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1. 12:03 AM - Re: needing some more info....... (Michel Verheughe)
2. 12:24 AM - Re: OT: Anything to do in New York? (Michel Verheughe)
3. 12:28 AM - Re: OT: Anything to do in New York? (Michel Verheughe)
4. 03:53 AM - Re: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats (David Dawe)
5. 06:27 AM - more info....... (hausding, sid)
6. 12:22 PM - The Jury is in Foxers (Steve Cooper)
7. 01:57 PM - Re: The Jury is in Foxers (Vic Jacko)
8. 02:49 PM - Re: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats (John Larsen)
9. 02:53 PM - Re: The Jury is in Foxers (Steve Cooper)
10. 05:04 PM - Spark Plug wires 912 (Lowell Fitt)
11. 05:05 PM - Re: OT: Anything to do in New York? (John E. King)
12. 05:15 PM - Re: The Jury is in Foxers (John E. King)
13. 06:27 PM - Re: The Jury is in Foxers (Vic Jacko)
14. 06:44 PM - Re: Spark Plug wires 912 (Jay Fabian)
15. 07:07 PM - Re: The Jury is in Foxers (roger augenstein)
16. 07:24 PM - Re: Spark Plug wires 912 (Lowell Fitt)
17. 09:52 PM - Re: The Jury is in Foxers (Bob Unternaehrer)
18. 11:48 PM - Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] (Matt Dralle)
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| Subject: | Re: needing some more info....... |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
"hausding, sid" wrote:
> anyone have the Eurofox website or an address to view and see.........
> nothing on the search engines?
Google gave me this, Sid:
http://www.rlsa.us/eurofox.htm
Hum, I didn't even know that plane existed. It shows how much of a novice I am!
:-)
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: OT: Anything to do in New York? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
"John E. King" wrote:
> It's a Series 6, not a Model 5. Hope you can make it.
Oops, right, a Series 6, I misread, John!
But ... Rats! I talked to my "guide" (my son) and he has already made plans
with his father-in-law to drive up state NY toward ... Hudson Valley, he says.
Apparently it is the nicest part of the country around NY city.
He suggests that, if I want, I can stay longer in the US and visit you when
they are gone. That's the up side with stand-by tickets, you fly when you want
(or rather, when a seat is available). But I don't know if I can be away from
work much longer, I'll have to discuss that with my employer on Monday.
In any case, if you can be so kind to give me your phone number, John, I'll try
to contact you when I know how things are going.
Alan, thanks for the train info. Three hours only? Wow! US trains are fast,
very fast!
Thanks again everyone!
Cheers,
Michel
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: OT: Anything to do in New York? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Dee Young wrote:
> The cities are grand but are not what this country is all about,
> lots of wide open spaces and very few people and great scenry.
Thanks, Dee! As the song goes:
Oh give me land, lots of land, and the starry sky above, don't fence me in!
:-)
I wish I could see your country from coast to coast but ... maybe when I
retire. Airplane fares are only going one way, cheaper.
Thanks again,
Michel
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: David Dawe <davedawe@3web.net>
My older type Full Lotus ripped open,top front,shipped to Full
Lotus,BC.Canada for repair,they couldn't repair,they were a write off.
UV caused break down in material.
Steve Magdic wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Magdic" <steve.magdic@1psg.com>
>
>Gentlemen, I thought I would pass this along to the list. They are offered on
the AirCraft SuperMarket web site
>http://www.aircraftsuper-market.com/forsale.shtml
>Set of Full Lotus floats, brand new,with mounting hardware for Kitfox $5,690.
value for $4,700
>
>Steve M.
>Do Not Archive
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: hausding, sid [mailto:sidh@charter.net]
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats
>
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
>
>
> Found one on the "ThunderMustang" website last night.........way down under
>one of the last choices for the website..............apparently C.O. Denny
>must have something to do with Dan, but is the picture taking member of the
>family.
>--------------------------------------------
>
>
>-------Original Message-------
>
>From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Date: 04/29/04 23:30:51
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Shane Sather" <jeffery@polarnet.ca>
>
>Hello Mark did you get the picture I sent to you
>
>
>Shane
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats
>
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault"
>>
>>
><northernultralights@hotmail.com>
>
>
>>Would anybody have pics of a Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats that they would
>>
>>
>be able to send to me? It would be greatly appreciated! Please email me off
>list at northernultralights@hotmail .com.
>
>
>>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>
>>
>>Best Regards,
>>
>>Marc Arseneault
>>Ontario Canada
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | more info....... |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
And Thank you Mike, if you need a note to your employer, I 'd be glad to
write about your runny nose................ :-)
--------------------------
"hausding, sid" wrote:
> anyone have the Eurofox website or an address to view and see.........
> nothing on the search engines?
Google gave me this, Sid:
http://www.rlsa.us/eurofox.htm
Hum, I didn't even know that plane existed. It shows how much of a novice I
am! :-)
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | The Jury is in Foxers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
OK guys. First off...I want to say thanks for all the great help. If you
recall, my Avid Mark IV was dropping out during the flair for landing. This
problem really added to the challenge of landing a taildragger.
The weather her has been really lousy...wind every day, but this morning it
was just right for a little testing. I bought a 25lb shot bag. I decided to
start by placing it as far aft as possible in the luggage compartment. This
area begins 36" aft of the cabin. After the shot bag was secured, it took
her up for a little spin. As soon as I lowered the nose for cruise I
realized that there was a definate difference in the way the plane was
flying. I had to trim for hands free which lowered the nose a little. Cruise
was a little higher by a couple miles per!
I brought her in for landing and entered the flair. She was smooth as silk!
No tendancy to drop out. The glide to landing was constant. She touched down
sweetly. I did 6 more takeoffs and landings...each one better than the
other.
My battery is a 12.3 lb. Odyssey and is mounted above the mixer behind the
seat. I think I'm going to cut a hole in the back of the luggage compartment
and create a shelf for the battery moving the weight of the battery a little
farther aft than the shot bag. If you guys have any suggestions for
alternative mounting locations I'd like to hear your ideas.
Anyway...thanks again for your help with this problem...you guys are the
greatest. I sure am happy that it's solved...go'in fly'in again tomorrow
morning. ;)
Steve
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| Subject: | Re: The Jury is in Foxers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Steve, what an "odyssey" of events. I was positive you had a case of
nose-heavy-itis. I can't figure for the life of me why some pilots live
and fly an airplane in this condition and not take time to correct it.
Great work but don't stop now, everything could even be better.
I think you may have to move 12 lb battery even further aft than you think.
Keep working on the movement to the rear of the CG until you get it just
right! You may even have to mount it in the tail area to get it right.
Good Luck,
Vic
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
> OK guys. First off...I want to say thanks for all the great help. If you
> recall, my Avid Mark IV was dropping out during the flair for landing.
This
> problem really added to the challenge of landing a taildragger.
>
> The weather her has been really lousy...wind every day, but this morning
it
> was just right for a little testing. I bought a 25lb shot bag. I decided
to
> start by placing it as far aft as possible in the luggage compartment.
This
> area begins 36" aft of the cabin. After the shot bag was secured, it took
> her up for a little spin. As soon as I lowered the nose for cruise I
> realized that there was a definate difference in the way the plane was
> flying. I had to trim for hands free which lowered the nose a little.
Cruise
> was a little higher by a couple miles per!
>
> I brought her in for landing and entered the flair. She was smooth as
silk!
> No tendancy to drop out. The glide to landing was constant. She touched
down
> sweetly. I did 6 more takeoffs and landings...each one better than the
> other.
>
> My battery is a 12.3 lb. Odyssey and is mounted above the mixer behind the
> seat. I think I'm going to cut a hole in the back of the luggage
compartment
> and create a shelf for the battery moving the weight of the battery a
little
> farther aft than the shot bag. If you guys have any suggestions for
> alternative mounting locations I'd like to hear your ideas.
>
> Anyway...thanks again for your help with this problem...you guys are the
> greatest. I sure am happy that it's solved...go'in fly'in again tomorrow
> morning. ;)
>
> Steve
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John Larsen <jopatco@mindspring.com>
C.O. Denny is Dan's brother Charles. (Don't call him Chuck). He worked
as a photog and manual writer for Skystar and also worked on the manual
for Thunder Mustang.
hausding, sid wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
>
>
> Found one on the "ThunderMustang" website last night.........way down under
>one of the last choices for the website..............apparently C.O. Denny
>must have something to do with Dan, but is the picture taking member of the
>family.
>--------------------------------------------
>
>
>-------Original Message-------
>
>From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Date: 04/29/04 23:30:51
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Shane Sather" <jeffery@polarnet.ca>
>
>Hello Mark did you get the picture I sent to you
>
>
>Shane
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats
>
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault"
>>
>>
><northernultralights@hotmail.com>
>
>
>>Would anybody have pics of a Kitfox on Full Lotus Floats that they would
>>
>>
>be able to send to me? It would be greatly appreciated! Please email me off
>list at northernultralights@hotmail .com.
>
>
>>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>
>>
>>Best Regards,
>>
>>Marc Arseneault
>>Ontario Canada
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: The Jury is in Foxers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Thanks Vic...I really appreciate the advice. I hate the thought of having to
cut my fabric to install the battery aft. I could fab up a door frame with
an aluminum door?
I'll think on it a bit...:)
steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
>
> Steve, what an "odyssey" of events. I was positive you had a case of
> nose-heavy-itis. I can't figure for the life of me why some pilots
live
> and fly an airplane in this condition and not take time to correct it.
> Great work but don't stop now, everything could even be better.
>
> I think you may have to move 12 lb battery even further aft than you
think.
> Keep working on the movement to the rear of the CG until you get it just
> right! You may even have to mount it in the tail area to get it right.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Vic
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
<spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> >
> > OK guys. First off...I want to say thanks for all the great help. If you
> > recall, my Avid Mark IV was dropping out during the flair for landing.
> This
> > problem really added to the challenge of landing a taildragger.
> >
> > The weather her has been really lousy...wind every day, but this morning
> it
> > was just right for a little testing. I bought a 25lb shot bag. I decided
> to
> > start by placing it as far aft as possible in the luggage compartment.
> This
> > area begins 36" aft of the cabin. After the shot bag was secured, it
took
> > her up for a little spin. As soon as I lowered the nose for cruise I
> > realized that there was a definate difference in the way the plane was
> > flying. I had to trim for hands free which lowered the nose a little.
> Cruise
> > was a little higher by a couple miles per!
> >
> > I brought her in for landing and entered the flair. She was smooth as
> silk!
> > No tendancy to drop out. The glide to landing was constant. She touched
> down
> > sweetly. I did 6 more takeoffs and landings...each one better than the
> > other.
> >
> > My battery is a 12.3 lb. Odyssey and is mounted above the mixer behind
the
> > seat. I think I'm going to cut a hole in the back of the luggage
> compartment
> > and create a shelf for the battery moving the weight of the battery a
> little
> > farther aft than the shot bag. If you guys have any suggestions for
> > alternative mounting locations I'd like to hear your ideas.
> >
> > Anyway...thanks again for your help with this problem...you guys are the
> > greatest. I sure am happy that it's solved...go'in fly'in again tomorrow
> > morning. ;)
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Spark Plug wires 912 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
Just a post for information. I changed out my spark plug wires this morning and
after a test flight, the annoying roughness between 42-4400 RPM is gone. The
job took about 3 hours and was accomplished as I tended my share of a community
garage sale day. I sold the good junk, I still have the junk junk.
FYI, the factory sparkplug wires are encased in a rubber tubing material, I guess
for chafe resistance. In mine there was a spot of glue of some sort near the
coil end and if I messaged it a bit, I could break the bond and was able to
slide off the tubing and re-use it. It also serves as a moisture barrier at
the coil.
Lowell
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| Subject: | Re: OT: Anything to do in New York? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Michel,
My home phone number is (540) 347-9139. I'm truly retired, so no work
phone. Do Not Archive.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
Michel Verheughe wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
>"John E. King" wrote:
>
>
>>It's a Series 6, not a Model 5. Hope you can make it.
>>
>>
>
>Oops, right, a Series 6, I misread, John!
>But ... Rats! I talked to my "guide" (my son) and he has already made plans
>with his father-in-law to drive up state NY toward ... Hudson Valley, he says.
>Apparently it is the nicest part of the country around NY city.
>He suggests that, if I want, I can stay longer in the US and visit you when
>they are gone. That's the up side with stand-by tickets, you fly when you want
>(or rather, when a seat is available). But I don't know if I can be away from
>work much longer, I'll have to discuss that with my employer on Monday.
>In any case, if you can be so kind to give me your phone number, John, I'll try
>to contact you when I know how things are going.
>
>Alan, thanks for the train info. Three hours only? Wow! US trains are fast,
>very fast!
>
>Thanks again everyone!
>Cheers,
>
>Michel
>
>do not archive
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: The Jury is in Foxers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Steve,
Whenever you relocate the battery go way out of your way to secure it properly
to the frame. Pilots have been injured during a bad landing/crash when the battery
departed its mounting platform and became a missile aimed at the pilot/passenger.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
Steve Cooper wrote:
>My battery is a 12.3 lb. Odyssey and is mounted above the mixer behind the
>seat. I think I'm going to cut a hole in the back of the luggage compartment
>and create a shelf for the battery moving the weight of the battery a little
>farther aft than the shot bag. If you guys have any suggestions for
>alternative mounting locations I'd like to hear your ideas.
>
>Steve
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: The Jury is in Foxers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Steve, consider cutting a compartment about 1 1/2 inches inside a
structure area near the tail and roll the fabric around the structure
members to expose a working area. Then fabricate your inspection plate to
cover this hole. Just an idea!
Vic
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
> Thanks Vic...I really appreciate the advice. I hate the thought of having
to
> cut my fabric to install the battery aft. I could fab up a door frame with
> an aluminum door?
> I'll think on it a bit...:)
>
> steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
> >
> > Steve, what an "odyssey" of events. I was positive you had a case of
> > nose-heavy-itis. I can't figure for the life of me why some pilots
> live
> > and fly an airplane in this condition and not take time to correct it.
> > Great work but don't stop now, everything could even be better.
> >
> > I think you may have to move 12 lb battery even further aft than you
> think.
> > Keep working on the movement to the rear of the CG until you get it just
> > right! You may even have to mount it in the tail area to get it right.
> >
> > Good Luck,
> >
> > Vic
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> > To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
> >
> >
> > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
> <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> > >
> > > OK guys. First off...I want to say thanks for all the great help. If
you
> > > recall, my Avid Mark IV was dropping out during the flair for landing.
> > This
> > > problem really added to the challenge of landing a taildragger.
> > >
> > > The weather her has been really lousy...wind every day, but this
morning
> > it
> > > was just right for a little testing. I bought a 25lb shot bag. I
decided
> > to
> > > start by placing it as far aft as possible in the luggage compartment.
> > This
> > > area begins 36" aft of the cabin. After the shot bag was secured, it
> took
> > > her up for a little spin. As soon as I lowered the nose for cruise I
> > > realized that there was a definate difference in the way the plane was
> > > flying. I had to trim for hands free which lowered the nose a little.
> > Cruise
> > > was a little higher by a couple miles per!
> > >
> > > I brought her in for landing and entered the flair. She was smooth as
> > silk!
> > > No tendancy to drop out. The glide to landing was constant. She
touched
> > down
> > > sweetly. I did 6 more takeoffs and landings...each one better than the
> > > other.
> > >
> > > My battery is a 12.3 lb. Odyssey and is mounted above the mixer behind
> the
> > > seat. I think I'm going to cut a hole in the back of the luggage
> > compartment
> > > and create a shelf for the battery moving the weight of the battery a
> > little
> > > farther aft than the shot bag. If you guys have any suggestions for
> > > alternative mounting locations I'd like to hear your ideas.
> > >
> > > Anyway...thanks again for your help with this problem...you guys are
the
> > > greatest. I sure am happy that it's solved...go'in fly'in again
tomorrow
> > > morning. ;)
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Spark Plug wires 912 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jay Fabian" <experimental208nd@comcast.net>
Lowell,
Where did you get the wires from and how much? Were they with the plug
boots attatched or did you have to put them on. How do the wire ends stay on
the coils?
thanks
Jay
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Spark Plug wires 912
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
>
> Just a post for information. I changed out my spark plug wires this
morning and after a test flight, the annoying roughness between 42-4400 RPM
is gone. The job took about 3 hours and was accomplished as I tended my
share of a community garage sale day. I sold the good junk, I still have
the junk junk.
>
> FYI, the factory sparkplug wires are encased in a rubber tubing material,
I guess for chafe resistance. In mine there was a spot of glue of some sort
near the coil end and if I messaged it a bit, I could break the bond and was
able to slide off the tubing and re-use it. It also serves as a moisture
barrier at the coil.
>
> Lowell
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "roger augenstein" <raugenstein@fuse.net>
Steve,
I moved my battery, which was aft the seats, to the tail and mounted it aft
of the near vertical braces. I cut a thin piece of alum the size of the
door, roughed up the paint and glued it to the fabric. I had previously cut
a matching alum for inside the fabric and also drilled holes to pop rivet
the two together. With this in place the center fabric was cut out. I had
also previously drilled the above framed pieces to match the alum door which
was the camloced in place. Can send pics if you want.
Roger KY series 5 Ej22
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
> OK guys. First off...I want to say thanks for all the great help. If you
> recall, my Avid Mark IV was dropping out during the flair for landing.
This
> problem really added to the challenge of landing a taildragger.
>
> The weather her has been really lousy...wind every day, but this morning
it
> was just right for a little testing. I bought a 25lb shot bag. I decided
to
> start by placing it as far aft as possible in the luggage compartment.
This
> area begins 36" aft of the cabin. After the shot bag was secured, it took
> her up for a little spin. As soon as I lowered the nose for cruise I
> realized that there was a definate difference in the way the plane was
> flying. I had to trim for hands free which lowered the nose a little.
Cruise
> was a little higher by a couple miles per!
>
> I brought her in for landing and entered the flair. She was smooth as
silk!
> No tendancy to drop out. The glide to landing was constant. She touched
down
> sweetly. I did 6 more takeoffs and landings...each one better than the
> other.
>
> My battery is a 12.3 lb. Odyssey and is mounted above the mixer behind the
> seat. I think I'm going to cut a hole in the back of the luggage
compartment
> and create a shelf for the battery moving the weight of the battery a
little
> farther aft than the shot bag. If you guys have any suggestions for
> alternative mounting locations I'd like to hear your ideas.
>
> Anyway...thanks again for your help with this problem...you guys are the
> greatest. I sure am happy that it's solved...go'in fly'in again tomorrow
> morning. ;)
>
> Steve
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Spark Plug wires 912 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
Jay, I got it from California Power Systems: http://www.800-airwolf.com/
It is 7 mm tinned copper core, The ends screw into the wire both at the
coil and at the cap. Just unscrew the cap and then the wire from the coil.
I had to loosen up bolts securing the coil assembly to get the wires off and
then back on. Do one at a time for accuracy.
For my set-up, I ordered 16 ft and have about 16" left over.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay Fabian" <experimental208nd@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Spark Plug wires 912
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jay Fabian"
<experimental208nd@comcast.net>
>
> Lowell,
> Where did you get the wires from and how much? Were they with the plug
> boots attatched or did you have to put them on. How do the wire ends stay
on
> the coils?
> thanks
> Jay
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Spark Plug wires 912
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
> >
> > Just a post for information. I changed out my spark plug wires this
> morning and after a test flight, the annoying roughness between 42-4400
RPM
> is gone. The job took about 3 hours and was accomplished as I tended my
> share of a community garage sale day. I sold the good junk, I still have
> the junk junk.
> >
> > FYI, the factory sparkplug wires are encased in a rubber tubing
material,
> I guess for chafe resistance. In mine there was a spot of glue of some
sort
> near the coil end and if I messaged it a bit, I could break the bond and
was
> able to slide off the tubing and re-use it. It also serves as a moisture
> barrier at the coil.
> >
> > Lowell
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@c-magic.com>
Why don't you do a weight and balance on the airplane. Also be carefull how
much weight you put tooooo far back. In some certification test it's been
found to induce unrecoverable spins and flat spins. It's the weight on the
end of a roop idea. Hard to stop spining once you start. Bob U.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
>
> Steve, what an "odyssey" of events. I was positive you had a case of
> nose-heavy-itis. I can't figure for the life of me why some pilots
live
> and fly an airplane in this condition and not take time to correct it.
> Great work but don't stop now, everything could even be better.
>
> I think you may have to move 12 lb battery even further aft than you
think.
> Keep working on the movement to the rear of the CG until you get it just
> right! You may even have to mount it in the tail area to get it right.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Vic
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: The Jury is in Foxers
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
<spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> >
> > OK guys. First off...I want to say thanks for all the great help. If you
> > recall, my Avid Mark IV was dropping out during the flair for landing.
> This
> > problem really added to the challenge of landing a taildragger.
> >
> > The weather her has been really lousy...wind every day, but this morning
> it
> > was just right for a little testing. I bought a 25lb shot bag. I decided
> to
> > start by placing it as far aft as possible in the luggage compartment.
> This
> > area begins 36" aft of the cabin. After the shot bag was secured, it
took
> > her up for a little spin. As soon as I lowered the nose for cruise I
> > realized that there was a definate difference in the way the plane was
> > flying. I had to trim for hands free which lowered the nose a little.
> Cruise
> > was a little higher by a couple miles per!
> >
> > I brought her in for landing and entered the flair. She was smooth as
> silk!
> > No tendancy to drop out. The glide to landing was constant. She touched
> down
> > sweetly. I did 6 more takeoffs and landings...each one better than the
> > other.
> >
> > My battery is a 12.3 lb. Odyssey and is mounted above the mixer behind
the
> > seat. I think I'm going to cut a hole in the back of the luggage
> compartment
> > and create a shelf for the battery moving the weight of the battery a
> little
> > farther aft than the shot bag. If you guys have any suggestions for
> > alternative mounting locations I'd like to hear your ideas.
> >
> > Anyway...thanks again for your help with this problem...you guys are the
> > greatest. I sure am happy that it's solved...go'in fly'in again tomorrow
> > morning. ;)
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
> ---
>
>
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