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     1. 12:56 AM - SV: I hate my plane (Michel Verheughe)
     2. 02:09 AM - pitot  (broschart)
     3. 05:31 AM - Re: AFS Finishing System ? (Vic Jacko)
     4. 05:52 AM - Re: N60Fs flies (jdmcbean)
     5. 06:02 AM - Re: Stretch-Fox (jdmcbean)
     6. 06:02 AM - Re: I hate my plane (jdmcbean)
     7. 06:05 AM - AFS Finishing System ? (hausding, sid)
     8. 06:07 AM - Re: AFS Finishing System ? (jdmcbean)
     9. 06:14 AM - Cameron Park - Fly-in (jdmcbean)
    10. 07:38 AM - Re: weird e-mails (Dennis Golden)
    11. 03:22 PM - Insurance -HELP ()
    12. 04:20 PM - Re: Insurance -HELP (jdmcbean)
    13. 05:58 PM - Re: Insurance -HELP (Fred Shiple)
    14. 07:33 PM - Master solenoid - A confession! (Randy Daughenbaugh)
    15. 09:16 PM - Ribs (Bill Pleso)
 
 
 
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      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
      
      > From: jeff.hays@aselia.com
      > I hate my Kitfox, it doesn't do any of the things it's supposed to do:
      
      Good one, Jeff! :-)
      I must say that, although I have very few hours on a Kitfox, I share your feelings,
      my plane behaves like a lady. It is maybe in the human nature to focus on
      what could go wrong, instead of what goes well. But safety is the paramount of
      aviation priorities and this list probably helps a lot of new pilots to be aware
      of what can go wrong.
      ... but most of the time, Kitfox flying is fun, fun and fun! :-)
      
      Cheers,
      Michel
      
      do not archive
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: broschart <cfbflyer@localnet.com>
      
      now with the warm weather remember to use raid or some thing similar to
      keep the mud daubers from clogging the pitot tube
      (disregard in the southern himisvier)
      
      Have a good day - Charlie
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: AFS Finishing System ? | 
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
      
      I agree with Fred on the difficulty of using the final  finish coat.  Noel
      suggested you use very fine and many coats of the final product.
      
       I  really liked the use of the Cecobond and the Cecofil products which  are
      part of the  AFS  system You can use these products in your garage or front
      room as they have  hardly any odor when applying.   Poly products  have a
      very nasty  smell that will drive your better half up the wall.
      
      I was tempted to use another product for the final coat but instead just
      learned how to apply the AFS final coat.
      
      Vic
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: "Andy" <fultz@trip.net>
      Subject: Kitfox-List: AFS Finishing System ?
      
      
      > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Andy" <fultz@trip.net>
      >
      >
      > O.K. Gang,
      >
      >   I've seen Fred's comment on the AFS system of cover and finish, now I
      > would like to hear from others who have used the system or can refer me to
      > others who have used the system.  I'm seriously considering this system
      and
      > need your input.  Thanks.
      >
      > Andy Fultz
      > AVID Speedwing Extended
      > Stratus EA-81 stretched fuselage
      >
      >
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
      
      Congrats Fred !!  Looks great !! can't wait to see it in person.... Great to
      see you and your daughter at Cameron.  Have lots a fun and be safe !!
      
      
      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 Fred Shiple
      Subject: Kitfox-List: N60Fs flies
      
      --> 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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      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
      
      Rod,
              Good choice... You'll enjoy the IV.
      
      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 Rod Ewing
      Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Stretch-Fox
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rod Ewing" <rode@alaska.com>
      
      Paul
      
      Nimble in the air and possibly squirrely on the ground...... I guess flying
      light planes will always have trade-offs.    I live on a lake that is frozen
      for five months and open for five months...so most of the time it will be
      skiis or floats....both are much easier to handle on the surface than
      wheels.   The problem is in the two months of transition each year..... in
      the past I had a Bellanca Scout and the first few landings on wheels were
      sometimes exciting .... hence my concern with the Kitfox and groundlooping.
      Thank you for your advice.....I truly wish to fly a plane that is more fun
      than a Cub.    I have decided to stay with the stock fuselage.  For future
      reference, I will continue the research on the extension,  to see how much
      work is involved and what those trade offs may be.
      
      It was "nimble" that did it for me
      
      Thank you-  Rod
      
      Do Not Archive
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: "Paul Seehafer" <av8rps@tznet.com>
      Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Stretch-Fox
      
      
      > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Paul Seehafer" <av8rps@tznet.com>
      >
      > Vic:
      >
      > Sounds like you just need to find an Avid Magnum kit laying around that is
      > not finished.  Already designed for an 0-320 on up to an 0-360.  With the
      > 160 hp 0-320 it is an awesome performer (I mean really awesome!!!).  A
      > friend has one, so my experiences are close to firsthand.   On floats it
      is
      > incredible.  Big baggage, large cabin, lots of fuel, and (wheeled) cruise
      > speeds with the standard high lift airfoil around 125-130 mph.
      >
      > But, I think the Magnum also makes a good argument for not extending one's
      > fueslage.  For as long as it is, it can still be a handful.  And I'm
      certain
      > the Magnum has a much longer fuselage than would an extended Kitfox.
      >
      > (Rod) Personally,  I wouldn't want to give up the nimble handling that
      comes
      > from the short coupled fuselage the Kitfox has.  I started flying Avids
      way
      > back when they were really short coupled (a Kitfox is long by comparison).
      > Never was a problem for ground handling.  You just have to learn it.  And
      > even though the Fox is only slightly longer than the Avid fuselage, you
      can
      > already tell when comparing the two that the Kitfox is not quite as
      nimble.
      > I therefore would not extend the fuselage. In my opinion a Kitfox would
      now
      > fly too much like a Cub.  Just wouldn't be as much fun...
      >
      > Paul S
      >
      > ----- Original Message -----
      > From: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
      > To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
      > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Stretch-Fox
      >
      >
      > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
      > >
      > > Sounds like the makings of a "Super Fox" that I may one day build if I
      can
      > > find a derelict 5,6 or 7 someone has given up on.
      > >
      > > I would very much like to mount the battery right up front and not have
      to
      > > sweep the wings forward.
      > >
      > > My not so scientific calculations tell me I would extend the fuse
      exactly
      > > 12" right in front of the rudder. This should allow the use of a heavy
      > > engine and battery located forward.
      > >
      > > By the time you replace all the heavy stuff on the Lycoming 0-235 I
      think
      > > you would end up with about a 225 lb engine package ready to fly.  If
      you
      > do
      > > the same to the Lycoming 0-320 E2D you would have an engine package that
      > > add another 31 lbs and have about 175 horsepower with proper ignition
      and
      > > exhaust mods.  We have the makings of a 899 lb Super Fox.
      > >
      > > Please somebody build it and I will be your mentor and get the first
      test
      > > flight.  Cliff   B. will probably challenge me on that.
      > >
      > > I will be out of town this week but will be very interested in hearing
      > > responses.
      > >
      > > Derelict  Series 5,6 or 7 where are you?
      > >
      > > Vic
      > >
      > >
      > > ----- Original Message -----
      > > From: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
      > > To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
      > > Subject: Kitfox-List: Stretch-Fox
      > >
      > >
      > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
      > <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
      > > >
      > > > Good point.  I'm sure the aoa would be affected slightly, but we're
      only
      > > > talking about extending the frame a few inches and I don't think the
      > > affect
      > > > on aoa would amount to enough of a difference to matter.  The reason I
      > > > responded to this thread was that just extending the fuse would be a
      > > > relatively simple fix for the problems encountered with the heavy
      > engines.
      > > > If I were to do it over again I'd give some serious thought to going
      > this
      > > > route.  The only problem I can see is "how much and where".
      > > > Darrel
      > > >
      > > > > The math is beyond me as well.   I imagine there must be a multitude
      > of
      > > > > issues to be resolved.  For instance,  in the three point
      > configuration
      > > > the
      > > > > angle of attack would lessen as the fuselage became longer.  In the
      > > Pacer
      > > > > mod,  I believe the main landing gear was made taller to compensate
      > for
      > > > the
      > > > > AOA and provide ground clearance for a longer prop.    I will ask a
      > > friend
      > > > > who has completed quite a few Pacer "Performer" conversions.    I
      > havent
      > > > > covered my fuselage yet and am compelled to pursue this line of
      > thought.
      > > > > Any and all ideas or comments will be greatly appreciated.
      > > > >
      > > > > Rod
      > > > >   ----- Original Message -----
      > > > > From: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
      > > > > To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
      > > > > Subject: Kitfox-List: Stretch-Fox
      > > > >
      > > > >
      > > > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
      > > > <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
      > > > > >
      > > > > > I've often thought about this.  Doesn't seem to be a difficult
      thing
      > > to
      > > > do
      > > > > > and if done correctly by a competent welder it shouldn't derogate
      > the
      > > > > > structual strength of the airplane.  It would also solve all the
      > > > problems
      > > > > of
      > > > > > wing sweep, battery in the tail, loooonnnngggg hot battery cables,
      > and
      > > > the
      > > > > > list goes on, not to mention the lighter overall weight.  The
      > question
      > > > is
      > > > > > how much should be added?  The math would be beyond me.
      > > > > > Darrel
      > > > > >
      > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
      > > > > > From: "Rod Ewing" <rode@alaska.com>
      > > > > > To: "Kitfox List" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
      > > > > > Subject: Kitfox-List: Stretch-Fox
      > > > > >
      > > > > >
      > > > > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rod Ewing" <rode@alaska.com>
      > > > > > >
      > > > > > > Over the past year there has been a lot of mention of gap
      sealing
      > to
      > > > > > increase rudder and elevator authority a low speeds,  also a fair
      > bit
      > > of
      > > > > > concern regarding ground loops.   Does anyone know of builder who
      > has
      > > > > > lengthened the fuselage of a model IV?   It would seem to be an
      > > > advantage
      > > > > > especially if considering a heavier power plant.  I know it has
      > proven
      > > > > quite
      > > > > > successful in bush plane  modified Piper Pacers.
      > > > > > >
      > > > > > > Rod-Model IV project
      > > > > > > Wasilla, Alaska
      > > >
      > > >
      > >
      > >
      >
      >
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
      
      Sounds like you have one of the horrible Kitfox's that just does what its
      taught.....
      
      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
      jeff.hays@aselia.com
      Subject: Kitfox-List: I hate my plane
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com"
      <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
      
      
      I hate my Kitfox, it doesn't do any of the things it's supposed to do:
      
      It doesn't stop flying like a shuttlecock when flaring, no instead it
      floats forever.
      
      It isn't squirrely when landing, so I haven't been able to ground loop
      it.
      
      The elevator still doesn't run out of authority, EVEN though I made
      it heavy up front with a BIG beefy IO-240, nope it still wants to land
      tailwheel first when I three point it. I even lightened the tail with
      an Odyssey battery in the hope that this lightening the tail would do
      it. All to no avail.
      
      It doesn't snap upside down and whip into a spin when I slow fly
      it with crossed controls ... I was hoping that this dangerous slip
      behaviour would make a better pilot of me, but nope it won't do it.
      
      I didn't airfoil my spring gear, gas caps, put on wheel pants,
      or any of this. In fact I added 8.50x6.00 tires, all in an effort
      to increase drag, but yet it still cruises the same speed, and
      floats when landing ...
      
      I just don't get it - I've been on the various kitfox lists for
      a bunch of years now, and  consistently my plane is supposed to do
      all these things, but it won't. The only thing I can figure, is
      I'm just a crappy pilot, and can't get the typical Kitfox behaviour
      out of it ...
      
      Jeff Hays
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | AFS Finishing System ? | 
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@CHARTER.NET>
      
      I was wondering about this myself.  Recently we heard something to the
      effect AFS was having some problems with final and finishing coats sticking
      to the covering process.  I do not know if this is rumor or fact, but do
      know one major supplier dropped the line of products, but this could be for
      any reason(s), including there own shortcomings............I really like the
      environmental and people friendly aspects and would like to use it myself
      Any body else got some info?
      Sid
      -----------------------------------
      
      I agree with Fred on the difficulty of using the final  finish coat.  Noel
      suggested you use very fine and many coats of the final product.
      
        I  really liked the use of the Cecobond and the Cecofil products which
      are
      part of the  AFS  system You can use these products in your garage or front
      room as they have  hardly any odor when applying.   Poly products  have a
      very nasty  smell that will drive your better half up the wall.
      
      I was tempted to use another product for the final coat but instead just
      learned how to apply the AFS final coat.
      
      Vic
      ----- 
      
      > O.K. Gang,
      >
      >   I've seen Fred's comment on the AFS system of cover and finish, now I
      > would like to hear from others who have used the system or can refer me to
      > others who have used the system.  I'm seriously considering this system
      and
      > need your input.  Thanks.
      >
      > Andy 
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | AFS Finishing System ? | 
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
      
      Andy,
              You may want to talk with Noel at Blue Sky.. He stopped using the AFS
      system.
      
      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 Andy
      Subject: Kitfox-List: AFS Finishing System ?
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Andy" <fultz@trip.net>
      
      
      O.K. Gang,
      
        I've seen Fred's comment on the AFS system of cover and finish, now I
      would like to hear from others who have used the system or can refer me to
      others who have used the system.  I'm seriously considering this system and
      need your input.  Thanks.
      
      Andy Fultz
      AVID Speedwing Extended
      Stratus EA-81 stretched fuselage
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Cameron Park - Fly-in | 
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
      
      Thank You Lowell and Kay Fitt for sharing your home and your friendship.
      Debra and I will look forward to seeing you next year.  By the way.. flying
      Rye Patch is a nice break from the Nevada desert.
      
      Blue Skies
      John & Debra McBean
      The Sky is not the Limit Its a Playground
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: weird e-mails | 
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Dennis Golden <dgolden@golden-consulting.com>
      
      
      Don Pearsall wrote:
      > --> 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.
      
      The problem is that the spammers usually masquerade as legitimate users. 
      You cannot tell by looking at the "From" line and that is what most list 
      servers compare to see if the sender is subscribed.
      
      > 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
      Regards,
      
      Dennis
      -- 
      Dennis Golden
      Golden Consulting Services, Inc.
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: <barryhuston@adelphia.net>
      
      Falcon Insurance and a number of other companies.tell me that US Specialty Aviation
      in Texas is the only underwriter in the country that
      will underwrite a Kitfox on amphibious floats.
      
      I do not have a floatplane rating yet and have a total of 200 hours of non-Fox
      time but 60 of those hours are hi performance retract gear time.
      
      Also I have given them the option to just have my CFI as the named pilot and have
      him get additional instruction in my Fox if necessary.
      
      They still refuse to underwrite my plane.
      
      HELP
      
      Thanks
      Barry
      
      
      barryhuston@adelphia.net
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
      
      From experience it is very difficult to get insurance on a floatplane
      period... Now add wheels and experimental it gets almost impossible.  I have
      had very good luck using AOPA insurance.. they have done a great job for me
      and others.  If it helps... I am a CFI with a Sea plane rating and have
      several hours in an amphib Kitfox.
      
      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
      barryhuston@adelphia.net
      Subject: Kitfox-List: Insurance -HELP
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: <barryhuston@adelphia.net>
      
      Falcon Insurance and a number of other companies.tell me that US Specialty
      Aviation in Texas is the only underwriter in the country that
      will underwrite a Kitfox on amphibious floats.
      
      I do not have a floatplane rating yet and have a total of 200 hours of
      non-Fox time but 60 of those hours are hi performance retract gear time.
      
      Also I have given them the option to just have my CFI as the named pilot and
      have him get additional instruction in my Fox if necessary.
      
      They still refuse to underwrite my plane.
      
      HELP
      
      Thanks
      Barry
      
      
      barryhuston@adelphia.net
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Insurance -HELP | 
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Fred Shiple <fredshiple@sbcglobal.net>
      
      Have you tried dealing with Falcon as a member of the Seaplane Pilots Association?
      They are doing insurance for my S6 and have indicated no problem obtaining insurance
      when it goes on floats- just send them lots of money. I'll also need the
      seaplane endorsement and Kitfox specific floatplane training. You can find them
      at seaplanes.org.
      Fred
      
      Falcon Insurance and a number of other companies.tell me that US Specialty Aviation
      in Texas is the only underwriter in the country that
      will underwrite a Kitfox on amphibious floats.
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Master solenoid  - A confession! | 
      
      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy  Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
      
      A while back I asked the list if I should have voltage on the other side of
      the master solenoid if the solenoid was "off".   I got a new solenoid from
      Aircraft Spruce.  It did the same thing!
      
      Well, I think Ted was closest with his comment that the voltage must be
      coming from some where else.  After a lot of frustration, I started
      unhooking things.  I finally tracked it down to batteries in the GPS!  -
      which was plugged into a cigarette lighter type accessory plug.
      
      I now have a really swell spare master solenoid.
      
      Randy - N10NH   Still building and testing - rather be flying!  (Never
      thought I would say that!)
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bill Pleso" <bill77@cox.net>
      
      Builders,
          The book shows 3 hinge points for the rudder, but my fuselage has 4 (they don't
      line up very well).  Anyone know why the change was made?  Would it be possible
      for somebody to send me (snail mail) a paper or cardboard pattern for the
      wooden ribs on the vertical stabilizer and rudder for the Model IV?  Thanks.
      Bill
      
      
      
      
      
      
 
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