---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 07/31/04: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:22 AM - Cockpit release. WAS: Tailwheel Troubles (Michel Verheughe) 2. 04:23 AM - US Rotax deal. WAS Kitfox mk1 questions (again) (Michel Verheughe) 3. 10:23 AM - Re: Prop (Dcecil3@aol.com) 4. 10:43 AM - Re: Prop (Randy Daughenbaugh) 5. 09:05 PM - Re: Prop (jdmcbean) 6. 09:42 PM - Re: Prop (jdmcbean) 7. 10:43 PM - Re: Prop (jimshumaker) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:22:07 AM PST US From: Michel Verheughe Subject: Kitfox-List: Cockpit release. WAS: Tailwheel Troubles --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe jimshumaker wrote: > Great idea Michel. Thanks Norm and Jim. However, I see two objections: 1) It would be extremely arrogant from my part to state that I found a solution that thousands of home-builders and aircraft manufacturers haven't found before me. There might be a "catch 22" in the cockpit-released device. It could be interesting to find out what it is. 2) The solution to modify the Maule wheel, as I described, with a teleflex cable from the starboard side latch system, is not very good. The cable will make a loop that will catch anything on the ground. Not very wise. The best solution would be a tailwheel assembly where the latch system is not on the side but in front of the vertical axis. Of course, this would require an entirely different manufacturing of the parts and not only a modification of the existing one. BTW, does anyone know why the Maule latch is at such an angle to the plane axis? There must be a reason too. Hum, ... thinking, thinking ... any ideas, guys? Cheers, Michel ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:23:50 AM PST US From: Michel Verheughe Subject: Kitfox-List: US Rotax deal. WAS Kitfox mk1 questions (again) --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe User wrote: > Thnks for the info., I called the UK Rotax distributor, and as you thought, > it is not valid in the U.K. either Hum! About time for us to apply for a green card, Paul! :-) Cheers, Michel do not archive ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:23:23 AM PST US From: Dcecil3@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Dcecil3@aol.com I am building a model 3 .Is there anyone out there on the list that can tell me the best all weather prop for the 912 in a model 3 ? I've owned a Challenger with a Warpdrive and it was simple to set pitch and a Bucaneer with a Sport Prop that was very simular to the Warp.Whats the Best Prop ? I know this opens the great can of "Worms" and I'd like to hear from members that have used more than one kind of Prop .The GSC prop is not an option .My Challenger came with a wooden prop and dirt and small gravel do a number on them not to mention being affected by moisture . I would like to hear from a few of you as to what the best prop is and what dimeter and pitch your using Best David Cecil KF3 895DC ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:43:11 AM PST US From: "Randy Daughenbaugh" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" David, Check out http://www.powerfin.com/ Although I haven't flown, I find it easy to set and tracking was perfect. Others on the list report they are happy with it. Randy - Series 5/7 - 912S Getting close.... . -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dcecil3@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Dcecil3@aol.com I am building a model 3 .Is there anyone out there on the list that can tell me the best all weather prop for the 912 in a model 3 ? I've owned a Challenger with a Warpdrive and it was simple to set pitch and a Bucaneer with a Sport Prop that was very simular to the Warp.Whats the Best Prop ? I know this opens the great can of "Worms" and I'd like to hear from members that have used more than one kind of Prop .The GSC prop is not an option .My Challenger came with a wooden prop and dirt and small gravel do a number on them not to mention being affected by moisture . I would like to hear from a few of you as to what the best prop is and what dimeter and pitch your using Best David Cecil KF3 895DC ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:05:00 PM PST US From: "jdmcbean" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" David, Personally I like the IVO in flight adjustable. I think bang for the buck you can't beet it..... If you are trying to stay Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) compliant then either the IVO or the Warp ground adjustable. If you are going new I have either available. Like you said this can open a can of worms.... 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 Dcecil3@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Dcecil3@aol.com I am building a model 3 .Is there anyone out there on the list that can tell me the best all weather prop for the 912 in a model 3 ? I've owned a Challenger with a Warpdrive and it was simple to set pitch and a Bucaneer with a Sport Prop that was very simular to the Warp.Whats the Best Prop ? I know this opens the great can of "Worms" and I'd like to hear from members that have used more than one kind of Prop .The GSC prop is not an option .My Challenger came with a wooden prop and dirt and small gravel do a number on them not to mention being affected by moisture . I would like to hear from a few of you as to what the best prop is and what dimeter and pitch your using Best David Cecil KF3 895DC ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:42:37 PM PST US From: "jdmcbean" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" Beat... not beet... don't care to eat it. Been a long day... 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 jdmcbean Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" David, Personally I like the IVO in flight adjustable. I think bang for the buck you can't beet it..... If you are trying to stay Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) compliant then either the IVO or the Warp ground adjustable. If you are going new I have either available. Like you said this can open a can of worms.... 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 Dcecil3@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Dcecil3@aol.com I am building a model 3 .Is there anyone out there on the list that can tell me the best all weather prop for the 912 in a model 3 ? I've owned a Challenger with a Warpdrive and it was simple to set pitch and a Bucaneer with a Sport Prop that was very simular to the Warp.Whats the Best Prop ? I know this opens the great can of "Worms" and I'd like to hear from members that have used more than one kind of Prop .The GSC prop is not an option .My Challenger came with a wooden prop and dirt and small gravel do a number on them not to mention being affected by moisture . I would like to hear from a few of you as to what the best prop is and what dimeter and pitch your using Best David Cecil KF3 895DC ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:43:17 PM PST US From: "jimshumaker" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Prop --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" If you go warp drive you can get the nickel inlay to prevent chipping from flying in the rain. Jim Shumaker ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Prop > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Dcecil3@aol.com > > I am building a model 3 .Is there anyone out there on the list that can tell > me the best all weather prop for the 912 in a model 3 ? I've owned a > Challenger with a Warpdrive and it was simple to set pitch and a Bucaneer with a Sport > Prop that was very simular to the Warp.Whats the Best Prop ? I know this opens > the great can of "Worms" and I'd like to hear from members that have used > more than one kind of Prop .The GSC prop is not an option .My Challenger came > with a wooden prop and dirt and small gravel do a number on them not to mention > being affected by moisture . I would like to hear from a few of you as to > what the best prop is and what dimeter and pitch your using > Best David Cecil > KF3 895DC > >