---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 03/29/04: 30 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:55 AM - Re: Was Quiet (Jabiru 3300) (DC91840@aol.com) 2. 05:19 AM - Texas Fox Flyers (Norm Beauchamp) 3. 05:24 AM - Re: Was Quiet (Jabiru 3300) (Fox5flyer) 4. 05:42 AM - Re: 582 oil reservoir level (Gary Algate) 5. 05:52 AM - Re: Quiet (Jimmie Blackwell) 6. 06:32 AM - test message (Vic Jacko) 7. 06:55 AM - Model IV performance (Lowell Fitt) 8. 07:30 AM - Address (Norm Beauchamp) 9. 07:47 AM - Re: Texas Fox Flyers (flier) 10. 09:25 AM - Re: Model IV performance (scottm) 11. 11:25 AM - Re: Used Items For Sale (Bruce Harrington) 12. 02:20 PM - Wing plan (Graeme Toft) 13. 03:26 PM - Re: Quiet (Steve Cooper) 14. 05:00 PM - Re: Was Quiet (Jabiru 3300) (DC91840@aol.com) 15. 05:10 PM - Re: Texas Fox Flyers (Norm Beauchamp) 16. 06:21 PM - Re: Wing plan (Dee Young) 17. 07:12 PM - Re: Wing plan (Marc Arseneault) 18. 07:25 PM - Re: Question on message layout on list (Marc Arseneault) 19. 07:27 PM - Re: Re: Question on message layout on list (Steve Cooper) 20. 07:47 PM - Re: Re: Question on message layout on list (Marc Arseneault) 21. 07:50 PM - Re: Re: Question on message layout on list (Steve Cooper) 22. 08:01 PM - Re: Wing locker (Ray Kurian) 23. 08:03 PM - Re: Re: Question on message layout on list (Don Pearsall) 24. 09:06 PM - Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan (Phil Cowley) 25. 09:15 PM - Re: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan (Steve Cooper) 26. 09:23 PM - Re: Model IV performance (Lowell Fitt) 27. 09:26 PM - Re: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan (JMCBEAN) 28. 09:35 PM - Re: Wing locker (Graeme Toft) 29. 09:41 PM - Re: Wing plan (Graeme Toft) 30. 09:49 PM - Re: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan (Don Pearsall) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:55:06 AM PST US From: DC91840@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Was Quiet (Jabiru 3300) --> Kitfox-List message posted by: DC91840@aol.com Steve: I am going to try a prop with 2"more pitch. Hoping to get off the ground quicker. Hope I have enough power to handle it. Will let you know how it works. It'll be awhile. Keep flyin. Don ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:19:14 AM PST US From: Norm Beauchamp Subject: Kitfox-List: Texas Fox Flyers --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp There is something I've been thinking about for sometime, and that is a Texas gathering of Fox Flyers. I know there are several, and think it would be a fun thing to do. It could be said that I couldn't organize a Duck Walk, but I could sure help! Anyone else interested that wants to discuss this? Should we do it on the list or off? -Norm- ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:24:28 AM PST US From: "Fox5flyer" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Was Quiet (Jabiru 3300) --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" Don, adding pitch to your prop will generally increase your takeoff roll and reduce your climb rate, but increase your cruise speed. If you need less ground roll on takeoff you need to reduce pitch. The downside is that it generally reduces your cruise speed too. Darrel > I am going to try a prop with 2"more pitch. > Hoping to get off the ground quicker. > Hope I have enough power to handle it. > Will let you know how it works. It'll be > awhile. Keep flyin. > Don ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:42:42 AM PST US From: "Gary Algate" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 582 oil reservoir level --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Gary Algate" I fitted the Oil Fill access panel to my cowl. Makes checking and adding oil a breeze Gary Algate Lite2/582 -----Original M ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:52:23 AM PST US From: "Jimmie Blackwell" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Quiet --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jimmie Blackwell" Steve I am considering the 2200 for my Speedster. Did you put the Jabiru 2200 on a Model IV? What cowl did you use and have you had any cooling issues? Thank you Jimmie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Cooper" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Quiet > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" > > Hi Don. I'm flying a Jabiru 2200. It's an early ser. no. (296) but it's > been modified. It pulls like a freight train. I'm really happy with it so > far. I only have about 10 hours on it but it flys beautifully. Right now I > have a Prince P-Tip on it, a climb prop, The 2200 is only supposed to see > 3300 rpm with it but I see 3700. I've modified the throttle so it stays > pretty close to 3300. it really pulls the bird along, but I still get 80~85 > mph cruise with it. Last week I bought a Warp two blade to try. I think it > will be hard to beat that Prince for climb though. I'll mostly use the Warp > for cruise if it flys well. Aero-carb eh? What did you do with the 40mm > Bing? I sure would like to have one. I have the older induction system. > > Steve > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Quiet > > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: DC91840@aol.com > > > > Everybody must be spring cleaning. I am tryin to get my > > Classic IV back together. Had a wingtip and end rib > > damaged last fall. Hangar rash/with tractor. > > Steve which Jabiru engine are you running? > > I have a 3300 with the Aero-carb throttle body > > and just love it. Also fly a Citabria 7ECA. > > OK back to spring cleanin. > > Don C. in Pa. > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:32:27 AM PST US From: "Vic Jacko" Subject: Kitfox-List: test message --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" Test ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:55:55 AM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Kitfox-List: Model IV performance --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" We had a great opportunity weather wise Saturday and took the opportunity to fly as a group of five over Yosemite valley. and to Pine Mountain Lake for lunch. Great viewing over the valley and took a bunch of video. Lots of snow confused the camera a bit, but I think that part is fixable. The performance part has to do with a Model IV that joined the group for the first time. It is a Speedster with the long wings - 912 UL. The builder opted to not shorten the wing span. He had none of the Speedster fairings except the Speedster vertical stabilizer and rudder ribs and gap closure. In other words no strut fairings, no wheel pants and no radiator shroud. He did have the electric trim. In short, his airplane is a real goer. The only conclusion I could make is that the electric trim - not having to use flaperon trim for pitch control - is a real advantage cruise wise. It may cost a little and take some build time. But it will add a bunch to performance. I was surprised. Because of the bare lift struts, I expected him to be the cruise speed determinant for the group (we fly at the speed of the slowest airplane). Not so. He could easily make over 100 in cruise. I don't know his maximum cruise, but his engine was running in the low fives as we flew. Lowell ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:30:50 AM PST US From: Norm Beauchamp Subject: Kitfox-List: Address --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp Ron Rliebmann, I've dumped your mailing address, and Mailer Deamon dumps your e-mail address. Need address information. -Norm- ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:47:12 AM PST US "kitfox-list@matronics.com" From: "flier" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Texas Fox Flyers --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "flier" Hey Norm, Some of us around Houston would probably be game depending on the location... Regards, Ted http://www.foxflier.com do not archive --- Original Message --- From: Norm Beauchamp list@matronics.com> Subject: Kitfox-List: Texas Fox Flyers >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp > >There is something I've been thinking about for sometime, and that is a >Texas gathering of Fox Flyers. I know there are several, and think it >would be a fun thing to do. It could be said that I couldn't organize a >Duck Walk, but I could sure help! Anyone else interested that wants to >discuss this? Should we do it on the list or off? - Norm- > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:25:26 AM PST US From: "scottm" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Model IV performance --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "scottm" Lowell, could you or others outline what is involved in adding the pitch trim to a Model IV? I have a model IV project that I picked up from another builder. It was not equipped with any kind of pitch trim. Was this an option for the IV? Or is this a custom deal? I'm interested, as I have read of other builders experiences using flaperon for pitch trim and would much prefer to have a more conventional trim system. Also, since we're on it, what are others thoughts regarding short or long wings? Mine is not a speedster, but I plan on adding fairings to it. I have the standard wings and have heard opinions both ways. Some say go ahead and shorten the wings, its easy to do. Others say the span makes no difference in cruise speeds and makes the airplane handle/fly better. What are your thoughts? Mark Scott Elkton, MD > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" > > We had a great opportunity weather wise Saturday and took > the opportunity to fly as a group of five over Yosemite > valley. and to Pine Mountain Lake for lunch. Great > viewing over the valley and took a bunch of video. Lots > of snow confused the camera a bit, but I think that part > is fixable. > The performance part has to do with a Model IV that joined > the group for the first time. It is a Speedster with the > long wings - 912 UL. The builder opted to not shorten > the wing span. He had none of the Speedster fairings > except the Speedster vertical stabilizer and rudder ribs > and gap closure. In other words no strut fairings, no > wheel pants and no radiator shroud. He did have the > electric trim. > In short, his airplane is a real goer. The only > conclusion I could make is that the electric trim - not > having to use flaperon trim for pitch control - is a real > advantage cruise wise. It may cost a little and take some > build time. But it will add a bunch to performance. I was > surprised. Because of the bare lift struts, I expected > him to be the cruise speed determinant for the group (we > fly at the speed of the slowest airplane). Not so. He > could easily make over 100 in cruise. I don't know his > maximum cruise, but his engine was running in the low > fives as we flew. > Lowell > > > the Matronics Forums. > Browse Digests: > Contributions: http://www.matronics.com/contribution > ================ > > > http://webmail.dol.net ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:25:53 AM PST US From: "Bruce Harrington" "Sonexplans" , "Sonexlist" Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Used Items For Sale --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" All items now sold. Bruce N321SX > I have the following used items for sale. All in excellent shape. > > Chief Aircraft brand 2 1/4" Ammeter CAA01, +/-40amp, $44 at Chief. > Shunt, 40 amp, 40 mv, used with above ammeter, $15 at Chief. > Potter & Brumfield 1 amp Circuit Breaker, W58-XC4C12A-1, used with above > ammeter, $7.80 at ACS. > As a package, retailed at $66.80, I'll send, including postage, for $45. > > UMA 2 1/4" Altimiter, 0-20K, In Hg, $184.95 at Chief. (I replaced with 0-10K) > First $130 gets it, including shipping. > > Double click aerowood@mcsi.net if interested. > > Bruce Harrington > ex N194KF 582ed Kitfox IV-1200, 800+ hrs > N321SX Sonex, Jab 3300ed, 65.0 hrs > > Do not archive ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 02:20:36 PM PST US From: "Graeme Toft" Subject: Kitfox-List: Wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" Hi, can anyone help me out with a plan for the left and right wing on a Mk1 that shows wing tank and bracing configuration. Cheers Graeme ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 03:26:31 PM PST US From: "Steve Cooper" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Quiet --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" Hi Jimmie, I installed the Jabiru on an Avid Mark IV. I purchased a Jabiru Nose bowl and grafted it onto a Mark IV cowl. this reduces frontal area quite a bit. My cooling is perfect. My highest CHT is #1 and it generally shows 290 in cruise. the other three cylinders are withen 20 degrees or so. My oil temp is running a little low...I havn't seen 180 yet...but summer is coming. I really love the Jabiru, it pulls very hard. Cruise is sweet. Not a single leak or seapage anywhere on the engine. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jimmie Blackwell" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Quiet > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jimmie Blackwell" > > Steve > I am considering the 2200 for my Speedster. Did you put the Jabiru 2200 on a > Model IV? What cowl did you use and have you had any cooling issues? > > Thank you > Jimmie > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Cooper" > To: > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Quiet > > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" > > > > Hi Don. I'm flying a Jabiru 2200. It's an early ser. no. (296) but it's > > been modified. It pulls like a freight train. I'm really happy with it so > > far. I only have about 10 hours on it but it flys beautifully. Right now I > > have a Prince P-Tip on it, a climb prop, The 2200 is only supposed to see > > 3300 rpm with it but I see 3700. I've modified the throttle so it stays > > pretty close to 3300. it really pulls the bird along, but I still get > 80~85 > > mph cruise with it. Last week I bought a Warp two blade to try. I think > it > > will be hard to beat that Prince for climb though. I'll mostly use the > Warp > > for cruise if it flys well. Aero-carb eh? What did you do with the 40mm > > Bing? I sure would like to have one. I have the older induction system. > > > > Steve > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > To: > > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Quiet > > > > > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: DC91840@aol.com > > > > > > Everybody must be spring cleaning. I am tryin to get my > > > Classic IV back together. Had a wingtip and end rib > > > damaged last fall. Hangar rash/with tractor. > > > Steve which Jabiru engine are you running? > > > I have a 3300 with the Aero-carb throttle body > > > and just love it. Also fly a Citabria 7ECA. > > > OK back to spring cleanin. > > > Don C. in Pa. > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 05:00:00 PM PST US From: DC91840@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Was Quiet (Jabiru 3300) --> Kitfox-List message posted by: DC91840@aol.com Thought I would increase pitch because I have what seems to be plenty of power.We'll see when I get it back flyin.Maybe a couple months. ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 05:10:30 PM PST US From: Norm Beauchamp Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Texas Fox Flyers --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp Ted, For starters I was going to suggest San Angelos, Mathis Field Not so much because I live here. Its centrally located, there is plenty of parking, large area for camping, ( off the flight line), or motels, (I could check on transportation) and I know the assistant airport manager. We might get a price on fuel also. I would do further checking if there things people would like available. This is only my suggestion. I'm open to others. How about it? Anyone else? Cheers, Norm. flier wrote:Hey Norm, > > Some of us around Houston would probably be game > depending on the location... > > Regards, > > Ted Do not archive ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 06:21:35 PM PST US From: "Dee Young" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" Have you tried Skystar, maybe they can help. Dee Young Model II N345DY >From: "Graeme Toft" >Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com >To: >Subject: Kitfox-List: Wing plan >Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:19:09 +1000 > >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" > >Hi, can anyone help me out with a plan for the left and right wing on a >Mk1 that shows wing tank and bracing configuration. > >Cheers >Graeme > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 07:12:50 PM PST US From: "Marc Arseneault" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" Skystar from what Ihave heardfrom a few people is that they aren't responding tomany of therecustomers or potential customers. Some of the parts that some of theseguys needwould bereally good sales for them but I guess Skystar doesn't need sales to survive anymore. I have tried to help Graeme but the plans I sent him are for the speedster wing. Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:17:54 -0800 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Have you tried Skystar, maybe they can help. Dee Young Model II N345DY From: "Graeme Toft" msm@byterocky.net Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-lis Help protect your entire PC with Virus Guard from MSN Premium Get Two Months FREE* ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 07:25:04 PM PST US From: "Marc Arseneault" Subject: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" Would anyone have an idea why my e-mail's are appearing on the list with some spaces between the words missing? When I write a message, the spaces are there but if I re-read my message once it is sent to list, alot of the words are put together leaving no spaces where there should be some. Any advice would be appreciated! Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 22:12:33 -0500 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com Skystar from what Ihave heardfrom a few people is that they aren't responding tomany of therecustomers or potential customers. Some of the parts that some of theseguys needwould bereally good sales for them but I guess Skystar doesn't need sales to survive anymore. I have tried to help Graeme but the plans I sent him are for the speedster wing. Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:17:54 -0800 -- Kitfox-List mes ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 07:27:23 PM PST US From: "Steve Cooper" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" Are you writing your posts in a word processor? Do you have Hyper text linked to your email? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc Arseneault" Subject: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" > > > Would anyone have an idea why my e-mail's are appearing on the list with some spaces between the words missing? When I write a message, the spaces are there but if I re-read my message once it is sent to list, alot of the words are put together leaving no spaces where there should be some. > > > Any advice would be appreciated! > > > Best Regards, > > Marc Arseneault > Ontario Canada From: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 22:12:33 -0500 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com Skystar from what Ihave heardfrom a few people is that they aren't responding tomany of therecustomers or potential customers. Some of the parts that some of theseguys needwould bereally good sales for them but I guess Skystar doesn't need sales to survive anymore. I have tried to help Graeme but the plans I sent him are for the speedster wing. Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:17:54 -0800 -- Kitfox-List mes > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 07:47:11 PM PST US From: "Marc Arseneault" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" Steve, I am writting my e-mail's from my hotmail account. I am not sure what you mean by ahyper text link but how would I be able to check to see if that is the problem? Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Steve Cooper" spdrflyr@earthlink.net Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 19:31:44 -0800 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" spdrflyr@earthlink.net Are you writing your posts in a word processor? Do you have Hyper text linked to your email? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com Would anyone have an idea why my e-mail's are appearing on the list with some spaces between the words missing? When I write a message, the spaces are there but if I re-read my message once it is sent to list, alot of the words are put together leaving no spaces where there should be some. Any advice would be appreciated! Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 22:12:33 -0500 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com Skystar from what Ihave heardfrom a few people is that they aren't responding tomany of therecustomers or potential customers. Some of the parts that some of theseguys needwould bereally good sales for them but I guess Skystar doesn't need sales to survive anymore. I have tried to help Graeme but the plans I sent him are for the speedster wing. Best Regards, ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 07:50:52 PM PST US From: "Steve Cooper" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" Try using outlook express which should be included with your OS. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc Arseneault" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" > > > Steve, > > > I am writting my e-mail's from my hotmail account. I am not sure what you mean by ahyper text link but how would I be able to check to see if that is the problem? > > Best Regards, > > Marc Arseneault > Ontario Canada > > From: "Steve Cooper" spdrflyr@earthlink.net Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 19:31:44 -0800 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" spdrflyr@earthlink.net Are you writing your posts in a word processor? Do you have Hyper text linked to your email? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com > Would anyone have an idea why my e-mail's are appearing on the list with some spaces between the words missing? When I write a message, the spaces are there but if I re-read my message once it is sent to list, alot of the words are put together leaving no spaces where there should be some. Any advice would be appreciated! Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 22:12:33 -0500 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" northernultralights@hotmail.com Skystar from what Ihave heardfrom a few people is that they aren't responding tomany of therecustomers or potential customers. Some of the parts that some of the seguys needwould bereally good sales for them but I guess Skystar doesn't need sales to survive anymore. I have tried to help Graeme but the plans I sent him are for the speedster wing. Best Regards, > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 08:01:55 PM PST US From: "Ray Kurian" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wing locker --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ray Kurian" Graeme, I have a Model 1 with wing tanks, Let me scan the appropriate pages from the manual and I'll email them to you. Might be a day or so, lots of stuff going on here. Ray Kurian raykurian@earthlink.net KitFox Model 1 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Graeme Toft" Subject: Kitfox-List: Wing locker > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" > > Hi , I am rebuilding a Mk 1 in Australia and cant find info about converting the wing locker into a fuel tank. Can anyone tell me if this mod is approved and if so where can I get plans or detail on how to go about it. Hope someone can help as its impossible to get info down here about anything Kitfox related. > > Regards > Graeme > > ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 08:03:45 PM PST US From: "Don Pearsall" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: RE: Question on message layout on list --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" Marc, Sometimes when a line of text "wraps around" while you are typing, you may not notice that you did not include a space between words. The words appear separated because they are on different lines, but they really do lack a space between the words. The viewers window will wrap the lines differently than the one you wrote in, therefore there will be no space between the words. That is one reason, there may be others. Don Pearsall. ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 09:06:58 PM PST US From: "Phil Cowley" Subject: Kitfox-List: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Phil Cowley" Hey All, Thought I'd jump in on this one. I picked up my series 5 project last week, and on the way back (NY - CA) I stopped by skystar to ask some questions, maybe get some support and parts, and get a prearranged demo ride (the second time I've been there to try to get a ride) (I've never flown in a kitfox to date, or seen a completed series 5). When I got there, I waited about 20 minutes to see Ed, and the Crystal (the secretary) was very busy, but did make time to talk to us. After waiting, we got a brief tour of their showroom / assembly hanger (though walked past the manufacturing portion of the facility without comment) After having to press Ed to answer particular questions about my particular aircraft (series 5 taildragger) and getting more or less non answers I gave up and inquired about the demo flight. I was informed that the Turbo 7 demo (the red and white one featured everywhere) was gone with an unnamed "Ex - Employee" who owns the aircraft and "just came in and took it this morning, dunno where", and the R&D / Demo 7 was apart "just being checked out for the airshow coming up" (S'NF) All the demo 4's were gone as well. Very similar story to the one I got the first time. During the "experience" I got a feeling of indifference and was stunned by the lack of interest in my project, and a total lack of a feeling of support. I run a small business and would never consider treating customers in such a manner. Ed made a comment about having problems selling aircraft in today's economy and the company going through a transitional phase and walked away.... maybe I just got him on another bad day. Dave Morris was absent that day, and I was warned by Crystal that "he had been having problems lately with support and just to email her with questions". Her effort and caring impressed me and I'm glad she's there. CrystalR@skystar.com To be brutally honest, I'm not really sure how they are still in business. If I was a customer looking at a kit after that (the second time around, similar story before) I would definitely never purchase a kit. After having driven several hours out of my way to visit them (for the second time), I am still glad I did it, but am left disappointed by their (Ed's) attitude and lack of support. I can't express how valuable this list is to myself and the kitfox community in the face of these challenges. If anyone in California or even close is interested in showing off their KF project/aircraft I'd be very interested in taking a look (and would love to go for a ride if it's in the cards). If anyone out there is interested in seeing my 5, they are more than welcome - its currently located just a few minutes from the San Luis Obispo airport, SBP. If you fly in I'd be happy to pick you up and go for lunch. I have pictures of the trip and project if anyone is interested, and hope to get a website going soon for the plane. Really short summary of the trip - there are a lot of barns & fields between Long island and San luis obispo, lots of nice people in this country, tons of neat places I vow to see by air one day, and tons of towns and communities that I would like to go back and visit for a few weeks each. What a wonderful country we live in. I'm really impressed with the quality of work done on my aircraft and can't wait to check everything and start up where the previous owner left off. Please understand that these are just my experiences, and should be taken as such, let's hear what other people's experiences were. Maybe it was just I got them on two bad days .... I hope for our sake Warm Regards & happy flying, Phil Cowley Series 5 / Subaru EJ22 project - making engine noises :) & currently contemplating covering and engine install -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Marc Arseneault Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" Skystar from what Ihave heardfrom a few people is that they aren't responding tomany of therecustomers or potential customers. Some of the parts that some of theseguys needwould bereally good sales for them but I guess Skystar doesn't need sales to survive anymore. I have tried to help Graeme but the plans I sent him are for the speedster wing. Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:17:54 -0800 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Have you tried Skystar, maybe they can help. Dee Young Model II N345DY From: "Graeme Toft" msm@byterocky.net Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-lis Help protect your entire PC with Virus Guard from MSN Premium Get Two Months FREE* == == == == ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 09:15:52 PM PST US From: "Steve Cooper" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" Hi Phil...sorry to hear about your negative experience. I live in S. Cal and we have several series 5s in the area. Where in Cal do you live? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Cowley" Subject: Kitfox-List: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Phil Cowley" > > Hey All, > > Thought I'd jump in on this one. I picked up my series 5 project last > week, and on the way back (NY - CA) I stopped by skystar to ask some > questions, maybe get some support and parts, and get a prearranged demo > ride (the second time I've been there to try to get a ride) (I've never > flown in a kitfox to date, or seen a completed series 5). > > When I got there, I waited about 20 minutes to see Ed, and the Crystal > (the secretary) was very busy, but did make time to talk to us. > > After waiting, we got a brief tour of their showroom / assembly hanger > (though walked past the manufacturing portion of the facility without > comment) > > After having to press Ed to answer particular questions about my > particular aircraft (series 5 taildragger) and getting more or less non > answers I gave up and inquired about the demo flight. I was informed > that the Turbo 7 demo (the red and white one featured everywhere) was > gone with an unnamed "Ex - Employee" who owns the aircraft and "just > came in and took it this morning, dunno where", and the R&D / Demo 7 was > apart "just being checked out for the airshow coming up" (S'NF) All the > demo 4's were gone as well. Very similar story to the one I got the > first time. > > During the "experience" I got a feeling of indifference and was stunned > by the lack of interest in my project, and a total lack of a feeling of > support. I run a small business and would never consider treating > customers in such a manner. > > Ed made a comment about having problems selling aircraft in today's > economy and the company going through a transitional phase and walked > away.... maybe I just got him on another bad day. > > Dave Morris was absent that day, and I was warned by Crystal that "he > had been having problems lately with support and just to email her with > questions". Her effort and caring impressed me and I'm glad she's there. > CrystalR@skystar.com > > To be brutally honest, I'm not really sure how they are still in > business. If I was a customer looking at a kit after that (the second > time around, similar story before) I would definitely never purchase a > kit. > > After having driven several hours out of my way to visit them (for the > second time), I am still glad I did it, but am left disappointed by > their (Ed's) attitude and lack of support. I can't express how valuable > this list is to myself and the kitfox community in the face of these > challenges. > > If anyone in California or even close is interested in showing off their > KF project/aircraft I'd be very interested in taking a look (and would > love to go for a ride if it's in the cards). > > If anyone out there is interested in seeing my 5, they are more than > welcome - its currently located just a few minutes from the San Luis > Obispo airport, SBP. If you fly in I'd be happy to pick you up and go > for lunch. I have pictures of the trip and project if anyone is > interested, and hope to get a website going soon for the plane. > > Really short summary of the trip - there are a lot of barns & fields > between Long island and San luis obispo, lots of nice people in this > country, tons of neat places I vow to see by air one day, and tons of > towns and communities that I would like to go back and visit for a few > weeks each. What a wonderful country we live in. I'm really impressed > with the quality of work done on my aircraft and can't wait to check > everything and start up where the previous owner left off. > > Please understand that these are just my experiences, and should be > taken as such, let's hear what other people's experiences were. Maybe it > was just I got them on two bad days .... I hope for our sake > > Warm Regards & happy flying, > > Phil Cowley > Series 5 / Subaru EJ22 project - making engine noises :) & currently > contemplating covering and engine install > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Marc > Arseneault > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" > > > > Skystar from what Ihave heardfrom a few people is that they aren't > responding tomany of therecustomers or potential customers. Some of the > parts that some of theseguys needwould bereally good sales for them but > I guess Skystar doesn't need sales to survive anymore. I have tried to > help Graeme but the plans I sent him are for the speedster wing. > > Best Regards, > > Marc Arseneault > Ontario Canada > > From: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Reply-To: > kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: > Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:17:54 -0800 -- > Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Have you > tried Skystar, maybe they can help. Dee Young Model II N345DY From: > "Graeme Toft" msm@byterocky.net Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: > kitfox-lis > Help protect your entire PC with Virus Guard from MSN Premium Get Two > Months FREE* > > > == > == > == > == > > ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 09:23:13 PM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Model IV performance --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" Mark, The trim was part of the Speedster design and was an option for all of the Model IVs sold during the Speedster era. The stabilizer is still available from Skystar - $595. http://www.skystar.com/upgrades.htm When I ordered, I didn't purchase the whole kit for the trim tab to save a dollar or two and was surprised when I saw the 1" channel welded as the hinge attach point on the tab cut-out. Te Servo - available from The Ray Allen company - http://www.rayallencompany.com - $225 - is about an inch thick also. This made it pretty clear that I would need to add ribs to the elevator to give the thickness for the fabric to clear both the servo and the tab hinge attachment. With weight in mind, I used 1/4" Urethane foam for the ribs encasing them in a very light weight fiberglass on both sides. I decided to also close the gap and did the vertical fin and rudder also. The SS supplied ribs were of plywood. I also modified the access cover as I didn't like the way SS put the cover on top of the elevator. I put it on the bottom which took a little effort as even though the servo was installed before covering, I wanted to be able to remove it after cover if servicing became necessary. I helped a friend do his that way and have a couple of photos of a modification to the servo that makes removal a lot easier - than on my installation. I you would like to see them let me know and I will send them direct. The modification to electric servo elevator trim will take a couple of bucks and some time, but I think if you did it you would be happy you did. And if you fly like me with guys with the flaperon trim, it will pay for itself with fuel cost savings ----- Original Message ----- From: "scottm" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Model IV performance > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "scottm" > > Lowell, could you or others outline what is involved in > adding the pitch trim to a Model IV? I have a model IV > project that I picked up from another builder. It was not > equipped with any kind of pitch trim. Was this an option for > the IV? Or is this a custom deal? I'm interested, as I > have read of other builders experiences using flaperon for > pitch trim and would much prefer to have a more conventional > trim system. > Also, since we're on it, what are others thoughts regarding > short or long wings? Mine is not a speedster, but I plan on > adding fairings to it. I have the standard wings and have > heard opinions both ways. Some say go ahead and shorten the > wings, its easy to do. Others say the span makes no > difference in cruise speeds and makes the airplane > handle/fly better. What are your thoughts? > Mark Scott > Elkton, MD ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 09:26:59 PM PST US From: "JMCBEAN" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "JMCBEAN" Phil, Wish I would have know you were coming by Idaho. We would have gladly gone flying. Careful what you wish for.. there is a Kitfox fly-in June 12th at Cameron Park.. NE of Sacramento. There are several that will be flying up and most likely near you. If you can make it up you would get a chance to chat with a lot of people. If you find your way back up to Idaho.. give me a shout. 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 Phil Cowley Subject: Kitfox-List: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Phil Cowley" Hey All, Thought I'd jump in on this one. I picked up my series 5 project last week, and on the way back (NY - CA) I stopped by skystar to ask some questions, maybe get some support and parts, and get a prearranged demo ride (the second time I've been there to try to get a ride) (I've never flown in a kitfox to date, or seen a completed series 5). When I got there, I waited about 20 minutes to see Ed, and the Crystal (the secretary) was very busy, but did make time to talk to us. After waiting, we got a brief tour of their showroom / assembly hanger (though walked past the manufacturing portion of the facility without comment) After having to press Ed to answer particular questions about my particular aircraft (series 5 taildragger) and getting more or less non answers I gave up and inquired about the demo flight. I was informed that the Turbo 7 demo (the red and white one featured everywhere) was gone with an unnamed "Ex - Employee" who owns the aircraft and "just came in and took it this morning, dunno where", and the R&D / Demo 7 was apart "just being checked out for the airshow coming up" (S'NF) All the demo 4's were gone as well. Very similar story to the one I got the first time. During the "experience" I got a feeling of indifference and was stunned by the lack of interest in my project, and a total lack of a feeling of support. I run a small business and would never consider treating customers in such a manner. Ed made a comment about having problems selling aircraft in today's economy and the company going through a transitional phase and walked away.... maybe I just got him on another bad day. Dave Morris was absent that day, and I was warned by Crystal that "he had been having problems lately with support and just to email her with questions". Her effort and caring impressed me and I'm glad she's there. CrystalR@skystar.com To be brutally honest, I'm not really sure how they are still in business. If I was a customer looking at a kit after that (the second time around, similar story before) I would definitely never purchase a kit. After having driven several hours out of my way to visit them (for the second time), I am still glad I did it, but am left disappointed by their (Ed's) attitude and lack of support. I can't express how valuable this list is to myself and the kitfox community in the face of these challenges. If anyone in California or even close is interested in showing off their KF project/aircraft I'd be very interested in taking a look (and would love to go for a ride if it's in the cards). If anyone out there is interested in seeing my 5, they are more than welcome - its currently located just a few minutes from the San Luis Obispo airport, SBP. If you fly in I'd be happy to pick you up and go for lunch. I have pictures of the trip and project if anyone is interested, and hope to get a website going soon for the plane. Really short summary of the trip - there are a lot of barns & fields between Long island and San luis obispo, lots of nice people in this country, tons of neat places I vow to see by air one day, and tons of towns and communities that I would like to go back and visit for a few weeks each. What a wonderful country we live in. I'm really impressed with the quality of work done on my aircraft and can't wait to check everything and start up where the previous owner left off. Please understand that these are just my experiences, and should be taken as such, let's hear what other people's experiences were. Maybe it was just I got them on two bad days .... I hope for our sake Warm Regards & happy flying, Phil Cowley Series 5 / Subaru EJ22 project - making engine noises :) & currently contemplating covering and engine install -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Marc Arseneault Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" Skystar from what Ihave heardfrom a few people is that they aren't responding tomany of therecustomers or potential customers. Some of the parts that some of theseguys needwould bereally good sales for them but I guess Skystar doesn't need sales to survive anymore. I have tried to help Graeme but the plans I sent him are for the speedster wing. Best Regards, Marc Arseneault Ontario Canada From: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:17:54 -0800 -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" henrysfork1@msn.com Have you tried Skystar, maybe they can help. Dee Young Model II N345DY From: "Graeme Toft" msm@byterocky.net Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To: kitfox-lis Help protect your entire PC with Virus Guard from MSN Premium Get Two Months FREE* == == == == ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 09:35:25 PM PST US From: "Graeme Toft" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wing locker --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" Thanks Ray, that will be an enormous help. Kind Regards Graeme ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Kurian" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wing locker > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ray Kurian" > > Graeme, > > I have a Model 1 with wing tanks, Let me scan the appropriate pages from > the manual and I'll email them to you. Might be a day or so, lots of stuff > going on here. > > Ray Kurian > raykurian@earthlink.net > KitFox Model 1 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Graeme Toft" > To: > Subject: Kitfox-List: Wing locker > > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" > > > > Hi , I am rebuilding a Mk 1 in Australia and cant find info about > converting the wing locker into a fuel tank. Can anyone tell me if this mod > is approved and if so where can I get plans or detail on how to go about it. > Hope someone can help as its impossible to get info down here about anything > Kitfox related. > > > > Regards > > Graeme > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 09:41:46 PM PST US From: "Graeme Toft" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" Yes Dee I have and I have to say I not impressed. Im in Australia and being that far away is obviously not cost effective to assist. Thanks for the help and I am getting a good response from he people on the Kitfox list. Graeme ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dee Young" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wing plan > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" > > Have you tried Skystar, maybe they can help. > > Dee Young > Model II N345DY > > > >From: "Graeme Toft" > >Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > >To: > >Subject: Kitfox-List: Wing plan > >Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:19:09 +1000 > > > >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" > > > >Hi, can anyone help me out with a plan for the left and right wing on a > >Mk1 that shows wing tank and bracing configuration. > > > >Cheers > >Graeme > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 09:49:47 PM PST US From: "Don Pearsall" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Skystar - My observations as of last week - was wing plan --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" Hi Phil, I am sorry about your bad experience at Skystar. Their lack of enthusiasm about having you there may have been because you were not actually there to write a check. After all, the plane you had was already paid for. I sure hope they don't treat prospective sales like they did you, either. Anyway, you can depend on this list to give you very good quality support for your project. Just ask, and you will have answers. Don Pearsall