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1. 06:09 AM - Re: Wing folding (Guy Buchanan)
2. 06:19 AM - transponder and fabric (chris t gandy)
3. 06:46 AM - Re: Wing folding (Flier)
4. 07:54 AM - Re: transponder and fabric (Flybradair@cs.com)
5. 08:40 AM - Re: transponder and fabric (Lynn Matteson)
6. 10:36 AM - Re: Wing folding (Grant Fluent)
7. 10:37 AM - [ Gary Algate ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! (Email List Photo Shares)
8. 10:47 AM - Re: Subaru (Michael Gibbs)
9. 11:56 AM - Re: Wing folding (Guy Buchanan)
10. 11:59 AM - Re: Wing folding (Guy Buchanan)
11. 12:37 PM - Re: any Kitfox-builders near Geneve? (Richard Hutson)
12. 01:47 PM - Kitfox in S. Cal? (Steve Cooper)
13. 02:11 PM - elevator push/pull rod (GONER752@aol.com)
14. 03:02 PM - Re: elevator push/pull rod (Glenn Horne)
15. 03:13 PM - Re: elevator push/pull rod (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
16. 03:35 PM - Re: Wing folding (Clem Nichols)
17. 04:01 PM - Re: elevator push/pull rod (Fox5flyer)
18. 04:22 PM - Re: elevator push/pull rod (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
19. 05:24 PM - Re: elevator push/pull rod (Fox5flyer)
20. 06:03 PM - Re: elevator push/pull rod (Bruce Harrington)
21. 07:34 PM - Re: elevator push/pull rod (Jeff Smathers)
22. 08:01 PM - Re: Kitfox in S. Cal? (Pete Sigrist)
23. 08:17 PM - Re: Kitfox in S. Cal? (Steve Cooper)
24. 08:18 PM - Re: Kitfox in S. Cal? (Steve Cooper)
25. 10:16 PM - Re-United with N728KF (Michael Gibbs)
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| Subject: | Re: Wing folding |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
Heavy sigh... Thanks Don. Not really what I wanted to hear, but a workable
solution if I can't get the caps to work. I think I'll struggle with the
caps for a little bit first, though. Maybe I can get / make some good caps
that won't leak. As to the weight on the spar- no I'm not worried about 78#
more pounds pulling down on aft spar when folded. (Yes I'm an engineer and
can do the math if it really looks necessary. Maybe in some of my copious
free time ;-)
At 07:41 AM 2/4/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Guy,
> Unless you went to a better sealed cap, I "think" they would tend to
>leak. The little spring catches on that type cap tend to weaken over time
>and the
>...
> I never did get the trailer and finish the idea but have used the drain
>several times to empty the tanks. The Rich Man is always sucking fuel out my
>bottom port to put in his Comanche mule.
>
>Don Smythe
>N-998DS Classic IV W/ 582
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
Do not archive
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| Subject: | transponder and fabric |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: chris t gandy <jusplanefun@juno.com>
Hi guys, my dad and I are building a series 5 Vixen and have been
soaking up alot of great information from your list for about six months.
We are getting close to covering, but before we do, we would like to add
a transponder to our panel. We would like any suggestions on a brand or
model ( I like the garmin 327). Also need some help about the antenna
location and whether or not it requires a ground plane at the base.
I also have a question about the point where the lift
strut attaches to the leading edge of the wing. It appears that the hole
for the bolt for that attachment will end up under the fabric once the
wing is covered. Is there any problems with this or will this problem
take care of itself? Thanks for any comments, and keep the wealth of
information coming.
Thanks, Chris -Vixen 912/S under construction
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Flier" <flier@sbcglobal.net>
Guy,
If you start to experiment, keep in mind that fuel seeping across the
covering can destroy your paint. Been there done that. Ended up recovering
my port wing due to a fuel seep when I left my wing a little too full and it
expanded due to the heat. It's a combination of temperature and time. Over
about a day, when it's warm, fuel dripping over polyfiber, particularly with
polytone, will bubble up and separate. Aerothane may resist better, but I
wouldn't want to try it.
If the tanks are full enough to get to the caps, you'll end up with full
coming out the vents too due to expansion when it warms.
Regards,
Ted
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Guy Buchanan
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wing folding
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
Heavy sigh... Thanks Don. Not really what I wanted to hear, but a workable
solution if I can't get the caps to work. I think I'll struggle with the
caps for a little bit first, though. Maybe I can get / make some good caps
that won't leak. As to the weight on the spar- no I'm not worried about 78#
more pounds pulling down on aft spar when folded. (Yes I'm an engineer and
can do the math if it really looks necessary. Maybe in some of my copious
free time ;-)
At 07:41 AM 2/4/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Guy,
> Unless you went to a better sealed cap, I "think" they would tend to
>leak. The little spring catches on that type cap tend to weaken over time
>and the
>...
> I never did get the trailer and finish the idea but have used the
drain
>several times to empty the tanks. The Rich Man is always sucking fuel out
my
>bottom port to put in his Comanche mule.
>
>Don Smythe
>N-998DS Classic IV W/ 582
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: transponder and fabric |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Flybradair@cs.com
Hi Chris,
The transponder antenna location for the 5 is the flat metal plate on the
bottom of the aircraft right behind the pilots butt. It comes welded to the
airframe from the factory. I just drilled in a 1/2 inch hole before covering.
After covering just cut out this hole with an exacta and mount the antenna.
I bought a Narco ATT155 based on price only. It was the lowest price I
could find for a transponder altitude encoder combination through ACS.
As for the lift strut----mine ended up this way also. The fabric has to be
pushed up to get the nut on the bolt and it rides on the fabric. Do not know
what you could do to change this. The strut bracket that attaches to the spar
is gonna end up where it is supposed to be regardless of the fabric. You will
be putting in a metal reinforcing plate around this opening when you cover so
the bolt should be riding on this instead of just fabric.
Brad Martin
Wichita
5 lyc
N232WB
(Trying to finish)
In a message dated 2/5/05 8:20:30 AM Central Standard Time,
jusplanefun@juno.com writes:
> Subj: Kitfox-List: transponder and fabric
> Date:2/5/05 8:20:30 AM Central Standard Time
> From:jusplanefun@juno.com
> Reply-to:kitfox-list@matronics.com
> To:kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Received from Internet:
>
>
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: chris t gandy <jusplanefun@juno.com>
>
>
> Hi guys, my dad and I are building a series 5 Vixen and have been
> soaking up alot of great information from your list for about six months.
> We are getting close to covering, but before we do, we would like to add
> a transponder to our panel. We would like any suggestions on a brand or
> model ( I like the garmin 327). Also need some help about the antenna
> location and whether or not it requires a ground plane at the base.
>
>
>
>
> I also have a question about the point where the lift
> strut attaches to the leading edge of the wing. It appears that the hole
> for the bolt for that attachment will end up under the fabric once the
> wing is covered. Is there any problems with this or will this problem
> take care of itself? Thanks for any comments, and keep the wealth of
> information coming.
>
>
>
> Thanks, Chris -Vixen 912/S under construction
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: transponder and fabric |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
I just finished my right wing and when I encountered this area, I just
cut a clearance notch in the aluminum reinforcing plate. I was bothered
by the fact that the nut would ride on the fabric/plate and tend to
push the plate upward, off the fabric. Cutting a notch to JUST clear
the nut allows for a stress-free, relaxed fabric/plate condition,
instead of under constant pressure from riding on the nut.
Lynn
On Saturday, February 5, 2005, at 10:53 AM, Flybradair@cs.com wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Flybradair@cs.com
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> The transponder antenna location for the 5 is the flat metal plate
> on the
> bottom of the aircraft right behind the pilots butt. It comes welded
> to the
> airframe from the factory. I just drilled in a 1/2 inch hole before
> covering.
> After covering just cut out this hole with an exacta and mount the
> antenna.
>
> I bought a Narco ATT155 based on price only. It was the lowest
> price I
> could find for a transponder altitude encoder combination through ACS.
>
> As for the lift strut----mine ended up this way also. The fabric
> has to be
> pushed up to get the nut on the bolt and it rides on the fabric. Do
> not know
> what you could do to change this. The strut bracket that attaches to
> the spar
> is gonna end up where it is supposed to be regardless of the fabric.
> You will
> be putting in a metal reinforcing plate around this opening when you
> cover so
> the bolt should be riding on this instead of just fabric.
>
> Brad Martin
> Wichita
> 5 lyc
> N232WB
> (Trying to finish)
>
>
> In a message dated 2/5/05 8:20:30 AM Central Standard Time,
> jusplanefun@juno.com writes:
>> Subj: Kitfox-List: transponder and fabric
>> Date:2/5/05 8:20:30 AM Central Standard Time
>> From:jusplanefun@juno.com
>> Reply-to:kitfox-list@matronics.com
>> To:kitfox-list@matronics.com
>> Received from Internet:
>>
>>
>>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: chris t gandy
>> <jusplanefun@juno.com>
>>
>>
>> Hi guys, my dad and I are building a series 5 Vixen and have been
>> soaking up alot of great information from your list for about six
>> months.
>> We are getting close to covering, but before we do, we would like to
>> add
>> a transponder to our panel. We would like any suggestions on a brand
>> or
>> model ( I like the garmin 327). Also need some help about the antenna
>> location and whether or not it requires a ground plane at the base.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I also have a question about the point where the
>> lift
>> strut attaches to the leading edge of the wing. It appears that the
>> hole
>> for the bolt for that attachment will end up under the fabric once the
>> wing is covered. Is there any problems with this or will this problem
>> take care of itself? Thanks for any comments, and keep the wealth of
>> information coming.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks, Chris -Vixen 912/S under construction
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Wing folding |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
Guy,
I have seen some trailers where the Kitfox sits at a
level attitude. Most have a channel iron to guide the
tail wheel to a tie down postion. One disadvantage
being you'd have a have a hanger/garage with a high
enough ceiling for the tail to clear.
Being a mechanical engineer, I agree with you that
the extra weight of fuel puts negligible stress on the
struts and attachment points. I can understand
someone's concerns about the matter but if they could
see a force diagram of the setup, I think they would
understand.
Grant Fluent
Newcastle, NE
Classic IV 912S
--- Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan
> <bnn@nethere.com>
>
> Heavy sigh... Thanks Don. Not really what I wanted
> to hear, but a workable
> solution if I can't get the caps to work. I think
> I'll struggle with the
> caps for a little bit first, though. Maybe I can get
> / make some good caps
> that won't leak. As to the weight on the spar- no
> I'm not worried about 78#
> more pounds pulling down on aft spar when folded.
> (Yes I'm an engineer and
> can do the math if it really looks necessary. Maybe
> in some of my copious
> free time ;-)
>
> At 07:41 AM 2/4/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >Guy,
> > Unless you went to a better sealed cap, I
> "think" they would tend to
> >leak. The little spring catches on that type cap
> tend to weaken over time
> >and the
> >...
> > I never did get the trailer and finish the
> idea but have used the drain
> >several times to empty the tanks. The Rich Man is
> always sucking fuel out my
> >bottom port to put in his Comanche mule.
> >
> >Don Smythe
> >N-998DS Classic IV W/ 582
>
> Guy Buchanan
> K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
>
> Do not archive
>
>
>
> Contributions
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> Forums.
>
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> http://www.matronics.com/emaillists
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| Subject: | [ Gary Algate ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Email List Photo Shares <pictures@matronics.com>
A new Email List Photo Share is available:
Poster: Gary Algate <algate@attglobal.net>
Subject: Canadian X-Country Barrie Ont - Montebello Que+
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o Main Photo Share Index
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If you wish to submit a Photo Share of your own, please include the
following information along with your email message and files:
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Roberto asks:
>I'm not familiar with either the NSI or Stratus, who makes them?
Well, that would be NSI and Stratus. :-)
NSI: <http://www.nsiaero.com>
Stratus: <http://www.stratus2000.homestead.com/>
Mike G.
N728KF
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
Thanks Ted. Good info, bad news. You're right about the fuel expansion,
even if I have tall caps the fuel will vent. Hadn't thought of that. I'll
have to come up with a custom inboard vent system for when the plane is
parked if it's going to work.
Guy
At 08:45 AM 2/5/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Flier" <flier@sbcglobal.net>
>
>Guy,
>...
>If the tanks are full enough to get to the caps, you'll end up with full
>coming out the vents too due to expansion when it warms.
>
>Regards,
>
>Ted
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| Subject: | Re: Wing folding |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
Grant,
I can't bring the tail up because my Kitfox is going to live in a
toy box that's only about 6' 3" high internally. My intention is to park it
at the airport, (already arranged,) and have it be my own mini-hangar. That
will cost me about $95 / month versus $400 for a T-hangar.
Guy
At 10:35 AM 2/5/2005 -0800, you wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
>
>Guy,
> I have seen some trailers where the Kitfox sits at a
>level attitude. Most have a channel iron to guide the
>...
>Grant Fluent
>Newcastle, NE
>Classic IV 912S
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| Subject: | Re: any Kitfox-builders near Geneve? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Richard Hutson" <rhutson@midsouth.rr.com>
INTERESTING WEB SITE.
NO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Koen Van de Kerckhove" <nestofdragons@hotmail.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: any Kitfox-builders near Geneve?
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Koen Van de Kerckhove"
> <nestofdragons@hotmail.com>
>
> Hallo,
>
> I am visiting Geneve next monday. Will be busy before noon, but will be
> free the afternoon and evening. I hope ... and pray ... to be able to
> visit something that is related to airplanes. But, no museum of airplanes.
> Grrr. So, now I am searching for persons who lives near Geneve and who are
> building a airplane. Somebody told me that there are Kitfox-builders near
> Geneve. Can I visit you and your airplane that evening, pleeeeaaaase?
>
> Who am I? I am Koen Van de Kerckhove, the webmaster of the "Nest of
> Dragons" site. Site is dedicated to the design and history of weird
> designs. Also about low budget airplanes. Each time I see some kind of
> construction I get a wave of inspiration to sketch some new concepts
> myself. I am wondering what kind of wave seeing a Kitfox-airplane ... and
> builder will give me.
>
> Keep that brain spawning wings,
>
> Koen
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Kitfox in S. Cal? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Hi guys...I'm looking for a Kitfox (tailwheel) in the S. California area
that I might borrow to take my Sport Pilot practical test in. I will pay you
to use your plane. The Sport Pilot rules mean that I must take my practical
in the same aircraft. My bird is in phase I. I am located near William J.
Fox in the Antelope Valley near Edwards AFB. I sure would appreciate an
opportunity to get my ticket. I have already taken my knowledge test and I
have all my hours and pre-practical requirements fulfilled. I don't need
anything special on the panel...in fact, sparser the better...day VFR.
Please contact me at the number below if you think we could work something
out:
Steve Cooper
Avid Mark IV
Jabiru/Tailwheel
N919SC
(661) 256-1897
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| Subject: | elevator push/pull rod |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: GONER752@aol.com
On my kfII the elevator control rod binds on the bottom of the seat pan with
me in the seat.What can i do to resolve this?The elevotor can still be
operated but definatly stays put when the stick is released.Thanks in advance.
greg g.
n375 kfII
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| Subject: | Re: elevator push/pull rod |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys@verizon.net>
You have to bend it. My II was the same way. They all are(Model II I know)
Glenn Horne Model II
----- Original Message -----
From: <GONER752@aol.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: elevator push/pull rod
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: GONER752@aol.com
>
> On my kfII the elevator control rod binds on the bottom of the seat pan
> with
> me in the seat.What can i do to resolve this?The elevotor can still be
> operated but definatly stays put when the stick is released.Thanks in
> advance.
> greg g.
> n375 kfII
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: elevator push/pull rod |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 2/5/2005 5:12:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
GONER752@aol.com writes:
On my kfII the elevator control rod binds on the bottom of the seat pan with
me in the seat.What can i do to resolve this?The elevotor can still be
operated but definatly stays put when the stick is released.Thanks in advance.
greg g.
n375 kfII
If we're talking about the same rod, mine also rubbed on the Classic IV.
Actually, I don't remember if it was the elevator rod or the flapperon rod.
Either way, I fixed mine by placing in on the floor between two 4"X4" wooden
blocks. Then lightly flexed my body weight on the center until I had a slight
bend
in the 3/8" rod. Reinstall in the airplane with the bend/bow down. This
cleared the seat and still had plenty of adjustment on the rod ends. You may
need to put the bow more toward one end of the rod depending on where it rubs the
seat. Worked fine for me and I seem to remember getting concurrence from SS
but, that was a while ago.
Don Smythe
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| Subject: | Re: Wing folding |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols" <cnichols@scrtc.com>
$400 for a T-hangar? My rent for a T-hangar just went up to $90 a month,
and I thought I was being ripped off. I guess there must be some benefit to
living in central Kentucky.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy Buchanan" <bnn@nethere.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wing folding
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
>
> Grant,
> I can't bring the tail up because my Kitfox is going to live in a
> toy box that's only about 6' 3" high internally. My intention is to park
> it
> at the airport, (already arranged,) and have it be my own mini-hangar.
> That
> will cost me about $95 / month versus $400 for a T-hangar.
>
> Guy
>
> At 10:35 AM 2/5/2005 -0800, you wrote:
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Grant Fluent <gjfpilot@yahoo.com>
>>
>>Guy,
>> I have seen some trailers where the Kitfox sits at a
>>level attitude. Most have a channel iron to guide the
>>...
>>Grant Fluent
>>Newcastle, NE
>>Classic IV 912S
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: elevator push/pull rod |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Not good. The first thing I'd do is find out exactly where the rod is
touching the seat pan. Possibly some spray paint on the seat pan then put
it back in with your butt in it and work the control rod. Pull it back out
and see where its rubbing. Shouldn't be happening. Once you find out where
it's rubbing you should be able to see what the fix is. There's always a
solution so let us know how it goes and with 400 of us here we should be
able to fix you up.
Deke
----- Original Message -----
From: <GONER752@aol.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: elevator push/pull rod
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: GONER752@aol.com
>
> On my kfII the elevator control rod binds on the bottom of the seat pan
with
> me in the seat.What can i do to resolve this?The elevotor can still be
> operated but definatly stays put when the stick is released.Thanks in
advance.
> greg g.
> n375 kfII
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: elevator push/pull rod |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 2/5/05 4:01:47 PM Pacific Standard Time,
morid@northland.lib.mi.us writes:
<< t back in with your butt in it and work the control rod. Pull it back out
and see where its rubbing. Shouldn't be happening. Once you find out where
it's rubbing you should be able to see what the fix is. There's always a
solution so let us know how it goes and with 400 of us here we should be >>
Deke,
Agree that it shouldn't be happening but mine did on the Classic IV. It
was not a hard rub but did contact the seat bottom. I had already wrapped the
two seat bars with thin carpet to raise the seat. That helped a little but
not quite enough. Putting a very very slight bow to the tubes is not going to
hurt them. Again, I'm pretty sure I talked with SS about this and they
concurred with the "bend" fix. The original bars came perfectly straight.
Also, my two bars that go from the mixer up to the flapperon horns were
approximately 1/2" too long. I spent all day on the phone with SS on this one
and they finally agreed. They sent two new ones 1/2" shorter. I verified
this condition on two other Kitfox and found they had to fudge the adjustment to
get the longer ones to work. I've never heard much about this from other
builders. Point is, you can have a problem on one production model that won't
be
on the next even if you still talking IV's against IV's.
Don Smythe
N-998DS Classic IV W/ 582
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| Subject: | Re: elevator push/pull rod |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Good point Don, but the control mechanism for the II and the IV are
completely different. That's why I told Greg to find out exactly what and
where it's rubbing first before doing anything.
Deke
> Deke,
> Agree that it shouldn't be happening but mine did on the Classic IV.
It
> was not a hard rub but did contact the seat bottom. I had already wrapped
the
> two seat bars with thin carpet to raise the seat. That helped a little
but
> not quite enough. Putting a very very slight bow to the tubes is not
going to
> hurt them. Again, I'm pretty sure I talked with SS about this and they
> concurred with the "bend" fix. The original bars came perfectly
straight.
> Also, my two bars that go from the mixer up to the flapperon horns
were
> approximately 1/2" too long. I spent all day on the phone with SS on this
one
> and they finally agreed. They sent two new ones 1/2" shorter. I verified
> this condition on two other Kitfox and found they had to fudge the
adjustment to
> get the longer ones to work. I've never heard much about this from other
> builders. Point is, you can have a problem on one production model that
won't be
> on the next even if you still talking IV's against IV's.
>
> Don Smythe
> N-998DS Classic IV W/ 582
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: elevator push/pull rod |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <aerowood@mcsi.net>
Hi Deke,
Instructions in my IV-1200, circa 1993 said to "adjust" the rod by bending
so it would clear the seat pan.
Cheers,
bh
> Good point Don, but the control mechanism for the II and the IV are
> completely different. That's why I told Greg to find out exactly what and
> where it's rubbing first before doing anything.
> Deke
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| Subject: | Re: elevator push/pull rod |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jeff Smathers <jsmathers@cybcon.com>
Another idea is to raise the seat pan.....would help visibility a bit also
for some of us shorter people.
Jeff Smathers
Bruce Harrington wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <aerowood@mcsi.net>
>
> Hi Deke,
> Instructions in my IV-1200, circa 1993 said to "adjust" the rod by bending
> so it would clear the seat pan.
> Cheers,
> bh
>
> > Good point Don, but the control mechanism for the II and the IV are
> > completely different. That's why I told Greg to find out exactly what and
> > where it's rubbing first before doing anything.
> > Deke
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox in S. Cal? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Pete Sigrist" <psigrist@cox.net>
Steve, is there someone in SoCal that can give the Sport Pilot practical
exam?? If so, please give me the name. I have a KF IV in San Diego but
unfortunately not yet ready to fly.
Pete Sigrist Rans S-12, KF IV
Hi guys...I'm looking for a Kitfox (tailwheel) in the S. California area
> that I might borrow to take my Sport Pilot practical test in.
>
> Steve Cooper
> Avid Mark IV
> Jabiru/Tailwheel
> N919SC
>
> (661) 256-1897
>
>
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| Subject: | Kitfox in S. Cal? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
How close are you to flying?
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pete Sigrist
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox in S. Cal?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Pete Sigrist" <psigrist@cox.net>
Steve, is there someone in SoCal that can give the Sport Pilot practical
exam?? If so, please give me the name. I have a KF IV in San Diego but
unfortunately not yet ready to fly.
Pete Sigrist Rans S-12, KF IV
Hi guys...I'm looking for a Kitfox (tailwheel) in the S. California area
> that I might borrow to take my Sport Pilot practical test in.
>
> Steve Cooper
> Avid Mark IV
> Jabiru/Tailwheel
> N919SC
>
> (661) 256-1897
>
>
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| Subject: | Kitfox in S. Cal? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Sure...glad to. Give me a call.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pete Sigrist
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox in S. Cal?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Pete Sigrist" <psigrist@cox.net>
Steve, is there someone in SoCal that can give the Sport Pilot practical
exam?? If so, please give me the name. I have a KF IV in San Diego but
unfortunately not yet ready to fly.
Pete Sigrist Rans S-12, KF IV
Hi guys...I'm looking for a Kitfox (tailwheel) in the S. California area
> that I might borrow to take my Sport Pilot practical test in.
>
> Steve Cooper
> Avid Mark IV
> Jabiru/Tailwheel
> N919SC
>
> (661) 256-1897
>
>
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| Subject: | Re-United with N728KF |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Hi all,
I got a call from Murle Williams this morning, telling me that there
was a big tangle of green and purple airplane parts littering his
driveway. Murle had made arrangements to buy the wreckage of my
beautiful Speedster back from the insurance company.
This afternoon when I made it over there to see it I felt like
crying. At the same time, though, I felt a very real sense of
relief, almost like having a loved one return home to their final
rest.
Murle removed the data plate for me. It was one of those EAA 100th
anniversary plates and I was very proud of it...but then, I figured
the plane would be around a lot longer than it was.
I was quite impressed by some of the things I noticed. The engine
(912S) is remarkably intact, despite it being one of the first things
to the scene of the accident. If the plastic cover over the ignition
pickups on the rear of the engine wasn't smashed in it's possible
that the engine would turn over. The engine was at full power when
it hit the ground but the blades in the Ivo prop were in place in the
hub. One blade was shattered from about the mid-point outward. And,
although literally ripped off of the plane, the Grove landing gear
looks like the day it was installed. Heck, the tires are still
inflated.
I took some photos today. I'm not sure if it is the sort of thing
folks want to see on sportflight.com or not, let me know if there's
an interest.
Mike G.
N728KF
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