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1. 12:23 AM - Re: Speedster VS Standard Wings.... (Michael Gibbs)
2. 02:13 AM - SV: Singing in the rain (Michel Verheughe)
3. 06:51 AM - Re: Wheel pants installation instructions (Donna and Roger McConnell)
4. 07:46 AM - Re: Wheel pants installation instructions (Trey Moran)
5. 11:51 AM - Re: Wheel pants installation instructions (Brett Walmsley)
6. 01:25 PM - Re: Wheel pants installation instructions (Jimmie Blackwell)
7. 04:19 PM - Re: Wheel pants installation instructions ()
8. 07:16 PM - FW: limit (Rick)
9. 07:45 PM - Props? (Andrew Matthaey)
10. 11:49 PM - SV: Props? (Michel Verheughe)
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| Subject: | Re: Speedster VS Standard Wings.... |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Jimmy Crane sez:
>I saw your great looking N728KF in the June issue of SportAviation.
>Man is that a great look in IV.
Why thank you sir, I am rather proud of it. :-)
>I see you the a nose wheel. I was talking to Frank about the
>possibility of converting my 1994 model IV to a tri gear and he said
>the conversion kit they sold would not apply to my 1994 fuselage. In
>you artical under Arizona Kitfox you stated you purchased your kit
>in 1992. Did it come as a try gear or did you convert.
He's probably right, although I have not seen the factory kit. Mine
arrived as a standard Model IV-1200 Speedster kit--no nose wheel.
With the help of Murle Williams we welded reinforcing plates to the
tubing above the aft main gear mounts (vertically between the seat
and baggage area) and a plate to the bottom of the fuselage just aft
of the firewall for the nose wheel. The intent was to make it
convertible between nose wheel and tail wheel.
We used the factory nose wheel assembly and some custom-made brackets
to attach it. They were not difficult to fabricate and I'm sure I
have some photos if you'd like to see them. The main gear was stock
Grove gear attached to the aft mounts.
Due to the required welding, these changes must be made before the
fuselage is covered. Murle is in the process of modifying his Series
5 tail dragger to be a nose wheel/tail wheel convertible and it will
require that he strip the fuselage and re-cover it.
Hope this is helpful.
Mike
N728KF
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| Subject: | Singing in the rain |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: jimshumaker [jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net]
> You said you have some sort of protection on the leading edge of your prop
> so I do not know what will happen on yours.
Yes Jim, I have a kind of black hard rubber on the leading edge. If the pitting
due to the rain is only affecting the leading edge, I think I should be ok as
I don't see how water could do anything to rubber.
Does anyone else have a prop with "rubbery leading edge?"
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Wheel pants installation instructions |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Donna and Roger McConnell" <rdmac@swbell.net>
Gary,
I should have a copy of the wheel pant installation. I have a
scanner and will try to send you a copy via e-mail some time today.
Roger Mac
DO NOT ARCHIVE
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
gjglh@cebridge.net
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wheel pants installation instructions
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: <gjglh@cebridge.net>
Norm,
It looks like the instructions that Hank had were for the tube gear. If
yours are for
the spring I sure would like to get a copy.
Gary Henderson
1808 Sandstone
Weatherford, OK 73096
P.S.
I will reinburse you for any expenses. If you don't mind I could send Hank a
copy
after I receive them.
Thanks
Gary Mdl IV Speedster
On Wed May 25 17:40 , Norm Beauchamp <nebchmp@wcc.net> sent:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp nebchmp@wcc.net>
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>Gary,
>
>I have the instructions if you still need them. Norm
>
>gjglh@cebridge.net wrote:
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: gjglh@cebridge.net>
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>>
>> A fellow kitfoxer just gave me his wheel pants from his kitfox.
>>They are still in the rough and need to be made to fit. The
>>problem I have is that he has the instructions are to fit the
>>wheel pants to his standard gear. I have the aluminum spring gear
>>on my speedster. Does anyone have a copy of the installation
>>instructions for this type of gear?
>>
>>Thanks
>>Gary
>>M-IV speester
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| Subject: | Re: Wheel pants installation instructions |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Trey Moran" <ffmoran@centurytel.net>
Roger,
If you can scan the instructions, would you put them on the sportflight web site?
Thanks.
Trey Moran
----- Original Message -----
From: Donna and Roger McConnell
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 7:47 AM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wheel pants installation instructions
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Donna and Roger McConnell" <rdmac@swbell.net>
Gary,
I should have a copy of the wheel pant installation. I have a
scanner and will try to send you a copy via e-mail some time today.
Roger Mac
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Wheel pants installation instructions |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Brett Walmsley" <kitfox4@numail.org>
If someone finds a way to e-mail these instructions, I would also like to
be included.
Thanks
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Donna and Roger McConnell"
> <rdmac@swbell.net>
>
> Gary,
> I should have a copy of the wheel pant installation. I have a
> scanner and will try to send you a copy via e-mail some time today.
> Roger Mac
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Wheel pants installation instructions |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jimmie Blackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
I would also like a copy.
Jimmie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett Walmsley" <kitfox4@numail.org>
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Wheel pants installation instructions
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Brett Walmsley" <kitfox4@numail.org>
>
> If someone finds a way to e-mail these instructions, I would also like to
> be included.
> Thanks
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Donna and Roger McConnell"
> > <rdmac@swbell.net>
> >
> > Gary,
> > I should have a copy of the wheel pant installation. I have a
> > scanner and will try to send you a copy via e-mail some time today.
> > Roger Mac
> > DO NOT ARCHIVE
> >
> >
>
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| Subject: | Re: Wheel pants installation instructions |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: <gjglh@cebridge.net>
Hey Norm,
It's great how when you need something everyone comes to the rescue. Roger McConnell
is going to scan a set. There seems to be several other kitfoxers who also need
plans. Hold off before you do anything and maybe Roger can fix everybody up. Thanks
for the great response to the list.
Gary
On Mon May 30 1:04 , Norm Beauchamp <nebchmp@wcc.net> sent:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp nebchmp@wcc.net>
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>Gary
>
>Hey ok, give me a day or two. I'll let you know when I mail them. Norm
>
>gjglh@cebridge.net wrote:
>
>>Norm,
>>
>>It looks like the instructions that Hank had were for the tube gear. If yours
are
for
>>the spring I sure would like to get a copy.
>>Gary Henderson
>>1808 Sandstone
>>Weatherford, OK 73096
>>
>>P.S.
>>I will reinburse you for any expenses. If you don't mind I could send Hank a
copy
>>after I receive them.
>>Thanks
>>Gary Mdl IV Speedster
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" <turboflyer@comcast.net>
-----Original Message-----
From: Les Bollenhagen [mailto:bolly@bolly.com.au]
Subject: limit
Hi Richard,
Whilst our blades can do most of what you ask, and are certainly the best
performed blades around, we have imposed a limit of 120hp on them.
Thanks for considering us.
At 08:44 AM 30/05/2005, you wrote:
I have approximately 600 hours on a three blade 72 inch Warp drive set up.
I
have heard good reviews on your blades. What would you recommend for my
engine. It produces approximately 150 HP and has the NSI in flight
adjustable hub. Can the NSI hubs be pressed on to your blades/ Thanks so
much.
Richard
Thanks & Best Regards,
Les Bollenhagen
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Andrew Matthaey" <spaghettiohead@hotmail.com>
Speaking of Props...I've got a 582/C-box with a 68" 3-Blade GSC. I am
looking at throwing a 2-blade powerfin on, probably 72". I know that
2-blades are more efficient - does anybody have any numbers? Anyone use a
Powerfin?
Also, I can't say I know much about in-flight props...How exactly does it
work with the motor? I've been told to keep my cruise RPM's up near 5800 to
promote engine cleanliness. Is that correct? If I were to use an in-flight
prop, what would decide my fuel burn - the throttle position, or RPM (coming
from GA, i'd say the RPM does, but...)? Does anybody have an in-flight prop
who can give me any pointers?
Thanks!
Andrew
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: Andrew Matthaey [spaghettiohead@hotmail.com]
> Speaking of Props...I've got a 582/C-box with a 68" 3-Blade GSC.
Andrew, a Kitfox 3 with a 582, C box and 68" 3-bladed GSC is exactly what I had
until this winter, when I changed the old 582 for a Jabiru 2200.
I have also read that, theorically, a 2 bladed prop is more efficient. I have a
2 bladed prop on the Jabiru now. Because it simply can't swing a 3 blades prop.
But the 2 bladed is more noisy.
In-flight adjustable pitch prop is also something I'd like to have. But my advice
to you is: Stay with the prop you have now. How many hours do you have on your
engine? You may soon discover that it is not eternal and that a new engine
will also require a new prop. Maybe you should wait until then to make a decision.
The configuration you have now worked very well for me. Even with 20 more horsepower,
my Jabiru doesn't take off at a higher climb rate than the old 582.
Cheers,
Michel
I am
> looking at throwing a 2-blade powerfin on, probably 72". I know that
> 2-blades are more efficient - does anybody have any numbers? Anyone use a
> Powerfin?
>
> Also, I can't say I know much about in-flight props...How exactly does it
> work with the motor? I've been told to keep my cruise RPM's up near 5800 to
> promote engine cleanliness. Is that correct? If I were to use an in-flight
> prop, what would decide my fuel burn - the throttle position, or RPM (coming
> from GA, i'd say the RPM does, but...)? Does anybody have an in-flight prop
> who can give me any pointers?
>
> Thanks!
> Andrew
>
> Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search!
> http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
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