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1. 12:00 AM - SV: Tailwheels (Michel Verheughe)
2. 04:47 AM - Re: Jabiru (Mike Chaney)
3. 05:21 AM - Throtle cables Rotax 582 (Gill Levesque)
4. 05:49 AM - SV: Throtle cables Rotax 582 (Michel Verheughe)
5. 06:47 AM - Re: Throtle cables Rotax 582 (David Savener)
6. 07:01 AM - Re: Throtle cables Rotax 582 (Marc Arseneault)
7. 08:38 AM - Re: Rotax Engine Exchange ()
8. 08:56 AM - Re: Throtle cables Rotax 582 (Steve Cooper)
9. 09:14 AM - Re: W/B question (W Duke)
10. 09:43 AM - Re: Rotax Engine Exchange (jareds)
11. 11:15 AM - Re: Prop shortening (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
12. 01:14 PM - Re: W/B question (jeff.hays@aselia.com)
13. 03:38 PM - Rotax 582 Idle (Bruce Harrington)
14. 03:46 PM - Venting Cockpit - was W/B question (Bruce Harrington)
15. 04:57 PM - Re: (John E. King)
16. 05:46 PM - Re: NSI firewall crank oil seal (John E. King)
17. 07:18 PM - I just got back from Oshkosh and when I asked for Ed they said he was (Rex & Jan Shaw)
18. 08:16 PM - Re: NSI oil seal replacement update (Rick)
19. 08:23 PM - Re: W/B question (Rick)
20. 08:55 PM - Re: NSI firewall crank oil seal (kurt schrader)
21. 09:27 PM - Re: SV: Tailwheels (kurt schrader)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: Lowell Fitt [lcfitt@inreach.com]
> The rubber is of the same consistency as the rubber on roller blades - it
> gives a rather nicer ride than the maule. The pivot is better constructed
> and it is, all in all, a better made wheel - in my opinion and others I have
> spoken to.
Many thanks, Lowell, this is exactly the kind of information I was after.
PS: Now I have to rollerblade to know how THAT feels! :-)
Cheers,
Michel
do not archive
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Mike Chaney <mdps_mc@SWOCA.NET>
Dee
Sorry for the delay. I was out of town.
Mike
http://www.usjabiru.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dee Young
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Jabiru
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Mike what is the web site address?
Dee Young
Model II N345DY
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Chaney<mailto:mdps_mc@swoca.net>
To: "Kitfox (E-mail)" <kitfox-list@matronics.com> 1.9 DATE_IN_FUTURE_03_06
Date :
kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>%201.9%20DATE_IN_
FUTURE_03_06%20Date%20:%20kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 6:39 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Jabiru
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Mike Chaney
<mdps_mc@SWOCA.NET<mailto:mdps_mc@SWOCA.NET>>
I'm just now catching up on the list activity after a few days out and
noticed much discussion concerning the Jabiru and the Kitfox.
I installed a Jabiru 2200 on my Model IV two years ago and have been happy
with the performance. I had a 582 before the Jabiru and feel the Jabiru
has
increased performance. I now cruse in the low 90 MPG's.
I maintained the round cowling which required the most work in the entire
installation. I have some pictures posted on the Jabiru USA website.
There
are also other Kitfox pictures posted on this site also.
I must say the the folks at Jabiru USA were wonderful to work with. Even
when I experienced a problem a year after the sale they were still helpful
and wanted to see me flying again.
Mike Chaney
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| Subject: | Throtle cables Rotax 582 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Gill Levesque <canpilot03@yahoo.ca>
Hi 582 owners;
I need to change my carburater cables! ( have any of you done so!!!)The ones
from the carb to the throtle reverser bell crank!! Does anyone know if these are
a standard length or have to be custom made?? I have the older style carb tops
with the small adjusters!!( new ones have a long curved brass tube!!)
Also ,I tried to turn my idle speed (1800) down to eliminate "FLOAT" on landings
and the engine shakes and shudders so bad at 1650 that I think it will jump
off the mount !!! What can I do to smoothen it out????
Gil Levesque
C-IGVL
Still alive and flyin!!!!
Gil
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| Subject: | Throtle cables Rotax 582 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: Gill Levesque [canpilot03@yahoo.ca]
> Also ,I tried to turn my idle speed (1800) down to eliminate "FLOAT" on landings
> and the engine shakes and shudders so bad at 1650 that I think it will jump off
the
> mount !!! What can I do to smoothen it out????
I think that is where the clutch comes handy, Gill. Not having one myself, it's
only a guess. This being said, any RPM under 2,000 is not recommended, I think.
I seldom let my 582 go under 3,000. Does she float? Yes. You just have to include
it in your landing distance estimate. I have now over 80 hours on my Kitfox
and I think I start to get the hang of it. Including the "float."
No ideas about the throttle cable, though. Good luck.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Throtle cables Rotax 582 |
Seal-Send-Time: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:46:46 -0500
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "David Savener" <david_savener@msn.com>
My son just gave me rides in his SeaWing with a 582. He has the clutch to lessen
the need for brakes when on the water. That clutch is wonderful. I will
put one on my kitfox soon.
Dave S
----- Original Message -----
From: Michel Verheughe<mailto:michel@online.no>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 7:46 AM
Subject: SV: Kitfox-List: Throtle cables Rotax 582
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no<mailto:michel@online.no>>
> From: Gill Levesque [canpilot03@yahoo.ca]
> Also ,I tried to turn my idle speed (1800) down to eliminate "FLOAT" on landings
> and the engine shakes and shudders so bad at 1650 that I think it will jump
off the
> mount !!! What can I do to smoothen it out????
I think that is where the clutch comes handy, Gill. Not having one myself, it's
only a guess. This being said, any RPM under 2,000 is not recommended, I think.
I seldom let my 582 go under 3,000. Does she float? Yes. You just have to
include it in your landing distance estimate. I have now over 80 hours on my
Kitfox and I think I start to get the hang of it. Including the "float."
No ideas about the throttle cable, though. Good luck.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Throtle cables Rotax 582 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Marc Arseneault" <northernultralights@hotmail.com>
Hi Gil,
Bob at Light Engine Services can make you new cables. Make him a drawing and fax
it to him or send the old ones. His # is (780) 418-4164. Bob does the cables
for 75% of the Ultralights. As for the engine idling rough, I don't think there
is anything to do other then keeping it at higher RPM's. On the ground I usually
keep it at 3000 or more and when I am coming in for a landing, approx. 2000
and adjust it from there to get a smoother idle. I am sometimes coming in
with a bit of power and this solves all of these lower RPM/engine roughness problems.
Joy of flying a 582 Gil!
Best Regards,
Marc Arseneault
Ontario Canada
From: Gill Levesque canpilot03@yahoo.ca Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com To:
kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: Kitfox-List: Throtle cables Rotax 582 Date:
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:18:51 -0400 (EDT) -- Kitfox-List message posted by: Gill
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax Engine Exchange |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: <rex@awarenest.com>
Rex,
Hi from another Rex. As I read it it seems clear to me
that to replace my 582 I will pay almost $4000 after
shipping. Savings of about $800. I had only read the text
posted by the list member who first reported this.
Pertinent copy below.
"The owner will pay $3838.00 USD to the Service
Center, plus any shipping and handling of the new engine.
Suggested retail = $4638. Trade in sale price = $3838
Effective date: July 1, 2004
Termination date: October 30, 2004"
Sadly, it would be too good to be true otherwise.
Rex
South Park, Colorado
M2 582
On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 12:26:32 +0930
"Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw"
><rexjan@bigpond.com>
>
> I wonder if anyone can clarify the situation with this
>Rotax engine exchange
> program please.
> The way I read it Rotax have lowered the price for the
>purpose of this
> program from the retail price to the sale price. They
>are then offering a
> trade-in price that matches the sale price therefore all
>one has to pay is
> the freight.
> However my friend is sure that one will also have to pay
>the difference
> between the sale or trade-in price and the retail price.
> Does anyone know which of us is correct or care to
>comment.
> My friend feels he is right because it states the
>customer will pay the sale
> price plus the freight price. I admit this is confusing
>but consider it just
> a technical wording.
> Rex.
> rexjan@bigpond.com
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| Subject: | Re: Throtle cables Rotax 582 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Rotax published an AD some years back. Idle RPM must be slightly higher than
2000. The reason is because of excessive gear slap in the gearbox. with the
engine idle adjusted to the rpm you gave you are destroying your gearbox.
Immediately check all mounting castings for cracks in the area of the bolt
pass through holes. If I were you I'd re-check torque of the gearbox
mounting bolts PRIOR TO NEXT FLIGHT.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gill Levesque" <canpilot03@yahoo.ca>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Throtle cables Rotax 582
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Gill Levesque <canpilot03@yahoo.ca>
>
> Hi 582 owners;
>
> I need to change my carburater cables! ( have any of you done so!!!)The
ones from the carb to the throtle reverser bell crank!! Does anyone know if
these are a standard length or have to be custom made?? I have the older
style carb tops with the small adjusters!!( new ones have a long curved
brass tube!!)
>
> Also ,I tried to turn my idle speed (1800) down to eliminate "FLOAT" on
landings and the engine shakes and shudders so bad at 1650 that I think it
will jump off the mount !!! What can I do to smoothen it out????
>
> Gil Levesque
> C-IGVL
>
>
> Still alive and flyin!!!!
>
> Gil
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: W/B question |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: W Duke <n981ms@yahoo.com>
Howard,
I used Van's vents mounted in the side of the cowling. They work well. I coupled the eyeball to the NACA with appropriate sized radiator hose. There are some photos of the outside at Sport Flight: http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/AloneA.jpg
I will see if I have some of the inside handy and post them.
Maxwell
Howard Firm <pianome2@mchsi.com> wrote:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm"
I'm doing my W/B next weekend and needed to know what the 1 degree swept
wings does to the calculations. Does the Datum change? Does the C-G envelope
change? Maybe Kurt, you could post your numbers for a reference as we are
very similar.
Also, users with LP bubble doors, do you know of any vents that can be
installed on the slightly curved surface? My cabin is very sealed and I see
I'm going to need air coming in...
Howard Firm
508 12th St. South
Virginia MN 55792
Maxwell Duke
S6/IO240/Phase II Flight Testing
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax Engine Exchange |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
One of my ultralite friends just traded his high time motor in but has
yet to be paid.
Being a small company overall we discussed he might be on the 90 day out
payment plan but he loves his new motor. He did call them though to
indicate that if they don't pay soon to just send the motor back to
him. We'll see!
Jared
rex@awarenest.com wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: <rex@awarenest.com>
>
>Rex,
> Hi from another Rex. As I read it it seems clear to me
>that to replace my 582 I will pay almost $4000 after
>shipping. Savings of about $800. I had only read the text
>posted by the list member who first reported this.
>Pertinent copy below.
>
>"The owner will pay $3838.00 USD to the Service
>Center, plus any shipping and handling of the new engine.
>Suggested retail = $4638. Trade in sale price = $3838
>Effective date: July 1, 2004
>Termination date: October 30, 2004"
>
> Sadly, it would be too good to be true otherwise.
>
>Rex
>South Park, Colorado
>M2 582
>
>
>On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 12:26:32 +0930
> "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw"
>><rexjan@bigpond.com>
>>
>>I wonder if anyone can clarify the situation with this
>>Rotax engine exchange
>>program please.
>>The way I read it Rotax have lowered the price for the
>>purpose of this
>>program from the retail price to the sale price. They
>>are then offering a
>>trade-in price that matches the sale price therefore all
>>one has to pay is
>>the freight.
>>However my friend is sure that one will also have to pay
>>the difference
>>between the sale or trade-in price and the retail price.
>>Does anyone know which of us is correct or care to
>>comment.
>>My friend feels he is right because it states the
>>customer will pay the sale
>>price plus the freight price. I admit this is confusing
>>but consider it just
>>a technical wording.
>> Rex.
>>rexjan@bigpond.com
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Prop shortening |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 7/29/04 8:12:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
cnichols@scrtc.com writes:
> On a more practical note, any advice about shortening a Warp Drive prop?
> My last wheel landing was not my best, and I sustained damage to about 3/4 of
> an inch of the tip of one blade, and a tiny amount to another blade. I spoke
> with one of the
I had the same problem but one of my blades had split down about 3 inches.
Warp cut 1 inch off the 70" prop and did a beautiful job in repairing. Cost
was $80. include shipping.
Don Smythe
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: W/B question |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com" <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
I have both a set of homemade NACA vents in the cowl, as well as
some 3.5" vents in the bubble doors. I still feel like I'm going
to roast alive in the summer. In any case the 3.5" snap vents
came from Wicks and fit fine in the bubble doors.
Original Message:
-----------------
From: W Duke n981ms@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: W/B question
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: W Duke <n981ms@yahoo.com>
Howard,
I used Van's vents mounted in the side of the cowling. They work well.
I coupled the eyeball to the NACA with appropriate sized radiator hose.
There are some photos of the outside at Sport Flight:
http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/AloneA.jpg
I will see if I have some of the inside handy and post them.
Maxwell
Howard Firm <pianome2@mchsi.com> wrote:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm"
I'm doing my W/B next weekend and needed to know what the 1 degree swept
wings does to the calculations. Does the Datum change? Does the C-G envelope
change? Maybe Kurt, you could post your numbers for a reference as we are
very similar.
Also, users with LP bubble doors, do you know of any vents that can be
installed on the slightly curved surface? My cabin is very sealed and I see
I'm going to need air coming in...
Howard Firm
508 12th St. South
Virginia MN 55792
Maxwell Duke
S6/IO240/Phase II Flight Testing
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <aerowood@mcsi.net>
Hi Gil,
When I had my 582 I had the idle set to around 1700, but it was never run there.
As it idled down on the IV-1200 Kitfox upon landing rollout, I added enough
throttle to bring the rpm up to above 2500. Taxi always took over 3000 rpm.
I spent a lot of time tinkering with the idle mixture/air screw to get it
reasonably smooth at 2000 rpm. Both carb slides had to be at the same spot at
idle. Keep trying!
Cheers,
bh
ex-582ed IV-1200, 800+ hrs
Sonex N321SX, Jab 3300, 90.7 hrs
> Hi 582 owners;
>
> I need to change my carburater cables! ( have any of you done so!!!)The ones
from the carb to the throtle reverser bell crank!! Does anyone know if these are
a standard length or have to be custom made?? I have the older style carb tops
with the small adjusters!!( new ones have a long curved brass tube!!)
>
> Also ,I tried to turn my idle speed (1800) down to eliminate "FLOAT" on
landings and the engine shakes and shudders so bad at 1650 that I think it will
jump off the mount !!! What can I do to smoothen it out????
>
> Gil Levesque
> C-IGVL
>
>
> Still alive and flyin!!!!
>
> Gil
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| Subject: | Venting Cockpit - was W/B question |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <aerowood@mcsi.net>
It helps to cool the cockpit when you have nACA vents to do this.
At the rear of the turtle deck, cut out on both top halves a flap about 2"x10"
(I don't have the old Fox handy to check size), and rivet it on so the flap can
open when the NACA vents add air pressure inside the cockpit. This worked for
me. Otherwise you are ramming air into the cockpit (read compressing, thus
heating it). Pitts and Eagle bipes have an exhaust vent for each inlet vent.
bh
Ex-N194KF, 582ed IV-1200, 800+ hrs
> I have both a set of homemade NACA vents in the cowl, as well as
> some 3.5" vents in the bubble doors. I still feel like I'm going
> to roast alive in the summer. In any case the 3.5" snap vents
> came from Wicks and fit fine in the bubble doors.
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Gary and Robert,
Rotax is giving a special deal for those who own a 912S that does not
have a slipper clutch. Lockwood installed my slipper clutch and
exchanged my starter for the heavy duty starter for only $800. I
shipped them the gear box and the original starter and they returned the
gear box with the new clutch installed and the new starter within a
week. Call Lockwood and see if the offer still exists.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by:
>
>From: "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
>To: "'kitfox-list@matronics.com'" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> cost?
>Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Rotax 912S - Is the slipper clutch worth the
> cos t?
>Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:53:10 -0700
>
>Nice website Gary,
>
>Do you have puddle jumper floats on your plane?
>
>Robert
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kitfoxjunky
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Rotax 912S - Is the slipper clutch worth the cost?
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kitfoxjunky"
><kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
>
>I have my Rotax 912S in for inspection. The shop doing the work has
>recommended that I install the slipper clutch. They say that this really
>smooths out the engine, especially at lower RPM, and will help reduce
>problems I have had with the exhaust cracking due to vibration. My Fox is
>up high, on anphib floats, so the chance of a prop strike is minimal, which
>is why I was not too concerned about not having the clutch.
>
>The cost is about $ 1000, but the shop says they have a slightly used one
>they can install for $ 600. Is it worth it?
>
>
>Gary Walsh
>C-GOOT
>www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: NSI firewall crank oil seal |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Darrel & Kirk,
I got to Oshkosh 7:30 PM Wednesday and left at 9:00 AM on Sunday.
There were seven Kitfoxes in the Homebuilt area next to show center and
one Kitfox further down the field where the Kitfoxes used to park.
They moved the Homebuilts closer to show center this summer. I heard or
saw nothing about a damaged Kitfox. Do Not Archive
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
Fox5flyer wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
>
>
>Nope, didn't hear anything about it Kurt. Might have happened after I left
>on Friday morning though. Not many Foxes there that I could find. Didn't
>seem to be an area set aside for them. I did manage to find 3 of them lined
>up, but none were list people. At least they wouldn't admit to it. :-)
>There was an airplane in the ultra light area called the Euro Fox. Looked
>to me like a Vixen IV that had a few minor changes made to it. Couldn't
>find anybody there who would talk about it though.
>Darrel
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
>>
>>
><smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
>
>>Good news Darrel. Glad it is a simpler fix than you
>>thought.
>>
>>Did you see or hear about a KitFox breaking a tail
>>wheel or spring while you were there? A friend just
>>got back yesterday and said that they had to close the
>>runway for a bit while he cleared the runway the hard
>>way. Didn't know who it was. I am not sure that my
>>friend was right about it being a KF either. He is a
>>mechanic, but not a homebuilder and some people get
>>homebuilts confused.
>>
>>Kurt S.
>>
>>--- Fox5flyer <morid@northland.lib.mi.us> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>I just returned from the Mecca after a great week
>>>with nearly perfect
>>>weather. Every year that place gets better,
>>>including the facilities at
>>>camp Scholler. I finally found the Skystar display.
>>> It wasn't much, but
>>>considering their financial situation I was
>>>surprised to see them there at
>>>all. The airshow gets better every year, and as has
>>>been in the past couple
>>>years, Jimmy Franklin in his "jet" Waco was the most
>>>exciting of the bunch
>>>(IMHO). The Bulldog was a close second with Patty
>>>Wagstaff and her usual
>>>greatness also putting on a beautiful show. Lowell,
>>>I tried to look you up,
>>>but never did find the Homebuilt Camping area and
>>>nobody I talked to could
>>>tell me where it was.
>>>
>>>Anyway, I've had a chance to get a good look at my
>>>oil seal problem and it
>>>appears it has definitely popped about half way out.
>>> The good news is that
>>>it also appears that if I remove the oil tank it
>>>should be accessible enough
>>>to replace the seal without removing the engine.
>>>The new seal hasn't yet
>>>arrived, but I plan to start tear down this
>>>afternoon to get a head start.
>>>I'll post an update when there's something new.
>>>Thanks to Rick, Peter, and
>>>others for their helpful advice.
>>>
>>>Darrel
>>>S5/NSI/CAP
>>>NE Michigan
>>>72, thin ovc, light breeze
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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| Subject: | I just got back from Oshkosh and when I asked for Ed they |
said he was
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
I just got back from Oshkosh and when I asked for Ed they said he was
replaced by Frank Miller.
I only ever communicated with Ed Downs by E'mail a couple of times and only
about a month ago. I had no idea he was leaving but he impressed me as a
nice guy. I am sorry he has left Skystar and wish him well. I'm sure Frank
Miller will also do a good job. I just hope he is able to get Skystar going
well especially now the Sports Pilot and Sports Plane Rules are through. I
hate to see a business having a hard time when they don't deserve it. Also
as Kitfoxer's that's sort of our headquarters so let's hope things look up.
Rex
Australia.
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| Subject: | NSI oil seal replacement update |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" <turboflyer@comcast.net>
Have someone hold the flywheel starter gear with the tip of a large
screwdriver. Also make sure you are turning it the correct way. It is not a
left thread. It should just unscrew like a normal lefty loosy righty tighty
bolt. The Subaru manual says 47-54 ftlbs with threads oiled and flange
sealant on the flange.
Rick N656T
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Fox5flyer
Subject: Kitfox-List: NSI oil seal replacement update
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
I'm having trouble removing the bolt that holds the rear pulley to the
crankshaft on my NSI so I can change the seal. That puppy is tight!
Anybody have any tricks? Do I need to just get a bigger cheater bar? I
don't have room for pneumatic impact and I'm paranoid about breaking
something.
Also, when I reinstall the bolt, what is the torque spec for it?
Thanks,
Darrel
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" <turboflyer@comcast.net>
Just go slow on that door. I would invest in a diamond chip hole saw and go
slow about half through on both sides. Sand/polish edges. One crack and she
is a gonner. Do it with the door off and supported. Did i mention going
slow. :)
Rick N656T
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
jeff.hays@aselia.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: W/B question
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jeff.hays@aselia.com"
<jeff.hays@aselia.com>
I have both a set of homemade NACA vents in the cowl, as well as
some 3.5" vents in the bubble doors. I still feel like I'm going
to roast alive in the summer. In any case the 3.5" snap vents
came from Wicks and fit fine in the bubble doors.
Original Message:
-----------------
From: W Duke n981ms@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: W/B question
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: W Duke <n981ms@yahoo.com>
Howard,
I used Van's vents mounted in the side of the cowling. They work well.
I coupled the eyeball to the NACA with appropriate sized radiator hose.
There are some photos of the outside at Sport Flight:
http://www.sportflight.com/uploads/AloneA.jpg
I will see if I have some of the inside handy and post them.
Maxwell
Howard Firm <pianome2@mchsi.com> wrote:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm"
I'm doing my W/B next weekend and needed to know what the 1 degree swept
wings does to the calculations. Does the Datum change? Does the C-G envelope
change? Maybe Kurt, you could post your numbers for a reference as we are
very similar.
Also, users with LP bubble doors, do you know of any vents that can be
installed on the slightly curved surface? My cabin is very sealed and I see
I'm going to need air coming in...
Howard Firm
508 12th St. South
Virginia MN 55792
Maxwell Duke
S6/IO240/Phase II Flight Testing
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| Subject: | Re: NSI firewall crank oil seal |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Thanks John and Darrel,
The pilot/mechanic who told me about the tailwheel
incident could easily have mistaken a Rans, Avid, etc
for a Fox. I just wondered if it was one of "us".
Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo
--- "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com> wrote:
> Darrel & Kirk,
>
> I got to Oshkosh 7:30 PM Wednesday and left at
> 9:00 AM on Sunday.
> I heard or saw nothing about a damaged Kitfox.
> --
> John King
> Warrenton, VA
>
> Fox5flyer wrote:
>
> >
> >Nope, didn't hear anything about it Kurt.
> >Darrel
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Just a note:
My friend used an actual rollerblade wheel for his
tailwheel on his 2/3rd scale Jenny. It seemed to work
well taxiing and taking off. Unfortunately he only
had one landing with it, and that was into a lake.
:-(
For my first time, I had 2 bouts with tailwheel shimmy
on the club Champ I was flying last week. I really
shook the plane! That is a Scott assembly and
probably needs unequal springs installed.
Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo
--- Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no> wrote:
> PS: Now I have to rollerblade to know how THAT
> feels! :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
>
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