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1. 03:51 AM - Re: Flaperon hinge brackets (Lynn Matteson)
2. 03:54 AM - Re: Flaperon hinge brackets (Lynn Matteson)
3. 06:11 AM - Re: exhaust fumes (jareds)
4. 06:58 AM - Parts Needed for Grove Gear (Paul Seehafer)
5. 09:24 AM - Re: Power Settings (Clint Bazzill)
6. 11:46 AM - Re: exhaust fumes (Raystuff7@aol.com)
7. 11:49 AM - Mosler engine & Avid DVD on Ebay (Sterling)
8. 11:54 AM - Nose wheel castoring (Raystuff7@aol.com)
9. 01:27 PM - Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question (Michel Verheughe)
10. 01:45 PM - Re: Nose wheel castoring (Alan Daniels)
11. 01:49 PM - Re: OIL COOLER FAILURE (icaza francisco)
12. 02:21 PM - Re: exhaust fumes (John Anderson)
13. 04:17 PM - Re: Nose wheel castoring (Rick)
14. 05:16 PM - SWRFI (jdmcbean)
15. 05:26 PM - Re: Thrust Line. (Norm Beauchamp)
16. 05:42 PM - Re: SWRFI (Norm Beauchamp)
17. 06:43 PM - Re: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question (Clifford Begnaud)
18. 06:52 PM - Re: Thrust Line. (John Anderson)
19. 06:54 PM - Re: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question (John Anderson)
20. 07:07 PM - Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD (Sterling)
21. 07:46 PM - Re: Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD (Don Pearsall)
22. 07:50 PM - Re: SWRFI (Jimmie Blackwell)
23. 08:27 PM - Re: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question (Jose M. Toro)
24. 08:33 PM - Re: Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD (John Anderson)
25. 09:04 PM - Re: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question (Tom Jones)
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| Subject: | Re: Flaperon hinge brackets |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
I'm working on a '94 Model IV, Alan. I saw the way Skystar changed the
bracket (and used SS rivets) and that got me to thinking....a BAD thing
for me to do some days. : )...and yes, I'll give Frank Miller a call
and see what he says. Thanks.
Lynn
On Sunday, May 8, 2005, at 07:20 PM, Alan Daniels wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Alan Daniels <aldaniels@fmtc.com>
>
> I assume that you are not working on a 7. The 7 uses a different
> bracket
> and different attach inside the wing. On that setup you need SS, but
> you
> are pulling against a steal cup type bracket that sandwich the wood of
> the rib and only attaches from the top. Skystar builds in a healthy
> safety margin and would go with what they say. If you have any question
> on safety of flight items a call to the factory would be in order.
>
> Alan
>
> Lynn Matteson wrote:
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
>>
>> I just started to attach my flap hinge brackets to the wing, and
>> noticed that the called for 1/8 x 1/4 alum pop rivets (#95007) have
>> aluminum mandrels. They seem awfully easy to "pop"....that is, they
>> don't seem very strong. In checking the Aircraft Spruce catalog, there
>> are no alum rivets with alum mandrels available. This makes me think
>> that the alum rivet with steel mandrels might have superseded the
>> alum/alum rivets. My question is what is the group's feelings
>> regarding
>> this matter....quit using the alum/alum rivets and get alum rivets
>> with
>> steel mandrels, or are the original rivets strong enough? I don't
>> think
>> the "popped" mandrel really adds any strength to the rivet, but maybe
>> it does.
>>
>> Lynn
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Flaperon hinge brackets |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
Thanks, Marco, for the tip on Barnhill...I hadn't given the galvanic
issue a thought because Skystar uses plenty of aluminum rivets with
steel mandrels elsewhere in the plane.
Lynn
On Sunday, May 8, 2005, at 04:58 PM, Marco Menezes wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Marco Menezes <msm_9949@yahoo.com>
>
> Hi Lynn.
>
> IMHO steel-aluminum rivets are prone to galvanic corrosion because of
> the different electrical potentials in dissimilar metals. Hence the
> specification of all aluminum rivets. You can get any kind of pop
> rivet from Barnhill Bolt Co. (barnhillbolt.com). I don't think the
> relative difference in strength (if any) is an issue but you can check
> the specs on Barnhill's site.
>
> Marco Menezes
> KF 2 N99KX
>
> Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson
>
> I just started to attach my flap hinge brackets to the wing, and
> noticed that the called for 1/8 x 1/4 alum pop rivets (#95007) have
> aluminum mandrels. They seem awfully easy to "pop"....that is, they
> don't seem very strong. In checking the Aircraft Spruce catalog, there
> are no alum rivets with alum mandrels available. This makes me think
> that the alum rivet with steel mandrels might have superseded the
> alum/alum rivets. My question is what is the group's feelings regarding
> this matter....quit using the alum/alum rivets and get alum rivets with
> steel mandrels, or are the original rivets strong enough? I don't think
> the "popped" mandrel really adds any strength to the rivet, but maybe
> it does.
>
> Lynn
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: exhaust fumes |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
I extended my exhaust pipe about 6 inches like Don Smythe did. The soot
line is about half way down the tube gear.
Is there an alternative to the exhaust system with ball joints?
Obviously there is exhaust excaping from my current ball joint setup.
While it is a bit older and has some rust pitting I buffed as much out
as I could and applied anti sieze to the assembly to help seal it.
Alan Daniels wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Alan Daniels <aldaniels@fmtc.com>
>
>I have found that if your exhaust pipe is cut too short you can get
>fumes especially on climb out, but you can usually see exhaust soot on
>the plane if that is happening. The ball joints seems to have some
>leakage signs on the pipe, but you should no be able to detect any with
>smell or with a detector. If you post a picture of your system someone
>might see something that will help you out. Exhaust fumes are nothing to
>mess with.
>
>Alan
>
>jareds wrote:
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds@verizon.net>
>>
>>Now that engine swap is done it's time to try to eliminate the exhaust
>>fumes that plague my cockpit.
>>First, I don't understand if some leakage from the exhaust connections
>>is even normal. This year during assembly the mechanics recomended
>>putting anti sieze on couplers to aid in both rust prevention and as a
>>sealant. Are there any other secrets and is it even normal.
>>
>>Next, I'm going to put a light at night in engine compartment to locate
>>any other holes i may have missed but is venting from engine compartment
>>or on the sides ever a consideration to allow some of that forced air
>>somewhere else to exit?
>>
>>I'm at a loss here?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Parts Needed for Grove Gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Paul Seehafer" <av8rps@tznet.com>
A friend of mine is in need of the attaching hardware for a grove landing
gear (he does not need the gear itself or the axles as he already has
that). So if anyone may have some they'd like to get rid of, here is his
contact info.
John @ 252-923-5145
or snaps@GoTricounty.com
He's working on a model II, but I belive is interested in any Grove
attaching hardware for any model.
Thanks
Paul S
Central Wisconsin
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clint Bazzill" <clint_bazzill@hotmail.com>
I had a 912 UlS for 360 hours. Below 5000 feet used 5000 rpm's and 23
inches mp. Above that I ran at 5500 and full throttle. My 912ULS which I
now have 650 hours on run the engine at 5000 rpm's on cruise with 23 inches
mp but always have the throttle back about 1/2 and take what ever mp it
gives me. It keeps my fuel usage to the same as the 912 ULS, its a little
quieter and makes little difference in speed. An example, trip to Sun & Fun
from Northern Calif 70 hours totale loged time, burned 4.4 gph. Clint
From: "George Wells" <georgewells@adelphia.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Power Settings
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "George Wells" <georgewells@adelphia.net>
Please Ref. my message 5/8 @ 11:33 -- The engine is a 912 -- For some
reason I had a 914 on my mind.
Thanks
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| Subject: | Re: exhaust fumes |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Raystuff7@aol.com
Jared,
I had that problem pretty bad. I found that the leakage comes from the air
pressure in the cowling causes the cheeks of the cowling to bow out so there is
a big gap letting the air into the cabin. Mine was particularly bad because I
reduced the coolong drag on the KF- 6 by reducing the opening at the bottom.
I put some flexible material at the edge (sides of the baffles) firewall so
it deploys forward when the cowling is put on. The air pressure in the engine
compartment causes these seals to be pressed out against the cowling at cruise
speed. There was a noticeable drop in the exhaust fumes.
Ray Ward N23AW
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| Subject: | Mosler engine & Avid DVD on Ebay |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Sterling" <sterling@pgrb.com>
More about the Mosler 82X engine installation video in a moment...
For your viewing pleasure, I've submitted a DVD on Ebay showing my first flight
in an airplane I built back in 1992ish. The DVD shows my first flight in my Avid
Sportster I named, Felix The Kit. The video was shot totally from a cockpit
perspective with superwide angle lenses using a couple of tiny microcams. Upon
landing the first time, I barely made the runway and hard-bounced a lousy
landing, but I survived. Music accompanies the hair-raising experience as I take
off and land and beat the odds. I flew that sucker on the hottest day in July
many years ago here in Texas. It was windy and nasty. And, I flew it without
an audience. I figured if I crashed and burned, I'd be too darned embarrased
to want to live through the ordeal having to suffer all those indignities. After
I landed, I phoned my dad (WW2 aviator, retired jet jocky and A&P mechanic)
and I told Pop "I had just made my first flight." He said, "Son there is only
one reason why God allows for propellers on an airplane... That's to keep the
pilot cool because if that big fan quits in mid-air, you should see the pilot
sweat. AND WHY DID YOU FLY WHEN NOBODY WAS WATCHING?" (OK, so call me the Village
Idiot...)
Also, for anyone contemplating installing a VW based engine in an airplane, I've
added to this DVD the Mosler 82X Installation video that I produced for my client
Mosler Motors, formerly based in North Carolina, and no longer in business.
The installation video highlights the numerous basic steps of installing their
engine in an Avid. It runs a tad over 33 minutes. For more info about the
Mosler engine, see my auction. This segment will help most anyone thinking about
installing a VW engine in an airplane.
My wild ride in my Avid runs about 8 minutes.
Flying an airplane I built was one of the highlights of my life, but the DVD I've
posted on Ebay is grainy as heck, washed out and basically a poor representation
of my professional work in television since 1973. But, it's a hoot and it
has inspired a mess of my friends to get off the sofa, outta the house and in
the garage to finish their own airplane projects. If I were you, don't bid too
much on my DVD. I just need a little money to buy gas for my Pietenpol someday.
I figure selling a couple of these DVDs will let me put some money in my
piggy bank so I can get a few gallons of go-juice for my airplane trip to Brodhead,
WI. next year.
(By the way, I produced Avid Aircraft's marketing videos in late 1980s and early
90s and basically pioneered the use of microcams inside and outside the airplane
in product videos...)
Ebay item number 4549090719
Sterling Brooks
Knot-2-Shabby Airport & Texas Longhorn Cattle Ranch & Sometimes Digital Video Studio,
but mostly a house-husband & dog sitter/rescuer.
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| Subject: | Nose wheel castoring |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Raystuff7@aol.com
We have just converted to a trigear KF-6, and really like the ground
handling, except for one thing; how do you push it back into the hanger?
The taildragger wheel castored 360 degrees to push back, but this nose gear
fork has a stop so that it locks up at 90 degrees on either side.
What advantage is there to have a stop to prevent 360 degree castoring?
Anybody out there who has cut off the stop? what is the disadvantage is there to
do
this? I thought it might be to prevent shimmy, but I can't imagine a shimmy
going beyond 90 degrees anyway.
Would appreciate any valid information; not opinions.
Thanks, Ray Ward N23AW
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| Subject: | Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
hello guys,
I finally bought and installed the 6" Homebuilder special tailwheel to replace
my Maule hard rubber wheel. On asphalt, it is an entirely different feeling:
soft ride and better control. The new soft rubber tailwheel on asphalt feels
like the old Maule on grass. Together with the new smooth Jabiru, I feel like
taxiing for ever! :-)
One question to the pros: my hangar buddy (who had problems with his 582) is
wondering about the Italian builder manual for his Asso Junior. It gives the
limits of the CG for the empty plane, and the limits for the MTOW plane. The
latter is wider than the former.
He wonders why, and so do I. Anybody on the list who understand the logic of it?
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Nose wheel castoring |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Alan Daniels <aldaniels@fmtc.com>
The best way to move it is with a small tow bar for steering. I built
one that goes through the axle - had to safety wire the nuts instead of
cotter pin- and then it was easy. I considered cutting of the stop, but
I am told it isn't a good idea because if the wheel kicks just wrong on
take off it could get stuck backwards causing a problem landing. On some
installations the prop could hit the tire if it came all the way around.
I don't see it happening but that is what I was told. I have also
considered using a removable pin for the stop so I could take it out for
ground handling. I still think that may be the best solution. On the
Rotax engine tri-gear I just push the tail down - don't push on the
horizontal stab for fear of damaging the electric trim. On the Honda CAM
100 it is just too heavy so have to use the tow bar. It is tricky
without it but can be done for a short distance but I don't think I
could get it in a hangar. I like the trigear plane a lot. Handles like a
go kart on the ground and will really take a lot of crosswind. On all
but soft it really is a much better way to go . IMHO
Alan
Raystuff7@aol.com wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Raystuff7@aol.com
>
>We have just converted to a trigear KF-6, and really like the ground
>handling, except for one thing; how do you push it back into the hanger?
>
>The taildragger wheel castored 360 degrees to push back, but this nose gear
>fork has a stop so that it locks up at 90 degrees on either side.
>
>What advantage is there to have a stop to prevent 360 degree castoring?
>Anybody out there who has cut off the stop? what is the disadvantage is there
to do
>this? I thought it might be to prevent shimmy, but I can't imagine a shimmy
>going beyond 90 degrees anyway.
>
>Would appreciate any valid information; not opinions.
>
>Thanks, Ray Ward N23AW
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | OIL COOLER FAILURE |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: icaza francisco <franicaza@yahoo.com.mx>
John, I also would like to see your photos, if
possible. This is something Im worried it can happen
during a flight.
Thanks,
Francisco.
--- Giovanni Day <gde01@bellsouth.net> escribi:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Giovanni Day"
> <gde01@bellsouth.net>
>
> I would like to see a photo also. Thanks
>
> Giovanni
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On
> Behalf Of John King
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: OIL COOLER FAILURE
>
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: John King
> <kingjohne@adelphia.net>
>
> Barry,
>
> Earl's which makes a lot of things for high
> performance race cars has a
> mount for their oil coolers. This worked great on
> both my Model
> IV-1200/912UL and Series 6/912S engines. It has
> vibration protection.
> You have to build an attach bracket to mount it on a
> 912. I have
> pictures of it if you like.
>
> --
> John King
> Warrenton, VA
>
>
> Barry wrote:
>
> >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Barry"
> <barryhuston@adelphia.net>
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> >
> >A friend recently had an oil cooler failure ( dead
> stick fun ) and was
> told
> >that it
> >was caused by vibration and should have provided
> shock/vibration
> protection.
> >Any Recommendations?
> >
> >
> >Barry
> >
> >
>
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>
> browse
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| Subject: | Re: exhaust fumes |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson412@hotmail.com>
Perhaps closing the cowl inlet off is a better option than the o/let so as
not to pressurise the cowl. Also, pressurising the inside of the fuse will
help, something we did on crop dusters to keep the cockpit clear of dust.
Scoop to pick up inlet area open all the time and adjust the airflow to the
cabin with an outlet vent. ~j~
From: Raystuff7@aol.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: exhaust fumes
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Raystuff7@aol.com
Jared,
I had that problem pretty bad. I found that the leakage comes from the air
pressure in the cowling causes the cheeks of the cowling to bow out so there
is
a big gap letting the air into the cabin. Mine was particularly bad because
I
reduced the coolong drag on the KF- 6 by reducing the opening at the bottom.
I put some flexible material at the edge (sides of the baffles) firewall so
it deploys forward when the cowling is put on. The air pressure in the
engine
compartment causes these seals to be pressed out against the cowling at
cruise
speed. There was a noticeable drop in the exhaust fumes.
Ray Ward N23AW
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| Subject: | Nose wheel castoring |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" <turboflyer@comcast.net>
It may keep you from getting a prop strike should the wheel go to far
forward say on a bouncy or slightly unaligned landing. The front wheel can
shimmy to the point of tearing it from the plane. Don't underestimate the
shimmy. Make sure the tension is set tight. I have found that if no one
helps me push the plane in the hangar it is easier. after awhile you get the
reverse steering down and its really easy to back her up, trick at first no
doubt.
Rick N656T
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
Raystuff7@aol.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Nose wheel castoring
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Raystuff7@aol.com
We have just converted to a trigear KF-6, and really like the ground
handling, except for one thing; how do you push it back into the hanger?
The taildragger wheel castored 360 degrees to push back, but this nose gear
fork has a stop so that it locks up at 90 degrees on either side.
What advantage is there to have a stop to prevent 360 degree castoring?
Anybody out there who has cut off the stop? what is the disadvantage is
there to do
this? I thought it might be to prevent shimmy, but I can't imagine a shimmy
going beyond 90 degrees anyway.
Would appreciate any valid information; not opinions.
Thanks, Ray Ward N23AW
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Well be in Texas for a week beginning tomorrow and plan on attending the
SWRFI at Hondo on Saturday. Hope to see some of you there. Give a shout if
you plan on attending. Although I wont be getting email the phone still
works :-)
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
www.sportplanellc.com <http://www.sportplanellc.com/>
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
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| Subject: | Re: Thrust Line. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp <nebchmp@wcc.net>
Thanks to Ron S., Jay C., and John A. Norm
Maybe I did'nt ask for the information I'm looking for correctly. With your aircraft
setting stright and level where is the center of your prop hub from the
floor with say a 912, 0-200, 0-235, or Subaru engine. I'm building an engine
mount and I'm looking for information on how high to mount the engine. TIA
Norm
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp <nebchmp@wcc.net>
I'll be there for one. I'll be around the Flea Market area, which is
ran by EAA Ch. 493 out of San Angelo, part of the time. 325-226-2652 Norm
jdmcbean wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
>
>Well be in Texas for a week beginning tomorrow and plan on attending the
>SWRFI at Hondo on Saturday. Hope to see some of you there. Give a shout if
>you plan on attending. Although I wont be getting email the phone still
>works :-)
>
>Fly Safe !!
>John & Debra McBean
>www.sportplanellc.com <http://www.sportplanellc.com/>
>"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud" <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
Michel,
I've been singing praises of the Homebuilders special tailwheel for years.
It is simply the best all around tailwheel choice for the kitfox. It's low
maintenance (one grease zerk on the shaft, the wheel is permanently sealed
and needs no lube), has cheap tire replacements, and the geometry works
perfect for a kitfox. And for us heavy metal kitfoxes, the light weight is
an added bonus. Also, the HBS allows the tail of the plane to sit lower than
the Maule pneumatic which is helpful for shortfield ops.
Enjoy!
Cliff
S5, Lyc 0-235
Erie, Co
>
> hello guys,
> I finally bought and installed the 6" Homebuilder special tailwheel to
> replace
> my Maule hard rubber wheel. On asphalt, it is an entirely different
> feeling:
> soft ride and better control. The new soft rubber tailwheel on asphalt
> feels
> like the old Maule on grass. Together with the new smooth Jabiru, I feel
> like
> taxiing for ever! :-)
>
> One question to the pros: my hangar buddy (who had problems with his 582)
> is
> wondering about the Italian builder manual for his Asso Junior. It gives
> the
> limits of the CG for the empty plane, and the limits for the MTOW plane.
> The
> latter is wider than the former.
>
> He wonders why, and so do I. Anybody on the list who understand the logic
> of it?
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Thrust Line. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson412@hotmail.com>
Norm, if you could imagine your prop being between 15.5 and 17.2" above the
floor line, in the center of the a/craft, just far enough forward to fit the
engine and mount below and behind. And it should be sloping down and to the
right (for c/wise rotation) about 1.5. This is your starting point. So if
you were using a direct drive your engine would be at the same height as the
prop but for an off-set reduction drive your engine would be sitting the
offset dimension below this line. I made up a dummy fire wall and laid it
flat on the ground, then positioned the engine with PSRU fitted with the
prop flange in the correct position then build up the mount to suit. ~j~
From: Norm Beauchamp <nebchmp@wcc.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Thrust Line.
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp <nebchmp@wcc.net>
Thanks to Ron S., Jay C., and John A. Norm
Maybe I did'nt ask for the information I'm looking for correctly. With your
aircraft setting stright and level where is the center of your prop hub from
the floor with say a 912, 0-200, 0-235, or Subaru engine. I'm building an
engine mount and I'm looking for information on how high to mount the
engine. TIA Norm
Become a fitness fanatic @ http://xtramsn.co.nz/health
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| Subject: | Re: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson412@hotmail.com>
Where does one get one of these wheels, is it a straight swop? ~j~
From: "Clifford Begnaud" <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud"
<shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
Michel,
I've been singing praises of the Homebuilders special tailwheel for years.
It is simply the best all around tailwheel choice for the kitfox. It's low
maintenance (one grease zerk on the shaft, the wheel is permanently sealed
and needs no lube), has cheap tire replacements, and the geometry works
perfect for a kitfox. And for us heavy metal kitfoxes, the light weight is
an added bonus. Also, the HBS allows the tail of the plane to sit lower than
the Maule pneumatic which is helpful for shortfield ops.
Enjoy!
Cliff
S5, Lyc 0-235
Erie, Co
>
> hello guys,
> I finally bought and installed the 6" Homebuilder special tailwheel to
> replace
> my Maule hard rubber wheel. On asphalt, it is an entirely different
> feeling:
> soft ride and better control. The new soft rubber tailwheel on asphalt
> feels
> like the old Maule on grass. Together with the new smooth Jabiru, I feel
> like
> taxiing for ever! :-)
>
> One question to the pros: my hangar buddy (who had problems with his 582)
> is
> wondering about the Italian builder manual for his Asso Junior. It gives
> the
> limits of the CG for the empty plane, and the limits for the MTOW plane.
> The
> latter is wider than the former.
>
> He wonders why, and so do I. Anybody on the list who understand the logic
> of it?
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Sterling" <sterling@pgrb.com>
For your viewing pleasure, I've submitted a DVD on Ebay showing my first flight
in an airplane I built back in 1992ish. The DVD shows my first flight in my Avid
Sportster I named, Felix The Kit. The video was shot totally from a cockpit
perspective using a couple of microcams I used to have. I barely made the runway
and bounced a lousy landing, but I survived. Music accompanies the hair-raising
experience as I take off and land and beat the odds. I flew that sucker
on the hottest day in July many years ago here in Texas. It was windy and nasty.
And, I flew it without an audience. I figured if I crashed and burned, I'd
be too darned embarrased to want to live through the ordeal having to suffer
all those indignities. After I landed, I phoned my dad (WW2 aviator, retired
jet jocky and A&P mechanic) and I told Pop "I had just made my first flight."
He said, "Son there is only one reason why God allows for propellers on an airplane...
That's to keep the pilot cool because if that big fan quits in mid-air,
you should see the pilot sweat. AND WHY DID YOU FLY WHEN NOBODY WAS WATCHING?"
(OK, call me the Village Idiot...)
Also, for anyone contemplating installing a VW based engine in an airplane, I've
added to this DVD the Mosler 82X Installation video that I produced for my client
Mosler Motors, formerly based in North Carolina, and no longer in business.
The installation video highlights the numerous basic steps of installing their
engine in an Avid. It runs a tad over 33 minutes. For more info about the
Mosler engine, see my auction. This segment will help most anyone thinking about
installing a VW engine in an airplane.
My wild ride in my Avid runs about 8 minutes.
Flying an airplane I built was one of the highlights of my life, but the DVD I've
posted on Ebay is grainy as heck, washed out and basically a poor representation
of my professional work in television since 1973. But, it's a hoot and it
has inspired a mess of my friends to get off the sofa, outta the house and in
the garage to finish their own airplane projects. If I were you, don't bid too
much on my DVD. I just need a little money to buy gas for my Pietenpol someday.
I figure selling a couple of these DVDs will let me put some money in my
piggy bank so I can get a few gallons of go-juice for my trip to Brodhead next
year.
Ebay item number 4549090719
Sterling Brooks
Knot-2-Shabby Airport & Texas Longhorn Cattle Ranch & Sometimes Digital Video Studio,
but mostly a house-husband & dog sitter/rescuer.
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| Subject: | Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Sterling,
One ad for your DVD is acceptable, however 2 ads to the same list in one day
is one too many. Your ads could be considered to be spamming by our members.
We are lenient with vendor posts as long as the product is of use and
relates to Kitfoxes.
Please refrain from posting any more about your DVD for sale.
Thank you
Don Pearsall
List Administrator
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Sterling
Subject: Kitfox-List: Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Sterling" <sterling@pgrb.com>
For your viewing pleasure, I've submitted a DVD on Ebay showing my first
flight in an airplane I built back in 1992ish. The DVD shows my first flight
in my Avid Sportster I named, Felix The Kit. The video was shot totally from
a cockpit perspective using a couple of microcams I used to have. I barely
made the runway and bounced a lousy landing, but I survived. Music
accompanies the hair-raising experience as I take off and land and beat the
odds. I flew that sucker on the hottest day in July many years ago here in
Texas. It was windy and nasty. And, I flew it without an audience. I figured
if I crashed and burned, I'd be too darned embarrased to want to live
through the ordeal having to suffer all those indignities. After I landed, I
phoned my dad (WW2 aviator, retired jet jocky and A&P mechanic) and I told
Pop "I had just made my first flight." He said, "Son there is only one
reason why God allows for propellers on an airplane... That's to keep the
pilot cool because if th!
at big fan quits in mid-air, you should see the pilot sweat. AND WHY DID
YOU FLY WHEN NOBODY WAS WATCHING?" (OK, call me the Village Idiot...)
Also, for anyone contemplating installing a VW based engine in an airplane,
I've added to this DVD the Mosler 82X Installation video that I produced for
my client Mosler Motors, formerly based in North Carolina, and no longer in
business. The installation video highlights the numerous basic steps of
installing their engine in an Avid. It runs a tad over 33 minutes. For more
info about the Mosler engine, see my auction. This segment will help most
anyone thinking about installing a VW engine in an airplane.
My wild ride in my Avid runs about 8 minutes.
Flying an airplane I built was one of the highlights of my life, but the DVD
I've posted on Ebay is grainy as heck, washed out and basically a poor
representation of my professional work in television since 1973. But, it's a
hoot and it has inspired a mess of my friends to get off the sofa, outta the
house and in the garage to finish their own airplane projects. If I were
you, don't bid too much on my DVD. I just need a little money to buy gas for
my Pietenpol someday. I figure selling a couple of these DVDs will let me
put some money in my piggy bank so I can get a few gallons of go-juice for
my trip to Brodhead next year.
Ebay item number 4549090719
Sterling Brooks
Knot-2-Shabby Airport & Texas Longhorn Cattle Ranch & Sometimes Digital
Video Studio, but mostly a house-husband & dog sitter/rescuer.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jimmie Blackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
John
You flying your Kitfox?
Jimmie
----- Original Message -----
From: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: SWRFI
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
>
> Well be in Texas for a week beginning tomorrow and plan on attending the
> SWRFI at Hondo on Saturday. Hope to see some of you there. Give a shout if
> you plan on attending. Although I wont be getting email the phone still
> works :-)
>
> Fly Safe !!
> John & Debra McBean
> www.sportplanellc.com <http://www.sportplanellc.com/>
> "The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jose M. Toro" <jose_m_toro@yahoo.com>
Michel:
Did you replaced just the wheel or the whole assembly?
Jose
--- John Anderson <janderson412@hotmail.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson"
> <janderson412@hotmail.com>
>
> Where does one get one of these wheels, is it a
> straight swop? ~j~
>
> From: "Clifford Begnaud"
> <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Homebuilder special
> tailwheel and a question
> Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 19:42:02 -0600
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford
> Begnaud"
> <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
>
> Michel,
> I've been singing praises of the Homebuilders
> special tailwheel for years.
> It is simply the best all around tailwheel choice
> for the kitfox. It's low
> maintenance (one grease zerk on the shaft, the wheel
> is permanently sealed
> and needs no lube), has cheap tire replacements, and
> the geometry works
> perfect for a kitfox. And for us heavy metal
> kitfoxes, the light weight is
> an added bonus. Also, the HBS allows the tail of the
> plane to sit lower than
> the Maule pneumatic which is helpful for shortfield
> ops.
> Enjoy!
> Cliff
> S5, Lyc 0-235
> Erie, Co
> >
> > hello guys,
> > I finally bought and installed the 6" Homebuilder
> special tailwheel to
> > replace
> > my Maule hard rubber wheel. On asphalt, it is an
> entirely different
> > feeling:
> > soft ride and better control. The new soft rubber
> tailwheel on asphalt
> > feels
> > like the old Maule on grass. Together with the
> new smooth Jabiru, I feel
> > like
> > taxiing for ever! :-)
> >
> > One question to the pros: my hangar buddy (who
> had problems with his 582)
> > is
> > wondering about the Italian builder manual for
> his Asso Junior. It gives
> > the
> > limits of the CG for the empty plane, and the
> limits for the MTOW plane.
> > The
> > latter is wider than the former.
> >
> > He wonders why, and so do I. Anybody on the list
> who understand the logic
> > of it?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Michel
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> browse
> Subscriptions page,
> FAQ,
>
>
>
>
>
>
Jose M. Toro, P.E.
Kitfox II/582->Jabiru 2200
"A slow flight in the Caribbean..."
Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out!
http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html
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| Subject: | Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson412@hotmail.com>
Thank you for taking the trouble to run a tidy shop Don - top marks. John A.
From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Sterling,
One ad for your DVD is acceptable, however 2 ads to the same list in one day
is one too many. Your ads could be considered to be spamming by our members.
We are lenient with vendor posts as long as the product is of use and
relates to Kitfoxes.
Please refrain from posting any more about your DVD for sale.
Thank you
Don Pearsall
List Administrator
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Sterling
Subject: Kitfox-List: Mosler engine & Avid first flight DVD
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Sterling" <sterling@pgrb.com>
For your viewing pleasure, I've submitted a DVD on Ebay showing my first
flight in an airplane I built back in 1992ish. The DVD shows my first flight
in my Avid Sportster I named, Felix The Kit. The video was shot totally from
a cockpit perspective using a couple of microcams I used to have. I barely
made the runway and bounced a lousy landing, but I survived. Music
accompanies the hair-raising experience as I take off and land and beat the
odds. I flew that sucker on the hottest day in July many years ago here in
Texas. It was windy and nasty. And, I flew it without an audience. I figured
if I crashed and burned, I'd be too darned embarrased to want to live
through the ordeal having to suffer all those indignities. After I landed, I
phoned my dad (WW2 aviator, retired jet jocky and A&P mechanic) and I told
Pop "I had just made my first flight." He said, "Son there is only one
reason why God allows for propellers on an airplane... That's to keep the
pilot cool because if th!
at big fan quits in mid-air, you should see the pilot sweat. AND WHY DID
YOU FLY WHEN NOBODY WAS WATCHING?" (OK, call me the Village Idiot...)
Also, for anyone contemplating installing a VW based engine in an airplane,
I've added to this DVD the Mosler 82X Installation video that I produced for
my client Mosler Motors, formerly based in North Carolina, and no longer in
business. The installation video highlights the numerous basic steps of
installing their engine in an Avid. It runs a tad over 33 minutes. For more
info about the Mosler engine, see my auction. This segment will help most
anyone thinking about installing a VW engine in an airplane.
My wild ride in my Avid runs about 8 minutes.
Flying an airplane I built was one of the highlights of my life, but the DVD
I've posted on Ebay is grainy as heck, washed out and basically a poor
representation of my professional work in television since 1973. But, it's a
hoot and it has inspired a mess of my friends to get off the sofa, outta the
house and in the garage to finish their own airplane projects. If I were
you, don't bid too much on my DVD. I just need a little money to buy gas for
my Pietenpol someday. I figure selling a couple of these DVDs will let me
put some money in my piggy bank so I can get a few gallons of go-juice for
my trip to Brodhead next year.
Ebay item number 4549090719
Sterling Brooks
Knot-2-Shabby Airport & Texas Longhorn Cattle Ranch & Sometimes Digital
Video Studio, but mostly a house-husband & dog sitter/rescuer.
Need more speed? Get Xtra Broadband @
http://jetstream.xtra.co.nz/chm/0,,202853-1000,00.html
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| Subject: | Re: Homebuilder special tailwheel and a question |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Tom Jones <tomfromlapine@peoplepc.com>
Michael,
Go to this web site http://avstop.com/AC/apgeneral/TERMINOLOGY.html
and scroll down to "Empty weight CG range". It is explained here but I
do not understand it.
Tom Jones
Michel Verheughe wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
> hello guys,
> I finally bought and installed the 6" Homebuilder special tailwheel to replace
> my Maule hard rubber wheel. On asphalt, it is an entirely different feeling:
> soft ride and better control. The new soft rubber tailwheel on asphalt feels
> like the old Maule on grass. Together with the new smooth Jabiru, I feel like
> taxiing for ever! :-)
>
> One question to the pros: my hangar buddy (who had problems with his 582) is
> wondering about the Italian builder manual for his Asso Junior. It gives the
> limits of the CG for the empty plane, and the limits for the MTOW plane. The
> latter is wider than the former.
>
> He wonders why, and so do I. Anybody on the list who understand the logic of
it?
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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