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1. 01:38 AM - SV: SV: 582 spark plug gap (possible tip) (Michel Verheughe)
2. 01:56 AM - Re: 582 spark plug gap (possible tip) (broschart)
3. 03:41 AM - Re: Replacing stab struts Model 4 (dwight purdy)
4. 06:34 AM - Re: Re charging Odyssey (aerocon1@telusplanet.net)
5. 07:48 AM - You`ve got 1 VoiceMessage! (Russell Johnson)
6. 08:52 AM - PC625 &solenoid? (Harris, Robert)
7. 11:47 AM - weird e-mails (Jay Fabian)
8. 11:56 AM - Re: weird e-mails (Cory Emberson)
9. 12:44 PM - Re: weird e-mails (Michel Verheughe)
10. 12:45 PM - Re: weird e-mails (Don Pearsall)
11. 01:16 PM - Re: weird e-mails (Randy Daughenbaugh)
12. 01:20 PM - Re: weird e-mails (Ray Kurian)
13. 01:28 PM - Re: weird e-mails (Cory Emberson)
14. 01:28 PM - Re: weird e-mails (Michel Verheughe)
15. 02:28 PM - Re: PC625 &solenoid? (jareds)
16. 05:50 PM - Re: PC625 &solenoid? (Fox5flyer)
17. 08:11 PM - Re: Model II Cooling (Dee Young)
18. 08:38 PM - N60Fs flies (Fred Shiple)
19. 08:43 PM - N60FS still flies (Fred Shiple)
20. 08:43 PM - New 'Fox on line (Don Pearsall)
21. 08:57 PM - Re: New 'Fox on line (Rick)
22. 09:08 PM - N60FS still flies (Fred Shiple)
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| Subject: | 582 spark plug gap (possible tip) |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: AlbertaIV@aol.com
> Correct. I use a .012" feeler gauge on the initial tap.
Thanks Don. I use a 0.4 mm gauge. which is about 0.016". I'll remember the hammering
at 45 degrees.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: 582 spark plug gap (possible tip) |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: broschart <cfbflyer@localnet.com>
the chivy pick up manual i have says the platinum spark plugs are good
for 100,000 miles. don't know if that would apply to a 582 rotax engine
but might be worth looking into even if it extended their life to 300
hours it would be a big help
it also says the radiator coolant is good for 150,000 miles, that's also
interesting
Have a good day - Charlie
AlbertaIV@aol.com wrote:
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
>
> A couple day ago, I took my daughter to lunch and the old 582 just about
> didn't start after we finished eating. I was a little delinquent in changing
> the plugs so did so this morning before I met with John King for the flyin to
> Suffolk. Prior to changing the plugs, the engine would fire in about 3-4
> revolutions of the prop. After setting and changing the plugs the engine fired
on
> the first revolution and ran/idled better.
> I've always used the procedure below but this time it seemed to work even
> better maybe because I really needed new plugs this time. Anyway, I put the
> plugs in a vise and tap gently with a small hammer at a 45 degree angle where
> the plug ground wire makes the 90 degree angle. This pushes the whole ground
> wire over toward the center of the plug and when you get a tight .016" gap,
> the entire gap is "parallel" to the plugs electrode. I initially put a .012"
> flat feeler gauge in the gap while tapping with the hammer. Once it's formed
in
> toward the center of the plug, the .016" fits snug and is much more parallel
> to the electrode.
> It's my opinion that if you simply bend down the ground from the factory
> setting (out of the box) on the NGK plugs to a .016" gap, you end up with a
> setting that is not even close to parallel and therefore create a less than
> productive spark. A parallel fit produces a better spark with a more equal
> surface distance.
>
> Works great for me,
> Don Smythe
>
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| Subject: | Re: Replacing stab struts Model 4 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: dwight purdy <dpurdy@comteck.com>
I an vouch to that. One of mine broke last year!
dwight
At 12:59 PM 6/14/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
>
>Not an expert by any means, but all the flattened tubing on my KF was welded
>at the edges and ends. We had a guy fly in to our get-together and the tab
>on the fuselage that supports the inboard end of the stab. strut had broken
>off. Looking at the broken piece, it was definitely welded at the edges.
>This entire bracket is a tube flattened on both ends and bent a little that
>is welded to the fuselage. It supports both stab struts as a carry through.
>
>Lowell
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <AlbertaIV@aol.com>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Replacing stab struts Model 4
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
> >
> > In a message dated 6/14/04 6:11:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> > canpilot03@yahoo.ca writes:
> >
> >
> > > > If so ,how did you flatten the ends for drilling bolt holes? Is it ok,
>to
> > > flatten in a vice ? Does the tubing crack and if so ,does it need to be
> > > welded on these cracks? any help is appreciated
> > > > Gil
> > >
> >
> > I'd like to see a response on Gil's original question. That is, can you
> > flatten the 4130 in a vise or use a hammer? Does it need to be heated or
>can it
> > be cold flattened? I want to replace mine on my Classic IV but would
>prefer to
> > use straight tubeing (flattened on the ends) with no rod ends. Once the
>stab
> > is adjusted and OK, I see no reason to maintain adjustable rods.
> >
> > Don Smythe
> > DO NOT ARCHIVE
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Re charging Odyssey |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: aerocon1@telusplanet.net
Rex,
The Odyssey (consumer products line) amd Genesis (inductrial products line)
batteries are perfectly suited to the "hard" charge given by the Rotax.
I have one that is over five years old in a Challenger and it's still going
strong.
These are not to be confused with Gel Cell batteries that require a long slow
charge.
Fear not Rex, you made a great choice for your plane. Just install and enjoy.
Bob Robertson
Light Engnie Servies Ltd.
Rotax Service Center
St. Albert, Ab. Ca.
www.rtx-av-engines.ca
Quoting Rex & Jan Shaw <rexjan@bigpond.com>:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
>
> Hi ! Guys, I have a Rotax 582 in a Kitfox. The current battery is a normal
> wet cell motorcycle battery and it is useless. Was only good for a couple
> of
> months at the most. It has now died to all intents and purposes at a grand
> old age of about 7 months. So I have ordered an Odyssey PC625. We will see
> if this copes with the deep cycling and several weeks standing at a time
> better situation.
> However I am wondering if anyone can enlighten me as to the suitability of
> the charging system. It is the 264 870 rectifier-regulator. Does anyone
> know
> if it has a limit to the output voltage and if so what that limit is. I am
> worried about overcharging on long trips.
> By the way just a hint for anyone looking at buying an Odyssey battery. I
> live in Australia and the best price I could get here was $230AU delivered
> to my Post Office box. I have ordered it from Batteriesforeverything in the
> US. It is coming via the slow method and will take 4 to 6 weeks. The cost
> of
> shipping this way was about $35US but a quicker way was double. Anyway the
> real point is that it will land at my Post Office box for only $135 AU. My
> first quote for local supply was $265AU and that wasn't delivered. So
> unless
> you are in the US you might want to take note re pricing. I found also
> prices in the US varied too. Batteriesforeverything was $57.42US whereas
> most common price was $89US. Batteriesforeverything was also the most
> helpfull. I am not trying to advertise for them just trying to give you an
> idea of the situation. Others might be even better perhaps, I just didn't
> find them.
> Regards Rex
> Australia.
>
> rexjan@bigpond.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | You`ve got 1 VoiceMessage! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Russell Johnson <entec1@pld.com>
Dear Customer!
You`ve got 1 VoiceMessage from voicemessage.com website!
You can listen your Virtual VoiceMessage at the following link:
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or by clicking the attached link.
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| Subject: | PC625 &solenoid? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
What does the solenoid do?
The Odyssey PC625 does not spin my Rotax 582 fast enough. Will a new
solenoid improve my performance?
I installed the PC625 in my KFII (582 Blue head/3.0 C drive/3 blade IVO
prop) three days ago and it did not perform well. The temperature was 65
degrees f.
I'm going to get a thicker battery cable and see if that helps. The existing
cable is #8 AWG and runs from behind the seat to the solenoid on the
firewall. I may also install a new solenoid.
I had a PC625 on my Challenger (503/ 2.6 drive/ 3 blade GPS) and it worked
great. Rex you got a great deal at Batteriesforeverything. I paid $130 US
dollars for mine and that did not include shipping.
Robert
N43WC
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jay Fabian" <experimental208nd@comcast.net>
Has anyone else been getting weird emails from the list? It has all the addresses
from the matronics list.
I have gotten three in the last few days.
Just wondering.
Jay Fabian
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Cory Emberson" <bootless@earthlink.net>
I have, too. It's a PITA.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jay Fabian
Subject: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jay Fabian"
<experimental208nd@comcast.net>
Has anyone else been getting weird emails from the list? It has all the
addresses from the matronics list.
I have gotten three in the last few days.
Just wondering.
Jay Fabian
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| Subject: | Re: weird e-mails |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Jay Fabian wrote:
> Has anyone else been getting weird emails from the list? It has all the addresses
> from the matronics list.
Yes, I have too. The same happens on other lists too. Hackers, spammers,
spyware, troyans, lots of names I wish I never had to learn. A shame that so
much talent is put to so much ill. :-(
Cheers,
Michel
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Hello All Listers,
Darrel and I have been discussing these emails. With the move to web-based
subscription, some spammers may be able to slip through and get on the list.
We are un-subscribing list members who send suspicious messages to the list.
Fortunately, you will never receive any attachments to the emails, so
viruses will never come from this list.
Matt also monitors and cleans the lists of spammers all the time, so if some
make it on, they will be gone soon.
Thanks for your patience.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cory Emberson
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Cory Emberson"
--> <bootless@earthlink.net>
I have, too. It's a PITA.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jay Fabian
Subject: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jay Fabian"
<experimental208nd@comcast.net>
Has anyone else been getting weird emails from the list? It has all the
addresses from the matronics list.
I have gotten three in the last few days.
Just wondering.
Jay Fabian
advertising on the Matronics Forums.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
I give up. What is a PITA?
The bread doesn't seem to fit.
Randy
.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Pearsall
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Hello All Listers,
Darrel and I have been discussing these emails. With the move to web-based
subscription, some spammers may be able to slip through and get on the list.
We are un-subscribing list members who send suspicious messages to the list.
Fortunately, you will never receive any attachments to the emails, so
viruses will never come from this list.
Matt also monitors and cleans the lists of spammers all the time, so if some
make it on, they will be gone soon.
Thanks for your patience.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cory Emberson
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Cory Emberson"
--> <bootless@earthlink.net>
I have, too. It's a PITA.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jay Fabian
Subject: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jay Fabian"
<experimental208nd@comcast.net>
Has anyone else been getting weird emails from the list? It has all the
addresses from the matronics list.
I have gotten three in the last few days.
Just wondering.
Jay Fabian
advertising on the Matronics Forums.
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| Subject: | Re: weird e-mails |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ray Kurian" <raykurian@earthlink.net>
Pain In The A.... (This is my cat's name too!)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh"
<rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
>
> I give up. What is a PITA?
>
> The bread doesn't seem to fit.
>
> Randy
>
> .
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Pearsall
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<donpearsall@comcast.net>
>
> Hello All Listers,
> Darrel and I have been discussing these emails. With the move to web-based
> subscription, some spammers may be able to slip through and get on the
list.
> We are un-subscribing list members who send suspicious messages to the
list.
>
> Fortunately, you will never receive any attachments to the emails, so
> viruses will never come from this list.
> Matt also monitors and cleans the lists of spammers all the time, so if
some
> make it on, they will be gone soon.
>
> Thanks for your patience.
>
>
> Don Pearsall
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cory Emberson
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Cory Emberson"
> --> <bootless@earthlink.net>
>
> I have, too. It's a PITA.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jay Fabian
> To: kitfox list
> Subject: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jay Fabian"
> <experimental208nd@comcast.net>
>
> Has anyone else been getting weird emails from the list? It has all the
> addresses from the matronics list.
> I have gotten three in the last few days.
>
> Just wondering.
> Jay Fabian
>
>
> advertising on the Matronics Forums.
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Cory Emberson" <bootless@earthlink.net>
Sorry. I'm trying to be polite. PITA = Pain in the A**. :-)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy
Daughenbaugh
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh"
<rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
I give up. What is a PITA?
The bread doesn't seem to fit.
Randy
.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Pearsall
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Hello All Listers,
Darrel and I have been discussing these emails. With the move to web-based
subscription, some spammers may be able to slip through and get on the list.
We are un-subscribing list members who send suspicious messages to the list.
Fortunately, you will never receive any attachments to the emails, so
viruses will never come from this list.
Matt also monitors and cleans the lists of spammers all the time, so if some
make it on, they will be gone soon.
Thanks for your patience.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cory Emberson
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Cory Emberson"
--> <bootless@earthlink.net>
I have, too. It's a PITA.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jay Fabian
Subject: Kitfox-List: weird e-mails
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jay Fabian"
<experimental208nd@comcast.net>
Has anyone else been getting weird emails from the list? It has all the
addresses from the matronics list.
I have gotten three in the last few days.
Just wondering.
Jay Fabian
advertising on the Matronics Forums.
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| Subject: | Re: weird e-mails |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Don Pearsall wrote:
> Thanks for your patience.
... and thank you for your excellent services, Darrel and Don. FYI, I have seen
today the first virus attached to a Yahoo list. Even these guys have a problem
keeping that dirt out of their system.
Cheers,
Michel
PS: don't look at me as if I was contagious, I email with Netscape on a
Macintosh! :-)
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| Subject: | Re: PC625 &solenoid? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
Noticed no-one has replied to you yet so thought i'd chime in.
Solenoid is basically a relay. According to plans we have two. One for
the main electrical and one for the starter. Before buying too much do
the old Standing Rock Reservation trick i learned growing up by running
a cable direct from batter to starter to see if it turns. That way
you'll know if it's mechanical.
From reading several of the posts lately (one by Don Smythe) i've been
convinced to totally eliminate my solenoids as a point of failure.
Especially since i have a battery drain problem likely with the solenoid!
SAfety first!
Jared
Harris, Robert wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
>
>What does the solenoid do?
>
>The Odyssey PC625 does not spin my Rotax 582 fast enough. Will a new
>solenoid improve my performance?
>
>I installed the PC625 in my KFII (582 Blue head/3.0 C drive/3 blade IVO
>prop) three days ago and it did not perform well. The temperature was 65
>degrees f.
>
>I'm going to get a thicker battery cable and see if that helps. The existing
>cable is #8 AWG and runs from behind the seat to the solenoid on the
>firewall. I may also install a new solenoid.
>
>I had a PC625 on my Challenger (503/ 2.6 drive/ 3 blade GPS) and it worked
>great. Rex you got a great deal at Batteriesforeverything. I paid $130 US
>dollars for mine and that did not include shipping.
>
>Robert
>N43WC
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: PC625 &solenoid? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
That #8 cable is pretty small. Should be more like a #4 for that distance.
The contactor doesn't draw enough current to make much of a difference with
a 582 and the PC625 should be more than enough grunt to spin it. Change out
that wire and check all your connections. Also, check the voltage across
the battery while cranking and see what you get.
Darrel
----- Original Message -----
From: "jareds" <jareds@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: PC625 &solenoid?
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
>
> Noticed no-one has replied to you yet so thought i'd chime in.
> Solenoid is basically a relay. According to plans we have two. One for
> the main electrical and one for the starter. Before buying too much do
> the old Standing Rock Reservation trick i learned growing up by running
> a cable direct from batter to starter to see if it turns. That way
> you'll know if it's mechanical.
>
> From reading several of the posts lately (one by Don Smythe) i've been
> convinced to totally eliminate my solenoids as a point of failure.
> Especially since i have a battery drain problem likely with the solenoid!
>
> SAfety first!
>
> Jared
>
> Harris, Robert wrote:
>
> >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert"
<Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
> >
> >What does the solenoid do?
> >
> >The Odyssey PC625 does not spin my Rotax 582 fast enough. Will a new
> >solenoid improve my performance?
> >
> >I installed the PC625 in my KFII (582 Blue head/3.0 C drive/3 blade IVO
> >prop) three days ago and it did not perform well. The temperature was 65
> >degrees f.
> >
> >I'm going to get a thicker battery cable and see if that helps. The
existing
> >cable is #8 AWG and runs from behind the seat to the solenoid on the
> >firewall. I may also install a new solenoid.
> >
> >I had a PC625 on my Challenger (503/ 2.6 drive/ 3 blade GPS) and it
worked
> >great. Rex you got a great deal at Batteriesforeverything. I paid $130 US
> >dollars for mine and that did not include shipping.
> >
> >Robert
> >N43WC
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Model II Cooling |
Seal-Send-Time: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 20:11:01 -0700
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
The scoop came on the cowl from the factory.
Dee Young
Model II N345DY
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From: AlbertaIV@aol.com<mailto:AlbertaIV@aol.com>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 6:26 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Model II Cooling
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com<mailto:AlbertaIV@aol.com>
> You may want to check the Sportflight page under Completions. There are two
> photos of my plane which clearly shows the scoop below the fuse. Maybe that
> would help some.
>
> Dee Young
> Model II
>
Dee,
Those pics looked great. Also looked at pics from John Lines. The two
scoops are different in that yours looks like it protruded down about 1"-2"
where John's sticks down about 4".
Hit me one more time and refresh my memory....Did the plans call for the
scoops on the Model II or did you just design/add them on your own?
Don Smythe
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Fred Shiple <fredshiple@sbcglobal.net>
Just completed flying off FAA's 40 hours. N60FS is an S6/912S that came in at 820#.
Gained some weight with a Prop-link hub (17#), 8" tires (8#), lexan doors
and turtledeck(8#) and that uneccesary (but not an option for this old car guy)
extra coat of paint (8-10#). Used AFS's water based urethane (don't ask!).
Its equipped for day VFR and will go on floats next summer.
It flies honestly as Skystar advertized and was worth the 3 years work (took about
6 months off during the process for good behavior). Thanks to the many members
of the list whose help made things go much more smoothly and especially to
John McBean. We all need to appreciate how lucky we are to have John's help
on the list.
Blue Skys!
Fred
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| Subject: | N60FS still flies |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Fred Shiple <fredshiple@sbcglobal.net>
oh...yeah. almost forgot. pics are on sportflight.com under completions.
fred
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| Subject: | New 'Fox on line |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Fred Shiple has posted pics of his newly complete KF Series 6 on
Sportflight. It is a great looking plane!
Congratulations Fred!
http://www.sportflight.com/cgi-bin/uploader.pl?action=view&epoch=1087355417.
Don Pearsall
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| Subject: | New 'Fox on line |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" <turboflyer@comcast.net>
Too beautiful. I dont know which one is more inspiring, the plane or that
long grass runway....you done good Fred.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Don Pearsall
Subject: Kitfox-List: New 'Fox on line
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Fred Shiple has posted pics of his newly complete KF Series 6 on
Sportflight. It is a great looking plane!
Congratulations Fred!
http://www.sportflight.com/cgi-bin/uploader.pl?action=view&epoch=1087355417.
Don Pearsall
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| Subject: | N60FS still flies |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Fred Shiple <fredshiple@sbcglobal.net>
oh...yeah. almost forgot. pics on sportflight.com under completions.
fred
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