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1. 05:50 AM - Re: Wind (Clifford Begnaud)
2. 05:51 AM - Re: NSI Radiator (Michael Logan)
3. 06:31 AM - Re: NSI Radiator (Norm Beauchamp)
4. 06:39 AM - He is Back! (Vic Jacko)
5. 08:06 AM - Re: He is Back! (Don Pearsall)
6. 08:57 AM - Bio (Clifford Begnaud)
7. 10:08 AM - Re: He is Back! (Lowell Fitt)
8. 10:54 AM - Re: Bio (Lowell Fitt)
9. 01:58 PM - Re: NSI Subaru EA81 (RV73HL@aol.com)
10. 03:02 PM - Re: NSI Subaru EA81 (Clem Nichols)
11. 03:17 PM - Cargo Pod from Skystar? (Tinne maha)
12. 04:14 PM - Re: Cargo Pod from Skystar? (John Perry)
13. 05:41 PM - Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05 (HOLZY@aol.com)
14. 05:45 PM - Tailwheel's (Paul Peerenboom)
15. 05:50 PM - Re: He is Back! (Vic Jacko)
16. 06:19 PM - Re: Cargo Pod from Skystar? (Rick)
17. 06:20 PM - Re: He is Back! (jablackwell)
18. 06:47 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05 (Floran Higgins)
19. 10:26 PM - Re: NSI Subaru EA81 (Steve Zakreski)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud" <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
I agree with Guy, "adds" is the best aviation weather site out there. Be
sure to download this new Flight Path tool developed by the adds folks
http://weather.aero/jade/
Once downloaded to your computer you can apply your own settings and save
them for your most common area of flight. Be sure to try the slider on the
right side of the screen that lets you see winds barbs in 1000' altitude
increments and the bottom slider lets you change the time of day for the
winds forecast.
On bottom left you can choose what items to overlay on the map, like Metars,
Tafs, Temp, humidity, Airmets etc.
There's a tutorial on the above link also.
Enjoy.
Cliff
> Try: adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/
>
> I think it's the best graphical weather information available anywhere.
> For
> flight planning I use Jeppessen FlightStar. I love it. I update the
> database about once a year because I always plot on and use current paper
> charts when flying.
>
> At 11:38 AM 10/9/2005, you wrote:
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jareds@verizon.net"
>><jareds@verizon.net>
>>
>>Anyone have a good link to a site for wind forecast and winds aloft?
>
> Guy Buchanan
> K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99% done, thanks to Bob Ducar.
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Michael Logan" <michael.logan@cox.net>
Jeff,
You could move to a warmer location. LOL
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Smathers
Subject: Kitfox-List: NSI Radiator
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jeff Smathers <jsmathers@cybcon.com>
All,
I have an NSI radiator ( 6 x 4 x 22 ) and its too big. I don't have a
thermostat
and I have to block off about 1/3 of it during the summer and 2/3 during
the
winter to get my water temps above 150 degrees F.
I'd like to go with a smaller radiator to reduce the drag as well. I've
figured that
at 80 kts its using about 5 HP in drag hanging out in the bottom
slipstream.
( 1 sq ft. @ 80 kts @ est. Dcoef 1.2 ).
I've got two 1.125" hose ports. Any sources or ideas ?
Jeff Smathers Molalla, OR
jablackwell wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: " jablackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
>
> I need a 90 degree elbow that is an AN10 to 1/2" NPT for one of my
> oil line fittings. Does anyone know where I might find such a
> fitting?
>
> Jimmie
>
> Sent via the EV1 webmail system at mail.ev1.net
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: NSI Radiator |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Norm Beauchamp <nebchmp@wcc.net>
Mike,
When I was running an EA 81 I was able to put a Ford Escort t-stat into
one of the hoses and put a hose clamp on each side to keep it in place.
This had been used by someone else on this list and it worked for me.
Just a thought. fwiw. Norm
Michael Logan wrote:
>--------------------------------------------
>I have an NSI radiator ( 6 x 4 x 22 ) and its too big. I don't have a
>thermostat
>
>Jeff Smathers Molalla, OR
>
>
>-----------------------------------------------
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Hi List, I have been off list for quite a while as I was in the process of getting
a home ready for sale and selling it.
We now live in Seguin, TX at an air park (0TX6) a 2,200 foot grass strip. You
are welcome to fly in and visit if you are in the area but please call me (830-372-0444)
so that I can give you the official approval as the owners here require
it. I can also help you get auto fuel if needed at a Shell station about
4 miles away.
I am building a new home at the airpark so I don't have much time to build toys.
I bought a flying RV-9 as a fix for this great habit.
(sorry guys but I wanted a real fast cross country airplane) however I am still
interested in building another Kitfox in about a year or so.
Glad to be back with a great bunch of people.
Regards,
Vic
N 9TD (yes an RV-9 tail- dragger)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Welcome back to the list Vic! Your new airpark house sounds wonderful and of
course we are all jealous. RV9s are good planes, too. Don't be shy about
jumping in on the conversation when you can.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vic Jacko
Subject: Kitfox-List: He is Back!
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Hi List, I have been off list for quite a while as I was in the process of
getting a home ready for sale and selling it.
We now live in Seguin, TX at an air park (0TX6) a 2,200 foot grass strip.
You are welcome to fly in and visit if you are in the area but please call
me (830-372-0444) so that I can give you the official approval as the owners
here require it. I can also help you get auto fuel if needed at a Shell
station about 4 miles away.
I am building a new home at the airpark so I don't have much time to build
toys. I bought a flying RV-9 as a fix for this great habit.
(sorry guys but I wanted a real fast cross country airplane) however I am
still interested in building another Kitfox in about a year or so.
Glad to be back with a great bunch of people.
Regards,
Vic
N 9TD (yes an RV-9 tail- dragger)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clifford Begnaud" <shoeless@barefootpilot.com>
Don,
Would you please remove my bio from the Sportflight web site?
Thanks,
Cliff Begnaud
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Hi, Vic,
Welcome to airpark living. It does have one drawback - the thought of
moving away will bring night sweats. I recently retired and that
possibility looms.
I am curious what you have planned. I just returned from Stan and Cara's
place at the Thunder Ridge Airpark and their hangar is at least five times
bigger than mine and is covered in stucco to resemble the Southwest Adobe
style. It is a real eye catching and beautiful home.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: He is Back!
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
>
> Hi List, I have been off list for quite a while as I was in the process
> of getting a home ready for sale and selling it.
>
> We now live in Seguin, TX at an air park (0TX6) a 2,200 foot grass strip.
> You are welcome to fly in and visit if you are in the area but please call
> me (830-372-0444) so that I can give you the official approval as the
> owners here require it. I can also help you get auto fuel if needed at a
> Shell station about 4 miles away.
>
> I am building a new home at the airpark so I don't have much time to build
> toys. I bought a flying RV-9 as a fix for this great habit.
> (sorry guys but I wanted a real fast cross country airplane) however I am
> still interested in building another Kitfox in about a year or so.
>
> Glad to be back with a great bunch of people.
>
> Regards,
>
> Vic
> N 9TD (yes an RV-9 tail- dragger)
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Cliff's request was a timely reminder to check once again the Bios in the
Sportflight site. Most of them are dated to be sure and some of them bring
pangs of remorse as some good friends are no longer with us, but it still
feels good to put some flesh on the names we see so often on the list. I
enjoyed the read.
Maybe it is time for some updates. Many who were building are now with
significant hours on their airplanes and still others are onto other
projects.
Just curious.
Lowell
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| Subject: | Re: NSI Subaru EA81 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: RV73HL@aol.com
Clem:
I have a friend who has this engine on an Avid Flyer...I showed him your
letter, and his reply was..."I'd go back to 15 degrees, and go ahead and run the
engine at the 4100 rpm...This engine likes high rpm vs low rpm."..
I'm just sharing info...I know nothing about the Subaru's.......
Howard
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| Subject: | Re: NSI Subaru EA81 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols" <cnichols@scrtc.com>
Howard:
Thanks for your reply.
Clem
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: <RV73HL@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: NSI Subaru EA81
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: RV73HL@aol.com
>
> Clem:
>
> I have a friend who has this engine on an Avid Flyer...I showed him your
> letter, and his reply was..."I'd go back to 15 degrees, and go ahead and
> run the
> engine at the 4100 rpm...This engine likes high rpm vs low rpm."..
>
> I'm just sharing info...I know nothing about the Subaru's.......
>
> Howard
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Cargo Pod from Skystar? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Tinne maha" <tinnemaha@hotmail.com>
Can anyone tell me if Skystar still exists?
I called there today wanting to check into price & availability of a cargo
pod: Just got a voice mail box that was full & a message saying to 'Try Back
Later'
Grant
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| Subject: | Re: Cargo Pod from Skystar? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Perry" <eskflyer@pld.com>
UHHHHHHH Today is a Holiday so i think they probably are closed try tomorrow
-------Original Message-------
From: Tinne maha
Subject: Kitfox-List: Cargo Pod from Skystar?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Tinne maha" <tinnemaha@hotmail.com>
Can anyone tell me if Skystar still exists?
I called there today wanting to check into price & availability of a cargo
pod: Just got a voice mail box that was full & a message saying to 'Try Back
Later'
Grant
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: HOLZY@aol.com
Hello all,
Many thanks to all who responded in reference to a panel mount system for a
portable gps. I went with the Ram mount Ball & arm system for my Garmin 196 &
it works great. A new problem.........As many of you know, the oil in a
rotax 912 drains out of the normal area when the engine is not running & must be
"primed" before startup by turming the prop. Sorry for the terminology here,
but I'm not that mechanical. How do you get an accurate dipstick reading
during preflight? In the past I have turned the prop by hand, but I never know
if
it is up all the way. Last time I cranked it with the mags off to try to
make the job simpler, but it didn't seem to come up enough. (I was told that
30
revolutions should be sufficient to get a good reading.) After about 10 revs
hand cranking & at least 30 with the starter it was only up to the bottom of
the "range". I figured it needed some so I added about 3/4 quart & took off.
(The high-low range on the dipstick represents 1.1 quarts correct?) I was
worried that I might have overfilled it so I kept a close eye on the oil
pressure & temps. Pressure was on the high side but well within limits. In the
initial climb, oil began dripping steadily from under the panel. I turned around,
landed & checked the dipstick level. It was way over. I cleaned up the
floor as well as the belly(which was covered), took out some oil & everything was
fine. No serious harm except the mess.
What is the best was to get an accurate reading so this doesn't happen again?
Is the high speed cranking using the starter less effective than hand turning
the prop?
Would I be better checking the oil level at shutdown & adding then if
necessary?
Is the hot engine reading accurate?
How much oil is normal to add per flight hour?
Any insights would ge greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike Holzberger
1995 Classic IV speedster/912 18 hours & climbing
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Paul Peerenboom" <ppeerenbo@charter.net>
Looking for some input from some smart people. I worked on and did test
flights an Avid Magnum. it has a Scott 3200 tail wheel which something isn't
quit right. The springs connecting to the rudder are maul type big & small
tension springs. Is this incorrect type of springs for this setup.
I see tension type springs out there but not the maul type on scott tail
wheels? I have a maul tail wheel on my model IV which I am ok with, but this
set up with grove gear is twitchee. When you land the rudder input is way
too sencitive to any inpts. Any thoughts.
Paul N102DG
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
Lowell, we are building a regular home on our lot. We currently have a
3200 square foot hanger with a small apartment built in.
Vic
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: He is Back!
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>
> Hi, Vic,
>
> Welcome to airpark living. It does have one drawback - the thought of
> moving away will bring night sweats. I recently retired and that
> possibility looms.
>
> I am curious what you have planned. I just returned from Stan and Cara's
> place at the Thunder Ridge Airpark and their hangar is at least five times
> bigger than mine and is covered in stucco to resemble the Southwest Adobe
> style. It is a real eye catching and beautiful home.
>
> Lowell
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: He is Back!
>
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
>>
>> Hi List, I have been off list for quite a while as I was in the process
>> of getting a home ready for sale and selling it.
>>
>> We now live in Seguin, TX at an air park (0TX6) a 2,200 foot grass
>> strip.
>> You are welcome to fly in and visit if you are in the area but please
>> call
>> me (830-372-0444) so that I can give you the official approval as the
>> owners here require it. I can also help you get auto fuel if needed at
>> a
>> Shell station about 4 miles away.
>>
>> I am building a new home at the airpark so I don't have much time to
>> build
>> toys. I bought a flying RV-9 as a fix for this great habit.
>> (sorry guys but I wanted a real fast cross country airplane) however I am
>> still interested in building another Kitfox in about a year or so.
>>
>> Glad to be back with a great bunch of people.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Vic
>> N 9TD (yes an RV-9 tail- dragger)
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Cargo Pod from Skystar? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" <turboflyer@comcast.net>
UHHHHHHHHHH its a government holiday, unless of course the political climate
has changed significantly there.
Rick
---Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of John Perry
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Cargo Pod from Skystar?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Perry" <eskflyer@pld.com>
UHHHHHHH Today is a Holiday so i think they probably are closed try tomorrow
-------Original Message-------
From: Tinne maha
Subject: Kitfox-List: Cargo Pod from Skystar?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Tinne maha" <tinnemaha@hotmail.com>
Can anyone tell me if Skystar still exists?
I called there today wanting to check into price & availability of a cargo
pod: Just got a voice mail box that was full & a message saying to 'Try Back
Later'
Grant
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: " jablackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
Vic
Wow you are a lucky man...a 3200 sq ft hangar with an apartment.
Please come tell my wife that is what we need to do.
BTW, are you at Elm Creek?
Jimmie
N855 Model IV
Cedar Park, Texas
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko"
<vicwj@earthlink.net>
>
>Lowell, we are building a regular home on our lot. We currently
have a
>3200 square foot hanger with a small apartment built in.
>
>Vic
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: He is Back!
>
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt"
<lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>>
>> Hi, Vic,
>>
>> Welcome to airpark living. It does have one drawback - the
thought of
>> moving away will bring night sweats. I recently retired and
that
>> possibility looms.
>>
>> I am curious what you have planned. I just returned from Stan
and Cara's
>> place at the Thunder Ridge Airpark and their hangar is at least
five times
>> bigger than mine and is covered in stucco to resemble the
Southwest Adobe
>> style. It is a real eye catching and beautiful home.
>>
>> Lowell
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Vic Jacko" <vicwj@earthlink.net>
>> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>> Subject: Kitfox-List: He is Back!
>>
>>
>>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko"
<vicwj@earthlink.net>
>>>
>>> Hi List, I have been off list for quite a while as I was in
the process
>>> of getting a home ready for sale and selling it.
>>>
>>> We now live in Seguin, TX at an air park (0TX6) a 2,200 foot
grass
>>> strip.
>>> You are welcome to fly in and visit if you are in the area but
please
>>> call
>>> me (830-372-0444) so that I can give you the official approval
as the
>>> owners here require it. I can also help you get auto fuel if
needed at
>>> a
>>> Shell station about 4 miles away.
>>>
>>> I am building a new home at the airpark so I don't have much
time to
>>> build
>>> toys. I bought a flying RV-9 as a fix for this great habit.
>>> (sorry guys but I wanted a real fast cross country airplane)
however I am
>>> still interested in building another Kitfox in about a year or
so.
>>>
>>> Glad to be back with a great bunch of people.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Vic
>>> N 9TD (yes an RV-9 tail- dragger)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
Sent via the EV1 webmail system at mail.ev1.net
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Floran Higgins" <cliffh@outdrs.net>
I check the oil level immeadiately after shutdown. I have not had to add any
oil between oil changes.
Floran H.
----- Original Message -----
From: <HOLZY@aol.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: HOLZY@aol.com
>
> Hello all,
>
> Many thanks to all who responded in reference to a panel mount system for
> a
> portable gps. I went with the Ram mount Ball & arm system for my Garmin
> 196 &
> it works great. A new problem.........As many of you know, the oil in a
> rotax 912 drains out of the normal area when the engine is not running &
> must be
> "primed" before startup by turming the prop. Sorry for the terminology
> here,
> but I'm not that mechanical. How do you get an accurate dipstick reading
> during preflight? In the past I have turned the prop by hand, but I never
> know if
> it is up all the way. Last time I cranked it with the mags off to try to
> make the job simpler, but it didn't seem to come up enough. (I was told
> that 30
> revolutions should be sufficient to get a good reading.) After about 10
> revs
> hand cranking & at least 30 with the starter it was only up to the bottom
> of
> the "range". I figured it needed some so I added about 3/4 quart & took
> off.
> (The high-low range on the dipstick represents 1.1 quarts correct?) I was
> worried that I might have overfilled it so I kept a close eye on the oil
> pressure & temps. Pressure was on the high side but well within limits.
> In the
> initial climb, oil began dripping steadily from under the panel. I turned
> around,
> landed & checked the dipstick level. It was way over. I cleaned up the
> floor as well as the belly(which was covered), took out some oil &
> everything was
> fine. No serious harm except the mess.
>
> What is the best was to get an accurate reading so this doesn't happen
> again?
> Is the high speed cranking using the starter less effective than hand
> turning
> the prop?
> Would I be better checking the oil level at shutdown & adding then if
> necessary?
> Is the hot engine reading accurate?
> How much oil is normal to add per flight hour?
>
> Any insights would ge greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike Holzberger
> 1995 Classic IV speedster/912 18 hours & climbing
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
With my CAP prop where I have the latitude to crank in any RPM, in cruise I
generally end up pretty well where you are running at now...between 3800 and
4000 rpm. I'd leave it at 16 deg.
SteveZ
IV/NSI-EA81/CAP
Calgary
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Clem Nichols
Subject: Kitfox-List: NSI Subaru EA81
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols" <cnichols@scrtc.com>
I'm running a normally aspirated NSI Subaru EA81 engine on my Model IV 1200
Kitfox. I have a 3-blade, ground-adjustable Warp Drive prop with the pitch
set at 16 degrees. My maximum engine rpm at level flight is 4700. I've
just upped the pitch from 15 degrees, and find that I am getting about the
same indicated air speed at 3800 rpm that I had been getting at 4100 rpm.
Needless to say, I like the faster speed with less wear on the engine, but I
realize that if I increase the pitch enough, at some point I'm going to be
lugging the engine and increasing the risk of pre-ignition, etc. (The
increase in pitch does not seem to have affected my take-off or climb. My
vertical speed indicator shows 8 to 9 hundred feet per minute at 70 mph
indicated.) Can someone tell me at what point I have to worry about
overloading the engine? Thanks in advance.
Clem Nichols
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