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1. 02:31 AM - SV: Tailwheel's (Michel Verheughe)
2. 04:53 AM - Re: series V 0200 (Bob Unternaehrer)
3. 05:12 AM - Re: Skystar Where are they ? (Fox5flyer)
4. 06:19 AM - Re: NSI Radiator (Steve Zakreski)
5. 06:33 AM - Re: Skystar Where are they ? (flier)
6. 07:14 AM - Re: Skystar Where are they ? (Neil & Annette Rupp)
7. 08:14 AM - Re: He is Back! (Michael Gibbs)
8. 08:29 AM - What do Extra 300's and KF's have in common?Tailwheels (Harris, Robert)
9. 08:58 AM - Re: Skystar Where are they ? (Bruce Harrington)
10. 09:19 AM - Re: What do Extra 300's and KF's have in common?Tailwheels (Ben Baltrusaitis)
11. 09:33 AM - Re: Skystar Where are they ? (ron schick)
12. 11:01 AM - Re: Skystar Where are they ? (Randy Daughenbaugh)
13. 02:19 PM - Skystar,UPS,OOPS (ron schick)
14. 02:35 PM - Re: NSI Radiator (John Anderson)
15. 03:11 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05 (Randy Daughenbaugh)
16. 04:11 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05 (Lynn Matteson)
17. 06:54 PM - Parting out Model 5 Kit fox (Rick)
18. 10:46 PM - Re: Skystar,UPS,OOPS (Bruce Harrington)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: Rex & Jan Shaw [rexjan@bigpond.com]
> I eventually substituted just the wheel itself for a Homebuilders 6"
> special from Aircraft Spruce. This is a soft rubber wheel. I've never been
> so happy in all my life.
I also changed my Maule for the Homebuilder 6" and I am very pleased. This was
recommended to me by someone on the list ... hey! It was you, Rex!!!! :-)
Cheers,
Michel
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: series V 0200 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@cdsinet.net>
<<<<You can increase the gross at a later time but you can't go back to
SP 1320 GW should you want to change it back. Later Neil>>>>
Not really,,,once certified I don't think it can be changed. Bob U.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil & Annette Rupp" <neilrupp@metalink.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: series V 0200
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Neil & Annette Rupp"
<neilrupp@metalink.net>
>
> Yes you are losing a couple hundred pounds of useful load, but 95% of are
> flying is alone,so you can carry what you need. The only time your over
your
> Sport pilot GW is when you have a passenger with full fuel, your now not
> legal but the airplane is safe to fly just not legal and only if you get
> caught. You can increase the gross at a later time but you can't go back
to
> SP 1320 GW should you want to change it back. Later Neil
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Matthaey" <spaghettiohead@hotmail.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: series V 0200
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Andrew Matthaey"
> <spaghettiohead@hotmail.com>
> >
> > But if you limit GW to 1320, and you throw in an 0-200 as well, you're
> > really killing your useful load...Is it worth it?
> >
> > Andrew
> >
> >
> > >From: "Jose M. Toro" <jose_m_toro@yahoo.com>
> > >Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > >To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > >Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: series V 0200
> > >Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:42:16 -0700 (PDT)
> > >
> > >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jose M. Toro"
<jose_m_toro@yahoo.com>
> > >
> > >Neil:
> > >
> > >I really like that plane. The only reason I don't buy
> > >it is because the gross weight exceeds 1320 pounds. I
> > >want to keep the option to fly without a medical. I
> > >understand that, if you are certifying a model V, you
> > >can limit the gross weight to 1320 pounds, and make it
> > >a sport plane.
> > >
> > >Jose
> > >
> > >--- Neil & Annette Rupp <neilrupp@metalink.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Neil & Annette
> > > > Rupp" <neilrupp@metalink.net>
> > > >
> > > > Jose
> > > > I have talked to Ricky in the past and I will call
> > > > him again to get more
> > > > info. The reason I'm looking or a project series V
> > > > is to be able to set the
> > > > gross weight to1320. Sport Pilot weight. Thanks for
> > > > the reply. Later Neil
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Jose M. Toro" <jose_m_toro@yahoo.com>
> > > > To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> > > > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: series V 0200
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jose M. Toro"
> > > > <jose_m_toro@yahoo.com>
> > > > >
> > > > > Neil & Annette:
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm including here a link for a O200 powered KF V
> > > > for
> > > > > sale. If you contact the owner Ricky Simmons, he
> > > > may
> > > > > answer your questions. You may even want to do a
> > > > > deal. The price sounds right!
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?id=69918
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- Neil & Annette Rupp <neilrupp@metalink.net>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Neil &
> > > > Annette
> > > > > > Rupp" <neilrupp@metalink.net>
> > > > > >
> > > > > > New to this list, lot of good info. I'm looking
> > > > to
> > > > > > purchase a Series V
> > > > > > project and I want to install a cont. 0200. Is
> > > > there
> > > > > > anyone on the list that
> > > > > > may have some info on the performance of that
> > > > > > combination? Also is Skystar
> > > > > > closed?
> > > > > > Unable to get a response on kit prices. Unable
> > > > to
> > > > > > bring up pricing on their
> > > > > > web page. Thanks Neil
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > browse
> > > > > > Subscriptions page,
> > > > > > FAQ,
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Jose M. Toro, P.E.
> > > > > Kitfox II/582->Jabiru 2200
> > > > > "A slow flight in the Caribbean..."
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > __________________________________
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > browse
> > > > Subscriptions page,
> > > > FAQ,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Jose M. Toro, P.E.
> > >Kitfox II/582->Jabiru 2200
> > >"A slow flight in the Caribbean..."
> > >
> > >
> > >__________________________________
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Skystar Where are they ? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Well, tell us more. Did you talk to them? What was the overall climate? I
think we'd all like to know what's happening there.
Thanks,
Deke
> I was just up in Boise week before last and drove over to see them. They
> were still there.
>
> UHHHHHHMMM ok i tried myself to call them and no answer except for a
message
> machine that is full . Does anyone live near them to go see what the heck
is
> up . Or if they are still in business?. I think we would all like to know
> the real answer Kitfox or no Kitfox anymore , HOPEFULLY KITFOX still .
>
> Take care all fly safe fly low fly slow
> John Perry
> kitfox 2 N718PD
> 582 c box
> ivo and gsc < depends on my mood and what type of flying i am doing .
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
I'd love to see some photos of your setup. What speed do you cruise at?
SteveZ
Calgary
IV/EA81/CAP
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Logan
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: NSI Radiator
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Michael Logan" <michael.logan@cox.net>
I have a BMW thermostat plumbed in to mine and it works great. I put the
radiator inside the cowling and with careful baffling, it keeps the engine
cool. With this setup, it is imperative to have an oil cooler since a lot
of the air going through the radiator goes by the muffler first.
Mike Logan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Norm Beauchamp
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 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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| Subject: | Re: Skystar Where are they ? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "flier" <FLIER@sbcglobal.net>
Things seemed pretty quiet. They're definately
trying to run low-overhead. They indicated they're
doing OK. Orders coming in here and there.
Definately not the same company I visited nearly 9
yrs ago now. I did visit their booth up at OSH and
they had a nice setup. Hopefully things will work
out for them.
Ted
--- Original Message ---
From: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Skystar Where are they ?
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
<morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
>
>Well, tell us more. Did you talk to them? What was
the overall climate? I
>think we'd all like to know what's happening there.
>Thanks,
>Deke
>
>> I was just up in Boise week before last and drove
over to see them. They
>> were still there.
>
>
>>
>> UHHHHHHMMM ok i tried myself to call them and no
answer except for a
>message
>> machine that is full . Does anyone live near them
to go see what the heck
>is
>> up . Or if they are still in business?. I think we
would all like to know
>> the real answer Kitfox or no Kitfox anymore ,
HOPEFULLY KITFOX still .
>>
>> Take care all fly safe fly low fly slow
>> John Perry
>> kitfox 2 N718PD
>> 582 c box
>> ivo and gsc < depends on my mood and what type of
flying i am doing .
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Skystar Where are they ? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Neil & Annette Rupp" <neilrupp@metalink.net>
This reminds me of the Avid Flyer company. I use to have one with a 2180 VW
on it and as I was building it the conversation was the same on the Avid web
site about the company not making it. Now I'm looking to take on a Series V
project. Kind of scary! Later Neil
----- Original Message -----
From: "flier" <FLIER@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Skystar Where are they ?
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs@cox.net>
OK already! Those of us who have to keep our planes at the city
airport miles away and are hemmed in by neighbors on all sides and
sleep alone and have to clean up our own little workshops are plenty
jealous! :-)
Mike G.
N728KF
Do not archive.
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| Subject: | What do Extra 300's and KF's have in common?Tailwheels |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
Here's some interesting information. The Aircraft Spruce "heavy duty
homebuilder special tailwheel" is installed on the Aerobatic "Extra 300"
Robert
Model V/Extra 300 tailwheel
.......I eventually substituted just the wheel itself for a Homebuilders 6"
special from Aircraft Spruce. This is a soft rubber wheel. I've never been
so happy in all my life. The thing runs very much quieter and I can taxi as
straight as a die. Take-offs and landings are vastly easier. I put this down
to the fact the new wheel is soft rubber and is not bouncing as much also
not being flat I think it is getting some directional control rather than
sliding across the ground surface.
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| Subject: | Re: Skystar Where are they ? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <sonex321@msn.com>
Hi Ron,
So what happened to the third package? Is it still lost in my town?
Cheers,
bh
Roseburg, OR
> I talked to them last week regarding tracing the third package of three.
> They were on the ball, but UPS lost the third package in roseburg oregon
> 70
> miles from me. I could have bought my poly-fibre from acs, but feel
> Skystar
> needs the business more. Hangin in there... Ron NB Ore
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| Subject: | Re: What do Extra 300's and KF's have in common?Tailwheels |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ben Baltrusaitis" <ben@gmpexpress.net>
It's also the preferred tailwheel for the aerobatic biplane Acroduster Too as well
at the larger Starduster Too.
DO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: Harris, Robert
To: 'kitfox-list@matronics.com'
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 11:08 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: What do Extra 300's and KF's have in common?Tailwheels
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Harris, Robert" <Robert_Harris@intuit.com>
Here's some interesting information. The Aircraft Spruce "heavy duty
homebuilder special tailwheel" is installed on the Aerobatic "Extra 300"
Robert
Model V/Extra 300 tailwheel
.......I eventually substituted just the wheel itself for a Homebuilders 6"
special from Aircraft Spruce. This is a soft rubber wheel. I've never been
so happy in all my life. The thing runs very much quieter and I can taxi as
straight as a die. Take-offs and landings are vastly easier. I put this down
to the fact the new wheel is soft rubber and is not bouncing as much also
not being flat I think it is getting some directional control rather than
sliding across the ground surface.
--
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| Subject: | Re: Skystar Where are they ? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "ron schick" <roncarolnikko@hotmail.com>
Bruce I thought of you as I typed, wondering if you had any pull at the oops
(ups) station. Tracking # 1z8450900340233572. Arrived there weeks ago
never to leave. Ron NB OR
do not archive
>From: "Bruce Harrington" <sonex321@msn.com>
>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Skystar Where are they ?
>Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:54:58 -0700
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <sonex321@msn.com>
>
>Hi Ron,
>So what happened to the third package? Is it still lost in my town?
>Cheers,
>bh
>Roseburg, OR
>
> > I talked to them last week regarding tracing the third package of three.
> > They were on the ball, but UPS lost the third package in roseburg oregon
> > 70
> > miles from me. I could have bought my poly-fibre from acs, but feel
> > Skystar
> > needs the business more. Hangin in there... Ron NB Ore
>
>
Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search!
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| Subject: | Skystar Where are they ? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
Roseburg must be a bad place. A friend told me last night about an I-com
radio he was sending back for repairs. It never got there. They recently
traced to Roseburg where the address was changed by someone to Ikon. Ant
any rate UPS is buying him a new radio. 8-)
Randy
.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ron schick
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Skystar Where are they ?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "ron schick" <roncarolnikko@hotmail.com>
Bruce I thought of you as I typed, wondering if you had any pull at the oops
(ups) station. Tracking # 1z8450900340233572. Arrived there weeks ago
never to leave. Ron NB OR
do not archive
>From: "Bruce Harrington" <sonex321@msn.com>
>Reply-To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Skystar Where are they ?
>Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:54:58 -0700
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <sonex321@msn.com>
>
>Hi Ron,
>So what happened to the third package? Is it still lost in my town?
>Cheers,
>bh
>Roseburg, OR
>
> > I talked to them last week regarding tracing the third package of three.
> > They were on the ball, but UPS lost the third package in roseburg oregon
> > 70
> > miles from me. I could have bought my poly-fibre from acs, but feel
> > Skystar
> > needs the business more. Hangin in there... Ron NB Ore
>
>
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| Subject: | Skystar,UPS,OOPS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "ron schick" <roncarolnikko@hotmail.com>
UPS found my Skystar package that was lost in Roseburg. I don't know how it
ended up in the holy land (Utah), but they said it would be shipped
overnight to me. It pays to keep asking people sometimes. Hoping not to
reorder, Ron
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson412@hotmail.com>
http://www.sportflight.com/cgi-bin/uploader.pl?action=view&epoch=1040642128
This is an NSI radiator. ~j~
From: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: NSI Radiator
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Steve Zakreski <szakreski@shaw.ca>
I'd love to see some photos of your setup. What speed do you cruise at?
SteveZ
Calgary
IV/EA81/CAP
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Logan
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: NSI Radiator
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Michael Logan" <michael.logan@cox.net>
I have a BMW thermostat plumbed in to mine and it works great. I put the
radiator inside the cowling and with careful baffling, it keeps the engine
cool. With this setup, it is imperative to have an oil cooler since a lot
of the air going through the radiator goes by the muffler first.
Mike Logan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Norm Beauchamp
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 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
>
>
>-----------------------------------------------
>
>
Need more speed? Get Xtra Broadband @
http://jetstream.xtra.co.nz/chm/0,,202853-1000,00.html
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
I thought the proper procedure was to take the oil cap off and rotate prop
by hand until it "burps". The check oil level.
For mine, in cool weather, 7 blades (with three blade prop) is enough. In
real cold weather, it takes as many as 25 blades. I do only have one year
of experience. With cold weather coming, I may find something else.
Randy
.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Floran Higgins
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 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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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05 |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
At a recent flying school, I had to check the oil before each of my
flights, and invariably it would require turning 5 blades (per
POH...Evektor Sportstar w/912s) and then the oil would show properly.
Lynn
p.s. glad to be back to my Jabiru engine....pull stick, look, put stick
back....like a real engine : ) (please note the smilely)
On Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at 06:11 PM, Randy Daughenbaugh wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh"
> <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
>
> I thought the proper procedure was to take the oil cap off and rotate
> prop
> by hand until it "burps". The check oil level.
>
> For mine, in cool weather, 7 blades (with three blade prop) is enough.
> In
> real cold weather, it takes as many as 25 blades. I do only have one
> year
> of experience. With cold weather coming, I may find something else.
>
> Randy
>
> .
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Floran
> Higgins
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 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>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 10/08/05
>
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| Subject: | Parting out Model 5 Kit fox |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rick" <turboflyer@comcast.net>
I don't have time to make a list of all that will be available, but you
might want to start thinking about what you might need or want. For items
not sold to folks on the list I will most likely sell them locally or on
E-Bay. I guess the biggest items would be the engine and avionics package. I
would prefer to sell both intact, complete engine with redrive and complete
panel. It is an NSI start but has many many upgrades and less that 75 hours
on complete rebuild. The only damage to the engine is a bent custom
aluminum oil pan, cosmetic, from when the nose wheel collapsed. Two of the
thee blades are broken and the spinner toast from the engine off nose in. I
think I have pictures on sport flight of most of the engine. If you are
seriously interested give me a separate off list E-Mail and I will send my
phone number.
I know everyone is going to ask so to make it short and simple. Forced off
field landing resulted in a collapsed nose gear and a flip over. Will have
to decide what is worth selling and what to cut up. So enough for now. Yep I
walked away. Actually, I dropped, crawled and then walked away. The plane is
at CNO , Chino California.
Rick
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| Subject: | Re: Skystar,UPS,OOPS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <sonex321@msn.com>
Good, I was just about ready to call my local UPS buddies!
Cheers,
bh
Ron, PS: Del Witters, Coast Guard pilot at N.Bend, now is building a Sonex!
> UPS found my Skystar package that was lost in Roseburg. I don't know how
> it
> ended up in the holy land (Utah), but they said it would be shipped
> overnight to me. It pays to keep asking people sometimes. Hoping not to
> reorder, Ron
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