---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 04/20/04: 16 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:21 AM - bye bye kitfox (Clifford Begnaud) 2. 05:54 AM - series 6 nosewheel documentation. (Tony Blackberry) 3. 07:04 AM - Re: Kifox Trailer PRICE REDUCTION (N35LS@aol.com) 4. 08:04 AM - Re: bye bye kitfox (RiteAngle3@aol.com) 5. 08:20 AM - Re: bye bye kitfox (JMCBEAN) 6. 12:55 PM - wing braces (LeRoy staley) 7. 01:06 PM - Re: wing braces (flier) 8. 01:44 PM - Re: tail wheel (Michel Verheughe) 9. 01:46 PM - Re: tail wheel/ground loop I am a member too! (Michel Verheughe) 10. 03:48 PM - Re: tail wheel/ground loop I am a member too! (Aerobatics@aol.com) 11. 03:51 PM - Miguel Ramirez (owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com) 12. 04:19 PM - Re: wing braces (Bob Unternaehrer) 13. 04:31 PM - Re: Miguel Ramirez (Scott McClintock) 14. 05:11 PM - Sun N Fun (Bill Pleso) 15. 06:57 PM - cooling system on a 582 (Tc9008@aol.com) 16. 07:42 PM - Re: cooling system on a 582 (Steve Cooper) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:21:03 AM PST US From: "Clifford Begnaud" Subject: Kitfox-List: bye bye kitfox --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud" As I write this, our blue model 5 kitfox is being taxied for takeoff by it's new owner. He's headed home to south east Texas. My wife and I are very sad to see it go as we have had many great adventures with it over the last 5 years and nearly 1000 hours. But we are not leaving the kitfox family; we purchased Vic Jacko's model 5 with Lycoming 0-235 last September. There he goes..... His name is Terry and he'll be joining the list and introducing himself after he gets home. Give him a warm welcome. Cliff Erie, CO ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:54:22 AM PST US From: Tony Blackberry Subject: Kitfox-List: series 6 nosewheel documentation. --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Tony Blackberry Would anyone have the installation documentation for installing the castoring nose wheel to a series 6 trigear kitfox? I am installing a series 6 nosegear to my model 1V 1200 and would really appreciate it if someone could email me The installation instructions from the builders manual . I am also fitting the Grove aluminium spring maingear, any Pics or information on the exact placement of this would also be appreciated.If anyone has done this modification I would love to see any pics and seek any advice you may offer on the subject. Thanking all in advance for any information received my email address is tblackballs@bigpond.com --- ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:04:36 AM PST US From: N35LS@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kifox Trailer PRICE REDUCTION --> Kitfox-List message posted by: N35LS@aol.com The trailer has been sold. Thanks for the inquiry. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:04:17 AM PST US From: RiteAngle3@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: bye bye kitfox --> Kitfox-List message posted by: RiteAngle3@aol.com In a message dated 4/20/04 5:22:20 AM Pacific Daylight Time, shoeless@barefootpilot.com writes: But we are not leaving the KitFox family This is good Cliff, enjoy your postings Elbie ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:20:05 AM PST US From: "JMCBEAN" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: bye bye kitfox --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "JMCBEAN" One chapter closes and another opens...... Blue Skies!! John & Debra McBean "The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground" -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Clifford Begnaud Subject: Kitfox-List: bye bye kitfox --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud" As I write this, our blue model 5 kitfox is being taxied for takeoff by it's new owner. He's headed home to south east Texas. My wife and I are very sad to see it go as we have had many great adventures with it over the last 5 years and nearly 1000 hours. But we are not leaving the kitfox family; we purchased Vic Jacko's model 5 with Lycoming 0-235 last September. There he goes..... His name is Terry and he'll be joining the list and introducing himself after he gets home. Give him a warm welcome. Cliff Erie, CO ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:55:49 PM PST US From: LeRoy staley Subject: Kitfox-List: wing braces --> Kitfox-List message posted by: LeRoy staley Has anyone a set of the wing braces for a 1200 kitfox 4? Or maybe a drawing to make my own. This relates to when the wings are folded for towing. __________________________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 01:06:01 PM PST US From: "flier" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: wing braces --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "flier" Hey LeRoy, They're simple to make. I made mine and a friend's from EMT conduit (1/2" if I recall). Just flatten the ends, bend a lip for the spar to rest on, and drill to fit the spar pin -- then a bolt through the front of the bottom lift strut fitting. I made'em such that you lift the spar just a tad to take the pressure off the front of the wing. They work well. I wrapped yellow tape on mine so they're easily seen before you start to unfold the wings. Regards, Ted --- Original Message --- From: LeRoy staley Subject: Kitfox-List: wing braces >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: LeRoy staley > >Has anyone a set of the wing braces for a 1200 kitfox >4? Or maybe a drawing to make my own. This relates to >when the wings are folded for towing. > > > > >__________________________________ >http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash > > >_- ====================================================== ================== Contributions any other Forums. >_- ====================================================== ================== >_- ====================================================== ================== http://www.matronics.com/subscription http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list http://www.matronics.com/archives http://www.matronics.com/photoshare list http://www.matronics.com/emaillists http://www.matronics.com/contribution >_- ====================================================== ================== > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 01:44:20 PM PST US From: Michel Verheughe Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: tail wheel --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe David & Maria Lumgair wrote: > I was always taught that the castering tailwheel was essential to keeping a > looping plane from rolling over when the tail swings outside the mains. Thanks, Dave, you answered my question and confirmed my suspicion. Unlike you, I have never been taught specific taildragger techniques. My instructor had several hundred hours taildragger but has been flying tricycle most of those last years. The rest of the stuff ... I learned it from this great list! Cheers, Michel do not archive ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 01:46:57 PM PST US From: Michel Verheughe Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: tail wheel/ground loop I am a member too! --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe Aerobatics@aol.com wrote: > ... the fin is blanketed from fuse when it is low Yes, an important point. But I think my model 3 is a bit better there than you model 2, isn't it? Cheers, Michel (who is learning every day and enjoying it!) do not archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:48:09 PM PST US From: Aerobatics@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: tail wheel/ground loop I am a member too! --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com In a message dated 4/20/2004 3:47:40 PM Central Standard Time, michel@online.no writes: > the fin is blanketed from fuse when it is low > > Yes, an important point. But I think my model 3 is a bit better there than > you > model 2, isn't it? > > Cheers, > Yes, it is better wana trade? :-) ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 03:51:20 PM PST US From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com Subject: Kitfox-List: Miguel Ramirez --> Kitfox-List message posted by: A year ago Miguel past over. He died in an accident in Chapala Lake, Western Mexico with his friend Alonso Ruiz in a Serie 6. His friends in Mexico miss them both. I cant belive Miguel is gone when I watch the Alaska 2002 DVD. There will be some services in Guadalajara, San Luis Potos and Mexico City. Francisco Icaza Classic IV La mejor conexin a internet y 25MB extra a tu correo por $100 al mes. http://net.yahoo.com.mx ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 04:19:39 PM PST US From: "Bob Unternaehrer" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: wing braces --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" Mine has a set that came with it but wouldn't part with them. Simple to make. Use a piece of 3/8 inch water pipe and weld tabs on the lower end to match the strut attach points and a piece of tubing similiar to the front spar attach points on the other end. Bob U. ----- Original Message ----- From: "LeRoy staley" Subject: Kitfox-List: wing braces > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: LeRoy staley > > Has anyone a set of the wing braces for a 1200 kitfox > 4? Or maybe a drawing to make my own. This relates to > when the wings are folded for towing. > > > __________________________________ > http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash > > > --- > > --- ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 04:31:34 PM PST US From: Scott McClintock Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Miguel Ramirez --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Scott McClintock Francisco, Su hermano es mi hermano. Miguel vida en Christo. Scott in Nome, Alaska ( I hope I said that correctly) DO NOT ARCHIVE owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com wrote: > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: > > A year ago Miguel past over. He died in an accident in > Chapala Lake, Western Mexico with his friend Alonso > Ruiz in a Serie 6. His friends in Mexico miss them > both. I cant belive Miguel is gone when I watch the > Alaska 2002 DVD. There will be some services in > Guadalajara, San Luis Potos and Mexico City. > > Francisco Icaza > Classic IV > > La mejor conexin a internet y 25MB extra a tu correo por $100 al mes. http://net.yahoo.com.mx > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 05:11:42 PM PST US From: "Bill Pleso" Subject: Kitfox-List: Sun N Fun --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" Builders, Well, after 3 years of trying, my wife and I finally made it to Sun N Fun. No, we didn't fly, but we were able to stay right there in the camp ground. We were awakened each morning around 6:00 am to the sound of ultralights, warbirds, and everything else that flys arriving overhead. What a wonderful alarm clock. I was extremely impressed with how such a large event was so well organized. Anyone who is even remotely interested in aviation owes it to themselves to go there at least once. You will NEVER regret it. I'm trying to get up with some one that I met there. He flew there in a red kitfox (model 4) that had a custom made cowl and a VW engine. For all of you doubting Thomas' out there, he said that after finding the right prop, he was very pleased with the performance. If anybody out there know who this is, I would like to get up with him. He had some very well thought out ideas and his workmanship was top notch. Bill do not archive ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 06:57:35 PM PST US From: Tc9008@aol.com Subject: Kitfox-List: cooling system on a 582 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Tc9008@aol.com I can't get my kf to cool down. It stays at 185 degrees . Does everyone run a thermostat and where is the best place to get one. ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 07:42:24 PM PST US From: "Steve Cooper" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: cooling system on a 582 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" I know you probably won't try this...but I'll go ahead and offer it anyway. Remove all the coolant. Replace it with water only. Now go fly it and note your temps. They will be significanly lower. Now decide what is acceptable temp and begin adding anti freeze to the water in increments until you've reached the desired temp. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Kitfox-List: cooling system on a 582 > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Tc9008@aol.com > > I can't get my kf to cool down. It stays at 185 degrees . Does everyone run a > thermostat and where is the best place to get one. > >