Today's Message Index:
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1. 08:01 AM - Re: Rotax 912 air filters and ignition system (Lowell Fitt)
2. 08:33 AM - Re: Fire wall Insulation (Kerry Skyring)
3. 08:53 AM - Re: They just lost my businessRe: NSI Prop Failure - My f inal posting on this forum (jdmcbean)
4. 09:42 AM - Re: Model 5 w 912 ULS heavy duty starter (Joel Mapes)
5. 10:16 AM - Re: Vendors (EMAproducts@aol.com)
6. 11:44 AM - Remembering Dave King (jdmcbean)
7. 12:45 PM - Re: Re: They just lost my . . . . (kurt schrader)
8. 12:58 PM - Fuel Site Gauges (Jim Gilliatt)
9. 01:32 PM - Re: Prop failure (kurt schrader)
10. 01:38 PM - Re: Re: windshield problems (DeWayne Clifford)
11. 01:43 PM - Re: Fuel Site Gauges (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
12. 01:51 PM - Re: windshield problems (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
13. 02:50 PM - Re: Bahamas 2004 Trip (RICHARD RABBERS)
14. 02:58 PM - Re: VG's and the testing process (kurt schrader)
15. 03:05 PM - Re: VG's and the testing process (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
16. 04:26 PM - Does anyone know the max EGT temp for a Hirth F30 engine. (Rex & Jan Shaw)
17. 04:49 PM - Re: Unhappy with Westberg (John King)
18. 05:07 PM - Re: Bahamas 2004 Trip (John King)
19. 05:16 PM - Re: Bahamas 2004 Trip (DPREMGOOD@aol.com)
20. 06:36 PM - Coating on Inside of Cowl (David Estapa)
21. 06:57 PM - Re: Re: They just lost my . . . . (David Estapa)
22. 10:07 PM - Re: Bahamas 2004 Trip (RICHARD RABBERS)
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 912 air filters and ignition system |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
Lyle, I can't remember if this has been answered, but found your post
unread this morning.
K&N's website is: http://www.knfilterchargers.com/search/univround.aspx
The filters that come with the kit, I think are the RA-045V they have the
offset flanges that clear the Engine Mount. I had trouble on the right side
(passenger side) because of some through the firewall wiring, so I used on
the left RC-2440 without the flange offset and on the right side, I think I
used the RC-1150. This filter is 3" long by 3.5" diameter the filter area
is pretty close to the wider / thinner RC-2440
Hope this helps.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lyle Persels" <lpers@mchsi.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Rotax 912 air filters and ignition system
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lyle Persels <lpers@mchsi.com>
>
> My Kitfox IV (1994 kit) is powered by a standard Rotax 912UL with
> standard Bing constant depression carburetors. Long ago I replaced the
> single air filter with two filters mounted directly on the individual
> carburetor intake throats. I need to replace them. The stamped number on
> the K & N filter I've been using is F019134, but I don't find any such
> filter listed in the catalogs. And I can't seem to find any filters
> listed with exactly the same dimensions as the ones I'm replacing. The
> limiting dimension is the length of 2 1/2 inches. A longer one won't
> clear the firewall. Can you 912 users tell me what air filter you find
> most satisfactory for this application?
>
> My second question relates to ignition wiring. I know that several
> Kitfoxers have replaced at least part of the 912 ignition wiring. Have
> you used the same connectors and terminals, replaced them with the same
> part numbers (distressingly expensive), or replaced them with parts from
> Amp or another U.S. manufacturer? Finally, Should my 10-year old spark
> plug wires, sheaths, and supressed spark plug connectors be replaced?
>
> Lyle Persels
>
>
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| Subject: | Fire wall Insulation |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Kerry Skyring" <kerryskyring@hotmail.com>
Guy wrote..
>Thanks Kerry. Would it be better to stick the seals to the cowling?
No better to stick it to the firewall because it is split (u shape) and fits
over the edge of the firewall.
It just tends to come away from the firewall when you go round sharp bends -
which the S5 has
at the bottom. Maybe we were being a bit fussy with the gluing but we didn't
want fumes in the cockpit. Anywhere the rubber strip around the firewall
doesn't completely seal off, you could
glue something to the cowling in that spot to help seal.
Kerry
>
>
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| Subject: | They just lost my businessRE: Kitfox-List:NSI Prop Failure - My f |
inal posting on this forum
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Lowell,
Great point.. unfortunately it is sometimes assumed that people are aware
of this great resource.
Blue Skies
John & Debra McBean
www.sportplanellc.com
"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 Lowell Fitt
Subject: Re: They just lost my businessRE: Kitfox-List:NSI Prop Failure - My
f inal posting on this forum
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
Larry,
Robert just asked where he could get info on the pin. It would seem that
some of us are not aware of the Rotax Owner Association. Sign on and they
will e-mail you about all the newer Service Letters and Bulletins. This
organization has been publishing and disseminating the Rotax Letters and
Bulletins since I bought my engine in 1996. The first bulletin in the data
base was issued by Rotax in August of 1992. So far there are 112
Bulletins - not all related to our 912 UL or ULS, but Rotax is quite
thorough in notifying their customers of issues pertaining to their engines.
I am not sure why some are not aware of this tremendous resource.
Go to: http://www.rotax-owner.com/ And then click on Service Document
Retrieval System. The easiest way to check for pertinent bulletins is to
use the engine serial number search. This will provide all the bulletins
pertaining to your particular engine.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Huntley" <asq1@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: They just lost my businessRE: Kitfox-List:NSI Prop Failure - My
f inal posting on this forum
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Larry Huntley" <asq1@adelphia.net>
>
> That is good. Too bad they didn't make it early enough to save Earl's
> plane.At least they must have saved some others. Larry
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Clifford Begnaud" <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: They just lost my businessRE: Kitfox-List:NSI Prop Failure -
My
> f inal
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Model 5 w 912 ULS heavy duty starter |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Joel Mapes" <FoxFloatFlyer@hotmail.com>
Thanks to you all for your replies. I've decided to use the starter from a 912A
since the back of the HD starter ran squarely into the motor mount and removal
of the lugs would not have been a solution. The fit problem is due to a longer
geared shaft on the newer starter that requires Rotax to use an extension
at the geared end of the assembly. I assume Skystar is already aware of this issue
and has modified their motor mount accordingly.
Joel Mapes Model 5 912ULS Aerocomp amphibs
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: EMAproducts@aol.com
Fellow pilots and builders:
This is not an advertisement, my company or product is not named in this
"commentary", can't get the list admin. kicking me off list :-)
As a vendor for 10 years, and homebuilt nut for over 40 years I have these
questions, suggestions and my personal thoughts.
1. Did you not research a lot before you purchased your plane?
2. Do same for prior to purchasing parts, radios, etc.
3. Most important ~~ is customer service from the company. It may be a
wiz-bang product that works perfectly in the booth at AirVenture, all shined up
and
pretty ~~ But what about the customer service after you were persuaded to buy
"Right Now" and save a couple bucks, is your blood pressure worth it?
Investigate prior to purchasing, know what you are getting. Lots of surprises out
there!
I have sold very few products at airshows, probably 95% of these sales I
had communicated with customer prior to the show! I would prefer to have the
customer discuss product, take info and study the product and insure they are
getting what they actually desire. Much happier customer & Vendor that way!
I know I spend as much time answering questions prior to customers
actually purchasing my products than I do afterward!
If a prospective customer isn't satisfied with the vendors answers prior
to being a customer Why buy from them ~ do you think it will get better? ~~
doubtful it will
I've called all over the world in the past 3 months, Australia, Canada,
UK, Germany, and Turkey to answer questions about our product when I felt
e-mail couldn't answer fully, or I didn't totally understand the question. About
50% of these calls were to prospective customers.
If the vendor has a good product, why would they not answer questions
and communicate with prospective customers???
My company motto is as follows, and I do my best to insure everyone is happy
with our product.
Outstanding Customer Service is our Motto
If you like it let others know,
If not let me know!
Thankfully our product has been pretty bulletproof, and we have had no
service bulletins since 8/01 which was on the systems, in 8/02 I goofed and
sent out a few incorrect CD's of instructions. All this is posted on our
website.
In my personal thoughts this is the way to do business it can't be done
any other way! We, as vendors, are responsible for keeping all informed of any
problems we have had with our product, and to resolve all customer
difficulties if at all feasible. That is part of the cost of doing business.
I do not intend this to be a commercial, I won't even put anything except
this re the business except to say to those of you who have my product on your
planes, I'm in the process of getting a link to a new site with all my customers
planes on it. Full plane photo where product can be seen~~Send them in! Love
to have them, lots of Foxes with my product on them.
Thanks to John King and Herb Gottlett in I do have some excellent photos
on our website for installing in the KitFox.
Elbie
A Vendor who is committed to satisfying customers.
A Happy Customer is the best advertisement.
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| Subject: | Remembering Dave King |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Most of you may have known Dave King.. One heck of a great guy that was
always fun to have around and a pleasure to talk with.
While at the Desert Fox Squadrons annual fly-in I was honored to fly the
missing man formation in his honor Friday morning October 15th prior to the
arrivals.
The formation was video taped and many pictures taken to forward on to his
wife Sandra.
He will be missed.
John McBean
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| Subject: | Re: They just lost my . . . . |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Thanks Darrel,
I was just thinking of where I could go to find the
answer while flying home today. Figured there must be
a King group or something. Could you send me the web
address for the aeroelectric list? Quick before I
break this thing??? ;-)
I was in Seattle over nite, but didn't have the time
or I would have driven up to NSI and talked directly
to them. This work stuff is a bummer...
Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo
--- Fox5flyer <morid@northland.lib.mi.us> wrote:
> Well said Kurt. Lots of blame to go around when it
> comes to vendors not taking care of problems.....
> Are you a member of the Aeroelectic List? I'd
almost
> guarantee you'd get the information you need there.
> Lots of avionics
> geeks.
> Darrel
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| Subject: | Fuel Site Gauges |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jim Gilliatt <jim.gilliatt@att.net>
I am relatively new at this Kitfox business, so I haven't done much
talking, but I am
listening and learning a whole bunch. I have a friend with a Kitfox
III, and he likes
my fuel sight gauges. He wants to know if anyone has ever adapted the
Series 7
type fuel sight gauges to a Model III. Maybe the approach would be to adapt
tanks that already have that feature built into it. I don't know if the
tanks would fit,
but drilling and taping the holes in the Model III tanks would be
tricky, I would think.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Jim Gilliatt Series 7 in-progress
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| Subject: | Re: Prop failure |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Gary,
I agree. You are uniquely qualified to provide
trustworthy info, given your qualifications and
temperment. Some of what got you safely on the ground
is what passes on to us as measured accuracy (I'm sure
after a 10 count for self control.)
Who else could have given us the exacting
pre-inspection info like you did before you sent the
prop off to NSI?
If we all can stick as closely as you did to the facts
on every product, we can have the most informative
list out there, and maybe save someone's bacon.
(Probably did many times already)
We just need to avoid the emotional vendeta's that
cloud the facts and recognize that every product needs
watching at sometime. Pick any part mounted on a KF
and we've complained about it, including all of SS
themselves. There are plenty of butts to be kicked...
Here is where we make it right even before the
manufacturer does.
Reading about WW-II aircraft, it is amazing how long
it took just to get simple things fixed in war time.
Years, if ever! Just try to get cockpit heat or
defrost in a P-38 at 45,000'. How ya' gonna fight if
you can't see out the window? There were a lot of
"field fixes".
Just a few critical subjects I've learned about only
because I have joined this list:
Slipping 582 clutchs
Carbs falling off 912's
Washers down the intake
Horizontal sab trim motors breaking loose
Fuel hoses swelling shut
Rudder peddles/cable supports breaking off
Upper windscreens and butt rib caps breaking loose
Flapperon reversal with full flaps
On and on...
Too many are known only to people here on this list
and are not addressed by the manufacturers, whoever
they are.
IMHO we just gotta' stick together right here and keep
informed.
Kurt S.
--- Fox5flyer <morid@northland.lib.mi.us> wrote:
> Gary, your reports have been factual and
> informative. Has anyone suggested you not post these
> reports on the list? So long as they continue to be
> factual and it doesn't turn into a gangbang, which
> it so easily can, your reports are welcome.
> Please keep us all in the loop.
> Darrel Morisse
> Kitfox List Administrator
>
> > In response to your question about the version of
> > the cuff....I was told by NSI the only way to
> > determine the version of the cuff was to return
the
> > prop to them. After I did that, they have stopped
> > responding to emails, faxes or phone messages.
> >
> > Gary Walsh
> > C-GOOT
> > www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
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| Subject: | Re: windshield problems |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "DeWayne Clifford" <kitfox@aalweb.net>
I have found in my business , that when drilling acrylic , if you back up
the back side
with a piece of acrylic you can use a standard drill bit in a battery drill
or slower
speed in an electric drill . You just have to keep the bit from poping
through the back
side of the piece you are drilling .
----- Original Message -----
From: "kurt schrader" <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: RE: Kitfox-List: windshield problems
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
<smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
> Rick,
>
> That may explain it. My SS door "glass", which I
> thought was lexan, was so poor that I changed to
> acrylic so I could see without getting airsick.
>
> But my new door glass has multiple cracks because I
> drilled them in the cold. Even with the right bits
> and drill press, they cracked very easily while
> drilling. If I can find some quality acrylic, I'll do
> the next ones warm, or use lexan.
>
> Kurt S.
>
> --- Rick <turboflyer@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Depending on the year it may be infact butilrite
> > which is neither lexax or plexiglass. If the optics
> > are bad then it is the butilrite. Not sure of the
> > spelling.
> >
> > Rick
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Site Gauges |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 10/23/04 12:59:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
jim.gilliatt@att.net writes:
<< but drilling and taping the holes in the Model III tanks would be
tricky, I would think.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Jim Gilliatt Series 7 in-progress >>
Jim,
Normally, anywhere there is a hole in the tank, they have installed a
"boss" (thick) area in the fiberglass on the inside. That fiberglass is too
thin to simply drill and cut threads. If you did this, you would probably be
wise to build up a fiberglass thickness (say at least 1/4") on the outside of
the tank before drilling and tapping.
Don Smythe
N-998DS Classic IV W/ 582
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| Subject: | Re: windshield problems |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 10/23/04 1:39:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
kitfox@aalweb.net writes:
<< speed in an electric drill . You just have to keep the bit from poping
through the back
side of the piece you are drilling .
>>
It must be me....I've used sharp bits, dull bits, new bits, old bits, broken
bits, backup plates, soldering irons, punches, grinding stones, countersink
bits, lubricants, slow speed, high speed, ultra high speed, hand drilling
screws, pot rivets and even put bits in the drill backwards. My lexan cracks around
all the bolt holes.
Don Smythe
N-998DS Classic IV W/ 582
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| Subject: | Re: Bahamas 2004 Trip |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: RICHARD RABBERS <rira1950@yahoo.com>
Canada - border friendly to US experimental is more good news. Excellent! I wonder
about AOE accessable on floats though It'll be a while so I'll have time to
investigate. The 12" N number comment takes me back to the Bahama question.
As I recall, the 12" side was a US requirement / entry related. I'll pursue but
would welcome your comment.
Thanks again,
Richard
----------------------------
From: "John King" <kingjohne@adelphia.net> Add to Address Book
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Bahamas 2004 Trip
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John King <kingjohne@adelphia.net>
Richard,
Entering Canada in an Experimental is also easy. Just go to the
Transport Canada web site and download the rules, file a flight plan
and
give Canadian Customs a one hour advanced notice. Must land at a AOE
like every where else. No 12" numbers required.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
RICHARD RABBERS <rira1950@yahoo.com> wrote:--> Kitfox-List message posted by: RICHARD
RABBERS
Thanks for the very good news. I'm sure things have changed on the US entry side.
I flew almost daily round trips back in 1999 our of south florida. Returns were
generally a breeze.
Do you happen to know about Canada?
Thanks,
Richard
John King wrote:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John King
Richard,
Not too long ago (over a year) Experimental aircraft had to get special permission
to enter the Bahamas. You had to submit lots of paper work for their approval.
Now all that has changed. Just follow some simple rules and stay out of trouble.
They basically want you to make it easy for you to spend your money there,
so they relaxed the restriction. Ultralights are another matter. Getting
back in the USA is more trouble than getting into the Bahamas.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
RICHARD RABBERS wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: RICHARD RABBERS
>
>Hello,
>I've spent alot of time sailing, flying and diving in the Bahamas. I hope to get
back at some point. I'm a new (3rd) ownwer of a Kitfox Model 1 on lotus floats.
>- my question is in regard to experimental / cross border. I'd gotten the understanding
(hopefully incorrect) that there is some sort of restriction for experiemental.
I haven't read much, just picked this up. I love the amazing colors
of the bahama banks and dream of my return.
>
>Thanks,
>Richard
>BentonHarborMI
>
>John King wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John King
>
>On October 31st, weather permitting, I will be departing for the Bahama
>Islands, as well as the Turks and Caicos Islands with three other
>aircraft for two weeks of island hopping. All of the aircraft will
>gather at Ft. Pierce, Florida and depart for the Bahamas the next day.
>Don Pearsell has setup a web site to describe the trip. It lists our
>itinerary in general terms, who the pilots are, what aircraft they are
>flying, where they are from, as well as information about the islands
>themselves and what we need to prepare for the trip. If at all possible
>I will attempt to keep the Don updated on our whereabouts and what is
>happening as much as possible. Cell phones do not always work in most
>of the Bahamas, so we may be out of toutch for a while. He will publish
>that data on the web site as he receives it. The web site is the same
>one Don has setup to include our other trips.
>.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: VG's and the testing process |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Don,
Please post some pics when you get the chance. I have
to look up this greenhouse fiberglass too.
Kurt S.
--- AlbertaIV@aol.com wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
>
> In a message dated 10/21/04 9:44:37 PM Pacific
> Daylight Time,
> smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com writes:
>
> << draggy with that cupped area under them and
> behind the
> rear spar. Swirling air behind the spar might make
> them flap and they have some lift on top anyway. I
> might eventually get to enclose those "bat wing"
> areas
> in alum to match the wing root behind the spar.
> Has
> anyone done this already?
>
> Kurt S. S-5/NSI tirbo
> >>
>
> Kurt,
> I fabricated my own turtle deck from fiberglass.
> Used the same stuff I'm
> using for the belly cowl (Greenhouse sheet). I
> built it a bit more
> streamlined and completely streamlined the bat wings
> top and bottom. Look great and
> has never rattled.
> That greenhouse fiberglass sheet is the best
> stuff in the world for
> fabricating. Very light. It won't hold up to
> airspeed by itself so I build in
> fiberglass stiffeners as needed once the shape is
> good.
>
> Don Smythe
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| Subject: | Re: VG's and the testing process |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 10/23/04 2:59:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com writes:
<< Don,
Please post some pics when you get the chance. I have
to look up this greenhouse fiberglass too.
Kurt S.
>>
I think it's called Greenhouse fiberglass glazing (about .040" thick). The
only place I find it is in 50' X 4' rolls. I don't think it's used that much
anymore since Polycarbonates seem to have taken it's place.
I'm a couple day away from a test flight. Will test flight in the ugly
mode (without final paint). Will see about some pics when all is mounted.
Don Smythe
N-998DS Classic IV W/ 582
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| Subject: | Does anyone know the max EGT temp for a Hirth F30 engine. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
Does anyone know the max EGT temp for a Hirth F30 engine.
I don't know any figure for the Hirth engine but many years of playing with
Kart engines including drastic modifications tells me that 1500 is way to
high. Pistons do come in alloys. Good pistons have a higher percentage of
silicon in the aluminium. These will handle higher temperature and wear
better. However manufactures toss up between more silicon and machining
problems. High silicon content is very hard on machine tools.
Generally a temp range between 1175 and 1275 is the limits. It is possible
to run close to the top end with suitable pistons and cooling. Patterns in
the combustion chamber are important and rich mixtures at the top end do
help. However I can't imagine 1500 derees working.
Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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| Subject: | Re: Unhappy with Westberg |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John King <kingjohne@adelphia.net>
Jimmie,
The guy I dealt with was Roger. He was very helpful..
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
Jimmie Blackwell wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jimmie Blackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
>
>Anybody have a name of someone at Westberg that might help me? I recently sent
my quad gauge and oil pressure sender to Westberg. They sent it back with no
trouble found and the gauge still does not work. When they sent it back a part
was missing that secures the wiring to the oil pressure transducer. Bottom
line is I am worse off than when I sent it to them (not to mention being out
a hundred bucks) and talking to one person at Westberg I found him to be far
less than helpful. Needless to say I am more than a little ticked. Anyway, hoping
that someone on the list has a suggestion of someone with a good customer
service attitude at Westberg that I could talk to.
>
>Thanks
>
>Jimmie
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Bahamas 2004 Trip |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John King <kingjohne@adelphia.net>
Richard,
Any time an aircraft enters the coastal Contiguous US ADIZ you are
required to have 12 inch high numbers on the aircraft. This is a US
Government requirement and I was told it was required by U.S. Customs,
not the FAA. Someone else told me it was only when entering the USA,
not when departing. However, I am not certain of that , so I will tape
on 12 -inch numbers going both ways. There is a fine if you are caught
not having the large numbers, somewhere in the $2,000 range. The
Bahamas have no such requirement..
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
RICHARD RABBERS wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: RICHARD RABBERS <rira1950@yahoo.com>
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>
>Canada - border friendly to US experimental is more good news. Excellent! I wonder
about AOE accessable on floats though It'll be a while so I'll have time
to investigate. The 12" N number comment takes me back to the Bahama question.
As I recall, the 12" side was a US requirement / entry related. I'll pursue but
would welcome your comment.
>
>
>Thanks again,
>
>Richard
>
>----------------------------
>
>Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:17:45 -0400
>
>From: "John King" <kingjohne@adelphia.net> Add to Address Book
>
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Bahamas 2004 Trip
>
>
>
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John King <kingjohne@adelphia.net>
>
>
>Richard,
>
>
>Entering Canada in an Experimental is also easy. Just go to the
>
>Transport Canada web site and download the rules, file a flight plan
>
>and
>
>give Canadian Customs a one hour advanced notice. Must land at a AOE
>
>like every where else. No 12" numbers required.
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Bahamas 2004 Trip |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: DPREMGOOD@aol.com
Richard,
A Canadian publication called the Water Aerodrome Supplement (WAS) could
answer your question for an AOE when on floats.
You can also call 1 888 CANPASS and speak to a Customs agent about a suitable
place to clear.
Hope this helps.
Doug Remoundos
Classic IV
Montreal, Canada, eh?
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| Subject: | Coating on Inside of Cowl |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: David Estapa <davestapa@juno.com>
I'm painting the cowl and wonder what's been used inside the cowl. I have
a S5, 912S, and smooth cowl. Any help will be appreciated.
David Estapa
Woodstock, GA
S5 TD N97DE
Now includes pop-up blocker!
Only $14.95/ month - visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today!
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| Subject: | Re: They just lost my . . . . |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: David Estapa <davestapa@juno.com>
On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:13:18 -0700 (PDT) kurt schrader
<smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com> writes:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
> <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
> I understand that you can add AmeriKing to the list
> too. I have their ELT and have learned that when it
> comes time for repairs, they disappear. They even
> kept someone's ELT when it was turned in and just
> didn't answer.
>
>
I had better luck with AmeriKing. I bought an AmeriKing ELT from ACS
about a year ago. When I installed it and ran the test it was dead. I
called AmeriKing and they gave me several things to try-but nothing
worked. I sent the ELT back and 2 weeks later they sent a new one, but
never told me the problem with my original ELT
David Estapa
Woodstock, GA
S5 TD N97DE
Now includes pop-up blocker!
Only $14.95/ month - visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today!
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| Subject: | Re: Bahamas 2004 Trip |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: RICHARD RABBERS <rira1950@yahoo.com>
Thanks to you and John.
Your input is appreciated.
John - have a great Bahama adventure.
Richard
DPREMGOOD@aol.com wrote:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: DPREMGOOD@aol.com
Richard,
A Canadian publication called the Water Aerodrome Supplement (WAS) could
answer your question for an AOE when on floats.
You can also call 1 888 CANPASS and speak to a Customs agent about a suitable
place to clear.
Hope this helps.
Doug Remoundos
Classic IV
Montreal, Canada, eh?
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