mind the always present drag and drag reduction
efforts. Since John is in Idaho, and is familiar with the back country,
maybe some short field, High altitude stuff included also. Maybe he could
lead a flight in and out. It would be fun to watch.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: <nealscherm@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: NSI Update
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: nealscherm@comcast.net
>
> Just for your info,
> I have installed an EJ-22 Big Soob engine in a Vixen and will have a
lighter empty and nose wheel weight than a IO-240. The engine fits inside a
standard Series 7 912/914 cowl and is incredibly powerful at low rpms. It
can be done.... With off the shelf parts. At a reasonable price. If any one
wants a picture, just let me know offline.
> In the very near future, I would like to see if one of the little motors
can keep up. I'm sure John will be up to it. How about we stage a race
between the different powerplants out there and see for ourselves?
> Regards,
> Neal
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tailwheel spring needed! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bryan Lee Fisher" <fisher@osprey.net>
Cliff I have a grove alluminum spring and hardware if you are interested
contact me off list. Bryan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clifford Begnaud" <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Tailwheel spring needed!
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud"
<shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
>
> Does anyone have a tailwheel spring lying aroung that you would sell to
me?
> Skystar has a new 3-leaf steel spring in testing right now and will have
it
> for sale soon, but I need one asap. I'll take aluminum or steel, doesn't
> matter.
> Thanks,
> Cliff
> 303-673-0021
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@Charter.net>
Thanks Torgie old boy,
got the measurements and hope the interested parties are listening in. I
will pass this on to the Avid guy..........maybe Bob is here now and has
this already to make a comparison.
We have to keep you and Mikey busy flying, you both spend too much time on
the jobs with this email stuff!
:-)
Wish my job was at a desk with internet capabilities!!!!!!!!
I'm waiting for warmer weather to fire my 582 up and go taxi testing and
follow in the steps and hallowed halls of you Kfox and Avid drivers. I need
to go flying badly..............
Sid
--------------------------------
I have measured the attaching on the engine mount (582) removed from a
mod 4/1050, this Fox is now equip. with a 912S.
There is five attachment, two at the top, two in the middle and one in
the bottom.
Between the two upper the distance is; 13 3/16".
Between the two middle the distance is; 29 1/2".
=46rom each of the two upper to the bottom is; 21".
Between the two upper right is; 12 3/8". (Same for the other side)
Between the middle right and bottom is; 18 1/8". (Same for the other
side).
Torgeir.
"hausding, sid" wrote:
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
>
> Don't think so Bob, but check online with the Avid forum at:
> avid_flyer@yahoogroups.com
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> We have a customer with an Avid Mk4.. He is interested in
> switching from the 582 to a new Rtx 912. We are wondering if the
> engine mount for the Kitfox is the same as the one for the Avid?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Robertson
>
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| Subject: | Re: some help... |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Robertson" <aerocon@telusplanet.net>
Torgier and Sid.....
Thank you --Thank you --Thank you.---
That info will help immensley.....
Can now do a comparision.
Thanks again
Bob Robertson
----- Original Message -----
From: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: some help...
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@Charter.net>
>
> Thanks Torgie old boy,
> got the measurements and hope the interested parties are listening in. I
> will pass this on to the Avid guy..........maybe Bob is here now and has
> this already to make a comparison.
> We have to keep you and Mikey busy flying, you both spend too much time
on
> the jobs with this email stuff!
> :-)
> Wish my job was at a desk with internet capabilities!!!!!!!!
> I'm waiting for warmer weather to fire my 582 up and go taxi testing and
> follow in the steps and hallowed halls of you Kfox and Avid drivers. I
need
> to go flying badly..............
> Sid
> --------------------------------
>
>
> I have measured the attaching on the engine mount (582) removed from a
> mod 4/1050, this Fox is now equip. with a 912S.
>
> There is five attachment, two at the top, two in the middle and one in
> the bottom.
>
> Between the two upper the distance is; 13 3/16".
>
> Between the two middle the distance is; 29 1/2".
>
> =46rom each of the two upper to the bottom is; 21".
>
> Between the two upper right is; 12 3/8". (Same for the other side)
>
> Between the middle right and bottom is; 18 1/8". (Same for the other
> side).
>
>
> Torgeir.
>
>
> "hausding, sid" wrote:
> >
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
> >
> > Don't think so Bob, but check online with the Avid forum at:
> > avid_flyer@yahoogroups.com
> > ----------------------------------------------
> >
> > We have a customer with an Avid Mk4.. He is interested in
> > switching from the 582 to a new Rtx 912. We are wondering if the
> > engine mount for the Kitfox is the same as the one for the Avid?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bob Robertson
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Radiator baffling |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: davestapa@juno.com
I'm installing the radiator baffling in my Series 5 with smooth cowl,
912S. The drawings and instructions are weak in this area. Does anyone
with this set up have some good pictures that might help. Skystar's
website has the 7 pics but it is different from the 5 & 6 set up. I think
I've about got it figured out, but want to be sure before I start
drilling.
David Estapa
Woodstock, GA
S5 N97DE Final Assembly
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Gandy" <s.gandy@comcast.net>
Hi List
Myself and a friend are each building a Kitfox S-6 and S-7 and are
looking for low amp LED Nav Lights and clear lens for the wing tip. Any
help would be appreciated.
Steve Gandy
s.gandy@comcast.net
Aeronca L-3C N48540
Kitfox 6 N540KF (Building)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "JMCBEAN" <JDMCBEAN@cableone.net>
Did I sense a we bit of a challenge...... You bet Neal should be a lot of
fun..... I'm fairly certain Cliff with the Lyc would love to join in...
especially when talking about high density and short fields....
I really don't care why we go... just that we have lots of fun doing it.
What do you mean watch Lowell.....
You know years ago.... I had a guy with a Harley Sportster want to race me.
I was only running my little Honda 400 Supersport... I told him that I would
gladly race him as far as he wanted to go... but he couldn't bring any
tools.... LOL
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
nealscherm@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: NSI Update
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: nealscherm@comcast.net
Just for your info,
I have installed an EJ-22 Big Soob engine in a Vixen and will have a lighter
empty and nose wheel weight than a IO-240. The engine fits inside a standard
Series 7 912/914 cowl and is incredibly powerful at low rpms. It can be
done.... With off the shelf parts. At a reasonable price. If any one wants a
picture, just let me know offline.
In the very near future, I would like to see if one of the little motors can
keep up. I'm sure John will be up to it. How about we stage a race between
the different powerplants out there and see for ourselves?
Regards,
Neal
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| Subject: | Re: LED Nav. Lights |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
JC Whitney has a real SEXY one that fits a standard auto socket (1051 isn't
it) Cost $25, but rotates, flashes and a whole bunch of things If I didn't
have strobes, I'd buy a couple. Bob U.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Gandy" <s.gandy@comcast.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: LED Nav. Lights
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Gandy" <s.gandy@comcast.net>
>
> Hi List
>
> Myself and a friend are each building a Kitfox S-6 and S-7 and are
> looking for low amp LED Nav Lights and clear lens for the wing tip. Any
> help would be appreciated.
>
> Steve Gandy
> s.gandy@comcast.net
> Aeronca L-3C N48540
> Kitfox 6 N540KF (Building)
>
>
> ---
>
>
---
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| Subject: | Re: LED Nav. Lights |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: VFT@aol.com
Check out www.creativair.com
Danny Melnik
F1 #25
Melbourne (FL) Rocket Factory
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| Subject: | Re: Radiator baffling |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Dave,
I send you a couple pictures to you directly. DO NOT ARCHIVE.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
davestapa@juno.com wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: davestapa@juno.com
>
>I'm installing the radiator baffling in my Series 5 with smooth cowl,
>912S. The drawings and instructions are weak in this area. Does anyone
>with this set up have some good pictures that might help. Skystar's
>website has the 7 pics but it is different from the 5 & 6 set up. I think
>I've about got it figured out, but want to be sure before I start
>drilling.
>
>David Estapa
>Woodstock, GA
>S5 N97DE Final Assembly
>
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Hi Neal,
I would like to know more about your installation,
including pictures. I do believe that is an
outstanding engine you have, and if you have made it
fit, you should do very well indeed.
Would it be OK to pass your info on to NSI? I would
really like to see them provide a KF package with the
EJ-22 instead of the EA-81.
Kurt S.
--- nealscherm@comcast.net wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by:
> nealscherm@comcast.net
>
> Just for your info,
> I have installed an EJ-22 Big Soob engine in a Vixen
> and will have a lighter empty and nose wheel weight
> than a IO-240. The engine fits inside a standard
> Series 7 912/914 cowl and is incredibly powerful at
> low rpms. It can be done.... With off the shelf
> parts. At a reasonable price. If any one wants a
> picture, just let me know offline.
> In the very near future, I would like to see if one
> of the little motors can keep up. I'm sure John will
> be up to it. How about we stage a race between the
> different powerplants out there and see for
> ourselves?
> Regards,
> Neal
__________________________________
http://search.yahoo.com
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| Subject: | Re: M2 exhaust reroute pics |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: charles b cook <cookflys@juno.com>
Patricia
If you don't mind clue me in on the pictures. I guess you need your own
web site.
Charles Cook Mod II
On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 15:39:54 -0800 "Rupert Tinker" <rutinker@saber.net>
writes:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rupert Tinker"
> <rutinker@saber.net>
>
> Patricia, I also would like to see your photos and measurements, if
> any.
> Like Rex, I also have Model II with a standard (not a blue head).
> Rupert
> Tinker, Paradise, CA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <rex@awarenest.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>; <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: M2 exhaust reroute pics
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: <rex@awarenest.com>
> >
> > Yes Patricia, I would like to see your pictures. I have a
> > Model II with a standard 582 (not a blue head). What would
> > be the difference for my exhaust?
> >
> > Rex
> > N750GP
> > South Park, CO.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 01 Mar 2004 16:19:12 +0200
> > "Patricia Truter" <PTruter@csir.co.za> wrote:
> > >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Patricia Truter"
> > ><PTruter@csir.co.za>
> > >
> > >We have managed to 'fold' up the exhaust (without
> > >reducing the length)
> > >of the 618 and the 582 (blue top) to fit into the KitFox
> > >II Cowls. If
> > >you want pictures, please let me know.
> > >
> > >Patricia
> >
> >
>
>
>
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