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1. 12:54 AM - I may write about the trip....if anyone's (Rex & Jan Shaw)
2. 01:03 AM - I seem to recall pricing (Rex & Jan Shaw)
3. 01:18 AM - Finally, is the way this thing starts... easier and quicker than a new (Rex & Jan Shaw)
4. 01:34 AM - Also have any of you experienced problems porting the static port inside (Rex & Jan Shaw)
5. 04:22 AM - Re: Buyin' a plane.... (Fox5flyer)
6. 04:38 AM - Inside static port termination (Fox5flyer)
7. 04:42 AM - Re: Panel mount glove box (Fox5flyer)
8. 04:55 AM - Re: Boilerplate:Help! (Howard Firm)
9. 06:55 AM - Re: Panel mount glove box (Grant Fluent)
10. 08:08 AM - Re: ASI / Static ports (Robert Toth)
11. 08:47 AM - Re: Boilerplate:Help! (Steve Cooper)
12. 10:15 AM - Re: ASI / Static ports (jareds)
13. 10:21 AM - Re: ASI / Static ports (jareds)
14. 10:55 AM - Workshop Table and Shipping Crate (Jim Carriere)
15. 11:51 AM - Re: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM (Michel Verheughe)
16. 12:39 PM - Slightly bent landing gear (Michel Verheughe)
17. 01:19 PM - Re: Slightly bent landing gear (Don Pearsall)
18. 02:16 PM - Re: Boilerplate:Help! (kurt schrader)
19. 02:56 PM - Re: ASI / Static ports (kurt schrader)
20. 03:04 PM - Re: Slightly bent landing gear (Steve Cooper)
21. 03:06 PM - Re: Slightly bent landing gear (Michel Verheughe)
22. 04:11 PM - Re: ASI / Static ports (Victor Jacko)
23. 05:09 PM - Re: ASI / Static ports (Robert Toth)
24. 05:23 PM - test (Larry Huntley)
25. 06:00 PM - Re: fairings (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
26. 08:31 PM - Re: Slightly bent landing gear (Bruce Harrington)
27. 08:47 PM - static source (gary borrmann)
28. 08:56 PM - Need a Mass Balance Weight (SOURDOSTAN@aol.com)
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| Subject: | I may write about the trip....if anyone's |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
Lynn, of course we are interested. I hope you have all our E'mail addresses.
Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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| Subject: | I seem to recall pricing |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
In Australia you can buy these things for very much less than that. Just
maybe not from an aircraft place. We get them from an Electronics supplier.
I think it's called Radio Parts but we have a bit of a flood here at the
moment and it's too hard to get in the shed to check. I'm a retired
electronics tech and intend using an optical sensor in the top of the header
tank. If you wan't one I suggest checking good electronics suppliers before
aviation suppliers for this. Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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| Subject: | Finally, is the way this thing starts... easier and quicker |
than a new
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
Was it the mixture or was it a matter of enough RPM. Don't forget these
CDI's they are putting on don't fire 'till 300 RPM. You can have the prop
turning over and looking great and hanging in like the battery is fine and
it won't even kick. It might be only swinging 299RPM sort of thing. If you
don't realise this you blame everything else. Perhaps when you got a start
with the Ellison you had the RPM's and compared that start to others where
the RPM's were only 299 but you thought it was swinging OK and should have
started. I used to have trouble with my 582 until I worked this out. The
same with our club Jabiru. I just put in a new Odyssey battery and it now
starts instantly. Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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| Subject: | Also have any of you experienced problems porting the static |
port inside
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
My MKIV Classic Speedster has static ports in front of the doors but they do
weird things so the tubing is just pulled of and it hangs free in the cabin
behind the panel and it works fine. Skystar told me it would read high but
it doesn't we have checked it with a GPS several times. I'd like to do it
more professional but there is no problems as is. Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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| Subject: | Re: Buyin' a plane.... |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Good story Lynn. It'll make an excellent first entry for your builder's
log!
Darrel
Mikado MI
S5
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynn Matteson" <lynnmatt@jps.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Buyin' a plane....
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
>
> I recently joined this group...a week ago Thursday.....got a tip on a
> IV on Saturday, thought about it 'til Sunday, modified a boat trailer
> to haul it back on Monday, left at 7pm that night for the drive to
> Central/Eastern Texas, arrived on Wed. morning to load it up, and left
> that evening at 8pm for the trip home, where I arrived (lower Michigan)
> about 2pm on Friday. Too bad I can't make a decision, huh?
> The trip there was exactly 1300 miles, and I slept in the little Toyota
> motorhome (2400cc four-banger) whenever I got sleepy, which wasn't
> often...my eyes were wide open thinking about that cute little
> bare-bones Kitfox IV. I was concerned about getting there quickly so
> the seller's bank could verify the validity of my cashier's check, and
> I could get going on the return trip as soon as possible. One of the
> reasons for the brief trip was to get back and get to applying my (few)
> ultralight hours toward a Sports Pilot license...that, and I just don't
> seem to do anything at a leisurely pace these days.
> I had bolted some 3/4" plywood onto the 16-foot boat trailer, and from
> a down-loaded schematic of the plane, knew just where the plane would
> sit on it. It fit well, we got it strapped down, and then the loading
> began of all the boxes, panels, bags, upholstery, wheel pants, struts,
> speed kits....well, you all know how much stuff there is. I had stuff
> in the little inside compartments, outside compartments, on the rear
> bed, on the floor, on the front bed, everywhere but the bath and
> shower, because I thought I'd better leave that area accessible...HA!
> The flaperons took care of that notion. I had to open the side door
> wide to get them in. If I'd had more sleep, I might have remembered the
> "escape hatch" side window to put the flaperons through, but I was
> running on fumes, and wasn't thinking too clearly at that point. I did
> lay down for a few hours, but that wasn't enough to clear out the
> cobwebs from the drive there. We got everything aboard finally,
> including all the Poly-fibre chenicals that were still good...I hope
> (1994 original purchase). Trouble was, I couldn't get to the bathroom,
> nor to the refrigerator, nor to my toothbrush which was way back in a
> drawer in the kitchen area. I made about 140 miles before needing to
> sleep, and found a Holiday Inn Express that was glad to charge me $68
> for the night...at that point I didn't care, 'cause I had a cold sack
> of Bud that was gonna help me to sleep, as if I needed any. I called my
> buddy in California and told him of my purchase, and yakked planes for
> awhile. In the morning I got a toothbrush from the front desk, and
> paste with it, took a shower and headed for the road. I made the
> Kentucky border that night, got through Louisville on the north-bound,
> while a 5-mile long traffic jam (due to an accident) was taking place
> on the south-bound...real lucky on my part, but hoping the folks were
> ok in the bent-up cars. I was about 40 miles from home when I stopped
> to check the tie-downs again for the umpteenth time. Another 20 miles
> later I stopped for gas, and saw that one of the straps had been sawed
> in two by the rusty cross member of the boat trailer. I tied that up
> and got home without further problem. Now this little MH has a 16
> gallon tank and gets about 12-14 mpg, so requires filling about every 3
> hours (about 160-180 mile range, or so), so filling and stopping for
> food took some time, but gave me a reason to get out and stretch. After
> that first night at the motel, I decided to arrange things a little
> better so I could curl up on the front bed and get some rest, without
> breaking the bank. Like I said earlier, this was the first time in
> seven years of motorhome ownership that I had occasion to use a motel,
> and the sticker shock was sumthin' else! Next time I'll do a better
> job of planning and not give up my bed, but getting the plane was worth
> it.
>
> Laying in bed the night that I got back, I couldn't believe what I'd
> just done, and had to count the days on my fingers to see that I
> actually had gone 2650 miles in less than four days.
>
> Today, I sorted out the parts, and looked over the manual until my eyes
> started to cross, and got overwhelmed, almost, by the job ahead of me.
> But unlike the trip, I WILL take my time and do the job right.
>
> Lynn
> On Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 11:01 AM, kurt schrader wrote:
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
> > <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
> >
> > Lynn,
> >
> > Things are pretty quiet, so now is a good time to tell
> > us more.
> >
> > You must have a big door or window on that RV to get
> > everything in?
> >
> > Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo
> >
> > --- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
> >
> >> I bought a IV speedster that is still in the
> >> building stage...."all the stuff" is stuffed into my
> >
> >> little 21' motorhome.......
> >
> >> I may write about the trip....if anyone's
> >> interested...shouldn't take long as the whole trip
> >> lasted a little less than 4 days.
> >>
> >> Lynn
> >> do not archive
> >
> >
> > _______________________________
> >
> >
> > _-
> > =======================================================================
> > _-
> > =======================================================================
> > _-
> > =======================================================================
> > _-
> > =======================================================================
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Inside static port termination |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
With my previous kitfox (582) I had the static source terminated behind the
panel. The only downside I noticed was the airspeed read about 3mph high,
but then again it was only an 85mph cruiser. I'm not sure what this would
do to a mode C indication as I didn't have a transponder. The altitude was
probably off a little bit too. This may cause more of an error with the
faster foxes. Anybody know how to figure this stuff mathmatically?
Darrel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Also have any of you experienced problems porting the
static port inside
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
>
> My MKIV Classic Speedster has static ports in front of the doors but they
do
> weird things so the tubing is just pulled of and it hangs free in the
cabin
> behind the panel and it works fine. Skystar told me it would read high but
> it doesn't we have checked it with a GPS several times. I'd like to do it
> more professional but there is no problems as is. Rex.
> rexjan@bigpond.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Panel mount glove box |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Nice job Grant. I like it.
Darrel
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
>
> Brad,
> I built my own glove box. I wanted hidden hinges and
> something big enough to put a sectional chart in - are
> even gloves!
> Here's a link to my photo page:
> http://photos.yahoo.com/gjfpilot
> Grant Fluent
> Newcastle, NE
> Classic IV 912S
>
> --- Flybradair@cs.com wrote:
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Flybradair@cs.com
> >
> > Any ideas on a panel mount glove box?
> >
> > Was going to get the one that Vans sells--but would
> > like something a little
> > smaller,
> > my panel is filling up fast!
> >
> > Blue-sky used to sell a smaller one but it is not
> > listed anymore.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Brad Martin
> > Wichita
> > 5 lyc o-235l2c
> > Wiring
> >
> >
> >
> > Contributions
> > any other
> > Forums.
> >
> > http://www.matronics.com/chat
> >
> > http://www.matronics.com/subscription
> > http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm
> > http://www.matronics.com/archives
> > http://www.matronics.com/photoshare
> > http://www.matronics.com/emaillists
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Boilerplate:Help! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm" <pianome2@mchsi.com>
I, Steve Cooper, have built this airplane and inspected it in accordance
with Part 43, appendix D, and have found it to be in a condition for safe
operation.
Howard Firm
508 12th St. South
Virginia MN 55792
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Boilerplate:Help!
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
> Does anyone have the boilerplate statement for Experimental AB Aircraft
Log?
> It's something like: "I have inspected the aircraft and find it to be
> airworthy in accordance with 41.XX"...then the DAR stamps the logbook
behind
> this statement. I've got my Airworthiness inspection coming up this next
> week.
>
> Steve Cooper
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Panel mount glove box |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
Thanks Darrel.
do not archive
--- Fox5flyer <morid@northland.lib.mi.us> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
> <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
>
> Nice job Grant. I like it.
> Darrel
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent
> <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
> >
> > Brad,
> > I built my own glove box. I wanted hidden hinges
> and
> > something big enough to put a sectional chart in -
> are
> > even gloves!
> > Here's a link to my photo page:
> > http://photos.yahoo.com/gjfpilot
> > Grant Fluent
> > Newcastle, NE
> > Classic IV 912S
> >
> > --- Flybradair@cs.com wrote:
> >
> > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by:
> Flybradair@cs.com
> > >
> > > Any ideas on a panel mount glove box?
> > >
> > > Was going to get the one that Vans sells--but
> would
> > > like something a little
> > > smaller,
> > > my panel is filling up fast!
> > >
> > > Blue-sky used to sell a smaller one but it is
> not
> > > listed anymore.
> > >
> > > Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Brad Martin
> > > Wichita
> > > 5 lyc o-235l2c
> > > Wiring
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Contributions
> > > any other
> > > Forums.
> > >
> > > http://www.matronics.com/chat
> > >
> > > http://www.matronics.com/subscription
> > > http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm
> > > http://www.matronics.com/archives
> > > http://www.matronics.com/photoshare
> > > http://www.matronics.com/emaillists
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> Contributions
> any other
> Forums.
>
> http://www.matronics.com/chat
>
> http://www.matronics.com/subscription
> http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm
> http://www.matronics.com/archives
> http://www.matronics.com/photoshare
> http://www.matronics.com/emaillists
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: ASI / Static ports |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Robert Toth <rtoth1@verizon.net>
Jareds; Where are you located? I'm in Woodbridge VA and from your
messages, I get the feeling you are around here also. I am building a
4-1200 with a 912 uls. Bob Toth
jareds wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
>
>Intermittantly i've had probs with my ASI this year. Last time i
>contributed it to water or moisture in the line and another time it was
>a leak that had developed in the system. But now none of those are
>factors this time. Instead i remembered a lister mentioning the static
>port causing problems. So today after an indicated stall speed of 72 at
>3000 i skidded to a stop and looked at the static port side. I have a
>Mode C transponder for flying in the DC airspace connected to the static
>port side and my altimeter hooked up. The ASI would register anywhere
>from 20-42 at a dead stop. But by disconnecting the altimeter, the
>system it goes back to registering normally. DRiving home in the Jeep i
>connected a line to the ASI and held out the window, and it functioned
>normally right along with the ground speed.
>
>Is it necessary to have the altimeter and Encoder hooked up to the ASI
>output sides or can an alternate setup be used?
>
>Also have any of you experienced problems porting the static port inside
>the cockpit?
>
>Thanks
>
>Jared
>
>
>John Oakley wrote:
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Oakley" <joakley@ida.net>
>>
>>The easiest way to find the problem is to use a 12v timing light and check
>>each plug for
>>firing. just shine the light somewhere. You will most likely find that one
>>of the coil
>>is out and it is a probable ground wire. this is the black wires that are
>>coupled at a
>>1/4 inch size screw. you may pull on each of these and find it also. But
>>try the timing
>>light first, it will give you a direction to go.
>>
>>John Oakley
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of David
>>Savener
>>To: kitfox-list
>>Subject: Kitfox-List: 912UL with a bad drop on one mag.
>>
>>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "David Savener" <david_savener@msn.com>
>>
>>My friend, Fred Howes just passed away. We are getting his beautiful
>>Speedster ready for sale.
>>
>>One day it ran fine. The next day it dropped hundreds of rpms on one mag.
>>
>>Lockwood(very helpful) had us lop 1/4 inch off each plug wire and re-attach
>>the connector. Same problem.
>>
>>I am a 532/582 two cycle guy(sort of).
>>
>>Any ideas on how to trouble shoot this??
>>
>>Are there any 912 mechanics in the Central Texas area. The airplane is in
>>Georgetown(30 miles north of Austin) Texas? We need a professional!!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Boilerplate:Help! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Thanks Howard!
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Firm" <pianome2@mchsi.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Boilerplate:Help!
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm" <pianome2@mchsi.com>
>
> I, Steve Cooper, have built this airplane and inspected it in accordance
> with Part 43, appendix D, and have found it to be in a condition for safe
> operation.
>
> 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: Boilerplate:Help!
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
<spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
> >
> > Does anyone have the boilerplate statement for Experimental AB Aircraft
> Log?
> > It's something like: "I have inspected the aircraft and find it to be
> > airworthy in accordance with 41.XX"...then the DAR stamps the logbook
> behind
> > this statement. I've got my Airworthiness inspection coming up this next
> > week.
> >
> > Steve Cooper
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: ASI / Static ports |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
Bob,
I fly out of S MD
How far along are you?
Sounds like John Kings bird dogs may have a formation flight adventure
to look at your plane!
I assume you are in the ADIZ or do you not keep it at one of the
airports there?
I"ve landed an Arrow 200 retrac on your big new airport with the
jets..... is that you??
Robert Toth wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Robert Toth <rtoth1@verizon.net>
>
>Jareds; Where are you located? I'm in Woodbridge VA and from your
>messages, I get the feeling you are around here also. I am building a
>4-1200 with a 912 uls. Bob Toth
>
>jareds wrote:
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
>>
>>Intermittantly i've had probs with my ASI this year. Last time i
>>contributed it to water or moisture in the line and another time it was
>>a leak that had developed in the system. But now none of those are
>>factors this time. Instead i remembered a lister mentioning the static
>>port causing problems. So today after an indicated stall speed of 72 at
>>3000 i skidded to a stop and looked at the static port side. I have a
>>Mode C transponder for flying in the DC airspace connected to the static
>>port side and my altimeter hooked up. The ASI would register anywhere
>>
>>
>>from 20-42 at a dead stop. But by disconnecting the altimeter, the
>
>
>>system it goes back to registering normally. DRiving home in the Jeep i
>>connected a line to the ASI and held out the window, and it functioned
>>normally right along with the ground speed.
>>
>>Is it necessary to have the altimeter and Encoder hooked up to the ASI
>>output sides or can an alternate setup be used?
>>
>>Also have any of you experienced problems porting the static port inside
>>the cockpit?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Jared
>>
>>
>>John Oakley wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Oakley" <joakley@ida.net>
>>>
>>>The easiest way to find the problem is to use a 12v timing light and check
>>>each plug for
>>>firing. just shine the light somewhere. You will most likely find that one
>>>of the coil
>>>is out and it is a probable ground wire. this is the black wires that are
>>>coupled at a
>>>1/4 inch size screw. you may pull on each of these and find it also. But
>>>try the timing
>>>light first, it will give you a direction to go.
>>>
>>>John Oakley
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>>>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of David
>>>Savener
>>>To: kitfox-list
>>>Subject: Kitfox-List: 912UL with a bad drop on one mag.
>>>
>>>
>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "David Savener" <david_savener@msn.com>
>>>
>>>My friend, Fred Howes just passed away. We are getting his beautiful
>>>Speedster ready for sale.
>>>
>>>One day it ran fine. The next day it dropped hundreds of rpms on one mag.
>>>
>>>Lockwood(very helpful) had us lop 1/4 inch off each plug wire and re-attach
>>>the connector. Same problem.
>>>
>>>I am a 532/582 two cycle guy(sort of).
>>>
>>>Any ideas on how to trouble shoot this??
>>>
>>>Are there any 912 mechanics in the Central Texas area. The airplane is in
>>>Georgetown(30 miles north of Austin) Texas? We need a professional!!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: ASI / Static ports |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
Seems all the schematics show the ASI hooked in with altimeter and, of
course, an encoder if you have one.
I had no idea if the Encoder could function independent of ASI or with a
seperate static port.
My Instraments are due for their inspection next month so i'll know how
the list recomendations end up effecting the accuracy.
Right now i'm leaning towards seperating the ASI and porting it by
itself inside panel and then Altimeter and Encoder seperate port and
eventually buying a static port just for the Alt and Enc.
Comments on that scenario or it's effects?
Jared
jimshumaker wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
>
>Jared
>
>You can use the inside of the airplane as an alterrnate static source. It
>will not be accurate but will be a little better than stalling at 72.
>
>I had no problem going from inside static to static port on one side of the
>fuselage with the KF kit add on.
>
>There are definite problems with using the cabin as a static source.
>
>Jim Shumaker
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "jareds" <jareds@verizon.net>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Kitfox-List: ASI / Static ports
>
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
>>
>>Intermittantly i've had probs with my ASI this year. Last time i
>>contributed it to water or moisture in the line and another time it was
>>a leak that had developed in the system. But now none of those are
>>factors this time. Instead i remembered a lister mentioning the static
>>port causing problems. So today after an indicated stall speed of 72 at
>>3000 i skidded to a stop and looked at the static port side. I have a
>>Mode C transponder for flying in the DC airspace connected to the static
>>port side and my altimeter hooked up. The ASI would register anywhere
>>from 20-42 at a dead stop. But by disconnecting the altimeter, the
>>system it goes back to registering normally. DRiving home in the Jeep i
>>connected a line to the ASI and held out the window, and it functioned
>>normally right along with the ground speed.
>>
>>Is it necessary to have the altimeter and Encoder hooked up to the ASI
>>output sides or can an alternate setup be used?
>>
>>Also have any of you experienced problems porting the static port inside
>>the cockpit?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Jared
>>
>>
>>John Oakley wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Oakley" <joakley@ida.net>
>>>
>>>The easiest way to find the problem is to use a 12v timing light and
>>>
>>>
>check
>
>
>>>each plug for
>>>firing. just shine the light somewhere. You will most likely find that
>>>
>>>
>one
>
>
>>>of the coil
>>>is out and it is a probable ground wire. this is the black wires that
>>>
>>>
>are
>
>
>>>coupled at a
>>>1/4 inch size screw. you may pull on each of these and find it also. But
>>>try the timing
>>>light first, it will give you a direction to go.
>>>
>>>John Oakley
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>>>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of David
>>>Savener
>>>To: kitfox-list
>>>Subject: Kitfox-List: 912UL with a bad drop on one mag.
>>>
>>>
>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "David Savener"
>>>
>>>
><david_savener@msn.com>
>
>
>>>My friend, Fred Howes just passed away. We are getting his beautiful
>>>Speedster ready for sale.
>>>
>>>One day it ran fine. The next day it dropped hundreds of rpms on one
>>>
>>>
>mag.
>
>
>>>Lockwood(very helpful) had us lop 1/4 inch off each plug wire and
>>>
>>>
>re-attach
>
>
>>>the connector. Same problem.
>>>
>>>I am a 532/582 two cycle guy(sort of).
>>>
>>>Any ideas on how to trouble shoot this??
>>>
>>>Are there any 912 mechanics in the Central Texas area. The airplane is
>>>
>>>
>in
>
>
>>>Georgetown(30 miles north of Austin) Texas? We need a professional!!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Workshop Table and Shipping Crate |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jim Carriere <jimcarriere@yahoo.com>
Hey folks, here is something I have to share that might help one or
two prospective builders. I can't be the only person to have done
this, but anyway...
I used part of the top of my kit's shipping crate to make into a
4'x8' work table, about 3' tall. The idea isn't much of a stretch,
it came to me as I was breaking down the crate.
One of my friends at work told me, "I wish I'd thought of that, I
took the crates my RV-7 came in, broke them down and threw them
away."
In polite terms the table is solid as the proverbial brick outhouse.
I screwed/nailed AND glued the table legs and crossbraces.
Removing ALL of the excess nails and staples from the crate lumber
took a few hours. Note some of the lumber is spruce- pleasing to
work with, some is cedar- willingly splits and very difficult to
work. A couple sheets of 4x8 waferboard on the sides of the crate
were in nice shape, so I placed one of these on top of the plywood
top of the table to serve as a clean, smooth working surface (the
plywood in the crate was rough and knotty). When this piece of
waferboard wears out I will replace it with another one. I bolted a
vice to one corner, and a short wall at the back (to keep tools from
rolling off). Lots of storage space underneath too!
Excluding the vice my work table cost me about $10- glue, screws,
nails, and some 1"x3" lumber for the crossbraces.
Ten bucks for a work table puts a smile on my face.
Jim in NW Florida
KF7 in progress
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| Subject: | Re: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
jimshumaker wrote:
> Why on earth do you assume that all AM transmitters put out the same power
> from the antenna?
Er, hum, ... (grin) ... the law?
> Please, just don't invent a better radio....I can't afford to replace mine
> right now.
Jim, I would never, even in my wildest dream, think of insulting generations of
airmen (my father being one of them) who have been flying all their life, by
assuming that I know better than them. I am sorry if I gave the wrong impression.
And now, we close the subject.
Respectfully,
Michel
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| Subject: | Slightly bent landing gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Dear listers,
Today we had a nice airshow at my airfield. I flew with some other microlight
planes in a formation with low passes. It was fun.
At the end of the show, my son flew with our instructor to pass his final test
for the microlight license. Because the airfield was then for departure only
(no touch and go) they went to the instructor's own landing strip, a nasty and
very short grass strip along a high tension line. There, my son didn't do his
best landing, and it went a bit hard.
As they came back and I took the plane in the hangar, I noticed that the fabric
that covers the left landing gear (bungee type) was a bit wrinkled.
At a closer look, I noticed that the forward tube was slightly bent, presumably
from the hard landing. On a length of about 40 cm, the tube was bent about 5 mm
inward.
My question is: Can I straighten it out using pieces of wood and a screw vice
or does it need professional care like stripping the fabric, heat, etc?
Thanks in advance,
Michel
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| Subject: | Slightly bent landing gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Michel,
It looks like you are headed for a gear up landing soon, if you try to bend
the tubing back. As you may know, the tube gear has a long history of
folding up (tubes breaking and bending). It has happened too many times to
count, especially on the Model III-IV and some on the Series V.
As you land, the side forces on the gear stress the welds, and they
eventually break. This happens to experienced pilots too, not just bad
landers.
So if I were you, I would strip the fabric, replace the bent tubing, and
inspect all the other tubes and joints very carefully. On the other side
too.
The only permanent cure for the problem is to get spring gear.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michel
Verheughe
Subject: Kitfox-List: Slightly bent landing gear
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Dear listers,
Today we had a nice airshow at my airfield. I flew with some other
microlight
planes in a formation with low passes. It was fun.
At the end of the show, my son flew with our instructor to pass his final
test
for the microlight license. Because the airfield was then for departure only
(no touch and go) they went to the instructor's own landing strip, a nasty
and
very short grass strip along a high tension line. There, my son didn't do
his
best landing, and it went a bit hard.
As they came back and I took the plane in the hangar, I noticed that the
fabric
that covers the left landing gear (bungee type) was a bit wrinkled.
At a closer look, I noticed that the forward tube was slightly bent,
presumably
from the hard landing. On a length of about 40 cm, the tube was bent about 5
mm inward.
My question is: Can I straighten it out using pieces of wood and a screw
vice
or does it need professional care like stripping the fabric, heat, etc?
Thanks in advance,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Boilerplate:Help! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Since we are on the topic, what is the proper wording
for an annual/conditional inspection? My first is due
next month.
Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo
--- Steve Cooper <spdrflyr@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Thanks Howard!
>
> Steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howard Firm" <pianome2@mchsi.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Boilerplate:Help!
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Howard Firm"
> <pianome2@mchsi.com>
> >
> > I, Steve Cooper, have built this airplane and
> inspected it in accordance
> > with Part 43, appendix D, and have found it to be
> in a condition for safe
> > operation.
> >
> > Howard Firm
> > 508 12th St. South
> > Virginia MN 55792
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| Subject: | Re: ASI / Static ports |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Hi Jareds,
Each instrument only requires a source of outside
static air pressure to perform its task, except for
the ASI. That also needs dynamic pressure from the
pitot tube to compare against static pressure. All
the instruments could have seperate static sources if
you want. They are just ganged together to save
weight and complexity. So, yes, you can seperate any
instrument from any other to another static source.
Like all things plumbing, there can be leaks. It is
just harder to find a static air leak. On mine, I
used a little soft squeeze bulb and put it on the
static line where it hooks up to the static head. A
little vacuum is all that is needed. You try to set
it for around 100 mph, 1000" alt, or 1000'/min ROC.
Then let it sit and see if it leaks down. If it
leaks, go thru all your joints and tighten and check
them until you've got no leaks.
I used the hose and water method on the pitot tube.
You can also use this on the static source, but lower
the open end to draw water and pressure from the
static side instead of putting pressure on the pitot
line. Again, just set a vacuum to some nice round
speed/altitude, etc and let it sit. If it changes,
you have a leak to fix.
Inside static sources vary in accurace with doors,
windows, or vents open or shut. Also airpseed does
change the inside static pressure. With all those
variables, an outside source is preferred. Altitude
inaccuracy is probably the worst problem. You don't
want to run into someone by lying about your altitude.
Stall speed inaccuracy is bad as you found out too.
The outside source only needs to be in a place that
gives accurate pressure readings and where it won't
easily collect rain or bugs. SS uses the tail area on
the bottom side ahead of the horizontal stab. I have
seen someone use the area just behind the seats and
doors for static vents on both sides. Don't know how
well that works, but there certainly must be other
good places besides where SS uses..
No mater where you set the static source, if it leaks,
you will get inaccurate readings.
If your encoder reports its altitude to you too, put
it on a different static source from the altimeter so
you can compare and see if you have a problem. If
they are both on the same source, they both go wrong
together and you don't know until you hit something.
Kurt S.
--- jareds <jareds@verizon.net> wrote:
> Seems all the schematics show the ASI hooked in with
> altimeter and, of course, an encoder if you have
one.
> I had no idea if the Encoder could function
> independent of ASI or with a seperate static port.
>
> My Instraments are due for their inspection next
> month so i'll know how the list recomendations
> end up effecting the accuracy.
>
> Right now i'm leaning towards seperating the ASI and
> porting it by itself inside panel and then
> Altimeter and Encoder seperate port and
> eventually buying a static port just for the Alt and
> Enc.
>
> Comments on that scenario or it's effects?
>
> Jared
>
> jimshumaker wrote:
>
> >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker"
> <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
> >
> >Jared
> >
> >You can use the inside of the airplane as an
> alterrnate static source. It
> >will not be accurate but will be a little better
> than stalling at 72.
> >
> >I had no problem going from inside static to static
> port on one side of the
> >fuselage with the KF kit add on.
> >
> >There are definite problems with using the cabin as
> a static source.
> >
> >Jim Shumaker
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| Subject: | Re: Slightly bent landing gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
I heard a story recently about just this type of thing. The fellow did what
you proposed and straightened it back out...but withen a few hours he had
the gear leg colapse because of an undetected crack. My best advice is:
Strip the fabric and get it repaired by an A&P. It's not worth risking your
bird or your life is it? My 2 cents.
Steve Cooper
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michel Verheughe" <michel@online.no>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Slightly bent landing gear
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
> Dear listers,
>
> Today we had a nice airshow at my airfield. I flew with some other
microlight
> planes in a formation with low passes. It was fun.
> At the end of the show, my son flew with our instructor to pass his final
test
> for the microlight license. Because the airfield was then for departure
only
> (no touch and go) they went to the instructor's own landing strip, a nasty
and
> very short grass strip along a high tension line. There, my son didn't do
his
> best landing, and it went a bit hard.
> As they came back and I took the plane in the hangar, I noticed that the
fabric
> that covers the left landing gear (bungee type) was a bit wrinkled.
> At a closer look, I noticed that the forward tube was slightly bent,
presumably
> from the hard landing. On a length of about 40 cm, the tube was bent about
5 mm inward.
>
> My question is: Can I straighten it out using pieces of wood and a screw
vice
> or does it need professional care like stripping the fabric, heat, etc?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Michel
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Slightly bent landing gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Don Pearsall wrote:
> The only permanent cure for the problem is to get spring gear.
Thanks Don. This is what I seem to understand from reading other posting on
this list. I think that, with time, my old round cowling/bungee gears plane
will look like a smooth cowling (for the Jabiru), spring gear machine. Not the
old-fashion look that makes the charm of the Kitfox but the rather modern look
that ... makes the pilot feel better.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | ASI / Static ports |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Victor Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Jareds, I am going to take a shot in the dark at your ASI speed at a stand
still of 20-42 mph.
I think you may have moisture or some other obstruction in the line and
when you disconnected the ASI it worked when tested with the Jeep ride.
Suggest you check the tubing from the pitot to the connection point for your
ASI. It would be safe to blow through it if the ASI is not connected. Let
us know if there is no pressure resistance or if you get any water out of
it.
Vic
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of kurt
schrader
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: ASI / Static ports
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
<smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Hi Jareds,
Each instrument only requires a source of outside
static air pressure to perform its task, except for
the ASI. That also needs dynamic pressure from the
pitot tube to compare against static pressure. All
the instruments could have seperate static sources if
you want. They are just ganged together to save
weight and complexity. So, yes, you can seperate any
instrument from any other to another static source.
Like all things plumbing, there can be leaks. It is
just harder to find a static air leak. On mine, I
used a little soft squeeze bulb and put it on the
static line where it hooks up to the static head. A
little vacuum is all that is needed. You try to set
it for around 100 mph, 1000" alt, or 1000'/min ROC.
Then let it sit and see if it leaks down. If it
leaks, go thru all your joints and tighten and check
them until you've got no leaks.
I used the hose and water method on the pitot tube.
You can also use this on the static source, but lower
the open end to draw water and pressure from the
static side instead of putting pressure on the pitot
line. Again, just set a vacuum to some nice round
speed/altitude, etc and let it sit. If it changes,
you have a leak to fix.
Inside static sources vary in accurace with doors,
windows, or vents open or shut. Also airpseed does
change the inside static pressure. With all those
variables, an outside source is preferred. Altitude
inaccuracy is probably the worst problem. You don't
want to run into someone by lying about your altitude.
Stall speed inaccuracy is bad as you found out too.
The outside source only needs to be in a place that
gives accurate pressure readings and where it won't
easily collect rain or bugs. SS uses the tail area on
the bottom side ahead of the horizontal stab. I have
seen someone use the area just behind the seats and
doors for static vents on both sides. Don't know how
well that works, but there certainly must be other
good places besides where SS uses..
No mater where you set the static source, if it leaks,
you will get inaccurate readings.
If your encoder reports its altitude to you too, put
it on a different static source from the altimeter so
you can compare and see if you have a problem. If
they are both on the same source, they both go wrong
together and you don't know until you hit something.
Kurt S.
--- jareds <jareds@verizon.net> wrote:
> Seems all the schematics show the ASI hooked in with
> altimeter and, of course, an encoder if you have
one.
> I had no idea if the Encoder could function
> independent of ASI or with a seperate static port.
>
> My Instraments are due for their inspection next
> month so i'll know how the list recomendations
> end up effecting the accuracy.
>
> Right now i'm leaning towards seperating the ASI and
> porting it by itself inside panel and then
> Altimeter and Encoder seperate port and
> eventually buying a static port just for the Alt and
> Enc.
>
> Comments on that scenario or it's effects?
>
> Jared
>
> jimshumaker wrote:
>
> >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker"
> <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
> >
> >Jared
> >
> >You can use the inside of the airplane as an
> alterrnate static source. It
> >will not be accurate but will be a little better
> than stalling at 72.
> >
> >I had no problem going from inside static to static
> port on one side of the
> >fuselage with the KF kit add on.
> >
> >There are definite problems with using the cabin as
> a static source.
> >
> >Jim Shumaker
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| Subject: | Re: ASI / Static ports |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Robert Toth <rtoth1@verizon.net>
No airport, I have it at a friends place down at Lake Anna! I am hoping
to fly next summer!!! He is building an Anphib Murphy Elite along with
me building the KitFox. We are working out of his personal Hangar at the
Lake!
jareds wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
>
>Bob,
>
>I fly out of S MD
>How far along are you?
>Sounds like John Kings bird dogs may have a formation flight adventure
>to look at your plane!
>I assume you are in the ADIZ or do you not keep it at one of the
>airports there?
>I"ve landed an Arrow 200 retrac on your big new airport with the
>jets..... is that you??
>
>Robert Toth wrote:
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Robert Toth <rtoth1@verizon.net>
>>
>>Jareds; Where are you located? I'm in Woodbridge VA and from your
>>messages, I get the feeling you are around here also. I am building a
>>4-1200 with a 912 uls. Bob Toth
>>
>>jareds wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
>>>
>>>Intermittantly i've had probs with my ASI this year. Last time i
>>>contributed it to water or moisture in the line and another time it was
>>>a leak that had developed in the system. But now none of those are
>>>factors this time. Instead i remembered a lister mentioning the static
>>>port causing problems. So today after an indicated stall speed of 72 at
>>>3000 i skidded to a stop and looked at the static port side. I have a
>>>Mode C transponder for flying in the DC airspace connected to the static
>>>port side and my altimeter hooked up. The ASI would register anywhere
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>from 20-42 at a dead stop. But by disconnecting the altimeter, the
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>system it goes back to registering normally. DRiving home in the Jeep i
>>>connected a line to the ASI and held out the window, and it functioned
>>>normally right along with the ground speed.
>>>
>>>Is it necessary to have the altimeter and Encoder hooked up to the ASI
>>>output sides or can an alternate setup be used?
>>>
>>>Also have any of you experienced problems porting the static port inside
>>>the cockpit?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>Jared
>>>
>>>
>>>John Oakley wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Oakley" <joakley@ida.net>
>>>>
>>>>The easiest way to find the problem is to use a 12v timing light and check
>>>>each plug for
>>>>firing. just shine the light somewhere. You will most likely find that one
>>>>of the coil
>>>>is out and it is a probable ground wire. this is the black wires that are
>>>>coupled at a
>>>>1/4 inch size screw. you may pull on each of these and find it also. But
>>>>try the timing
>>>>light first, it will give you a direction to go.
>>>>
>>>>John Oakley
>>>>
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>>>>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of David
>>>>Savener
>>>>To: kitfox-list
>>>>Subject: Kitfox-List: 912UL with a bad drop on one mag.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "David Savener" <david_savener@msn.com>
>>>>
>>>>My friend, Fred Howes just passed away. We are getting his beautiful
>>>>Speedster ready for sale.
>>>>
>>>>One day it ran fine. The next day it dropped hundreds of rpms on one mag.
>>>>
>>>>Lockwood(very helpful) had us lop 1/4 inch off each plug wire and re-attach
>>>>the connector. Same problem.
>>>>
>>>>I am a 532/582 two cycle guy(sort of).
>>>>
>>>>Any ideas on how to trouble shoot this??
>>>>
>>>>Are there any 912 mechanics in the Central Texas area. The airplane is in
>>>>Georgetown(30 miles north of Austin) Texas? We need a professional!!
>>>>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Larry Huntley" <asq1@adelphia.net>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net
noel at blue sky has excellent farings for the strut to wing interface. he has
pictures or I can send some of my installation. he also provided me with farings
for the joy struts and horizontal struts.
John Kerr
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> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: N53dw@aol.com
>
> Has anyone gone to the trouble of making fairing cuffs for the lift
> strut-to-wing attachment? Know of any pictures or fabrication techniques posted
> anywhere?
>
> Danny Williamson
> Pride, LA
>
>
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>
noel at blue sky has excellent farings for the strut to wing interface. he has
pictures or I can send some of my installation. he also provided me with farings
for the joy struts and horizontal struts.
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: N53dw@aol.com
Has anyone gone to the trouble of making fairing cuffs for the lift
strut-to-wing attachment? Know of any pictures or fabrication techniques posted
anywhere?
Danny Williamson
Pride, LA
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| Subject: | Re: Slightly bent landing gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <aerowood@mcsi.net>
Hi Michel,
I had some bent tubes after a kersplat on a road years ago. The factory
and I straightened with 2x4 and large hammer. I put many more landings
on N194KF after that. We had checked for cracks.
Cheers, bh
> Dear listers,
>
> Today we had a nice airshow at my airfield. I flew with some other microlight
> planes in a formation with low passes. It was fun.
> At the end of the show, my son flew with our instructor to pass his final test
> for the microlight license. Because the airfield was then for departure only
> (no touch and go) they went to the instructor's own landing strip, a nasty and
> very short grass strip along a high tension line. There, my son didn't do his
> best landing, and it went a bit hard.
> As they came back and I took the plane in the hangar, I noticed that the
fabric
> that covers the left landing gear (bungee type) was a bit wrinkled.
> At a closer look, I noticed that the forward tube was slightly bent,
presumably
> from the hard landing. On a length of about 40 cm, the tube was bent about 5
mm inward.
>
> My question is: Can I straighten it out using pieces of wood and a screw vice
> or does it need professional care like stripping the fabric, heat, etc?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Michel
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: gary borrmann <garyb2@sbcglobal.net>
I purchased the static port and installed it where skystar says to and had more
error in as and vs than when I disconnected it and used cockpit pressure so I
never hooked it back up.
Gary Borrmann
Series 5 O-200
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| Subject: | Need a Mass Balance Weight |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: SOURDOSTAN@aol.com
I have a friend who needs a mass balance weight for a Model IV. Anyone have
one they'd like to part with?
Please contact me off list.
Thanks,
Stan Specht
N16KC "Columbine"
Kitfox Model IV Speedster 912ul
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