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1. 12:56 AM - Why Taxi Tests? (Michel Verheughe)
2. 12:57 AM - SV: Airshow Midair (Torgeir Mortensen)
3. 04:52 AM - Re: Taxi Tests (kitfox@gto.net)
4. 06:42 AM - Re: Airshow Midair (Fox5flyer)
5. 06:46 AM - Fuel level sensor (Michel Verheughe)
6. 07:15 AM - Re: Fuel level sensor (Rick)
7. 07:26 AM - Re: Fuel level sensor (Marco Menezes)
8. 07:55 AM - Re: Windshield Fasteners (Lynn Matteson)
9. 08:41 AM - Re: Fuel level sensor (Steve Zakreski)
10. 10:46 AM - Re: Airshow Midair (Torgeir Mortensen)
11. 10:54 AM - Re: C-GOOT Flies Again (Torgeir Mortensen)
12. 11:23 AM - Re: Airshow Midair (Jeffrey Puls)
13. 11:44 AM - Re: Airshow Midair (Mdkitfox@aol.com)
14. 11:55 AM - Re: Fuel level sensor (Michel Verheughe)
15. 12:57 PM - Re: Airshow Midair (Torgeir Mortensen)
16. 01:06 PM - Re: Fuel level sensor (Torgeir Mortensen)
17. 02:53 PM - Re: C-GOOT Flies Again (kitfoxjunky)
18. 04:38 PM - Re: C-GOOT Flies Again (Torgeir Mortensen)
19. 11:10 PM - 912s Black plugs (Kaufjm@aol.com)
20. 11:33 PM - SV: Fuel level sensor (Michel Verheughe)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: Dee Young [henrysfork1@msn.com]
> I must have missed something here. Why would anyone advise against high
> speed taxi tests?
I agree, Dee. It is by doing high speed taxi that I came to know my Kitfox. But
...
Be careful, I know of two pilots who ground looped their plane (a Kitfox and a
Challenger) by doing high speed taxi and became unwillingly airborne, then panicked.
I did mine very, very carefully. Slightly lift the tail then, throttle down, at
once! Then a bit longer, and longer, all the time making sure I was under Vso
and only in no-wind condition.
I am sure many spectators must have smiled at my timid endaviour but ... I survived
it without a scratch on my beautiful plane!
... my ego? Who cares? :-)
Cheers,
Michel
do not archive
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Here is some more info about it.
http://www.avweb.com/newswire/11_28a/leadnews/190146-1.html
Torgeir.
> From: jdmcbean [jdmcbean@cableone.net]
> Sent: 2005-07-11 07:25:43 CEST
> To: Kitfox List [Kitfox-list@matronics.com]
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Airshow Midair
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
>
> Unfortunately weve lost a veteran air show performer today.. Jimmy Franklin
> and Bobby Younkin.. Jim Leroys Bulldog was also involved but was able to
> land Apparently Jimmys wing walking son had just finished his routine and
> was announcing the performance.
>
> 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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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfox@gto.net
Marco, a few things on taxing......
Brakes should have no part of your yaw control excepet when turning or
braking. You should be able to steer your plane with rudder authority
alone during taxing.
High speed taxing is what you will work into but not at day 1 of
taxing.
Remember if you cannot high speed taxi, most likely you are you ready
to transition from high speed taxi (take off run ) to Flight and
visa versa.
If you are a new pilot or taildragger newbie, please listen and get
some dual time with a qualified instructor.
Hope this helps and Good Luck,
Kirby
btw i have matco brakes and have no trouble at all.
<<<<<> I did my taxi testing today and identified a few glitches that
need working out. Most significant are: 1) My legs are too short and 2)
an apparent lack of turning authority (on the ground) when left rudder
is applied. She turns to the right easily but left turns require what
seems inordinate rudder pressure to achieve a sluggish left turn.
>
> I tried tightening the tension on left rudder cable which seemed to
help a little. There's still a noticable discrepancy in left rudder
authority when compared to right, however. Tailwheel springs and chains
are both tight. Any ideas?
>
> Also, I deliberately ignored the wise counsel of those on the list
who have advised against high speed taxi runs. Result? A 20 mph
groundloop to the left. Scary buy no damage, except to ego.
>
> Marco Menezes
> N99KX Model 2 - 582>>>
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| Subject: | Re: Airshow Midair |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
How awful. I met both of them last year at Oshkosh and was very impressed.
Terrible loss.
Deke
----- Original Message -----
From: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Airshow Midair
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
>
> Unfortunately weve lost a veteran air show performer today.. Jimmy
Franklin
> and Bobby Younkin.. Jim Leroys Bulldog was also involved but was able to
> land Apparently Jimmys wing walking son had just finished his routine and
> was announcing the performance.
>
> 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: | Fuel level sensor |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Hello guys,
Saturday I flew in the mountains with my son. On our way home, I noticed the low
fuel warning light on. I became very worried because the mountains offer very
little landing places. So I untied, turned myself, opened the canvas behind
the seats and looked at the header tank where the low fuel sensor is attached.
There was plenty fuel in the wings and ... also in the header tank. False alert.
Yesterday, I went for a short flight, the light was still on. I remember that,
on my flight to Belgium, it came on once or twice, just after take-off. But it
went off after a couple of minutes. This time it stays on on the time.
The sensor must be defect. I'll empty the wing tanks and header for fuel and remove
the sensor. But - to be prepared - does anyone know how they work and what
to expect?
Remember I didn't build the plane. The sensor is screwed in the header tank sideways
and shorten to earth when no fuel is sensed. Is that a standard Kitfox equipment
of something fancy the builder has added?
On the panel, the light is next to the oil level light. I like to have them there.
With the Jabiru, the oil light is connected to the oil pressure sensor. The
low fuel sensor in the header tank is also nice because, once on, I should still
have about 20 minutes of fuel at low speed.
Any advice before unscrewing would be very welcomed.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Fuel level sensor |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" <turboflyer@comcast.net>
First I would make sure no light is getting to it. You will get false alert.
Black tape or the aluminum stuff will eliminate that. If you do get a low
fuel light immediately very that against the fuel level tubes if you have
them , if not look at the vent line it will either be empty or be full of
air bubbles....time to find a soft spot to land. Don't ask how I know this.
You can also get a low fuel light on long descents and that could be low
fuel and the fuel feed hole coming uncovered. That scenario you just level
off and refill the header and do a more nose up descent. I went with a
larger aluminum header tank about 3 gallon. Just a little more peace of
mind. Hope that helps.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Michel
Verheughe
Subject: Kitfox-List: Fuel level sensor
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Hello guys,
Saturday I flew in the mountains with my son. On our way home, I noticed the
low fuel warning light on. I became very worried because the mountains offer
very little landing places. So I untied, turned myself, opened the canvas
behind the seats and looked at the header tank where the low fuel sensor is
attached. There was plenty fuel in the wings and ... also in the header
tank. False alert.
Yesterday, I went for a short flight, the light was still on. I remember
that, on my flight to Belgium, it came on once or twice, just after
take-off. But it went off after a couple of minutes. This time it stays on
on the time.
The sensor must be defect. I'll empty the wing tanks and header for fuel and
remove the sensor. But - to be prepared - does anyone know how they work and
what to expect?
Remember I didn't build the plane. The sensor is screwed in the header tank
sideways and shorten to earth when no fuel is sensed. Is that a standard
Kitfox equipment of something fancy the builder has added?
On the panel, the light is next to the oil level light. I like to have them
there. With the Jabiru, the oil light is connected to the oil pressure
sensor. The low fuel sensor in the header tank is also nice because, once
on, I should still have about 20 minutes of fuel at low speed.
Any advice before unscrewing would be very welcomed.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel level sensor |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Marco Menezes <msm_9949@yahoo.com>
Hi Michel.
Do you have an optical or float-type sensor? If your header tank is opaque, it's
probably optical. If not, the sensor is just a lever type switch designed to
"float" in gasoline. The switch is normally open. When gas in header drops below
a certain point, the lever drops closing the circuit and illuminating indicator
light on panel.
I don't know anything about the opticals but with float type, if indicator light
is off, then comes on with header being full, there is probably a short circuit
somewhere in the line from the switch to the light.
Hope this helps.
Marco Menezes
Model 2 - 582 N99KX
(Taxiing slow for awhile).
Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no> wrote:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe
Hello guys,
Saturday I flew in the mountains with my son. On our way home, I noticed the low
fuel warning light on. I became very worried because the mountains offer very
little landing places. So I untied, turned myself, opened the canvas behind
the seats and looked at the header tank where the low fuel sensor is attached.
There was plenty fuel in the wings and ... also in the header tank. False alert.
Yesterday, I went for a short flight, the light was still on. I remember that,
on my flight to Belgium, it came on once or twice, just after take-off. But it
went off after a couple of minutes. This time it stays on on the time.
The sensor must be defect. I'll empty the wing tanks and header for fuel and remove
the sensor. But - to be prepared - does anyone know how they work and what
to expect?
Remember I didn't build the plane. The sensor is screwed in the header tank sideways
and shorten to earth when no fuel is sensed. Is that a standard Kitfox equipment
of something fancy the builder has added?
On the panel, the light is next to the oil level light. I like to have them there.
With the Jabiru, the oil light is connected to the oil pressure sensor. The
low fuel sensor in the header tank is also nice because, once on, I should still
have about 20 minutes of fuel at low speed.
Any advice before unscrewing would be very welcomed.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Windshield Fasteners |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
I used #10 nutplates, fastened with solid, countersunk rivets to hold
them on. This way, I can selectively tighten the truss-head machine
screws for the proper "slippage". I used #10's because the head is
slightly larger, giving me more area in contact with the
winshield/skylight.
Lynn
On Saturday, July 9, 2005, at 03:00 PM, Guy Buchanan wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
>
> Hi everybody.
> What should I use to fasten my windshield/skylight. The manual
> says aluminum rivet, I assume that's a pop rivet, but it could be a
> standard rivet as well. Should I fasten it with #6 screws and lock
> nuts for
> maintainability? Or is that too heavy and unnecessary? Thanks for the
> help.
>
>
> Guy Buchanan
> K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
>
>
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| Subject: | Fuel level sensor |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
Michel
If your sensor is an optical sensor, about an 25mm diameter, with a very
small light inside of it (hard to see) then it is similar to mine which I
purchased from Skystar. It is possible that sunlight was reaching it and
triggering it. Try wrapping the expose portions of the sensor, the entire
sensor not just the threaded shaft, with electrical tape.
Also, I mounted mine in the lower hole of the header leaving about 25mm of
space on top for the odd air bubble.
Once I made these two changes, I have never had a false alarm.
SteveZ
Calgary
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michel
Verheughe
Subject: Kitfox-List: Fuel level sensor
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Hello guys,
Saturday I flew in the mountains with my son. On our way home, I noticed the
low fuel warning light on. I became very worried because the mountains offer
very little landing places. So I untied, turned myself, opened the canvas
behind the seats and looked at the header tank where the low fuel sensor is
attached. There was plenty fuel in the wings and ... also in the header
tank. False alert.
Yesterday, I went for a short flight, the light was still on. I remember
that, on my flight to Belgium, it came on once or twice, just after
take-off. But it went off after a couple of minutes. This time it stays on
on the time.
The sensor must be defect. I'll empty the wing tanks and header for fuel and
remove the sensor. But - to be prepared - does anyone know how they work and
what to expect?
Remember I didn't build the plane. The sensor is screwed in the header tank
sideways and shorten to earth when no fuel is sensed. Is that a standard
Kitfox equipment of something fancy the builder has added?
On the panel, the light is next to the oil level light. I like to have them
there. With the Jabiru, the oil light is connected to the oil pressure
sensor. The low fuel sensor in the header tank is also nice because, once
on, I should still have about 20 minutes of fuel at low speed.
Any advice before unscrewing would be very welcomed.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Airshow Midair |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Deke,
Isnt Jimmy Franklin the one who made the "Kitfox speedster" aerobatics
show??
With respect
Torgeir.
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:40:58 -0400, Fox5flyer <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
> <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
>
> How awful. I met both of them last year at Oshkosh and was very
> impressed.
> Terrible loss.
> Deke
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
> To: "Kitfox List" <Kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Airshow Midair
>
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
>>
>> Unfortunately weve lost a veteran air show performer today.. Jimmy
> Franklin
>> and Bobby Younkin.. Jim Leroys Bulldog was also involved but was able to
>> land Apparently Jimmys wing walking son had just finished his routine
>> and
>> was announcing the performance.
>>
>> 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: C-GOOT Flies Again |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Hi Gary,
Welcome back into operation again.
Hmm., just curious, any gain in speed or climb over the old setup?
regards
Torgeir.
On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:22:26 -0400 Serialize complete at 07/10/2005
07:22:26 AM, kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky
> <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
>
> A full year after my NSI CAP 140 blade departure, my Kitfox IV is back in
> the air again. She is sporting an IVO Medium Quick Adjust, new spinner,
> new exhaust, new motor mount, oil tank, and all the hardware and smaller
> parts that will either break or fall off if you shake things hard enough.
> Oh yeah..and bright shiny safety cables that will make sure the engine
> always stays attached to the airframe.
>
> Without the weight of the floats she really gets off and climbs in a
> hurray. Last night was also my first solo tailwheel experience. Sure
> is
> good to be back in the saddle again.
>
> WooHoo!!
>
>
> Gary Walsh
> C-GOOT
> www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Airshow Midair |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jeffrey Puls" <pulsair@mindspring.com>
Yes. Jeff Classic IV
> [Original Message]
> From: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 7/11/2005 1:45:57 PM
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Airshow Midair
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
>
> Deke,
>
> Isnt Jimmy Franklin the one who made the "Kitfox speedster" aerobatics
> show??
>
> With respect
>
> Torgeir.
>
>
> On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:40:58 -0400, Fox5flyer <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
> wrote:
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
> > <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
> >
> > How awful. I met both of them last year at Oshkosh and was very
> > impressed.
> > Terrible loss.
> > Deke
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
> > To: "Kitfox List" <Kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: Airshow Midair
> >
> >
> >> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
> >>
> >> Unfortunately weve lost a veteran air show performer today.. Jimmy
> > Franklin
> >> and Bobby Younkin.. Jim Leroys Bulldog was also involved but was able
to
> >> land Apparently Jimmys wing walking son had just finished his routine
> >> and
> >> was announcing the performance.
> >>
> >> 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: Airshow Midair |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Mdkitfox@aol.com
In a message dated 7/11/2005 1:47:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
torgemor@online.no writes:
Torgeir,
Yes, Jimmy Franklin flew the Series IV Speedster at Oshkosh during the mid
90's. (It was a Company demo aircraft 'right off the showroom floor'. This
was back in the days when Phil Reed owned the SkyStar. I remember watching
Franklin's performance with Phil one year. He could not bring himself to face
the flight line and watch the performance because whenever Jimmy flew, he
always cut it very close to the edge. That's probably what set him apart from
others. There is a video of his performance and it's quite good. It's flown
to the music of Lee Greenwood's 'Proud to be an American' which was a big hit
Franklin and Younkin's passing is a big loss to aviation community. We are
going to miss them. It was truly a sad and tragic accident.
Do not archive
Rick Weiss
Series V Speedster N39RW, 912S
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel level sensor |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Thank you, Rick, Marco and Steve.
Rick, yes it may appear that the light comes on when the sun shines under a
certain angle, through the glareshield. This was not the case.
My vent line is black rubber and not transparent, I can't see if there are
bubbles in it.
Marco, I don't know if I have an optical or float-type, I haven't opened it
yet. But thanks to you guys, I know now that there are two types.
From what you say, it will probably be the float-type because the header tank
is in transparent thermoplastic.
In fact, when I remove the fabric behind the seats, I can see the level in the
tank easily. Well, not easily because usually it is entirely full and I can't
notice the top of the liquid. But during this very hot summer, I have noticed
that, sometimes, there is gas (although I use AVGAS) on the top of the tank.
The two inlets and the vent line are about an inch below the top and it won't
vent out. But the sensor is below that and should stay immersed.
This is how I could see, when I flew home, that I still had fuel in the header
tank and that it was safe to continue to our destination.
I expect that the optical sensor has no moving parts. But the float one,
obviously has. Probably something is wrong with the float. I will check that
out as soon as I empty the wing tanks and can unscrew the sensor. Flying
without a low fuel sensor is not a big deal but having it sure makes me feel
better! :-)
Thanks again for your advice.
Cheers,
Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Airshow Midair |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Rick and Jeff,
Thanks for this info.
Do not archive
Torgeir.
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:44:37 EDT, <Mdkitfox@aol.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Mdkitfox@aol.com
>
>
> In a message dated 7/11/2005 1:47:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> torgemor@online.no writes:
>
> Torgeir,
>
>
> Yes, Jimmy Franklin flew the Series IV Speedster at Oshkosh during the
> mid
> 90's. (It was a Company demo aircraft 'right off the showroom floor'.
> This
> was back in the days when Phil Reed owned the SkyStar. I remember
> watching
> Franklin's performance with Phil one year. He could not bring himself
> to face
> the flight line and watch the performance because whenever Jimmy flew,
> he
> always cut it very close to the edge. That's probably what set him
> apart from
> others. There is a video of his performance and it's quite good. It's
> flown
> to the music of Lee Greenwood's 'Proud to be an American' which was a
> big hit
>
> Franklin and Younkin's passing is a big loss to aviation community. We
> are
> going to miss them. It was truly a sad and tragic accident.
>
>
> c
> Rick Weiss
> Series V Speedster N39RW, 912S
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Hi Michel,
Come to think about a little difference between the two systems, the float
type has only two wires (normally) and the "opto type" has three wires.
Hmm., correct me if I'm wrong.
Torgeir.
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:52:26 +0200, Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
> Thank you, Rick, Marco and Steve.
>
> Rick, yes it may appear that the light comes on when the sun shines
> under a
> certain angle, through the glareshield. This was not the case.
> My vent line is black rubber and not transparent, I can't see if there
> are
> bubbles in it.
>
> Marco, I don't know if I have an optical or float-type, I haven't opened
> it
> yet. But thanks to you guys, I know now that there are two types.
> From what you say, it will probably be the float-type because the header
> tank
> is in transparent thermoplastic.
> In fact, when I remove the fabric behind the seats, I can see the level
> in the
> tank easily. Well, not easily because usually it is entirely full and I
> can't
> notice the top of the liquid. But during this very hot summer, I have
> noticed
> that, sometimes, there is gas (although I use AVGAS) on the top of the
> tank.
> The two inlets and the vent line are about an inch below the top and it
> won't
> vent out. But the sensor is below that and should stay immersed.
> This is how I could see, when I flew home, that I still had fuel in the
> header
> tank and that it was safe to continue to our destination.
>
> I expect that the optical sensor has no moving parts. But the float one,
> obviously has. Probably something is wrong with the float. I will check
> that
> out as soon as I empty the wing tanks and can unscrew the sensor. Flying
> without a low fuel sensor is not a big deal but having it sure makes me
> feel
> better! :-)
>
> Thanks again for your advice.
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: C-GOOT Flies Again |
Serialize complete at 07/11/2005 05:52:35 PM
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
Cannot really comment on the performance difference due to the
prop..because now I am on wheels where before I was on anphib floats. The
weight difference is definitely improving the performance, as would be
expected. The engine runs much smoother. There were some right spots at
certain RPM's before with the NSI prop that seem to have disappeared.
Gary Walsh
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
do not archive
Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
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Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: C-GOOT Flies Again
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Hi Gary,
Welcome back into operation again.
Hmm., just curious, any gain in speed or climb over the old setup?
regards
Torgeir.
On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:22:26 -0400 Serialize complete at 07/10/2005
07:22:26 AM, kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com> wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky
> <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
>
> A full year after my NSI CAP 140 blade departure, my Kitfox IV is back
in
> the air again. She is sporting an IVO Medium Quick Adjust, new
spinner,
> new exhaust, new motor mount, oil tank, and all the hardware and smaller
> parts that will either break or fall off if you shake things hard
enough.
> Oh yeah..and bright shiny safety cables that will make sure the engine
> always stays attached to the airframe.
>
> Without the weight of the floats she really gets off and climbs in a
> hurray. Last night was also my first solo tailwheel experience. Sure
> is
> good to be back in the saddle again.
>
> WooHoo!!
>
>
> Gary Walsh
> C-GOOT
> www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
>
> do not archive
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
Gary,
See below.
> Cannot really comment on the performance difference due to the
> prop..because now I am on wheels where before I was on anphib floats.
> The
> weight difference is definitely improving the performance, as would be
> expected.
I see Gary.
> The engine runs much smoother. There were some right spots at
> certain RPM's before with the NSI prop that seem to have disappeared.
Ah., You got read of the resonant spot, very, very good... :)
In fact, I have the same exp. with my "UL" version IVO (thou I've a light
model II, -with a 532).
Cheers
Torgeir.
> Gary Walsh
> C-GOOT
> www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
>
> do not archive
>
>
> Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
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> 07/11/2005 02:00 PM
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> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> cc:
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: C-GOOT Flies Again
>
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Torgeir Mortensen <torgemor@online.no>
>
> Hi Gary,
>
>
> Welcome back into operation again.
>
> Hmm., just curious, any gain in speed or climb over the old setup?
>
>
> regards
>
> Torgeir.
>
>
> On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:22:26 -0400 Serialize complete at
> 07/10/2005
>
> 07:22:26 AM, kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com> wrote:
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky
>> <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
>>
>> A full year after my NSI CAP 140 blade departure, my Kitfox IV is back
> in
>> the air again. She is sporting an IVO Medium Quick Adjust, new
> spinner,
>> new exhaust, new motor mount, oil tank, and all the hardware and smaller
>> parts that will either break or fall off if you shake things hard
> enough.
>> Oh yeah..and bright shiny safety cables that will make sure the engine
>> always stays attached to the airframe.
>>
>> Without the weight of the floats she really gets off and climbs in a
>> hurray. Last night was also my first solo tailwheel experience. Sure
>> is
>> good to be back in the saddle again.
>>
>> WooHoo!!
>>
>>
>> Gary Walsh
>> C-GOOT
>> www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
>>
>> do not archive
>>
>>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Kaufjm@aol.com
I have 22 hrs. on my 912 runnig a little better now but runs cool on the EGT
and the plugs are black which means too much gas. I have my needle valve at
1/12 turns. my question is do I turn my needle valve in or put in different
jets?
Jon Modle IV.
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| Subject: | Fuel level sensor |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: Torgeir Mortensen [torgemor@online.no]
> Come to think about a little difference between the two systems, the float
> type has only two wires (normally) and the "opto type" has three wires.
This is exactly what I was thinking yesterday, when I read the answers on the list,
Torgeir! My sensor has only two wires, one going to the earth and the other,
to the light. Therefore it must be a simple switch that earth the low-fuel
light on the panel. And, as you say, an optical device would need three lines,
earth, 12V and the sensor line that goes to the light.
I'll know more soon! :-)
Cheers,
Michel
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