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1. 04:48 AM - Re IV 912S spinner - for Mike Gibbs (kitfoxjunky)
2. 05:35 AM - Re: OIL "COOL COLLARS" Instead of Coolers (Donna and Roger McConnell)
3. 06:42 AM - Re: Aircraft Survival Gear (Paul Wilson)
4. 08:53 AM - remove from list (Wendy Gaskill)
5. 09:39 AM - Re: Static Rpm for 912ul and IVO CAP (Michael Gibbs)
6. 11:48 AM - Re: remove from list (Michel Verheughe)
7. 02:55 PM - Adhesive (Jim & Elaine Zimmerman)
8. 03:28 PM - Re: Adhesive (customtrans@qwest.net)
9. 03:44 PM - Re: Survival Gear (Lowell Fitt)
10. 04:16 PM - Re: OIL "COOL COLLARS" Instead of Coolers (Lowell Fitt)
11. 04:42 PM - Skystar Visit (Lowell Fitt)
12. 04:55 PM - Re: Skystar Visit (Steve Cooper)
13. 05:30 PM - Tach (Alan Daniels)
14. 05:50 PM - 2-cycle oil (GONER752@aol.com)
15. 05:57 PM - Re: 2-cycle oil (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
16. 06:18 PM - Re: Tach (John King)
17. 06:43 PM - 2 cycle oil (GONER752@aol.com)
18. 07:13 PM - Re: Skystar Visit (Don Pearsall)
19. 08:05 PM - Re: 2 cycle oil (Tom Jones)
20. 08:23 PM - 582 problems (Lmar)
21. 08:59 PM - BRS mounting (Dwayne)
22. 09:19 PM - Re: BRS mounting Me too I would put one on but plane is finished. (Aerobatics@aol.com)
23. 10:58 PM - Re: BRS mounting Me too I would put one on but plane is finished. (Steve Cooper)
24. 11:35 PM - Side slips WAS: Survival Gear (Michel Verheughe)
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| Subject: | Re IV 912S spinner - for Mike Gibbs |
07:40:53 AM,
Serialize complete at 05/13/2005 07:40:53 AM
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
Re: Kitfox-List: Spinner for Ivo Medium Prop in Kitfox Classic iv with
Rotax 912S
Hi Mike.
Sounds like we both purchased the same spinner. Is yours a 10" too? Do
you have a photo of your plane you can send me?
Gary Walsh
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
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| Subject: | OIL "COOL COLLARS" Instead of Coolers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Donna and Roger McConnell" <rdmac@swbell.net>
Thanks Michel, and everyone else. It looks interesting, but with the high
heat and humidity we have here in the Oklahoma summers I feel better with
the oil cooler. I'm installing it this weekend.
Happy Landings
Roger Mac
DO NOT ARCHIVE
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michel
Verheughe
Subject: SV: Kitfox-List: OIL "COOL COLLARS" Instead of Coolers
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: Donna and Roger McConnell [rdmac@swbell.net]
> Is there a link you can post for this 'COOL COLLAR'?
You'll find it at Aircraft Spruce, Roger. But, as I said, and at least for
air-cooled engines, IMHO a model with the cooling fins the other direction,
would be better.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Aircraft Survival Gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Paul Wilson <pwilson@climber.org>
I use a ham 5 watt unit and would not be without it. However it has limited
range, but it is very handy for keeping touch with the others in the party.
I need to get up to speed on using the repeaters. So little time. I have
read that the repeaters are very functional in the lower rockies. I wonder
about N of the border?
Paul
=======================
At 08:02 PM 5/12/2005, Jim Crowder wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jim Crowder <jimlc@att.net>
>
>At 11:46 AM 5/12/2005, you wrote:
> >Not sure your cell wont work in the places you mention - that is if you
> >are above ground. When hiking I find good coverage if you are on the
> >highest peaks. Some hand sets are much better than others. Of the three of
> >us deep in the San Juans of CO only one had a good connection from a 12k
> >summit, probably because there were other summits nearby over 14k. We were
> >much lower than you would be in a plane. Dont assume you cell wont work -
> >just try it. If you are on the ground in the wilds the cell is not going to
> >work - for sure.
>
> From my hiking experience in the Colorado mountains, I agree with you
>regarding cell phones. However hiking up to a crest along the eastern from
>range, cell phones will often work weakly. I do this all the time. Even
>better is that with my ham, 2 meter hand held, I am consistently able to
>make radio and phone patch contact via front range repeaters by also hiking
>up to a local crest--even all the way up into Rocky Mountain National
>Park. Therefore for hams, a 2 meter hand held might be a handy item. For
>really extreme back country, the new small, low power HF radios which are
>no bigger than a hand held, would likely work around the word using CW. I
>plan to buy one some day. From past postings, I know a sizeable number of
>you are hams.
>
>Jim Crowder
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| Subject: | remove from list |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Wendy Gaskill <kitfox@shaw.ca>
remove pleae
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| Subject: | Re: Static Rpm for 912ul and IVO CAP |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
>What Does the "CAP" stand for?
Cockpit Adjustable Prop.
Mike G.
N728KF
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| Subject: | Re: remove from list |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Wendy Gaskill wrote:
> remove pleae
You have to do that yourself by clicking on the Matronics link here under, Wendy.
So long,
Michel
Do not archive
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jim & Elaine Zimmerman" <jezim@pro-ns.net>
I have a 10 year old kit. I don't want to use the old Scotch-Weld 2216 Epoxy Adhesive.
When I went to buy new 2216 I was told it is no longer made. What is supplied
with the new kits? Thanks Jim
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net
Hysol and I think it's has a shelf life of only a couple months.
steve a
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jim & Elaine
Zimmerman
Subject: Kitfox-List: Adhesive
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jim & Elaine Zimmerman"
<jezim@pro-ns.net>
I have a 10 year old kit. I don't want to use the old Scotch-Weld 2216 Epoxy
Adhesive. When I went to buy new 2216 I was told it is no longer made. What
is supplied with the new kits? Thanks Jim
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| Subject: | Re: Survival Gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Steve,
Been to Moose Lake - long intersecting grass strips. We did a long sideslip
to get down from the direction we were coming in from. Not a problem with a
Kitfox.
John McBean is leading an Idaho trip leaving from the Cameron Park Fly-in
this year. Any one interested contact him. The destination is planned to
be Cavanaugh Bay via Hells Canyon, I believe. Cavanaugh bBay is easy to get
into, and worth the trip North for sure. Great food and fun camping -
cabins available. Another group will be leaving for the Idaho Back Country
the day after the Cameron Park Fly-in and yet another group is leaving for
Alaska.
I looks like Cameron park is a major staging area this year.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Survival Gear
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
> Hey, Thanks Sid. Ya, I'd like to get my hands on a list like that. As
> far as firearm goes...I know a lot of the guys carry one. I'm thinking
> about the Springfield M-6. It's a 410 on top and the new(?) 22 round on
> the bottom. It's the same firearm attached to the ejection seat of the
> F-16. You know what...I sure hope I never need anything like this...but
> if I don't have it with me Murphy's will kick in and I'll be SOL! Het
> Sid...If your plane is finished in time you might consider flying over .
> John Wright, Cris, myself and a few others are going to do the remote
> fly-in thing...Moose Lake rings a bell...it's a short strip but the
> Avids have no problem getting in and out...whatcha think? It will be
> next year. It would be cool
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of hausding,
> sid
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Survival Gear
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "hausding, sid" <sidh@charter.net>
>
> I think the guys flying into Canada and or up to Alaska would have the
> Canadian mandatory kit items in a listed form..........includes a
> firearm, I
> believe. The CanAm site for entry lists the survival needs from the
> government up there.............
> Sid
> -----------------------
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Steve Cooper
> Date: 05/11/05 15:49:33
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Aircraft Survival Gear
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
> <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
> Thanks Steve That sounds great. I appreciate your feedback. I will look
> for a seminar to attend. In the meantime I like the ideas you proposed.
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> customtrans@qwest.net
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Aircraft Survival Gear
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: customtrans@qwest.net
>
> I went to a survival class last year at an aviation mountain seminar. I
> don't have my notes and not sure where they are at this time. But top
> on my
> list is 0000 steel wool, cell phone(use the battery to ignite the steel
> wool, cotton balls, vasaline(to soak the cotton balls and have a flame
> that
> will last at least five minutes, a steel match, a knife that has a blade
> that goes through the handle(can be used to split small pieces of wood
> and
> strike the steel match), an orange plastic bag( cut open one end and
> make a
> poncho out of to keep dry and to use as a signal).
>
> The list below is good, but it does take a lot of weight. The items
> above
> are very important and can be used for a variety of things if you know
> how
> to use them. My advice, if you can attend a mountain seminar, these
> things
> are discussed in great detail, at least at the one I went to.
>
> steve a
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Steve Cooper
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Aircraft Survival Gear
>
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper"
> <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
>
>
> 1. 8 ea. treble fish hooks. (great for snaring rabbits)
> 2. 200 yds. of 30 lb test monofilament line.
> 3. 24" ringed cable saw.
> 4. Small hand ax
> 5. Collapsible shovel/pick 4X8" 30 oz.
> 6. 30 kitchen matches sealed in plastic cigar tubes w/strikers X2
> 7. Small personal first aid kit. First aid instruction booklet.
> 8. Large first aid kit stays in luggage compartment
> 9. Magnesium rod fire starter
> 10. 48 hours of Light sticks 12 hrs X 4 ea.
> 11. 3 quarts water.
> 12. Garrity 200 hour LED flashlight w/colored filters/3 tripple-A cells
> 13. 1000 hours of light/spare triple-A cells
> 14. One Kershaw 1650ST Stainless folding knife.
> 15. One roll Charmin quilted.
> 16. Cheap Digital camera (to leave a record)
> 17. Signaling Mirror.
> 18. Spare double-A batteries for the GPS if I can get it out of the
> plane.
> 19. 7 lbs worth of the most common tools for working on the plane.
> 20. Spare underclothes, warm jacket, Sleeping Bag and socks.
>
> This is what I carry in my survival day pack. Even If I'm only going
> around the pattern I have it with me. The large first aid kit and the
> tools stay in the luggage compartment. You never can tell what will
> happen. The day pack stays with me in the seat...if I have to bail I can
> grab it on my way out of the plane. If the aircraft doesn't burn, I can
> return for the ELT, Garmin 196 GPS, and the large First Aid Kit in the
> luggage compartment, the tools, the onboard battery and perhaps a little
> fuel if the tank(s) are in tact. I will probably utilize part of the
> aircraft for shelter until I get my legs under me. If I'm trapped in the
> plane, I can use the cable saw or hatchet to cut my way out. I can
> possibly use the fabric from the wings to make some sort of a shelter. I
> know some of you guys have had specialized training...what am I missing?
> I want to be ready just in case it ever happens to me!
>
> Steve Cooper
> Avid Mark IV
> Jabiru/Tailwheel
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: OIL "COOL COLLARS" Instead of Coolers |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Hi Barry, Oil coolers or other failures are like root canals (former
Dentist). There are lots of successes out there, but you will only hear of
the failures. No one goes to a party and says "Hey everyone, I just had a
great painfree root canal."
Anyway, I have to suspect the failures have to do with the installation.
Mine is 700 hours old and is mounted in a simple mount using Lord like
mounts. The trick, I think, is to support the top and bottom with a bolt
and spacers so the top - or bottom - can/t be torn off with vibration.
There are just too many out there that are functioning properly to fear
them.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry" <barryhuston@adelphia.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: OIL "COOL COLLARS" Instead of Coolers
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Barry" <barryhuston@adelphia.net>
>
> Hi Group
>
>
> The responses regarding Oil Cooler mounting concerns has reduced my degree
>
> of confidence for long term success.
>
>
> While looking for shock mounts for the cooler, I came across "COOL
> COLLARS"
> -
>
> Heat sinks for oil filters. The claim is for a 12 % temperature drop
> which should
>
> bring it below the 250 deg upper end of the operation range.
>
>
> Any Comments
>
>
> Barry
>
> Rotax 912UL - Model IV - 1200 --- Amphib Floats
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Just back today from a visit to Caldwell and Skystar. Went to visit a
friend that is interested in relocating to South Western Idaho.
I am really optimistic about what Frank and Crystal have done there. Frank
seems to be rather passionate about the airplanes and most importantly the
builder / owners. More than once he talked about the importance of the
customer base to Skystar's future success. They have definitely gone the
extra mile to rebuild the company with customer service a top priority.
Most of our irritations have been addressed and things will soon be in place
to rectify the complaints some have registered in the past.
I believe that those of us flying and more importantly those of us that are
building or thinking of building and even those who have bought or are
contemplating buying an existing Kitfox and need a strong company to service
our needs, have a strong advocate in the company and it helps that he's the
boss.
Lowell
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
I will soon be relocating to the Salt Lake City area and hope to make a
Skystar visit in the near future. Thanks for the report Lowell.
Steve cooper
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
Subject: Kitfox-List: Skystar Visit
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Just back today from a visit to Caldwell and Skystar. Went to visit a
friend that is interested in relocating to South Western Idaho.
I am really optimistic about what Frank and Crystal have done there.
Frank
seems to be rather passionate about the airplanes and most importantly
the
builder / owners. More than once he talked about the importance of the
customer base to Skystar's future success. They have definitely gone
the
extra mile to rebuild the company with customer service a top priority.
Most of our irritations have been addressed and things will soon be in
place
to rectify the complaints some have registered in the past.
I believe that those of us flying and more importantly those of us that
are
building or thinking of building and even those who have bought or are
contemplating buying an existing Kitfox and need a strong company to
service
our needs, have a strong advocate in the company and it helps that he's
the
boss.
Lowell
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Alan Daniels <aldaniels@fmtc.com>
My plane has a 912S with a Rotax tach. The tach worked normal on the
ground and for the first few minutes of flight. The it would start
jumping up - just kind of flick up a few hundred RPM - but not in any
pattern or associated with anything I could find. The longer I few the
worse it got until it just pegged in the red. I have a fixed pitch prop
and all indications were that the engine was fine and the was just the
tach. I checked all the wiring and assumed I had a bad tach. I called
Lookwood and talked to the person in the know and he said in something
like 95% of the time it is that the sensor on the engine is too far away
from the lobe that triggers it. There are 5 pickups, 2 on the right side
and 3 on the left side on the back of the engine. They are the little
black things at about 2 & 4 and 8 & 10 o'clock or close the that. The
left side has one more a little higher up that is not connected to the
wire loom, but has its own wire. That pickup drives the tach. It should
be something like 18 thousands of an inch from the lobe. He said there
is no adjustment so you just have to bend it in a little. Be careful
because if you bend it in too much the lobe will wipe it right off.
Also be aware that there are two sets of lobes on the flywheel. I used
the aft lobe, but I think it picks up on the front one. I used one layer
of business card as go and two layers as no go. I only moved mine about
10 thousands or a little more. Then you want to carefully turn the prop
by hand and make sure you did not go too far. When you bent the pickup
closer do not push on the sensor itself, but rather the mounting
bracket. Use a light and a mirror and make sure you have clearance to
both lobes. This solved my problem. He said it is normal for the
problem to be worse at higher RPM and also when it gets hot.
I hope this helps someone.
Alan
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: GONER752@aol.com
Hey Listers,
Awhile back someone told me that Pennzoil 2 cycle was the preferred mixer.
So I went looking for it. What I found was Pennzoil 2 cycle for air cooled
and 2 cycle Marine, obviously for water cooled. Since my 582 is water cooled,
I
figured the 2 cycle Marine is for me. Am I right? Or am I missing something
here? Thanks all in advance.
Greg G.
n375kl
KFII
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 5/13/2005 8:51:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,
GONER752@aol.com writes:
Hey Listers,
Awhile back someone told me that Pennzoil 2 cycle was the preferred mixer.
So I went looking for it. What I found was Pennzoil 2 cycle for air cooled
and 2 cycle Marine, obviously for water cooled. Since my 582 is water
cooled, I
figured the 2 cycle Marine is for me. Am I right? Or am I missing something
here? Thanks all in advance.
Greg G.
Greg,
You missed something....You want the Pennzoil oil for "AIR" cooled engines
even though your 582 is water cooled.
Don Smythe
Classic IV w/ 582
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John King <kingjohne@adelphia.net>
Alan,
That's a very good description of the tach problem, except that my tach
would decrease in reading and finally go to zero. It only happened in
the summer on hot days after I was in flight for a while. Lockwood
said it happens after the engine gets hot. I tried to get at the tach
pick-up with a feeler gauge, but it is too hard to get at when the
engine is mounted on the engine mount. The best time to make such an
adjustment is when the engine is removed, but I did not want to do
that. I tapped on the pick-up mounting bracket and did a visual while
someone slowly rotated the prop.
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
Alan Daniels wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Alan Daniels <aldaniels@fmtc.com>
>
>My plane has a 912S with a Rotax tach. The tach worked normal on the
>ground and for the first few minutes of flight. The it would start
>jumping up - just kind of flick up a few hundred RPM - but not in any
>pattern or associated with anything I could find. The longer I few the
>worse it got until it just pegged in the red. I have a fixed pitch prop
>and all indications were that the engine was fine and the was just the
>tach. I checked all the wiring and assumed I had a bad tach. I called
>Lookwood and talked to the person in the know and he said in something
>like 95% of the time it is that the sensor on the engine is too far away
>from the lobe that triggers it. There are 5 pickups, 2 on the right side
>and 3 on the left side on the back of the engine. They are the little
>black things at about 2 & 4 and 8 & 10 o'clock or close the that. The
>left side has one more a little higher up that is not connected to the
>wire loom, but has its own wire. That pickup drives the tach. It should
>be something like 18 thousands of an inch from the lobe. He said there
>is no adjustment so you just have to bend it in a little. Be careful
>because if you bend it in too much the lobe will wipe it right off.
>Also be aware that there are two sets of lobes on the flywheel. I used
>the aft lobe, but I think it picks up on the front one. I used one layer
>of business card as go and two layers as no go. I only moved mine about
>10 thousands or a little more. Then you want to carefully turn the prop
>by hand and make sure you did not go too far. When you bent the pickup
>closer do not push on the sensor itself, but rather the mounting
>bracket. Use a light and a mirror and make sure you have clearance to
>both lobes. This solved my problem. He said it is normal for the
>problem to be worse at higher RPM and also when it gets hot.
>
>I hope this helps someone.
>
>Alan
>
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: GONER752@aol.com
Don,
Thanks for the quick response. Just out of curiosity, what did I miss about
the difference in the oils? Thanks again.
Greg G.
{do not archive}
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Good report, Lowell, thanks for sharing your visit with us.
A while back, Frank reported to the list that he had some investors
interested in helping the company financially. Did you discuss that with
Frank? What is the status of their expansion plans? Right now they are still
in skeleton mode, which makes it tough to get new business and grow.
Don Pearsall
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
Subject: Kitfox-List: Skystar Visit
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Just back today from a visit to Caldwell and Skystar. Went to visit a
friend that is interested in relocating to South Western Idaho.
I am really optimistic about what Frank and Crystal have done there. Frank
seems to be rather passionate about the airplanes and most importantly the
builder / owners. More than once he talked about the importance of the
customer base to Skystar's future success. They have definitely gone the
extra mile to rebuild the company with customer service a top priority.
Most of our irritations have been addressed and things will soon be in place
to rectify the complaints some have registered in the past.
I believe that those of us flying and more importantly those of us that are
building or thinking of building and even those who have bought or are
contemplating buying an existing Kitfox and need a strong company to service
our needs, have a strong advocate in the company and it helps that he's the
boss.
Lowell
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Tom Jones <tomfromlapine@peoplepc.com>
Here's a link to an EAA Experimenter magazine article.
http://www.ultralighthomepage.com/OIL/oil.html The part about Rotax
aircraft two cycles is down near the end of the article.
Tom Jones
GONER752@aol.com wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: GONER752@aol.com
>
> Don,
> Thanks for the quick response. Just out of curiosity, what did I miss about
> the difference in the oils? Thanks again.
> Greg G.
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lmar <my93avid@yahoo.com>
Guys,
My Blue Head with 100 Hrs was running great when I decarboned it and returned
to service. I used a new bae gasket and outer cylinder to head o rings, but
messed up my order and decided to re-use the inner cylinder o rings. All was
fine for the 1st 2hrs. One flight I noticed that the EGTs were about 15-25 higher
than normal, as was the water temp. The day was a bit warmer than it had
been, which I thought was odd. I headed back to the field to land and decided
to move the carb clip position. While doing so, I saw that the rotary valve
oil was overflowing a bit. Suspect the cap might have been loose, I cleaned
it up, and decided to vent the system again just in case there was some air that
I didn't get out the 1st time. The next morning, I went to fly and the water
temp went to 180F before I could even take off. I decided to give it more
power to see what would happen. It very rapidly climbed to 200F. I went back
to investigate. The water system was fairly evenly
hot, so
I assume that the thermostat was open. I had pressure on the cap, and when released
it moved water. The vent line was open and fluid present. (inverted engine)
I tried it again, and it went from cold to 180F in 4 min at 2500rpm. This
time I left it and went home for the night. Next morning, I checked the plugs
to see if I had anti-freeze in the cylinder. None noted. I notice that the
rotary valve oil level changed again so this time I marked it. I bought a new
rad cap not expecting a difference and tried it again. The engine took about
10 min to heat up to 190F. Better but not right. I also noted that the rotary
valve oil level increaed about 1/8-3/16" in the 10 min run. As I now sit
here I wonder if I got the outlet/inlet tubes installed wrong from the oil bottle.
Any ideas on what might explain a perfectly running engine to the signs
I now have; which basicly occured overnight?
Thanks,
Larry
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dwayne" <adamkmcc@mountain.net>
Where could I find guidance in the installation of a BRS 900 on a Kitfox II that
weighs 460 pounds??
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| Subject: | Re: BRS mounting Me too I would put one on but plane is |
finished.
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
In a message dated 5/13/2005 11:01:54 PM Central Daylight Time,
adamkmcc@mountain.net writes:
Where could I find guidance in the installation of a BRS 900 on a Kitfox II
that weighs 460 pounds??
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| Subject: | BRS mounting Me too I would put one on but plane is |
finished.
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Steve Cooper" <spdrflyr@earthlink.net>
I put mine in the Luggage compartment. Bring the lanyard up, under the
Turtledeck and secure it to the aircraft headrack at or near CG. When
you pull the pin, the rocket will be propelled through the light
aluminum door secured with Velcro.
Steve Cooper
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
Aerobatics@aol.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: BRS mounting Me too I would put one on but
plane is finished.
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
In a message dated 5/13/2005 11:01:54 PM Central Daylight Time,
adamkmcc@mountain.net writes:
Where could I find guidance in the installation of a BRS 900 on a
Kitfox II
that weighs 460 pounds??
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| Subject: | Side slips WAS: Survival Gear |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Lowell Fitt wrote:
> We did a long sideslip to get down from the direction we were
> coming in from. Not a problem with a Kitfox.
Indeed, side slips are a real pleasure with a Kitfox, Lowell. I do it with full
rudder deflection, use the flaperons to keep the correct heading, and nose up
or down to keep 70 MPH, my Va speed. But, after landing, I can see stains of
fuel on the wings, from the fuel caps. I wish I could prevent that. Any idea?
Cheers,
Michel
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