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1. 06:07 AM - Re: Dead List (AMuller589@AOL.COM)
2. 08:15 AM - Impression of KF IV on wheels (kitfoxjunky)
3. 08:21 AM - Re: 13 gal fuel tank (kitfoxjunky)
4. 08:42 AM - Re: Dead List (Guy Buchanan)
5. 08:57 AM - Re: Dead List (Michael Gibbs)
6. 10:14 AM - Re: Impression of KF IV on wheels (Michel Verheughe)
7. 11:14 AM - Re: Oil Cooler (jdmcbean)
8. 12:32 PM - Re: Impression of KF IV on wheels (kitfoxjunky)
9. 12:41 PM - Re: Impression of KF IV on wheels (Brian E. O'Neil)
10. 12:52 PM - Speed fairings (Harry Tucker)
11. 12:52 PM - Ivo prop - In flight adjustable Medium Prop (Harry Tucker)
12. 01:16 PM - Re: Ivo prop - In flight adjustable Medium Prop (jdmcbean)
13. 01:24 PM - Re: Impression of KF IV on wheels (AMuller589@aol.com)
14. 04:25 PM - Kit fox trailer (kirk hull)
15. 04:29 PM - Re: Kit fox trailer I have one fully enclosed if interested... (Aerobatics@aol.com)
16. 04:46 PM - Oil Cooler (Jimmie Blackwell)
17. 05:17 PM - Re: Speed fairings (Paul Wilson)
18. 05:17 PM - Re: Kit fox trailer I have one fully enclosed (Paul Wilson)
19. 05:43 PM - Re: Oil Cooler (Lowell Fitt)
20. 05:52 PM - Re: Speed fairings (Lowell Fitt)
21. 06:21 PM - Re: Speed fairings Just finished adding last week (Aerobatics@AOL.COM)
22. 07:09 PM - Re: Kit fox trailer I have one fully enclosed if interested... (kirk hull)
23. 09:30 PM - Vertex Standard VXA 700 Handheld Radio (Joel Mapes)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AMuller589@aol.com
In houston we've been flying 2 hrs daily with noon temps of 94F lately and
102 a couple of weeks ago. With only small eyelids in the door panels it's ok
in flight and doors open on ground, but putting it away and gassing up in
steel hangars is dehydrating and that's leaving the doors open while we're out.
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| Subject: | Impression of KF IV on wheels |
Serialize complete at 07/28/2005 11:14:36 AM,
Serialize by Router on Prod02/DLI at 07/28/2005 11:14:36 AM
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
Until recently, I have not flown my plane on wheels, always on anphib
floats. That was really the mission profile I had in mind when I purchased
it, and it served that very well. I have it on wheels now as I do an
overhaul of the floats. My plan was to get it back on the floats asap. The
problem is, I have having too much fun learning how to be a tailwheel
pilot., and the performance is nothing short of spectacular. I have the
IVO dialed to give me about 5200 rpm on takeoff. I know I am not getting
the full 100 hp out of the 912S, and it still is off the ground before I
can get the throttle all the way in. I am getting in an out of very short
strips and cruising at 115 mph. This thing is an absolute blast to fly. I
have a stupid grin on my face half the time now. My wife thinks I am
having an affair. I guess in a way...I am.
Not sure this post belongs on a technical forum, but anyone reading the
list and thinking of buying a KF may appreciate the comment.
Gary Walsh
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
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| Subject: | Re: 13 gal fuel tank |
Serialize complete at 07/28/2005 11:21:30 AM
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
My wing fabric is glued to the top of the tank.
I think I have the installation instructions from Skystar for the optional
large capacity tank in my documentation. Send me your address off list
and I will mail them..if you do not have a copy.
Gary Walsh
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
At 05:14 PM 7/27/2005, you wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
>
>Is all this heat causing everyone to sit in a cool room and vegetate? Was
>a blistering 102 in Eastern Virginia today (PHF).
Some of us are working hard in spite of the heat. (95F here most days. I
have to work mornings/evenings or fry.) I had a great day yesterday. The
degausser I rented from Sacramento Sky Ranch came in, and since I had it
for only a week I decided I'd better get to it. Well, it ended up taking
only a few hours, most of that time spent pulling the panel so I wouldn't
fry it. (I already had the engine out to do firewall work.) The actual
degauss probably only took 15 minutes. I went from having my compass locked
to a heading about 100 degrees off, to having it move a maximum of 10
degrees as I moved it around it's mounting area. It's nice to have
something work well for a change. (Yes, I've been having some fun lately.)
I'll keep the degausser for the full week, just in case things tend to
revert to their previous state, but with the frame demagnetized I'm cut
loose to put the engine back in, get it fully hooked up and maybe run it.
Who knows, maybe by this time next year I'll be flying! Woohoo!
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
Construction plods on in Phoenix! We've cooled off considerably
since last week when it was around 116 F for several days. Now it's
down in the 110 F range. Not unusual for this time of year...
Mike G.
N728KF
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Smythe"
<dosmythe@cox.net<mailto:dosmythe@cox.net>>
Is all this heat causing everyone to sit in a cool room
and vegetate? Was a blistering 102 in Eastern Virginia
today (PHF).
Do Not Archive
Don Smythe
Classic IV W/ 582
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| Subject: | Re: Impression of KF IV on wheels |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
kitfoxjunky wrote:
> The problem is, I have having too much fun learning how to be a tailwheel
> pilot.
Good for you, Gary! When I decided to buy a Kitfox, many told me that is was
not a plane for a beginner, taildraggers were difficult to fly, even dangerous.
Yes but ... how about the fun? Landing my gal is so cool that I often do touch
and go's ... just for fun, each time looking for perfection. Once I landed so
smooth that I had to look aside to make sure I was on the ground and not still
floating.
Cheers,
Michel
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Jimmie,
Wish I would have known you were looking for an Oil Cooler... I sell a very
nice and effective oil cooler it also has some low profile fittings. Give
me a shout on mounting.... May be able to help.
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
www.sportplanellc.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jimmie Blackwell
Subject: Kitfox-List: Oil Cooler
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jimmie Blackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
Just got a new oil cooler from Lockwood. Hoping that someone may have
mounted an oil cooler like the one on page 154 of the Lockwood catalog on a
912. I have some ideas on how to mount it, but would like to see how others
have mounted this oil cooler.
Jimmie
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| Subject: | Re: Impression of KF IV on wheels |
Serialize complete at 07/28/2005 03:31:58 PM
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
I really followed the debate that was on this list a few month
back...about three point vs wheel landings. I had very little time in
taildraggers, less than an hour total dual time on CUBS and C-170's. From
other pilots at our field I heard comments about how dangerous the KF
could because it was so light. One fellow suggested I remove the screw
from the tailwheel that allowed it to breakout, and put it back in once
safely back to the hanger. I did a few hours in a Champ and another 582
powered KF before doing my first landing in my KF. I did a glassy water
type approach, and it did a perfect wheel landing. I had never done one of
those before...ever. I have found three pointers a bit more of a
challenge..more adjusting to the slow speed and high nose up attitude due
to the tundra tires, but a great way to get into a short strip. This
little airplane keeps entertaining me. So far it has provided me with a
float rating, tailwheel training, retractable gear and variable pitch prop
experience. In a few months I hope to add experience with skis. If I was
20 year younger, and looking for a commercial ticket, this would have been
a hell of vehicle to build time on.
Gary Walsh
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
Good for you, Gary! When I decided to buy a Kitfox, many told me that is
was
not a plane for a beginner, taildraggers were difficult to fly, even
dangerous.
Yes but ... how about the fun? Landing my gal is so cool that I often do
touch
and go's ... just for fun, each time looking for perfection. Once I landed
so
smooth that I had to look aside to make sure I was on the ground and not
still floating.
Cheers,
Michel
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Impression of KF IV on wheels |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Brian E. O'Neil" <aviator79@cox.net>
Just today I was out doing touch and goes in a supercub in a 10 kt.
crosswind. Right..... Left..... tail. flying taildraggers is fun
because of the challenge. Anyone can drop a tricycle onto the runway.
Michel Verheughe wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
>kitfoxjunky wrote:
>
>
>>The problem is, I have having too much fun learning how to be a tailwheel
>>pilot.
>>
>>
>
>Good for you, Gary! When I decided to buy a Kitfox, many told me that is was
>not a plane for a beginner, taildraggers were difficult to fly, even dangerous.
>Yes but ... how about the fun? Landing my gal is so cool that I often do touch
>and go's ... just for fun, each time looking for perfection. Once I landed so
>smooth that I had to look aside to make sure I was on the ground and not still
floating.
>
>Cheers,
>Michel
>
>do not archive
>
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harry Tucker" <harry@jts.co.uk>
Hi
We have jsut recently seen some jury struts that were all metal (or very
well modified!) with speed fairings.
does anyone know where one can get these already made or speed fairings
for the Jury struts and the horiz stab support bars.
We have recently cleaned up a series 7 with;
wheel spats
speed fairings on : wing spars, jury struts, petrol tank filler caps &
horizantal stab
this has resulted in a 15 knot increase in speed at same power settings!
OR same speed and greatly reduced power settings.
Harry Tucker
PO Box 2830, White River 1240 South Africa
Tel ++ 27 13 751 5018 Fax:++ 27 11 507 5339
Cell + 27 083 45 28824
Skype: harrytucker
Email: harry@htucker.com <mailto:harry@htucker.com>
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| Subject: | Ivo prop - In flight adjustable Medium Prop |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harry Tucker" <harry@jts.co.uk>
Hi
We have been using these on all our planes but we get a lot of problems
with them.
Brushes wearing out, planetary drives breaking after 10 hours, electric
motors stopping due to grease getting to "hard".
Please remember we fly some 300 to 1000 hours per year!
Does anyone know of a good reliable in flight adjustable prop that does
not cost an arm and a leg and does not wiegh too much
thanks
Harry Tucker
PO Box 2830, White River 1240 South Africa
Tel ++ 27 13 751 5018 Fax:++ 27 11 507 5339
Cell + 27 083 45 28824
Skype: harrytucker
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| Subject: | Ivo prop - In flight adjustable Medium Prop |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Harry,
You may want to take a look at operating procedures... I have been
operating the in-flight IVO for several hundred hours without interruption.
We also have a large group that is operating them. I have not had any
issues with the grease getting hard... However, the motor brushes can
sometimes carbon up.. this is easily fixed. How many planes do you have
operating them and how are they being used ?? Sounds like your in a
training environment... I know of 5 of us that are flying in excess of 300
hours a year (which is a hell of a lot of flying) using IVO without those
issues.
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
www.sportplanellc.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Harry Tucker
Subject: Kitfox-List: Ivo prop - In flight adjustable Medium Prop
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harry Tucker" <harry@jts.co.uk>
Hi
We have been using these on all our planes but we get a lot of problems
with them.
Brushes wearing out, planetary drives breaking after 10 hours, electric
motors stopping due to grease getting to "hard".
Please remember we fly some 300 to 1000 hours per year!
Does anyone know of a good reliable in flight adjustable prop that does
not cost an arm and a leg and does not wiegh too much
thanks
Harry Tucker
PO Box 2830, White River 1240 South Africa
Tel ++ 27 13 751 5018 Fax:++ 27 11 507 5339
Cell + 27 083 45 28824
Skype: harrytucker
Email: harry@htucker.com <mailto:harry@htucker.com>
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| Subject: | Re: Impression of KF IV on wheels |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AMuller589@aol.com
I have found it easier and simpler to wheel land with full flaps than three
point on a KF V. It has a Subaru 135hp engine. We are operating it with a
forward cg and have difficulty getting full stick travel with our big bellies.
Have been considering another 5lb of lead in the tail or straightening out the
stick for more back travel. Every one who has flown it finds it real touchy
in three point attitudes.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kirk hull" <kirkhull@sbcglobal.net>
I have a Kitfox clasic VI that is almost ready to fly and I was thinking
about modifying a trailer to haul it on. Does any one out there tow their
fox forward? I always see aircraft being towed backward.
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| Subject: | Re: Kit fox trailer I have one fully enclosed if interested... |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
In a message dated 7/28/2005 6:27:07 PM Central Daylight Time,
kirkhull@sbcglobal.net writes:
I have a Kitfox clasic VI that is almost ready to fly and I was thinking
about modifying a trailer to haul it on. Does any one out there tow their
fox forward? I always see aircraft being towed backward.
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jimmie Blackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
A possible place for my oil cooler is to attach it to the back of the gear box
on my 912 which would mean it would be higher than the pictures I found on Sportflight.
I have seen one installation like this.
Anyone know of any particular problem with mounting the cooler above the engine?
Jimmie
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| Subject: | Re: Speed fairings |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Paul Wilson <pwilson@climber.org>
The lift struts I have examined were all builder fabricated. Just make
ribs and fold some .013Al flashing around the ribs and epoxy/rivet
together. The ribs can be made from thin plywood or rigid foam.
The jury struts I have examined were builder made from a dowel or balsa
wood and covered with fabric. I bet some body putty/filler was used for
smoothing.
The ones I saw showed excellent quality.
Paul
==========
At 01:53 PM 7/28/2005, you wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harry Tucker" <harry@jts.co.uk>
>
>Hi
>
>We have jsut recently seen some jury struts that were all metal (or very
>well modified!) with speed fairings.
>does anyone know where one can get these already made or speed fairings
>for the Jury struts and the horiz stab support bars.
>
>We have recently cleaned up a series 7 with;
>wheel spats
>speed fairings on : wing spars, jury struts, petrol tank filler caps &
>horizantal stab
>
>this has resulted in a 15 knot increase in speed at same power settings!
>OR same speed and greatly reduced power settings.
>
>
>Harry Tucker
>PO Box 2830, White River 1240 South Africa
>Tel ++ 27 13 751 5018 Fax:++ 27 11 507 5339
>Cell + 27 083 45 28824
>Skype: harrytucker
>Email: harry@htucker.com <mailto:harry@htucker.com>
>
>
> DISCLAIMER
>Internet communications are not secure and therefore Jt's Europe Ltd
>does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message.
>If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately
>and do not disclose the contents to any third party. Any views or opinions
>expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent those
>of Jt's Europe Ltd. Although Jt's Europe Ltd believes this email and
>any attachments are free of any virus or other defect which may affect
>a computer, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it
>is virus-free and Jt's Europe Ltd does not accept any responsibility
>for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.
>
>
>---
>Rekar Ltd
>Monkhurst House, Sandy Cross
>Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QR
>Phone: 01435 860100
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kit fox trailer I have one fully enclosed |
if interested...
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Paul Wilson <pwilson@climber.org> if interested...
For an enclosed trailer its just a mater of balance. I would think engine
forward would be best.
Paul
=================
At 05:28 PM 7/28/2005, you wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
>
>
>In a message dated 7/28/2005 6:27:07 PM Central Daylight Time,
>kirkhull@sbcglobal.net writes:
>
>I have a Kitfox clasic VI that is almost ready to fly and I was thinking
>about modifying a trailer to haul it on. Does any one out there tow their
>fox forward? I always see aircraft being towed backward.
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Hi, Jimmy,
I have never seen one mounted there, but it seems to be a reasonable
location as, in my experience, the coolers are quite efficient and some flow
restriction for the cooling air is the norm. My thought is, if it fits give
it a try and see if it works. The only downside I can think of is the
length of the oil line hoses.
Lowell.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jimmie Blackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Oil Cooler
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jimmie Blackwell"
> <jablackwell@ev1.net>
>
> A possible place for my oil cooler is to attach it to the back of the gear
> box on my 912 which would mean it would be higher than the pictures I
> found on Sportflight. I have seen one installation like this.
>
> Anyone know of any particular problem with mounting the cooler above the
> engine?
>
> Jimmie
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Speed fairings |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
I made mine by fabricating a mold of wood, waxed it well and used some PVA
mold release and layed a couple of layers of light weight glass cloth in
epoxy. Popped them off the mold (three pieces per side) and glued them in
place, finishing the ends and joints with Micro. If you decide to go this
route. Tweak the jury struts to fit closely before finisheng. I did on one
side and forgot to on the other side and when stretching the jury strut to
fit, it cracked the fairing at the bottim of the "N".
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Wilson" <pwilson@climber.org>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Speed fairings
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Paul Wilson <pwilson@climber.org>
>
> The lift struts I have examined were all builder fabricated. Just make
> ribs and fold some .013Al flashing around the ribs and epoxy/rivet
> together. The ribs can be made from thin plywood or rigid foam.
> The jury struts I have examined were builder made from a dowel or balsa
> wood and covered with fabric. I bet some body putty/filler was used for
> smoothing.
> The ones I saw showed excellent quality.
> Paul
> ==========
> At 01:53 PM 7/28/2005, you wrote:
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harry Tucker" <harry@jts.co.uk>
>>
>>Hi
>>
>>We have jsut recently seen some jury struts that were all metal (or very
>>well modified!) with speed fairings.
>>does anyone know where one can get these already made or speed fairings
>>for the Jury struts and the horiz stab support bars.
>>
>>We have recently cleaned up a series 7 with;
>>wheel spats
>>speed fairings on : wing spars, jury struts, petrol tank filler caps &
>>horizantal stab
>>
>>this has resulted in a 15 knot increase in speed at same power settings!
>>OR same speed and greatly reduced power settings.
>>
>>
>>Harry Tucker
>>PO Box 2830, White River 1240 South Africa
>>Tel ++ 27 13 751 5018 Fax:++ 27 11 507 5339
>>Cell + 27 083 45 28824
>>Skype: harrytucker
>>Email: harry@htucker.com <mailto:harry@htucker.com>
>>
>>
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| Subject: | Re: Speed fairings Just finished adding last week |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
I simply bought Balsa wood from Balsa USA carved the airfoil shape... then
glassed with 4 oz .... 3 coats of primer the one coat of spray....
Looks great...;-)
Dave KF 2 582 BH
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| Subject: | Kit fox trailer I have one fully enclosed if interested... |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kirk hull" <kirkhull@sbcglobal.net>
I have the remains ( frame ) of an old pop up trailer and was hoping to turn
it into a plane trailer. as you said , weight and ballance if better with
the enging forward but with all of the open trailers I have seen the
aircraft is towed backward.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Paul Wilson
if interested...
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kit fox trailer I have one fully enclosed if
interested...
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Paul Wilson <pwilson@climber.org> if
interested...
For an enclosed trailer its just a mater of balance. I would think engine
forward would be best.
Paul
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At 05:28 PM 7/28/2005, you wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
>
>
>In a message dated 7/28/2005 6:27:07 PM Central Daylight Time,
>kirkhull@sbcglobal.net writes:
>
>I have a Kitfox clasic VI that is almost ready to fly and I was thinking
>about modifying a trailer to haul it on. Does any one out there tow
their
>fox forward? I always see aircraft being towed backward.
>
>
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| Subject: | Vertex Standard VXA 700 Handheld Radio |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Joel Mapes" <foxfloatflyer@hotmail.com>
Years ago over the San Juan Islands of Washington State I was operating 2
meters and heard a familiar call, W7GEN, so I replied. Dennis lived in
Bremerton at the time so I thought nothing of it until he told me he was
mobile eastbound from Portland Oregon on Highway 84, a distance of at least
160 miles from my position. On another occasion I served as a simplex
repeater during a SET exercise, doing 360's at 4000' over the middle of the
county. It would have been a lot easier if I had someone else to handle the
radio traffic while I was flying!
Joel N7CGZ (gear in storage)
Model 5 912 GTA CS prop Aerocomp amphibs
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