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1. 12:12 AM - Re: Economy wheel covers (kurt schrader)
2. 02:07 AM - Re: 3M Glue (broschart)
3. 04:11 AM - Re: Economy wheel covers (KITFOXZ@aol.com)
4. 04:37 AM - Re: ACS Vender (Jim Burke)
5. 07:31 AM - Re: ACS Vender (Don Pearsall)
6. 07:40 AM - Re: ACS Vender (Bill Pleso)
7. 08:00 AM - Re: Transponder installation. (John E. King)
8. 08:15 AM - Re: ACS Vender (jeff.hays@aselia.com)
9. 08:17 AM - Re: Transponder installation. (jeff.hays@aselia.com)
10. 08:41 AM - Re: Transponder installation. (John E. King)
11. 08:43 AM - Re: ACS Vender (Bruce Harrington)
12. 08:58 AM - Cowl (Bill Pleso)
13. 08:58 AM - Re: Transponder installation. (jeff.hays@aselia.com)
14. 09:03 AM - "Surge Supressor Diode" on Starter Solenoid ??? (Randy Daughenbaugh)
15. 09:18 AM - Re: ACS Vender (Marc Arseneault)
16. 09:22 AM - Re: Surge Supressor Diode on Starter Solenoid ??? (jeff.hays@aselia.com)
17. 09:41 AM - Re: Cowl (Dee Young)
18. 11:16 AM - Re: New skis tested (Scott McClintock)
19. 12:18 PM - Re: Antennas and ground planes (Michel Verheughe)
20. 12:19 PM - Re: "Surge Supressor Diode" on Starter Solenoid ??? (Dave & Wendy Grosvenor)
21. 12:21 PM - Pressure testing WAS Ski testing day (Michel Verheughe)
22. 12:26 PM - Re: Ski testing day (Michel Verheughe)
23. 12:29 PM - Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: (Harris, Robert)
24. 12:33 PM - Re: Antennas and ground planes (Ted Palamarek)
25. 12:39 PM - plastic radiator elbows (Harris, Robert)
26. 12:40 PM - Re: ACS Vender (Jim Burke)
27. 12:42 PM - Re: New skis tested (Michel Verheughe)
28. 01:32 PM - 582 oil injection cable (charles b cook)
29. 01:33 PM - Re: plastic radiator elbows (Marc Arseneault)
30. 01:36 PM - Cargo Pod (Dee Young)
31. 02:03 PM - Re: 582 oil injection cable (Marc Arseneault)
32. 02:13 PM - Re: Door Cylinders (Marc Arseneault)
33. 02:20 PM - Re: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: (Jim Burke)
34. 02:24 PM - Michel's Skis (Scott McClintock)
35. 02:36 PM - Re: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: (Marc Arseneault)
36. 02:39 PM - Re: Cowl (Bob Unternaehrer)
37. 02:54 PM - Re: Cargo Pod (daniel johnson)
38. 02:59 PM - Re: Re: Door Cylinders (daniel johnson)
39. 03:00 PM - Re: Antennas and ground planes (Ted Palamarek)
40. 04:10 PM - Re: Cowl (Bill Pleso)
41. 04:39 PM - Sport Pilot rating (Dee Young)
42. 05:51 PM - Re: Sport Pilot rating (Steve Cooper)
43. 05:59 PM - Re: Sport Pilot rating (Dee Young)
44. 06:09 PM - Re: Sport Pilot rating (Steve Cooper)
45. 07:21 PM - Re: Doors (david yeamans)
46. 07:34 PM - Re: Sport Pilot rating (Steve M)
47. 08:13 PM - Sport Pilot rating (RiteAngle3@aol.com)
48. 08:15 PM - Re: Sport Pilot rating (RiteAngle3@aol.com)
49. 08:22 PM - Re: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: (Bruce Harrington)
50. 08:41 PM - Re: Sport Pilot rating (Steve Cooper)
51. 10:56 PM - Re: plastic radiator elbows (kurt schrader)
52. 11:13 PM - Re: Antennas and ground planes (kurt schrader)
53. 11:18 PM - Re: Ski testing day (kurt schrader)
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| Subject: | Re: Economy wheel covers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
To the List,
I just noticed today that ACS has moon caps for the
6x6 Clevland wheels for $9.95 each. Has anyone bought
these and tried them yet? I thought for that price it
might be worth trying. That is $3 for the part and $7
for it being aviation, right?
Kurt S.
__________________________________
http://search.yahoo.com
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List:3M Glue |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: broschart <cfbflyer@localnet.com>
take that easily with with a grain of salt but they will come off un
damaged
Have a good day - Charlie
VFT@aol.com wrote:
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: VFT@aol.com
>
> If you heat the glue with a heat gun it will soften and the parts will come off
easily. I helped a fellow builder (who had built two left wings) pull one of
his wings apart this way and we saved nearly all of the parts.
>
> Danny Melnik
> Kitfox N24ZM
> F1 #25
> Melbourne (FL) Rocket Factory
>
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| Subject: | Re: Economy wheel covers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: KITFOXZ@aol.com
In a message dated 3/8/2004 3:13:18 AM Eastern Standard Time,
smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com writes:
That is $3 for the part and $7
for it being aviation, right?
Right! It works out to a dollar a day service life as they will probably
rust in 3 days! Someone has to try a pair and report back that they can be a
good deal if they are waxed or polyurethaned well. :
)
John P. Marzluf
Columbus, Ohio
Outback, (out back in the garage)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jim Burke <jeburke94je@direcway.com>
I have noticed in a couple of messages in the last couple of days a vender
called ACS. Who are they?
James E. Burke
(N94JE)
-------Original Message-------
From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Economy wheel covers
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: KITFOXZ@aol.com
In a message dated 3/8/2004 3:13:18 AM Eastern Standard Time,
smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com writes:
That is $3 for the part and $7
for it being aviation, right?
Right! It works out to a dollar a day service life as they will probably
rust in 3 days! Someone has to try a pair and report back that they can be
a
good deal if they are waxed or polyurethaned well. :
)
John P. Marzluf
Columbus, Ohio
Outback, (out back in the garage)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
ACS = Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company. Hmmm Now why do they prefer ACS
over the acronym A.S.S.??
Don Pearsall
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
called ACS. Who are they?
Jim,
Unless there's some other company that I'm unaware of, ACS is Aircraft
Spruce. If it was ever used on an airplane, Aircraft Spruce probably has it
in their catalog (the catalog is free, and the prices are hard to beat).
Bill
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Transponder installation. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
To Lowell, Kirk & Others,
This past week I had a very interesting experience with the effective
use of an antenna ground plane. It was not related to my Kitfox, but
with my cell phone. My house is located in an area where the cell phone
reception is non existent without the aid of an antenna. Right across
the street is a mountain that restricts cell phone reception. I
purchased a Radio Shake cell phone antenna for my truck with a magnetic
base that really improves cell phone reception. When I wanted to make a
cell phone call from my home, I would back the truck out of the garage
and make the call. The signal strength was 3 bars on the cell phone
which was just adequate to make a cell phone call.
Since that worked, I purchased another cell phone antenna from Radio
Shack along with an extra length cable. I decided to run some tests
without and with an antenna ground plane with the antenna mounted on
the garage roof. I made the ground plane out of galvanized sheet metal
( 20" diameter) so that it would work with the magnetic base of the
antenna. The results shown below were while I was standing outside
using my cell phone.
1. Cell phone without an antenna: Signal strength = zero to one bar
(no communication)
2. Cell phone with only the antenna: Signal strength = 3 bars (minimal
to adequate communication)
3. Cell phone with antenna & ground plane = 4 to 5 bars (good
communication)
So, I can now make cell phone calls inside my house with good signal
strength. That saves me money since, I no longer have to pay extra for
long distance calls using my house phone.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
Lowell Fitt wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
>
>This ground plane idea has always posed questions in my mind. Ham radio
>operators using vertical antennas can't possibly create a ground plane of
>solid metal to the dimensions needed so they usually bury a number of
>radials in the ground to the diameter needed. I put no ground planes under
>any of my antennas. In the group I fly with, I am told that my signal is
>among the best of the group. It is my feeling that the tubular structure of
>the airframe acts very much like the "radials" that Ham radio operators use.
>
>Further, the dissimilar metals idea that Kurt mentioned would seem to
>eliminate an aluminum sheet as an appropriate ground plane. We lived in a
>house for 16 years with aluminum wiring. flickering lights and buzzing light
>switches was the norm. I would suggest, if a ground plane was felt
>necessary, that some of the adhesive copper tape used by the stained glass
>people could be applied to the underside of the fabric in a radial pattern -
>maybe a dozen or so - all soldered to a brass washer of the appropriate
>diameter to fit the antenna post which would help avoid the possible
>electrolysis effect of dissimilar metals.
>
>Lowell
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "kurt schrader" <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Transponder installation.
>
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
>>
>>
><smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
>
>>Daniel,
>>
>>I agree with John. In particular, you should make
>>sure the grounds are good enough to last a long time.
>>They will tend to corrode from the electrical signal
>>from the radio, if not solid. Using different metals
>>will make that more likely, and most mounts have more
>>than one type metal involved.
>>
>>Since it is for the xponder, which uses a single
>>frequency to transmit on, the ground plane can be a
>>circle the same radius as the antenna, or twice the
>>antenna in diameter. That should be about 6". You
>>are right. The antenna goes smack in the middle.
>>
>>Kurt S.
>>
>>
>>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com" <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
Hi Bill -
Actually I think Wick's beats Spruce pricewise most of the time.
http://www.wicksaircraft.com However Spruce does have the BIGGEST
list of stuff.
Jeff
Original Message:
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From: Bill Pleso bill77@cox.net
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: ACS Vender
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
called ACS. Who are they?
Jim,
Unless there's some other company that I'm unaware of, ACS is Aircraft
Spruce. If it was ever used on an airplane, Aircraft Spruce probably has it
in their catalog (the catalog is free, and the prices are hard to beat).
Bill
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Transponder installation. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com" <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
Galvanized Steel, 20" diameter??? Sounds like a garbage can
lid. Hey - Great idea!! Make cell phone antenna's with trash
can lids, and you can be the high tech equiv of Braveheart!
Original Message:
-----------------
From: John E. King kingjohn@erols.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Transponder installation.
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
To Lowell, Kirk & Others,
This past week I had a very interesting experience with the effective
use of an antenna ground plane. It was not related to my Kitfox, but
with my cell phone. My house is located in an area where the cell phone
reception is non existent without the aid of an antenna. Right across
the street is a mountain that restricts cell phone reception. I
purchased a Radio Shake cell phone antenna for my truck with a magnetic
base that really improves cell phone reception. When I wanted to make a
cell phone call from my home, I would back the truck out of the garage
and make the call. The signal strength was 3 bars on the cell phone
which was just adequate to make a cell phone call.
Since that worked, I purchased another cell phone antenna from Radio
Shack along with an extra length cable. I decided to run some tests
without and with an antenna ground plane with the antenna mounted on
the garage roof. I made the ground plane out of galvanized sheet metal
( 20" diameter) so that it would work with the magnetic base of the
antenna. The results shown below were while I was standing outside
using my cell phone.
1. Cell phone without an antenna: Signal strength = zero to one bar
(no communication)
2. Cell phone with only the antenna: Signal strength = 3 bars (minimal
to adequate communication)
3. Cell phone with antenna & ground plane = 4 to 5 bars (good
communication)
So, I can now make cell phone calls inside my house with good signal
strength. That saves me money since, I no longer have to pay extra for
long distance calls using my house phone.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
Lowell Fitt wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
>
>This ground plane idea has always posed questions in my mind. Ham radio
>operators using vertical antennas can't possibly create a ground plane of
>solid metal to the dimensions needed so they usually bury a number of
>radials in the ground to the diameter needed. I put no ground planes under
>any of my antennas. In the group I fly with, I am told that my signal is
>among the best of the group. It is my feeling that the tubular structure
of
>the airframe acts very much like the "radials" that Ham radio operators
use.
>
>Further, the dissimilar metals idea that Kurt mentioned would seem to
>eliminate an aluminum sheet as an appropriate ground plane. We lived in a
>house for 16 years with aluminum wiring. flickering lights and buzzing
light
>switches was the norm. I would suggest, if a ground plane was felt
>necessary, that some of the adhesive copper tape used by the stained glass
>people could be applied to the underside of the fabric in a radial pattern
-
>maybe a dozen or so - all soldered to a brass washer of the appropriate
>diameter to fit the antenna post which would help avoid the possible
>electrolysis effect of dissimilar metals.
>
>Lowell
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "kurt schrader" <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Transponder installation.
>
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
>>
>>
><smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
>
>>Daniel,
>>
>>I agree with John. In particular, you should make
>>sure the grounds are good enough to last a long time.
>>They will tend to corrode from the electrical signal
>>from the radio, if not solid. Using different metals
>>will make that more likely, and most mounts have more
>>than one type metal involved.
>>
>>Since it is for the xponder, which uses a single
>>frequency to transmit on, the ground plane can be a
>>circle the same radius as the antenna, or twice the
>>antenna in diameter. That should be about 6". You
>>are right. The antenna goes smack in the middle.
>>
>>Kurt S.
>>
>>
>>
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| Subject: | Re: Transponder installation. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Jeff,
A garbage can lid might work just fine, but all of my neighbors would be
calling me up to say my missing garbage can lid was sitting on top of my
garage roof. :-( DO NOT ARCHIVE
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
jeff.hays@aselia.com wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com" <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
>
>
>Galvanized Steel, 20" diameter??? Sounds like a garbage can
>lid. Hey - Great idea!! Make cell phone antenna's with trash
>can lids, and you can be the high tech equiv of Braveheart!
>
>Original Message:
>-----------------
>From: John E. King kingjohn@erols.com
>Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2004 11:07:28 -0500
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Transponder installation.
>
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
>
>To Lowell, Kirk & Others,
>
>This past week I had a very interesting experience with the effective
>use of an antenna ground plane. It was not related to my Kitfox, but
>with my cell phone. My house is located in an area where the cell phone
>reception is non existent without the aid of an antenna. Right across
>the street is a mountain that restricts cell phone reception. I
>purchased a Radio Shake cell phone antenna for my truck with a magnetic
>base that really improves cell phone reception. When I wanted to make a
>cell phone call from my home, I would back the truck out of the garage
>and make the call. The signal strength was 3 bars on the cell phone
>which was just adequate to make a cell phone call.
>
>Since that worked, I purchased another cell phone antenna from Radio
>Shack along with an extra length cable. I decided to run some tests
>without and with an antenna ground plane with the antenna mounted on
>the garage roof. I made the ground plane out of galvanized sheet metal
>( 20" diameter) so that it would work with the magnetic base of the
>antenna. The results shown below were while I was standing outside
>using my cell phone.
>
>1. Cell phone without an antenna: Signal strength = zero to one bar
>(no communication)
>2. Cell phone with only the antenna: Signal strength = 3 bars (minimal
>to adequate communication)
>3. Cell phone with antenna & ground plane = 4 to 5 bars (good
>communication)
>
>So, I can now make cell phone calls inside my house with good signal
>strength. That saves me money since, I no longer have to pay extra for
>long distance calls using my house phone.
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <aerowood@mcsi.net>
I used both Wicks and ACS for my Sonex hardware and misc. parts.
ACS for most parts/hardware due to lower than Wicks prices there from 2001-2003.
I used Wicks for items ACS did not carry.
I have both catalogs and compare prices before I buy.
Both are very good companies to deal with.
Prices at both may vary from the catalogs due to unpredictable conditions.
Check online before final buy.
bh
> Hi Bill -
>
> Actually I think Wick's beats Spruce pricewise most of the time.
> http://www.wicksaircraft.com However Spruce does have the BIGGEST
> list of stuff.
>
> Jeff
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
To all Rotax 912 users,
I mentioned earlier that I have a classic IV 4 pc. cowl for sale in new condition.
I was contacted by a gentleman who is using a Rotax 912 about the cowl
as to whether or not it would fit. The cowl came with a 10 yr. old (unbuilt)
kit along with a Mosler VW conversion. I don't know if the cowl came from Skystar
(then Denney's) or from Mosler. If someone else who is using a 912 could
share some critical measurements on their cowl, then we would know what it
would fit. Thanks.
Bill
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Transponder installation. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com" <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
Hi John -
Actually I was sitting here at my desk laughing, when imagining
people walking down the street with a trash can lid in one hand
and a cellphone at their ear. :) Especially here in the heart of
the big city where I work (4 blocks from the Sear's Tower in
downtown Chicago).
Jeff
DO NOT ARCHIVE
Original Message:
-----------------
From: John E. King kingjohn@erols.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Transponder installation.
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Jeff,
A garbage can lid might work just fine, but all of my neighbors would be
calling me up to say my missing garbage can lid was sitting on top of my
garage roof. :-( DO NOT ARCHIVE
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
jeff.hays@aselia.com wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com"
<jeff.hays@aselia.com>
>
>
>Galvanized Steel, 20" diameter??? Sounds like a garbage can
>lid. Hey - Great idea!! Make cell phone antenna's with trash
>can lids, and you can be the high tech equiv of Braveheart!
>
>Original Message:
>-----------------
>From: John E. King kingjohn@erols.com
>Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2004 11:07:28 -0500
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Transponder installation.
>
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
>
>To Lowell, Kirk & Others,
>
>This past week I had a very interesting experience with the effective
>use of an antenna ground plane. It was not related to my Kitfox, but
>with my cell phone. My house is located in an area where the cell phone
>reception is non existent without the aid of an antenna. Right across
>the street is a mountain that restricts cell phone reception. I
>purchased a Radio Shake cell phone antenna for my truck with a magnetic
>base that really improves cell phone reception. When I wanted to make a
>cell phone call from my home, I would back the truck out of the garage
>and make the call. The signal strength was 3 bars on the cell phone
>which was just adequate to make a cell phone call.
>
>Since that worked, I purchased another cell phone antenna from Radio
>Shack along with an extra length cable. I decided to run some tests
>without and with an antenna ground plane with the antenna mounted on
>the garage roof. I made the ground plane out of galvanized sheet metal
>( 20" diameter) so that it would work with the magnetic base of the
>antenna. The results shown below were while I was standing outside
>using my cell phone.
>
>1. Cell phone without an antenna: Signal strength = zero to one bar
>(no communication)
>2. Cell phone with only the antenna: Signal strength = 3 bars (minimal
>to adequate communication)
>3. Cell phone with antenna & ground plane = 4 to 5 bars (good
>communication)
>
>So, I can now make cell phone calls inside my house with good signal
>strength. That saves me money since, I no longer have to pay extra for
>long distance calls using my house phone.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | "Surge Supressor Diode" on Starter Solenoid ??? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
I am using an ACS A-510-2 Ignition switch, but only for the magneto grounds
and lock. I am putting a separate starter button so I can crank the 912S
with the Mags off both for "pre-oiling" and for smoother starts.
But being very ignorant in the electrical area, I am not sure whether to use
the Diode supplied with the ignition switch with my push button switch. Is
this just to make the contacts last longer in the ignition switch? Will it
serve the same function with my push button? Or is it totally unnecessary
with my push button?
Thanks,
Randy - Series 5/7 getting close.... (I think!)
.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
Aircraft Spruce are excellent to deal with and if they don'tcarrya part that is
on the market, they will get info. and pricing for you and call you back.Just
the other day I was looking for a set of retractable seat belts and they called
me back within a few hours with a price.
Best Regards,
Marc Arseneault
Ontario Canada
From: "Bruce Harrington" <AEROWOOD@MCSI.NET>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
To: <KITFOX-LIST@MATRONICS.COM>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: ACS Vender Date: Mon,
8 Mar 2004 08:46:22 -0800 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington"
<AEROWOOD@MCSI.NET>I used both Wicks and ACS for my Sonex hardware and misc.
parts. ACS for most parts/hardware due to lower than Wicks prices there from
2001-2003. I used Wicks for items ACS did not carry. I have both catalogs and
compare prices before I buy. Both are very good companies to deal
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| Subject: | Surge Supressor Diode on Starter Solenoid ??? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com" <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
Randy -
Starter solenoids, relay's, etc generate pretty big spikes. Usually
the diodes are for eliminating those spikes. I have several relays
in my plane (ldg lights, etc), and without the diodes there is a
distinct POP in the headset's whenever I click something on/off
Jeff.
Original Message:
-----------------
From: Randy Daughenbaugh rjdaugh@rapidnet.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: "Surge Supressor Diode" on Starter Solenoid ???
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh"
<rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
I am using an ACS A-510-2 Ignition switch, but only for the magneto grounds
and lock. I am putting a separate starter button so I can crank the 912S
with the Mags off both for "pre-oiling" and for smoother starts.
But being very ignorant in the electrical area, I am not sure whether to use
the Diode supplied with the ignition switch with my push button switch. Is
this just to make the contacts last longer in the ignition switch? Will it
serve the same function with my push button? Or is it totally unnecessary
with my push button?
Thanks,
Randy - Series 5/7 getting close.... (I think!)
.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
The 912 was offered on the Model II as an option, don't know if that helps.
Dee Young
Model II
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>From: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Cowl
>Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 11:58:19 -0500
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
>
>To all Rotax 912 users,
> I mentioned earlier that I have a classic IV 4 pc. cowl for sale in
>new condition. I was contacted by a gentleman who is using a Rotax 912
>about the cowl as to whether or not it would fit. The cowl came with a 10
>yr. old (unbuilt) kit along with a Mosler VW conversion. I don't know if
>the cowl came from Skystar (then Denney's) or from Mosler. If someone else
>who is using a 912 could share some critical measurements on their cowl,
>then we would know what it would fit. Thanks.
>Bill
>do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: New skis tested |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Scott McClintock <scott_mcclintock@dot.state.ak.us>
Michel,
I suggest that you add a raised edge to the rear leading edge of your "cheese
cutter" to reduce the amount of snow being piled up at the back of your skis.
In deep powder, the "slicing" effect can throw up a lot of snow and is way too
much
"drag" on the skis.
Try heating and bending the edge up a little. Mine did this too initially. You
will
not be able to eliminate completely.
Great job, yours look almost exactly like my skis albeit mine are framed of
aluminum.
Scott in Nome
Michel Verheughe wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
> Hello friends,
>
> Today I finished the installation of my new wheel penetration skis. I taxied,
I
> high-speed taxied on the runway, I taxied on the snow, but I wait until
> tomorrow to take off for the first time. I want to do that with a friend with
> VHF nearby. Today, I was alone.
>
> Here are some pictures I have just dumped on my server.
> http://home.online.no/~michel/ski/
>
> Any comment would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
>
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| Subject: | Re: Antennas and ground planes |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
kurt schrader wrote:
> Now was that fun?
Absolutely Kurt! I love your S explanation!
As I am not a "builder" I was neither "building" radios but rather using them.
Chatting, or "rag chewing" as we call it, especially in CW (Morse) was my fun.
But some hams are still making new antennas. Can you believe it? It's a bit
like you and Mathias, talking about profiles. Wow! I love to see people still
finding new things.
John, nice to hear about your cell phone experiments. Isn't it fun to
experiment with the technical world that surrounds us?
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: "Surge Supressor Diode" on Starter Solenoid ??? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dave & Wendy Grosvenor" <dwg@iafrica.com>
Randy, you will probably need the diode but put it across your starter
solenoid rather than the push button. Rather kill the spike at the source.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: "Surge Supressor Diode" on Starter Solenoid ???
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh"
<rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
I am using an ACS A-510-2 Ignition switch, but only for the magneto grounds
and lock. I am putting a separate starter button so I can crank the 912S
with the Mags off both for "pre-oiling" and for smoother starts.
But being very ignorant in the electrical area, I am not sure whether to use
the Diode supplied with the ignition switch with my push button switch. Is
this just to make the contacts last longer in the ignition switch? Will it
serve the same function with my push button? Or is it totally unnecessary
with my push button?
Thanks,
Randy - Series 5/7 getting close.... (I think!)
.
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| Subject: | Pressure testing WAS Ski testing day |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
kurt schrader wrote:
> But the list (sorry, I forgot who) was right. You need to test
> with the vents open and the door open too, if you fly that way.
Yes, I will, Kurt. It is in my "to do" mental list. I remember when I flew
first time with my son and he opened to air vent as it was getting hot in the
cockpit, I watched the altimeter, being aware that it could influence it. I
didn't noticed a change but I'll have to do it in a much more accurate way ...
and with the doors removed ... when it is weather to that! :-)
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Ski testing day |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Fred Shiple wrote:
> Michel,
> Thanks for the update. Looks like you've got a well thought out and executed
set up.
> Those of us who have not built our skis yet appreciate seeing what we've got
to look
> forward to.
Thank you, Fred. I told the builder of my skis that they were very positively
commented by this list and he was very pleased. Poor fellow, he worked all his
life as a welder for the local shipyard. But today he is unemployed; very few
ships are still built in Norway!
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | tic Raditor elbow connector?: Kitfox-List: |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
Is it okay to use plastic radiator elbows to connect my radiator hose? I
bought a new 582 bluehead for my KF model II and the new water pump outlet
goes towards the front of the plane whereas the old 582 water pump outlet
went towards the rear of the plane. I went to Napa and they only sell
plastic radiator elbows. If I can't use plastic radiator connectors where
can I buy 1" brass or copper elbows?
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Scott
McClintock
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New skis tested
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Scott McClintock
<scott_mcclintock@dot.state.ak.us>
Michel,
I suggest that you add a raised edge to the rear leading edge of your
"cheese
cutter" to reduce the amount of snow being piled up at the back of your
skis.
In deep powder, the "slicing" effect can throw up a lot of snow and is way
too much
"drag" on the skis.
Try heating and bending the edge up a little. Mine did this too initially.
You will
not be able to eliminate completely.
Great job, yours look almost exactly like my skis albeit mine are framed of
aluminum.
Scott in Nome
Michel Verheughe wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
> Hello friends,
>
> Today I finished the installation of my new wheel penetration skis. I
taxied, I
> high-speed taxied on the runway, I taxied on the snow, but I wait until
> tomorrow to take off for the first time. I want to do that with a friend
with
> VHF nearby. Today, I was alone.
>
> Here are some pictures I have just dumped on my server.
> http://home.online.no/~michel/ski/
>
> Any comment would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
>
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| Subject: | Antennas and ground planes |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ted Palamarek" <temco@telusplanet.net>
Kurt and John
Very interesting explanation of resonance Kurt. To further
expand on yours and John's thoughts on ground planes ---
VSWR or (voltage standing wave ratio) really comes into play
when you do not have a ground or ground plane for the
antenna to work against. A small vertical or any vertical
for that matter with out a ground plane is like a capacitor
without a second plate. It doesn't work very well --- so you
start getting high VSWR. A high VSWR means that a good deal
of the energy (RF) is not going where you want it to go ---
that is towards some receiver at some distance from you. The
higher the VSWR the more RF energy is being reflected back
into your transmitter. This reflected energy is subtracting
from the energy you are trying to get out into the world for
everyone to hear.
The energy reflected back is normally dissipated as heat
along the transmission line or in the final circuitry of the
transmitting section. Today's transmitters are very well
designed and can handle high VSWR's. If you have a power
meter or VSWR meter you can adjust the size of the whip
antenna and ground plane so that maximum power is going
forward with minimum coming back, a VSWR of 1.1 to 1 is an
excellent reading --- with up to 1.4 to 1 being acceptable.
So you see a ground plane had a lot to do with getting the
power out of the antenna --- the same hold true on the
receiving side. If the antenna with ground plane is tuned to
the XMTR frequency then it holds true your reception will
also be better. You can do more by proper antenna tuning
that you can by increasing power. Increasing power gets you
out a bit further but does nothing on the receiving end. So
=== good ground plane === good tuning === happy transmitter
and receiver.
As John indicated the ground plane can be anything metallic,
garbage can lid, tin, copper or aluminium foil --- the
proviso is that the coaxial shield must be "electrically"
well connected to the ground plane.
39 years in aviation electronics and a Ham (VE6PQ)
Ted
Edmonton, Ab
--
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Antennas and ground planes
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
<smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
To the List,
I have been thinking about this antenna/ground plane
explaination today and thought I might make a stab at
it for those who want to know. Here goes...
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| Subject: | plastic radiator elbows |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
Is it okay to use plastic radiator elbows to connect my radiator hose? I
bought a new 582 Bluehead for my KF model II and the new water pump outlet
goes towards the front of the plane whereas the old 582 water pump outlet
went towards the rear of the plane. I went to Napa and they only sell
plastic radiator elbows. If I can't use plastic radiator connectors where
can I buy 1" brass or copper elbows?
Robert
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michel
Verheughe
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Antennas and ground planes
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
kurt schrader wrote:
> Now was that fun?
Absolutely Kurt! I love your S explanation!
As I am not a "builder" I was neither "building" radios but rather using
them.
Chatting, or "rag chewing" as we call it, especially in CW (Morse) was my
fun.
But some hams are still making new antennas. Can you believe it? It's a bit
like you and Mathias, talking about profiles. Wow! I love to see people
still
finding new things.
John, nice to hear about your cell phone experiments. Isn't it fun to
experiment with the technical world that surrounds us?
Cheers,
Michel
do not archive
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jim Burke <jeburke94je@direcway.com>
Thanks guys, I should have been able to figure that out on my own. I guess
that is why they say two heads are better then one.
James E. Burke
(N94JE)
-------Original Message-------
From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: ACS Vender
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault"
<northernultralights@hotmail.com>
Aircraft Spruce are excellent to deal with and if they don'tcarrya part that
is on the market, they will get info. and pricing for you and call you back
Just the other day I was looking for a set of retractable seat belts and
they called me back within a few hours with a price.
Best Regards,
Marc Arseneault
Ontario Canada
From: "Bruce Harrington" <AEROWOOD@MCSI.NET>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics
com To: <KITFOX-LIST@MATRONICS.COM>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: ACS Vender
Bruce Harrington" <AEROWOOD@MCSI.NET>I used both Wicks and ACS for my Sonex
hardware and misc. parts. ACS for most parts/hardware due to lower than
Wicks prices there from 2001-2003. I used Wicks for items ACS did not carry.
I have both catalogs and compare prices before I buy. Both are very good
companies to deal
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| Subject: | Re: New skis tested |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Hello Scott,
Scott McClintock wrote:
> I suggest that you add a raised edge to the rear leading edge of your "cheese
> cutter" to reduce the amount of snow being piled up at the back of your skis.
That's funny, I was just thinking about what could be done in order to do just
that, when I read you message!
> Try heating and bending the edge up a little.
I am afraid that won't be possible because there is that tube on which the
plastic sheet is fixed to.
> Great job, yours look almost exactly like my skis albeit mine are framed of
> aluminum.
I know. From what I understand, yours are made of 1/2" square aluminium tubes.
Mine is 5/8" steel. Your plastic sheets are 3/8" (if I remember correctly, I
haven't anymore your email) and mine are only 5 mm. Your skis have most of the
weight in the plastic sole, mine have maybe 80% of the weight in the steel
construction. Otherwise, they look much alike.
For the "cheese cutter," I am not sure what to do because when I look at a
photo of me landing yesterday, I can see much snow projected upward, behind the
wheel. If I want to prevent this, I need a guard, all the way to the tyre and
that is dangerous as the tyres expand as it touches a hard surface and I might
lock the wheel.
Looking at the snow on the aft end of the ski, later, I noticed it was very
loose as it was airborne before landing there. I guess the weight shouldn't be
a problem, any excess to what is already there would just fall off. If I really
want to close the gap, I should need something that could be in contact with
the tyre. Like a hard brush bristle. Then again, maybe I am making too much of
it. What do you think?
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | 582 oil injection cable |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: charles b cook <cookflys@juno.com>
My oil injection cable (throttle cable) needs to be replaced. Has any one
purchased one of these lately? It is 31" long.
Spruce Aircraft does not carry.
Thanks
Charles Cook
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| Subject: | plastic radiator elbows |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
Hi Robert,
I can't say for sure if it is ok to use plastic elbows but I can tell you that
I have some on my plane and never had any problems with a total of 343 hours on
it.
Best Regards,
Marc Arseneault
Ontario Canada
From: "Harris, Robert" <ROBERT_HARRIS@INTUIT.COM>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
To: "'kitfox-list@matronics.com'" <KITFOX-LIST@MATRONICS.COM>Subject: Kitfox-List:
plastic radiator elbows Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 12:39:12 -0800 -- Kitfox-List
message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <ROBERT_HARRIS@INTUIT.COM>Is it okay
to use plastic radiator elbows to connect my radiator hose? I bought a new
582 Bluehead for my KF model II and the new water pump outlet goes towards the
front of the plane whereas the old 582 water pump outlet went towards the rear
of the plane. I went to Napa and they only sell plastic radiator elbows. If
I can't use plastic radiator connectors where can I buy 1" brass or copper elbows?
Rob
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
I was following the brief discussion on cargo pods. I see Skystar still has
the nice little pod available for sale on the web site. Check this site out
and see a picture and cost.
http://www.skystar.com/cargo&covers.htm
Dee Young
Model II N345DY
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| Subject: | 582 oil injection cable |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
You can get one made upfrom many suppliers, all you need is the measurements or
I replaced mine last year and purchased it from Skystar at a reasonable price.
Best Regards,
Marc Arseneault
Ontario Canada
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| Subject: | Re: Door Cylinders |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
Would anyone have a door cylinder that is no more good? All I need is the tip that
treads on the end of the cylinder and attaches to the ball swivel. The cylinders
were given to me from a friend who's father in law passed away in a crash
with his Kitfox a couple of years ago and the only thing that is wrong with
the one cylinder is the tip is broken. Means something to me to have part of
his plane in mine.
Best Regards,
Marc Arseneault
Ontario Canada
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| Subject: | Re: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: Kitfox-List: |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jim Burke <jeburke94je@direcway.com>
You can pick up copper elbows at your local HVAC supply house or at a
plumbing supply.
James E. Burke
(N94JE)
-------Original Message-------
From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: Kitfox-List:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit
com>
Is it okay to use plastic radiator elbows to connect my radiator hose? I
bought a new 582 bluehead for my KF model II and the new water pump outlet
goes towards the front of the plane whereas the old 582 water pump outlet
went towards the rear of the plane. I went to Napa and they only sell
plastic radiator elbows. If I can't use plastic radiator connectors where
can I buy 1" brass or copper elbows?
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Scott McClintock <scott_mcclintock@dot.state.ak.us>
(Looking at the snow on the aft end of the ski, later, I noticed it was
very
loose as it was airborne before landing there. I guess the weight
shouldn't be
a problem, any excess to what is already there would just fall off. If I
really
want to close the gap, I should need something that could be in contact
with
the tyre. Like a hard brush bristle. Then again, maybe I am making too
much of
it. What do you think?)
Michel,
I think you are on the right tract. On mine, I had the cross brace
welded about 2 inches
(60mm) rearwards of the opening. That allowed me to heat and lift the
edge which really helped to keep
the snow below the edge.
You can try putting a bevel in the plastic edge and then going with a
bristle type of scrubber. Either or better, both
should keep this snow accumulation to a minimum.
Again, good job and they really look great.
Scott in Nome
P.S. Iditarod mushers are headed to Nome! We race the big (Yamaha RX-1)
snowmachine next Saturday. It only goes 140 mph!
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: Kitfox-List: |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
The only concern that was brought up on the copper elbows as I have some of those
on my plane also is that they aren't ribbed therefore the hose could slide/come
off.
Best Regards,
Marc Arseneault
Ontario Canada
From: Jim Burke <JEBURKE94JE@DIRECWAY.COM>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To:
kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: Kitfox-List:
Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2004 17:19:40 -0500 -- Kitfox-List message posted
by: Jim Burke <JEBURKE94JE@DIRECWAY.COM>You can pick up copper elbows at your
local HVAC supply house or at a plumbing supply. James E. Burke (N94JE) -------Original
Message------- From: kitfox-list@matronics.com Date: 3/8/2004 3:33:41
PM To: 'kitfox-list@matronics.com' Subject: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?:
Kitfox-List: -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <ROBERT_HARRIS@INTUIT
com>Is it okay to use plastic radiato
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
Is your cowl the round bump cowl or the more streamlined flat cowl. I'm in
need of a Model IV with VW engine running a redrive, so prop is 51/2 inches
higher than standard, what ever that is.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Cowl
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
>
> To all Rotax 912 users,
> I mentioned earlier that I have a classic IV 4 pc. cowl for sale in
new condition. I was contacted by a gentleman who is using a Rotax 912
about the cowl as to whether or not it would fit. The cowl came with a 10
yr. old (unbuilt) kit along with a Mosler VW conversion. I don't know if
the cowl came from Skystar (then Denney's) or from Mosler. If someone else
who is using a 912 could share some critical measurements on their cowl,
then we would know what it would fit. Thanks.
> Bill
> do not archive
>
>
> ---
>
>
---
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "daniel johnson" <kitfox91je@hotmail.com>
You are right Dee. I have the Drop style pod that Skystar makes. I like it
alot and never even take it off the plane anymore. I started this thread on
bag pods hoping to find the larger version that Denney used to market. No
such luck so i think i'm going to make a fabric baggage area behind the seat
for my 3. Just wanted to have enough room for oil, clothes for 2 of us, a
small tent and light blankets for camping at Sun n Fun.
Dan Johnson...Columbus, ohio
>From: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Cargo Pod
>Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2004 13:36:53 -0800
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
>
>I was following the brief discussion on cargo pods. I see Skystar still has
>the nice little pod available for sale on the web site. Check this site out
>and see a picture and cost.
>
>http://www.skystar.com/cargo&covers.htm
>
>Dee Young
>Model II N345DY
>
>Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee when you click here.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Door Cylinders |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "daniel johnson" <kitfox91je@hotmail.com>
Marc...i have a couple of used cylinders. I could probably send off the end
to you if you can wait a week or so..i'm going to be working and away from
the hangar for a short time.
Dan Johnson...Columbus Ohio.K3
>From: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Door Cylinders
>Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2004 17:12:53 -0500
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault"
><northernultralights@hotmail.com>
>
>Would anyone have a door cylinder that is no more good? All I need is the
>tip that treads on the end of the cylinder and attaches to the ball swivel.
>The cylinders were given to me from a friend who's father in law passed
>away in a crash with his Kitfox a couple of years ago and the only thing
>that is wrong with the one cylinder is the tip is broken. Means something
>to me to have part of his plane in mine.
>
>
>Best Regards,
>
>Marc Arseneault
>Ontario Canada
>
>
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| Subject: | Antennas and ground planes |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ted Palamarek" <temco@telusplanet.net>
Not sure where the first post went this is the second two
hours later.
Kurt and John
Very interesting explanation of resonance Kurt. To further
expand on yours and John's thoughts on ground planes ---
VSWR or (voltage standing wave ratio) really comes into play
when you do not have a ground or ground plane for the
antenna to work against. A small vertical or any vertical
for that matter with out a ground plane is like a capacitor
without a second plate. It doesn't work very well --- so you
start getting high VSWR. A high VSWR means that a good deal
of the energy (RF) is not going where you want it to go ---
that is towards some receiver at some distance from you. The
higher the VSWR the more RF energy is being reflected back
into your transmitter. This reflected energy is subtracting
from the energy you are trying to get out into the world for
everyone to hear.
The energy reflected back is normally dissipated as heat
along the transmission line or in the final circuitry of the
transmitting section. Today's transmitters are very well
designed and can handle high VSWR's. If you have a power
meter or VSWR meter you can adjust the size of the whip
antenna and ground plane so that maximum power is going
forward with minimum coming back, a VSWR of 1.1 to 1 is an
excellent reading --- with up to 1.4 to 1 being acceptable.
So you see a ground plane had a lot to do with getting the
power out of the antenna --- the same hold true on the
receiving side. If the antenna with ground plane is tuned to
the XMTR frequency then it holds true your reception will
also be better. You can do more by proper antenna tuning
that you can by increasing power. Increasing power gets you
out a bit further but does nothing on the receiving end. So
=== good ground plane === good tuning === happy transmitter
and receiver.
As John indicated the ground plane can be anything metallic,
garbage can lid, tin, copper or aluminium foil --- the
proviso is that the coaxial shield must be "electrically"
well connected to the ground plane.
Ted
Edmonton, Ab
DO NOT ARCHIVE
<<<<Kurt Said>>>>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Antennas and ground planes
I have been thinking about this antenna/ground plane
explanation today and thought I might make a stab at
it for those who want to know. Here goes...
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
Bob,
Mine is the round "bump" style. The 5.5" higher than standard part
means that the VW engine is running a PSRU (prop speed reduction unit), so
the prop hub is 5.5" higher than the crank (which is where the prop would be
mounted without the redux unit). The cowl came with an unbuilt plane that
had a VW engine. I'm not sure if the height of the redux would be a problem
or not. Is your engine mounted on the plane yet? If so, we could compare
some measurements to make sure it would fit.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Cowl
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer"
<shilocom@c-magic.com>
>
> Is your cowl the round bump cowl or the more streamlined flat cowl. I'm
in
> need of a Model IV with VW engine running a redrive, so prop is 51/2
inches
> higher than standard, what ever that is.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Cowl
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
> >
> > To all Rotax 912 users,
> > I mentioned earlier that I have a classic IV 4 pc. cowl for sale in
> new condition. I was contacted by a gentleman who is using a Rotax 912
> about the cowl as to whether or not it would fit. The cowl came with a 10
> yr. old (unbuilt) kit along with a Mosler VW conversion. I don't know if
> the cowl came from Skystar (then Denney's) or from Mosler. If someone
else
> who is using a 912 could share some critical measurements on their cowl,
> then we would know what it would fit. Thanks.
> > Bill
> > do not archive
> >
> >
> > ---
> >
> >
>
> ---
>
>
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| Subject: | Sport Pilot rating |
Seal-Send-Time: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 16:39:09 -0800
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Anyone heard anything on the status of the sport pilot ruling?
Dee Young
Model II N345DY
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot rating |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Central California FSDO is having a briefing in April. The rule is in OMB
and they have about 10 more days to stew over it, however the FAA is adament
to get the rule out, in fact, DOT met deaf ears when they tried to hamstring
it. FAA: "The rule is going forward as written". DOT got their panties in a
twist and kept the rule on Menetie's desk for an extra month. The rule will
be printed quickly one FAA get's it back from OMB. I'd look for it near the
end of April.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Sport Pilot rating
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
>
> Anyone heard anything on the status of the sport pilot ruling?
>
> Dee Young
> Model II N345DY
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot rating |
Seal-Send-Time: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 17:59:29 -0800
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Thanks Steve for the update, that is good news for everyone. I will let aviation
grow again.
Dee
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Cooper<mailto:spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sport Pilot rating
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net<mailto:spdrflyr@earthlink.net>>
Central California FSDO is having a briefing in April. The rule is in OMB
and they have about 10 more days to stew over it, however the FAA is adament
to get the rule out, in fact, DOT met deaf ears when they tried to hamstring
it. FAA: "The rule is going forward as written". DOT got their panties in a
twist and kept the rule on Menetie's desk for an extra month. The rule will
be printed quickly one FAA get's it back from OMB. I'd look for it near the
end of April.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com<mailto:henrysfork1@msn.com>>
To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Sport Pilot rating
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com<mailto:henrysfork1@msn.com>>
>
> Anyone heard anything on the status of the sport pilot ruling?
>
> Dee Young
> Model II N345DY
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot rating |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
My pleasure. This IS a broundbreaking rule. We look forward to the thousands
of new, better trained, pilots entering the ranks of Sport Aviation. No
longer will you see a "Fat UL" without an "N" number on it. I believe that
the regestration of Light Sport Aircraft and Airman will be a boon to our
Sport. I am currently a USUA BFI, I have been studying hard in preparatiuon
for my FAA transition exam. I already have my FOI exam...After that, all I
need is the check ride and I will be a SPCFI.
Steve Cooper
USUA BFI A67315
Avid Mark IV HH/STOL
Jabiru 2200 #296
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sport Pilot rating
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
>
> Thanks Steve for the update, that is good news for everyone. I will let
aviation grow again.
>
> Dee
>
> Do not archive
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Cooper<mailto:spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 5:54 PM
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sport Pilot rating
>
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
<spdrflyr@earthlink.net<mailto:spdrflyr@earthlink.net>>
>
> Central California FSDO is having a briefing in April. The rule is in
OMB
> and they have about 10 more days to stew over it, however the FAA is
adament
> to get the rule out, in fact, DOT met deaf ears when they tried to
hamstring
> it. FAA: "The rule is going forward as written". DOT got their panties
in a
> twist and kept the rule on Menetie's desk for an extra month. The rule
will
> be printed quickly one FAA get's it back from OMB. I'd look for it near
the
> end of April.
>
> Steve
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com<mailto:henrysfork1@msn.com>>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Sport Pilot rating
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young"
<henrysfork1@msn.com<mailto:henrysfork1@msn.com>>
> >
> > Anyone heard anything on the status of the sport pilot ruling?
> >
> > Dee Young
> > Model II N345DY
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "david yeamans" <dafox@ckt.net>
Hello Marc,
I don't think any of the doors on the kitfox model 1, 2, 3, or 4 fit very
well. On my model IV, they were way out of line. However, you don't have to be
satisfied the way they are. Temporarily hang them from their hinge with
a bolt and no nut for easy on and off, mark the place with a felt marking pen,
clamp the door in a vise, close to your mark and bend the place by hand.
Be patient and keep working at it, and you can end up with a perfect fit.
Stay clear of the welds !!!! Good luck !!!!
David
----- Original Message -----
From: Marc Arseneault
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Doors
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
David I haven't built my plane but I have done alot of work/repairs on it as
re-covering etc... I am presently installing door cylinders and the gapbetween
the doors and frame aren't even close all around. I will be putting new lexan
and panel but I sure would like a better fit of the door in the frame. Nothing
is bent from accidents or anything it just wasn't bent right when built! Very
frustrating but I know it's far from being a piano! I guess sometimes I am to
fussy!
Best Regards,
Marc Arseneault
Ontario Canada
From: Dcecil3@aol.com Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Several questions Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 18:31:51
EST -- Kitfox-List message posted by: Dcecil3@aol.com Yea Lowell the Model
3 had a Multi holed flat tang at the rudder I assume for the same purpose.Had
a major setback here today the right hand door frame
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot rating |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve M" <ondeck355@hotmail.com>
>Central California FSDO is having a briefing in April.
Whoa! Can we sit in on that briefing? I'd love to hear about it. Promise
I'll keep my yap shut and listen-only!
When/where is it?
Steve Maher
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| Subject: | Sport Pilot rating |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: RiteAngle3@aol.com
All are correct, this will allow private aviation {without investing hundreds
of thousands of dollars} to have a factory new aircraft again. Many pilots
just don't have the desire or time to build so all types are helped by this new
category. I have been a CFI ASMEL for over 42 years and was a Designated
Examiner (Comm & ATP) and Pilot Proficiency Examiner in the Cessna Citation for
several years prior to getting with the airlines. I am also working to be a
pilot examiner for the Sport Pilot. This is being discussed daily at the
airport where I instruct.
Let us hope they don't mess it up to much.
Elbie Mendenhall
Brush Prairie, WA
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot rating |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: RiteAngle3@aol.com
Can we sit in on that briefing? I'd love to hear about it.
>>>>Rest assured EAA will have a big announcement on it just as soon as info
is out!
Elbie
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| Subject: | Re: Plastic Raditor elbow connector?: Kitfox-List: |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <aerowood@mcsi.net>
I put 8 years and 800 hours on non-ribbed AL tube to rubber hoses on my IV-1200
582ed cooling system. Never slipped or leaked.
bh
> The only concern that was brought up on the copper elbows as I have some of
those on my plane also is that they aren't ribbed therefore the hose could
slide/come off.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marc Arseneault
> Ontario Canada
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot rating |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
It's next month in Fresno at the airport I believe. We should all go.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve M" <ondeck355@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sport Pilot rating
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve M" <ondeck355@hotmail.com>
>
> >Central California FSDO is having a briefing in April.
>
> Whoa! Can we sit in on that briefing? I'd love to hear about it. Promise
> I'll keep my yap shut and listen-only!
>
> When/where is it?
>
> Steve Maher
>
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> http://clk.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200414ave/direct/01/
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: plastic radiator elbows |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
I hope these plastic elbows are better than the
plastic radiator ones I got just a couple years ago.
Those would easily cave in under clamp pressure
forming a V one one side and dumping the contents. If
they are substantial - fine. But if they are like the
ones I got, don't trust them.
Copper elbows are available at any plumbing
outlet/hardware store.
Kurt S.
--- "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert"
> <Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
>
> Is it okay to use plastic radiator elbows to connect
> my radiator hose?
..............
> If I can't use plastic radiator connectors where
> can I buy 1" brass or copper elbows?
>
> Robert
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| Subject: | Antennas and ground planes |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Hey Ted,
Do nopt archive
When I had the local avionics guru test my
instruments, I asked him to bring out an SWR meter
too. My comm antenna is hand trimmed and mounted to
the firewall as a ground plane. Well, he just brushed
me off on that one, to my surprise. Not required by
law, I guess.
In my opinion, there is nothing that lowers your
respect with controllers more than a bad sounding
radio, except not being able to understand what they
are telling you to do.
Worse yet is not getting HELP when you need it due to
bad comm. Really important up there in the North
country.
Lets see: Dipole, rhombic, reflector elements, and
then there is that loop you are supposed to make with
the antenna cable... Counter EMF? Hysteresis losses?
(However that was spelled...)
Stuff too deep for this list's uses. But I wish you
could come down here and test my SWR. My electronics
training stopped when diodes still had heater
elements.
--- Ted Palamarek <temco@telusplanet.net> wrote:
> 39 years in aviation electronics and a Ham (VE6PQ)
>
> Ted
> Edmonton, Ab
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| Subject: | Re: Ski testing day |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Michel,
Maybe he could make experimental plane skis to order
for world wide distribution?
Just a thought. You know me.
Kurt S.
--- Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no> wrote:
>
> Thank you, Fred. I told the builder of my skis that
> they were very positively
> commented by this list and he was very pleased.
> Poor fellow, he worked all his
> life as a welder for the local shipyard. But today
> he is unemployed; very few ships are still built in
> Norway!
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
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