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1. 05:10 AM - Re: Re: Fabric separation Maybe Heat (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
2. 06:03 AM - Kitfox RC models (Gill Levesque)
3. 06:35 AM - Re: avionics service (Howard Firm)
4. 08:04 AM - Re: avionics service (wb2ncy)
5. 08:48 AM - Radial Engine? (Don Pearsall)
6. 09:16 AM - Re: Kitfox RC models (kurt schrader)
7. 09:27 AM - Re: avionics service (Steve Cooper)
8. 09:50 AM - Re: avionics service (Steve Cooper)
9. 10:25 AM - A New Fox Takes to the Air (Michael Gibbs)
10. 10:31 AM - Re: Radial Engine? (wb2ncy)
11. 10:56 AM - Kitfox Mod 1, 2, 3 or 4 trailer for sale on eBay (Chuck Todd)
12. 11:22 AM - Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air (JMCBEAN)
13. 12:36 PM - Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air (Fred Shiple)
14. 01:01 PM - Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air (Steve Zakreski)
15. 01:11 PM - Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
16. 01:50 PM - Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air (Paul Seehafer)
17. 06:06 PM - A New Fox Takes to the Air ()
18. 07:08 PM - Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air (JMCBEAN)
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| Subject: | Re: Fabric separation Maybe Heat |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 5/8/04 11:06:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com writes:
> 'Corse I meant for you to take off the old tapes Don.
> :-) Just thought that it will leave tape ridges to
> cover up where the pinked edges were. This stuff
> doesn't sand that well according to the book. I
> thought a slightly wider tape might help blend those
> old edges out just a little bit better? Maybe not. I
> never tried it either.
>
> Kurt S.
>
Kurt,
I got you. I first thought you meant to cover up the old tapes....I plan
to pre-shrink so the tapes will be a little narrower. The rough pinked edges
should wet sand pretty easy. What sanding don't get, ironing should.
Don Smythe
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Kitfox RC models |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Gill Levesque <canpilot03@yahoo.ca>
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has started building the Model from plans we all got from
Michel Gordillo! If so, how about an update on your progress
Gil Levesque
Model 4
C-IGVL
Still alive and flyin!!!!
Gil
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| Subject: | Re: avionics service |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm" <pianome2@mchsi.com>
I can find out for you tomorrow....I have a friend with a avionics sale and
repair business.
Howard Firm
508 12th St. South
Virginia MN 55792
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: avionics service
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
> Hi Foxers...I have a terra 720 Tranceiver that needs service...any ideas?
> Trimbel no longer repairs the 720...
>
> Steve
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: avionics service |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: wb2ncy <wb2ncy@direcway.com>
Steve
I have been looking for schematics for these units and haven't come up with
anybody who does.
No support any more.
Thanks
Lurking in the back of the list.
John Przestrzelski
Series V TD Radial in NY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: avionics service
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
> Hi Foxers...I have a terra 720 Tranceiver that needs service...any ideas?
> Trimbel no longer repairs the 720...
>
> Steve
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Hello John P,
I noticed that your signature has Series 5 RADIAL in it. What kind of engine
do you have?
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of wb2ncy
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: avionics service
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: wb2ncy <wb2ncy@direcway.com>
Steve
I have been looking for schematics for these units and haven't come up with
anybody who does.
No support any more.
Thanks
Lurking in the back of the list.
John Przestrzelski
Series V TD Radial in NY
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox RC models |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Not yet Gill,
Still working on the 1:1 scale model here.
Kurt S.
Do not archive
--- Gill Levesque <canpilot03@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Just wondering if anyone has started building the
> Model from plans we all got from Michel Gordillo! If
> so, how about an update on your progress
>
>
> Gil Levesque
__________________________________
http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/careermakeover
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| Subject: | Re: avionics service |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Thanks Howard, I'd appreciate that. The radio receives, and you can hear it
load when you push the transmit button. I think the modulation pot needs
tweaking. I can hear it transmit slightly on a side frequency.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Firm" <pianome2@mchsi.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: avionics service
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm" <pianome2@mchsi.com>
>
> I can find out for you tomorrow....I have a friend with a avionics sale
and
> repair business.
>
>
> Howard Firm
> 508 12th St. South
> Virginia MN 55792
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: avionics service
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
<spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> >
> > Hi Foxers...I have a terra 720 Tranceiver that needs service...any
ideas?
> > Trimbel no longer repairs the 720...
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: avionics service |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Thanks John...maybe we'll have some luck...I'll post back to the list my
results so all can benefeit.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "wb2ncy" <wb2ncy@direcway.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: avionics service
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: wb2ncy <wb2ncy@direcway.com>
>
> Steve
> I have been looking for schematics for these units and haven't come up
with
> anybody who does.
> No support any more.
> Thanks
> Lurking in the back of the list.
> John Przestrzelski
> Series V TD Radial in NY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: avionics service
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
<spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> >
> > Hi Foxers...I have a terra 720 Tranceiver that needs service...any
ideas?
> > Trimbel no longer repairs the 720...
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | A New Fox Takes to the Air |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Hi all,
Last Tuesday evening (May 4th, 2004), Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster N728KF
leapt into the air for the first time at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
The 20 minute flight went perfectly and was followed by a pretty
darned good landing, if I do say so myself.
My small ground crew drew the attention of the local airport bums and
soon there was quite a group on hand. As I taxied off the runway,
the ground controller congratulated me on a successful first flight
and asked if the crowd belonged to me. I thought for sure that
someone had called the tower and told them this was its first flight,
but I guess having watched me taxi around the ramp each evening for a
week clued them in.
N728KF was an 11 year effort and would not have been possible without
the aid and support of the Desert Fox Squadron, especially Murle
Williams, Phil Laker, and Steve Kellander. Their knowledge and
expertise, combined with a lot of elbow grease, resulted in a long
list of custom modifications including a cabin that is 4.5 inches
wider than a stock Model IV; convertible nose wheel/tail wheel
landing gear; a hard-floored baggage area three times the size of the
factory sack; internally mounted antennas; an electronically
controlled constant-speed propeller; a center console housing
throttle, flaps, propeller, and parking brake controls; cabin
speakers; a glove box; a panel-mounted Garmin GPSMAP-195; external
inputs to the audio panel for a panel-mounted iPod MP3 player, custom
upholstery; Murle's own electric pitch trim, and a host of
aerodynamic improvements.
N728KF is powered by a 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS engine turning a 3-bladed
Ivo medium prop. Stopping power is provided by Matco, and is good
enough to skid the tires if you press too hard. Empty weight is 660
lbs against a maximum gross weight of 1232 lbs and the empty CG is
11.57 inches. As of this writing, it has flown a total of 3.5 hours
and there are 6 hours on the engine.
Yesterday I explored the flight envelope out to 115 KIAS/132 MPH
(corroborated by GPS) but was reluctant to open it up all the way due
to the bumpy summer air that Phoenix is already experiencing. Based
on its performance so far, Murle is confident it can exceed Vne in
level flight (122 KIAS/140 MPH). More testing on the slow end is
needed but for now it touches down very nicely around 40 KIAS/46 MPH
with full flaps.
As those of you who have "finished" an airplane know, they are never
really finished. Still to come are wheel pants, prop spinner,
radiator scoop, the side panels under the horizontal stabilizer, and
a glareshield cover.
Photos are on sportflight.com under 'completions'
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/N728KF.jpg> and 'first flights'
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Taxi-Out.jpg>
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Climb-Out-Small.jpg>.
I wish someone had warned me ahead of time that the Kitfox is not an
airplane, it's an addiction!
Mike Gibbs
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| Subject: | Re: Radial Engine? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: wb2ncy <wb2ncy@direcway.com>
HI Don,
It's the Rotec Model R2800.It has not arrived yet, not till July.
We've been watching the performance of this engine and it's looking good.
There is one mounted on a Piper Clipper copy which took to the skies earlier
this week.This plane plans on being at OSH
this year and it's going to turn heads!!! It was built by Ron Jones and he
is also one of the first group of DAR's that EAA
turned out.
His workmanship is impeccable.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Radial Engine?
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<donpearsall@comcast.net>
>
> Hello John P,
> I noticed that your signature has Series 5 RADIAL in it. What kind of
engine
> do you have?
>
> Don Pearsall
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of wb2ncy
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: avionics service
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: wb2ncy <wb2ncy@direcway.com>
>
> Steve
> I have been looking for schematics for these units and haven't come up
with
> anybody who does.
> No support any more.
> Thanks
> Lurking in the back of the list.
> John Przestrzelski
> Series V TD Radial in NY
>
>
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| Subject: | Kitfox Mod 1, 2, 3 or 4 trailer for sale on eBay |
-0.0 BAYES_44 BODY: Bayesian spam probability is 44 to 50%
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Chuck Todd" <Ctodd2@wi.rr.com>
Hello all and happy Mothers day to all you Moms. I have listed my Kitfox
trailer on eBay if anyone is interested.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2478096001&category=6755&sspagename=STRK%3AMESSE%3AIT&rd=1
Thanks,
Chuck Todd mod III N57CT
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| Subject: | A New Fox Takes to the Air |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "JMCBEAN" <JDMCBEAN@cableone.net>
Way to Go Michael !!!! It really is an accomplishment ! Now the fun really
begins....
I know we'll see you at the Desert Fox Squadrons fly-in in October
Hope to see a lot of Foxers at the DFS Fly-in
http://www.desertfoxsquadron.org/Fly-In%20Details%202004.htm
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 Michael Gibbs
Subject: Kitfox-List: A New Fox Takes to the Air
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Hi all,
Last Tuesday evening (May 4th, 2004), Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster N728KF
leapt into the air for the first time at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
The 20 minute flight went perfectly and was followed by a pretty
darned good landing, if I do say so myself.
My small ground crew drew the attention of the local airport bums and
soon there was quite a group on hand. As I taxied off the runway,
the ground controller congratulated me on a successful first flight
and asked if the crowd belonged to me. I thought for sure that
someone had called the tower and told them this was its first flight,
but I guess having watched me taxi around the ramp each evening for a
week clued them in.
N728KF was an 11 year effort and would not have been possible without
the aid and support of the Desert Fox Squadron, especially Murle
Williams, Phil Laker, and Steve Kellander. Their knowledge and
expertise, combined with a lot of elbow grease, resulted in a long
list of custom modifications including a cabin that is 4.5 inches
wider than a stock Model IV; convertible nose wheel/tail wheel
landing gear; a hard-floored baggage area three times the size of the
factory sack; internally mounted antennas; an electronically
controlled constant-speed propeller; a center console housing
throttle, flaps, propeller, and parking brake controls; cabin
speakers; a glove box; a panel-mounted Garmin GPSMAP-195; external
inputs to the audio panel for a panel-mounted iPod MP3 player, custom
upholstery; Murle's own electric pitch trim, and a host of
aerodynamic improvements.
N728KF is powered by a 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS engine turning a 3-bladed
Ivo medium prop. Stopping power is provided by Matco, and is good
enough to skid the tires if you press too hard. Empty weight is 660
lbs against a maximum gross weight of 1232 lbs and the empty CG is
11.57 inches. As of this writing, it has flown a total of 3.5 hours
and there are 6 hours on the engine.
Yesterday I explored the flight envelope out to 115 KIAS/132 MPH
(corroborated by GPS) but was reluctant to open it up all the way due
to the bumpy summer air that Phoenix is already experiencing. Based
on its performance so far, Murle is confident it can exceed Vne in
level flight (122 KIAS/140 MPH). More testing on the slow end is
needed but for now it touches down very nicely around 40 KIAS/46 MPH
with full flaps.
As those of you who have "finished" an airplane know, they are never
really finished. Still to come are wheel pants, prop spinner,
radiator scoop, the side panels under the horizontal stabilizer, and
a glareshield cover.
Photos are on sportflight.com under 'completions'
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/N728KF.jpg> and 'first flights'
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Taxi-Out.jpg>
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Climb-Out-Small.jpg>.
I wish someone had warned me ahead of time that the Kitfox is not an
airplane, it's an addiction!
Mike Gibbs
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| Subject: | Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Fred Shiple <fredshiple@sbcglobal.net>
Congratulations Mike. The pictures look great!
Fred
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| Subject: | A New Fox Takes to the Air |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
Congratulations Mike...welcome to a new world. Great performance numbers!
SteveZ
Calgary
IV/NSI/CAP
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Michael
Gibbs
Subject: Kitfox-List: A New Fox Takes to the Air
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Hi all,
Last Tuesday evening (May 4th, 2004), Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster N728KF
leapt into the air for the first time at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
The 20 minute flight went perfectly and was followed by a pretty
darned good landing, if I do say so myself.
My small ground crew drew the attention of the local airport bums and
soon there was quite a group on hand. As I taxied off the runway,
the ground controller congratulated me on a successful first flight
and asked if the crowd belonged to me. I thought for sure that
someone had called the tower and told them this was its first flight,
but I guess having watched me taxi around the ramp each evening for a
week clued them in.
N728KF was an 11 year effort and would not have been possible without
the aid and support of the Desert Fox Squadron, especially Murle
Williams, Phil Laker, and Steve Kellander. Their knowledge and
expertise, combined with a lot of elbow grease, resulted in a long
list of custom modifications including a cabin that is 4.5 inches
wider than a stock Model IV; convertible nose wheel/tail wheel
landing gear; a hard-floored baggage area three times the size of the
factory sack; internally mounted antennas; an electronically
controlled constant-speed propeller; a center console housing
throttle, flaps, propeller, and parking brake controls; cabin
speakers; a glove box; a panel-mounted Garmin GPSMAP-195; external
inputs to the audio panel for a panel-mounted iPod MP3 player, custom
upholstery; Murle's own electric pitch trim, and a host of
aerodynamic improvements.
N728KF is powered by a 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS engine turning a 3-bladed
Ivo medium prop. Stopping power is provided by Matco, and is good
enough to skid the tires if you press too hard. Empty weight is 660
lbs against a maximum gross weight of 1232 lbs and the empty CG is
11.57 inches. As of this writing, it has flown a total of 3.5 hours
and there are 6 hours on the engine.
Yesterday I explored the flight envelope out to 115 KIAS/132 MPH
(corroborated by GPS) but was reluctant to open it up all the way due
to the bumpy summer air that Phoenix is already experiencing. Based
on its performance so far, Murle is confident it can exceed Vne in
level flight (122 KIAS/140 MPH). More testing on the slow end is
needed but for now it touches down very nicely around 40 KIAS/46 MPH
with full flaps.
As those of you who have "finished" an airplane know, they are never
really finished. Still to come are wheel pants, prop spinner,
radiator scoop, the side panels under the horizontal stabilizer, and
a glareshield cover.
Photos are on sportflight.com under 'completions'
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/N728KF.jpg> and 'first flights'
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Taxi-Out.jpg>
<http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Climb-Out-Small.jpg>.
I wish someone had warned me ahead of time that the Kitfox is not an
airplane, it's an addiction!
Mike Gibbs
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| Subject: | Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 5/9/04 10:31:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
MichaelGibbs@cox.net writes:
> and asked if the crowd belonged to me. I thought for sure that
> someone had called the tower and told them this was its first flight,
> but I guess having watched me taxi around the ramp each evening for a
> week clued them in.
>
Mike,
Congratulation on first flight. On my first time, I made sure the tower
knew it was first flight. I remember them asking "what were my intentions".
I answered by saying "Please bear with me since I don't have a clue as to my
intentions". That broke the ice and got a little chuckle from ground. They
were great.
Congrats
Don Smythe
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: A New Fox Takes to the Air |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Paul Seehafer" <av8rps@tznet.com>
Congratulations Michael! Sounds like a marvelous performing Kitfox!!
Now tell us more about some of those mods you did. I'm curious how you
increased the baggage area and widened the cabin? Also, an IVO constant
speed prop? Do you like it? And what about those aerodynamic improvements
you did? Can you supply pictures? Any Kitfox that can VNE straight and
level with a 912 is worth hearing more about!
Paul Seehafer
Central Wisconsin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Gibbs" <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: A New Fox Takes to the Air
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Last Tuesday evening (May 4th, 2004), Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster N728KF
> leapt into the air for the first time at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
> The 20 minute flight went perfectly and was followed by a pretty
> darned good landing, if I do say so myself.
>
> My small ground crew drew the attention of the local airport bums and
> soon there was quite a group on hand. As I taxied off the runway,
> the ground controller congratulated me on a successful first flight
> and asked if the crowd belonged to me. I thought for sure that
> someone had called the tower and told them this was its first flight,
> but I guess having watched me taxi around the ramp each evening for a
> week clued them in.
>
> N728KF was an 11 year effort and would not have been possible without
> the aid and support of the Desert Fox Squadron, especially Murle
> Williams, Phil Laker, and Steve Kellander. Their knowledge and
> expertise, combined with a lot of elbow grease, resulted in a long
> list of custom modifications including a cabin that is 4.5 inches
> wider than a stock Model IV; convertible nose wheel/tail wheel
> landing gear; a hard-floored baggage area three times the size of the
> factory sack; internally mounted antennas; an electronically
> controlled constant-speed propeller; a center console housing
> throttle, flaps, propeller, and parking brake controls; cabin
> speakers; a glove box; a panel-mounted Garmin GPSMAP-195; external
> inputs to the audio panel for a panel-mounted iPod MP3 player, custom
> upholstery; Murle's own electric pitch trim, and a host of
> aerodynamic improvements.
>
> N728KF is powered by a 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS engine turning a 3-bladed
> Ivo medium prop. Stopping power is provided by Matco, and is good
> enough to skid the tires if you press too hard. Empty weight is 660
> lbs against a maximum gross weight of 1232 lbs and the empty CG is
> 11.57 inches. As of this writing, it has flown a total of 3.5 hours
> and there are 6 hours on the engine.
>
> Yesterday I explored the flight envelope out to 115 KIAS/132 MPH
> (corroborated by GPS) but was reluctant to open it up all the way due
> to the bumpy summer air that Phoenix is already experiencing. Based
> on its performance so far, Murle is confident it can exceed Vne in
> level flight (122 KIAS/140 MPH). More testing on the slow end is
> needed but for now it touches down very nicely around 40 KIAS/46 MPH
> with full flaps.
>
> As those of you who have "finished" an airplane know, they are never
> really finished. Still to come are wheel pants, prop spinner,
> radiator scoop, the side panels under the horizontal stabilizer, and
> a glareshield cover.
>
> Photos are on sportflight.com under 'completions'
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/N728KF.jpg> and 'first flights'
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Taxi-Out.jpg>
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Climb-Out-Small.jpg>.
>
> I wish someone had warned me ahead of time that the Kitfox is not an
> airplane, it's an addiction!
>
> Mike Gibbs
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: <barryhuston@adelphia.net>
Hi Mike
Congratulations on a Great Completion!!
Coincidentally --Today I was looking at the nose wheel weldment photo that
you sent me in Oct 2002 to locate a place to stabilize my
amphibious floats retractable nose wheel since that area is covered.
Thanks for the help along the way.
Barry Huston
Lake Ossipee, NH
DO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Gibbs" <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: A New Fox Takes to the Air
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Last Tuesday evening (May 4th, 2004), Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster N728KF
> leapt into the air for the first time at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
> The 20 minute flight went perfectly and was followed by a pretty
> darned good landing, if I do say so myself.
>
> My small ground crew drew the attention of the local airport bums and
> soon there was quite a group on hand. As I taxied off the runway,
> the ground controller congratulated me on a successful first flight
> and asked if the crowd belonged to me. I thought for sure that
> someone had called the tower and told them this was its first flight,
> but I guess having watched me taxi around the ramp each evening for a
> week clued them in.
>
> N728KF was an 11 year effort and would not have been possible without
> the aid and support of the Desert Fox Squadron, especially Murle
> Williams, Phil Laker, and Steve Kellander. Their knowledge and
> expertise, combined with a lot of elbow grease, resulted in a long
> list of custom modifications including a cabin that is 4.5 inches
> wider than a stock Model IV; convertible nose wheel/tail wheel
> landing gear; a hard-floored baggage area three times the size of the
> factory sack; internally mounted antennas; an electronically
> controlled constant-speed propeller; a center console housing
> throttle, flaps, propeller, and parking brake controls; cabin
> speakers; a glove box; a panel-mounted Garmin GPSMAP-195; external
> inputs to the audio panel for a panel-mounted iPod MP3 player, custom
> upholstery; Murle's own electric pitch trim, and a host of
> aerodynamic improvements.
>
> N728KF is powered by a 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS engine turning a 3-bladed
> Ivo medium prop. Stopping power is provided by Matco, and is good
> enough to skid the tires if you press too hard. Empty weight is 660
> lbs against a maximum gross weight of 1232 lbs and the empty CG is
> 11.57 inches. As of this writing, it has flown a total of 3.5 hours
> and there are 6 hours on the engine.
>
> Yesterday I explored the flight envelope out to 115 KIAS/132 MPH
> (corroborated by GPS) but was reluctant to open it up all the way due
> to the bumpy summer air that Phoenix is already experiencing. Based
> on its performance so far, Murle is confident it can exceed Vne in
> level flight (122 KIAS/140 MPH). More testing on the slow end is
> needed but for now it touches down very nicely around 40 KIAS/46 MPH
> with full flaps.
>
> As those of you who have "finished" an airplane know, they are never
> really finished. Still to come are wheel pants, prop spinner,
> radiator scoop, the side panels under the horizontal stabilizer, and
> a glareshield cover.
>
> Photos are on sportflight.com under 'completions'
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/N728KF.jpg> and 'first flights'
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Taxi-Out.jpg>
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Climb-Out-Small.jpg>.
>
> I wish someone had warned me ahead of time that the Kitfox is not an
> airplane, it's an addiction!
>
> Mike Gibbs
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "JMCBEAN" <JDMCBEAN@cableone.net>
Paul,
The IVO has a constant speed controller if one chooses to install it.
Typically you'll find the electric in-flight adjustable version. Myself and
most if the Desert Fox flys with the IVO on the 912 and 912S and it works
great. I recently became a dealer of the IVO so if you need more info give
me a holler.
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 Paul Seehafer
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: A New Fox Takes to the Air
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Paul Seehafer" <av8rps@tznet.com>
Congratulations Michael! Sounds like a marvelous performing Kitfox!!
Now tell us more about some of those mods you did. I'm curious how you
increased the baggage area and widened the cabin? Also, an IVO constant
speed prop? Do you like it? And what about those aerodynamic improvements
you did? Can you supply pictures? Any Kitfox that can VNE straight and
level with a 912 is worth hearing more about!
Paul Seehafer
Central Wisconsin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Gibbs" <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: A New Fox Takes to the Air
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Last Tuesday evening (May 4th, 2004), Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster N728KF
> leapt into the air for the first time at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
> The 20 minute flight went perfectly and was followed by a pretty
> darned good landing, if I do say so myself.
>
> My small ground crew drew the attention of the local airport bums and
> soon there was quite a group on hand. As I taxied off the runway,
> the ground controller congratulated me on a successful first flight
> and asked if the crowd belonged to me. I thought for sure that
> someone had called the tower and told them this was its first flight,
> but I guess having watched me taxi around the ramp each evening for a
> week clued them in.
>
> N728KF was an 11 year effort and would not have been possible without
> the aid and support of the Desert Fox Squadron, especially Murle
> Williams, Phil Laker, and Steve Kellander. Their knowledge and
> expertise, combined with a lot of elbow grease, resulted in a long
> list of custom modifications including a cabin that is 4.5 inches
> wider than a stock Model IV; convertible nose wheel/tail wheel
> landing gear; a hard-floored baggage area three times the size of the
> factory sack; internally mounted antennas; an electronically
> controlled constant-speed propeller; a center console housing
> throttle, flaps, propeller, and parking brake controls; cabin
> speakers; a glove box; a panel-mounted Garmin GPSMAP-195; external
> inputs to the audio panel for a panel-mounted iPod MP3 player, custom
> upholstery; Murle's own electric pitch trim, and a host of
> aerodynamic improvements.
>
> N728KF is powered by a 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS engine turning a 3-bladed
> Ivo medium prop. Stopping power is provided by Matco, and is good
> enough to skid the tires if you press too hard. Empty weight is 660
> lbs against a maximum gross weight of 1232 lbs and the empty CG is
> 11.57 inches. As of this writing, it has flown a total of 3.5 hours
> and there are 6 hours on the engine.
>
> Yesterday I explored the flight envelope out to 115 KIAS/132 MPH
> (corroborated by GPS) but was reluctant to open it up all the way due
> to the bumpy summer air that Phoenix is already experiencing. Based
> on its performance so far, Murle is confident it can exceed Vne in
> level flight (122 KIAS/140 MPH). More testing on the slow end is
> needed but for now it touches down very nicely around 40 KIAS/46 MPH
> with full flaps.
>
> As those of you who have "finished" an airplane know, they are never
> really finished. Still to come are wheel pants, prop spinner,
> radiator scoop, the side panels under the horizontal stabilizer, and
> a glareshield cover.
>
> Photos are on sportflight.com under 'completions'
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/N728KF.jpg> and 'first flights'
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Taxi-Out.jpg>
> <http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/Climb-Out-Small.jpg>.
>
> I wish someone had warned me ahead of time that the Kitfox is not an
> airplane, it's an addiction!
>
> Mike Gibbs
>
>
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