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1. 04:17 AM - Re: Rotax 912 (Fox5flyer)
2. 04:56 AM - Evans Waterless Coolant (Fox5flyer)
3. 04:58 AM - Fw: Evans Waterless Coolant (Fox5flyer)
4. 05:21 AM - Re: Evans Waterless Coolant (Dee Young)
5. 06:14 AM - Re: Evans Waterless Coolant (flier)
6. 06:44 AM - Re: Bummin' on Empty Weight (John Larsen)
7. 07:01 AM - Re: Fw: Rotax 912 Ignition (jablackwell)
8. 08:47 AM - Re: Evans Waterless Coolant (Fox5flyer)
9. 11:03 AM - Re: Evans Waterless Coolant (flier)
10. 01:24 PM - Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS (wingnut)
11. 04:02 PM - Series 7 anyone have with 912UL 80hp? (michael burkhardt)
12. 04:25 PM - Re: Bummin' on Empty Weight (kirk hull)
13. 06:47 PM - Re: Evans Waterless Coolant (kurt schrader)
14. 06:57 PM - Re: Kitfox-Lis other kitfox sites (Malcolmbru@aol.com)
15. 07:11 PM - Re: Evans Waterless Coolant (Dee Young)
16. 07:30 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox-Lis other kitfox sites (ron schick)
17. 07:59 PM - Re: Fw: Evans Waterless Coolant (wingsdown)
18. 08:26 PM - Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS (Guy Buchanan)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Kirk, did you try a complete new set of plugs?
Deke
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Martenson" <kirk@mninter.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 11:10 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Rotax 912
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Kirk Martenson" <kirk@mninter.net>
>
> Thanks to everyone that posted ideas for my Rotax 912 UL ignition problem.
>
> As to the heart of the matter:
>
> I have had a slight rough sound in the engine for about two years. I
didn't not think much of it because I didn't have anything go wrong until
last winter. The carbs started to leak fuel from the vent line. I sent the
carbs to Lockwood, they checked out fine. I changed motor mounts, balanced
the prop, and installed new carb mounts. I checked resistance with an
ohmmeter on the ignition coils and found three were out of spec. I bought
three new coils from Lockwood and changed all the plug wires. I changed all
the sparkplugs as well. Still had the slight rough sound in both sides of
the ignition, and the "B" side ignition had a slightly lower drop than the
A.
> I pneumatically synchronized the carbs three times getting Them exactly
even. Still had the problem. I took off the gearbox and had Lockwood change
out the springs. Slight roughness still there. I did that about two months
ago.
>
> About three weeks ago, I tried to fly the plane and the engine was more
rough than usual. I did an ignition check at 3850 rpm. The B side dropped
about 325 rpm.
>
> I swapped the red leads from the stator, and the rough drop stayed with
the B side. I swapped the four pole connectors from the modules to the
stator and the rough drop stayed with the B side.
>
> I asked Lockwood about the stator and they replied that it could not be
the stator because that would be a total failure like the modules.
>
> I called Lockwood again and they told me it had to be the spark plugs the
plug boots or the connection to the coils. The plugs are only a year old
with about 60 hours on them.
>
> I checked all the boots with an ohmmeter and they were all in spec except
one. The one was about 6.02K ohm. The book says 4.4 to 6 K ohm. So, this may
be the cause I don't know yet.
>
> As I stated before, I changed out three coils because they were out of
spec. I thought maybe I should buy the fourth coil, but the rough drop in
rpm is on the B side ignition, and the old coil is on the A side ignition.
Keep in mind that there is a slight roughness in BOTH A and B side
ignitions. It's just that the more rough, and 325 drop in rpm, is on the B
side, and I cannot fly the plane.
>
>
> Thanks again to everyone that posted a response. I will keep up the fight.
The answers got to be there somewhere.
>
> Kirk Martenson
> Classic IV 912 UL
>
>
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| Subject: | Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Is anyone of you out there using the Evans waterless coolant in your engines, whether
auto or aircraft?
I'm considering making the switch while I've got my Soob powered Fox5 down for
annual, but thought I'd ask if there's any personal experience any of you might
share.
Also, any sources and/or prices would be appreciated.
Tnx,
Deke
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| Subject: | Fw: Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Oops, forgot to include this url.
http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/product_info.php?cPath=3D9&products_id=3D123&osCsid=3Df82ca08f6a4d648f82a5e36acd33a4dd
Is anyone of you out there using the Evans waterless coolant in your engines, whether
auto or aircraft?
I'm considering making the switch while I've got my Soob powered Fox5 down for
annual, but thought I'd ask if there's any personal experience any of you might
share.
Also, any sources and/or prices would be appreciated.
Tnx,
Deke
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| Subject: | Re: Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Deke take a look at this web site. It may give you the info you need.
http://eee.evanscooling.com/catalog/C_npg1.htm<http://eee.evanscooling.com/catalog/C_npg1.htm>
Dee
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----- Original Message -----
From: Fox5flyer<mailto:morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
To: Kitfox List<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 5:55 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Evans Waterless Coolant
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us<mailto:morid@northland.lib.mi.us>>
Is anyone of you out there using the Evans waterless coolant in your engines,
whether auto or aircraft?
I'm considering making the switch while I've got my Soob powered Fox5 down for
annual, but thought I'd ask if there's any personal experience any of you might
share.
Also, any sources and/or prices would be appreciated.
Tnx,
Deke
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| Subject: | Re: Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "flier" <FLIER@sbcglobal.net>
I have it in both my Kitfox 912 and the EA81 in my
Nieuport. I like it.
--- Original Message ---
From: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Evans Waterless Coolant
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
<morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
>
>Is anyone of you out there using the Evans waterless
coolant in your engines, whether auto or aircraft?
>I'm considering making the switch while I've got my
Soob powered Fox5 down for annual, but thought I'd
ask if there's any personal experience any of you
might share.
>Also, any sources and/or prices would be appreciated.
>Tnx,
>Deke
>
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| Subject: | Re: Bummin' on Empty Weight |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John Larsen <jopatco@mindspring.com>
Hello Lowell
Let me know when you are taking your trip. I would like to join you.
John
Lowell Fitt wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>
>I have been thinking of this thread and have some thoughts.
>
>For the past several years, I have been involved with a group that has had
>an annual back country trip to Idaho sometime each summer. All of the
>Kitfoxes are Model IVs except for one year when we had a Model III with a
>Rotax 912 join us.
>
>Mind you this was a week living out of the airplane. Sometimes we stayed in
>motels, but we always had camping gear in case we were overnighting in a
>more remote location. My airplane was the heaviest empty at 704 lbs. Mark
>had the lightest at 604 exactly 100 lbs lighter than mine. Larry was
>somewhere in between. I had carpet, grove gear and lots of other stuff -
>PVC wing strut fairings electric trim - everything heavy I could findand fit
>in.
>
>Mark always took his son Ty with him. Larry took his son one year. Ty is
>in highschool now and Larry's son was in highschool probably 15 years ago.
>In short, with camping gear fuel (we topped off regularly) and enough
>clothing to not be too offensive by week's end, we were all at gross wt. if
>not a couple of pounds over.
>
>What this practically means is that a light airplane has more payload. A
>lower empty weight, at least on our trips, was able to carry more souls or
>stuff and that's what they did. Only once was there any "pucker" on a
>departure and the judicious use of flaps on that occasion lifted the "heavy"
>over the trees. I can't imagine flying some serious cross country with
>mountains and dirt strips and not be full unless, of course, that is your
>home base. Then you have the advantage of living where everyone else wants
>to spend their vacation.
>
>For me, I am always looking for the ultralight camping gear. My sleeping
>bag weighs 1lb. 13 oz.. and packs to the size of a football. My tent
>weighs 8 lbs. and I love it's features. I would have to lose at least 4 lbs
>to make a change there. I am also always looking for a lighter smaller camp
>chair - a must on an extended stay. Camping gear is in the back; my
>backpack straps in where I wish my wife sat more often.
>
>Anyway, don't fret to much on the empty weight. Granted lighter is better,
>but in practicality, in my opinion, lighter is only worth some bragging
>rights unless you like to travel extremely well.
>
>Lowell
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <Flybradair@cs.com>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Bummin' on Empty Weight
>
>
>
>
>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Flybradair@cs.com
>>
>>In a message dated 1/8/06 12:57:06 PM Central Standard Time,
>>tinnemaha@hotmail.com writes:
>>
>>
>>>Rt Main: 436 lbs
>>>
>>>Lt Main: 436 lbs
>>>
>>>Tail: 42 lbs
>>>
>>>Total: 914 lbs
>>>
>>>I realize the airplane will still fly fine, but it will not perform like
>>>one
>>>
>>>that is 50 lbs lighter. I can only take poor &accusing guesses as to
>>>where
>>>the extra weight came from (heavy spring aluminum landing gear?, factory
>>>quick build wings?, powdercoating?, varnish on wood ribs? I've really
>>>got
>>>no idea!) Any suggestions? I have the medium weight fabric on the wings
>>>&
>>>tail surfaces with one coat of pink on. Fabric on the fuselage as well
>>>as
>>>silver &paint everywhere was calculated/estimated &simulated with weights
>>>hanging on strings.
>>>More importantly, any suggestions on what I can do now to further reduce
>>>weight in the nose or add functional weight in the tail? Does anyone
>>>know
>>>of a 9 or 10 pound tailwheel? God, I hate to add weight at all,
>>>especially
>>>to an already heavy airplane! I have a strong aversion to carrying
>>>around
>>>balast just for the sake of balast.
>>>
>>>I took the measurements with analog bathroom scales &multiplier
>>>arms.......As they got my body weight correct, I have no reason to
>>>believe
>>>the scales are inaccurate. I took the measurements 3 times with small
>>>variations in results.
>>>
>>>Any suggestions on how to improve my situation (or why I got into it)
>>>will
>>>be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Grant
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Grant,
>>
>>Wow...yours came in almost exactly the same as mine.
>>
>>Rt. main 432
>>
>>Lt. main 437
>>
>>Tail 52
>>
>>921 Total empty.
>>
>> I did have a small battery in the back that weighed only 12
>>pounds---changed it to a 22 pound Odyssey
>>to help weight and balance.
>>
>> Put a Tool kit in the back of the baggage sack that weighs about 15-20
>>pounds....still have room for
>>a couple of 200 pounders, full fuel, and 65 pounds in the baggage bay!
>>
>> Only thing that out performs mine at my airport is a Rans s 7 with a 912.
>>His does not have the gross
>>that we have though.
>>
>> I use a grass strip that is 1600 feet with a 50 foot cottonwood at one
>>end...use half of it (most of the time)
>>taking off and landing!
>>
>> You will love the performance.
>>
>>Brad Martin
>>N232WB
>>5-Lyc 0-235 L2C
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| Subject: | Re: Fw: Rotax 912 Ignition |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: " jablackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
Kirk
My ignition may be different from yours in that it is the type
that mounts behind the firewall. I found it by systematically
moving every wire connection. I finally noted that this
particular wire was slightly loose and probably the result of a
cold solder joint. The connection problem was a solder lug on the
condensor for the B ignition. In the event your ignition system
is the older type we can get together by phone and I will be glad
to assist. No doubt you are on the right track and will find it.
Let me know if I can assist in anyway.
Jimmie
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Kirk Martenson" <kirk@mninter.net>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Kirk Martenson"
<kirk@mninter.net>
>
>Jimmie:
>
>Where was the wire, and how did you find it? I think I must have
something
>like that here.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kirk
>----- Original Message -----
>From: " jablackwell" <jablackwell@ev1.net>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Fw: Rotax 912 Ignition
>
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: " jablackwell"
<jablackwell@ev1.net>
>>
>> Kirk
>>
>> I had an intermitent ignition that turned out to be a bad solder
>> joint. Took me a long time to locate it. I almost bought a
whole
>> new ignition system until I got lucky one day and move the right
>> wire.
>>
>> Jimmie
>>
>>
>> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
>> From: "Kirk Martenson" <kirk@mninter.net>
>> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 19:50:55 -0600
>>
>>>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Kirk Martenson"
>> <kirk@mninter.net>
>>>
>>>I forgot to ask the question....does anybody have any ideas for
>> this problem?
>>>
>>>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: Kirk Martenson
>>>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>>>Subject: Rotax 912 Ignition
>>>
>>>
>>>I have an ignition problem with my Rotax 912 UL. I saw an old
>> post of a gentleman with a Rotax 912 that had a mag drop out of
>> spec on one side. I can't remember what the fix was.
>>>
>>>The 2004 post said that the coil was changed and one of the
>> ignition modules. I had heard that the ignition modules either
>> work or they do not. No intermittent operation. Is that true? Or
>> are there some people that have experienced a partially working
>> ignition module (i.e. a significant drop in rpm during a mag
>> check).
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Kirk Martenson
>>>Classic IV 912
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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| Subject: | Re: Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Have you found any difference when comparing to Ethylene Glycol?
Deke
> I have it in both my Kitfox 912 and the EA81 in my
> Nieuport. I like it.
>
>
> --- Original Message ---
> From: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
> To: "Kitfox List" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Evans Waterless Coolant
>
> >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
> <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
> >
> >Is anyone of you out there using the Evans waterless
> coolant in your engines, whether auto or aircraft?
> >I'm considering making the switch while I've got my
> Soob powered Fox5 down for annual, but thought I'd
> ask if there's any personal experience any of you
> might share.
> >Also, any sources and/or prices would be appreciated.
> >Tnx,
> >Deke
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| Subject: | Re: Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "flier" <FLIER@sbcglobal.net>
In my engines it appears to cool pretty much as well
as regular EG. I used to run 100% EG in the Kitfox
to avoid boiling after shutdown and one has to be
concerned with gelling. Not with Evans. That and
the lifetime nature of Evan's alone are well worth
the few extra bucks to me. Plus, the higher boiling
temperature is nice down here in TX were running at
95 to 100+ OAT a lot of the year is normal.
Regards,
Ted
--- Original Message ---
From: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Evans Waterless Coolant
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
<morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
>
>Have you found any difference when comparing to
Ethylene Glycol?
>Deke
>
>> I have it in both my Kitfox 912 and the EA81 in my
>> Nieuport. I like it.
>>
>>
>> --- Original Message ---
>> From: "Fox5flyer" <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
>> To: "Kitfox List" <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Evans Waterless Coolant
>>
>> >--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
>> <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
>> >
>> >Is anyone of you out there using the Evans
waterless
>> coolant in your engines, whether auto or aircraft?
>> >I'm considering making the switch while I've got
my
>> Soob powered Fox5 down for annual, but thought I'd
>> ask if there's any personal experience any of you
>> might share.
>> >Also, any sources and/or prices would be
appreciated.
>> >Tnx,
>> >Deke
>> >
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| Subject: | Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut" <wingnut@spamarrest.com>
Hello. I'm a new owner of a Model IV 1200 with a 912UL and an IVO prop. The checklist
that came with the airplane instructs me to set the prop pitch for takeoff
at 5200RPM. According to the published specs for the 912UL, peak power is
made at 5800 for two minutes then 5400 continuous. Shouldn't I set the prop pitch
for peak power?
Finding the best setting for cuise is another area of confusion. I'm assuming that,
since the RPM is adjustable with pitch that I need to look at the manifold
pressure to set for 80% power. Then it's just a matter of tweaking the pitch
for max speed right? So what manifold pressure constitues 80% power?
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3014#3014
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| Subject: | Series 7 anyone have with 912UL 80hp? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: michael burkhardt <mjbavid@yahoo.com>
Does anyone have a series 5,6, or 7 with a 912UL 80
hp? Regards, Mike
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| Subject: | Bummin' on Empty Weight |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kirk hull" <kirkhull@sbcglobal.net>
On my classic VI with a suberu I moved the battery all the was back to the
tail and that helped a lot
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[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
Flybradair@cs.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Bummin' on Empty Weight
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Flybradair@cs.com
In a message dated 1/8/06 12:57:06 PM Central Standard Time,
tinnemaha@hotmail.com writes:
>
>
> Rt Main: 436 lbs
>
> Lt Main: 436 lbs
>
> Tail: 42 lbs
>
> Total: 914 lbs
>
> I realize the airplane will still fly fine, but it will not perform like
one
>
> that is 50 lbs lighter. I can only take poor &accusing guesses as to
where
> the extra weight came from (heavy spring aluminum landing gear?, factory
> quick build wings?, powdercoating?, varnish on wood ribs? I've really got
> no idea!) Any suggestions? I have the medium weight fabric on the wings
&
> tail surfaces with one coat of pink on. Fabric on the fuselage as well as
> silver &paint everywhere was calculated/estimated &simulated with weights
> hanging on strings.
> More importantly, any suggestions on what I can do now to further reduce
> weight in the nose or add functional weight in the tail? Does anyone know
> of a 9 or 10 pound tailwheel? God, I hate to add weight at all,
especially
> to an already heavy airplane! I have a strong aversion to carrying around
> balast just for the sake of balast.
>
> I took the measurements with analog bathroom scales &multiplier
> arms.......As they got my body weight correct, I have no reason to believe
> the scales are inaccurate. I took the measurements 3 times with small
> variations in results.
>
> Any suggestions on how to improve my situation (or why I got into it) will
> be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Grant
Grant,
Wow...yours came in almost exactly the same as mine.
Rt. main 432
Lt. main 437
Tail 52
921 Total empty.
I did have a small battery in the back that weighed only 12
pounds---changed it to a 22 pound Odyssey
to help weight and balance.
Put a Tool kit in the back of the baggage sack that weighs about 15-20
pounds....still have room for
a couple of 200 pounders, full fuel, and 65 pounds in the baggage bay!
Only thing that out performs mine at my airport is a Rans s 7 with a 912.
His does not have the gross
that we have though.
I use a grass strip that is 1600 feet with a 50 foot cottonwood at one
end...use half of it (most of the time)
taking off and landing!
You will love the performance.
Brad Martin
N232WB
5-Lyc 0-235 L2C
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| Subject: | Re: Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Dee,
Which product is best for us flyers? NPG, NPG+, or
NPG-R?
I might switch to this in Florida with the heat the
turbo puts out.
Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo.
--- Dee Young <henrysfork1@msn.com> wrote:
>
> Deke take a look at this web site. It may give you
> the info you need.
>
http://eee.evanscooling.com/catalog/C_npg1.htm<http://eee.evanscooling.com/catalog/C_npg1.htm>
>
> Dee
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-Lis other kitfox sites |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Malcolmbru@aol.com
can any one direct me to another kitfox site like this one? mal
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| Subject: | Re: Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dee Young" <henrysfork1@msn.com>
Kurt, sorry I run an air cooled one so can't answer that question.
Dee
----- Original Message -----
From: kurt schrader<mailto:smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Evans Waterless Coolant
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com<mailto:smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>>
Dee,
Which product is best for us flyers? NPG, NPG+, or
NPG-R?
I might switch to this in Florida with the heat the
turbo puts out.
Kurt S. S-5/NSI turbo.
--- Dee Young <henrysfork1@msn.com<mailto:henrysfork1@msn.com>> wrote:
>
> Deke take a look at this web site. It may give you
> the info you need.
>
http://eee.evanscooling.com/catalog/C_npg1.htm<http://eee.evanscooling.com/catalog/C_npg1.htm<http://eee.evanscooling.com/catalog/C_npg1.htm<http://eee.evanscooling.com/catalog/C_npg1.htm>>
>
> Dee
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "ron schick" <roncarolnikko@hotmail.com>
Mal I'm sorry there are none quite like this. There is a very good Avid
flyer group at yahoo. Also there is the lazair sit which links to a joint
Avid / kitfox forum. What do we stink?
Ron NB Ore do not archive
>From: Malcolmbru@aol.com
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox-Lis other kitfox sites
>Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:56:48 EST
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Malcolmbru@aol.com
>
>can any one direct me to another kitfox site like this one? mal
>
>
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| Subject: | Fw: Evans Waterless Coolant |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingsdown" <wingsdown@comcast.net>
Yes good stuff and eliminated the need for a thermostat. You will need
double the standard NSI over flow due to greater expansion. Be sure to
use the flush first. Get a low pressure cap as well.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fox5flyer
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 4:58 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Fw: Evans Waterless Coolant
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Fox5flyer"
--> <morid@northland.lib.mi.us>
Oops, forgot to include this url.
http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/product_info.php?cPath=3D9&products
_id=3D123&osCsid=3Df82ca08f6a4d648f82a5e36acd33a4dd
Is anyone of you out there using the Evans waterless coolant in your
engines, whether auto or aircraft? I'm considering making the switch
while I've got my Soob powered Fox5 down for annual, but thought I'd ask
if there's any personal experience any of you might share. Also, any
sources and/or prices would be appreciated. Tnx, Deke
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| Subject: | Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
At 01:23 PM 1/11/2006, you wrote:
>Hello. I'm a new owner of a Model IV 1200 with a 912UL and an IVO prop.
>The checklist that came with the airplane instructs me to set the prop
>pitch for takeoff at 5200RPM. According to the published specs for the
>912UL, peak power is made at 5800 for two minutes then 5400 continuous.
>Shouldn't I set the prop pitch for peak power?
In the true tradition of the Internet I'll offer an opinion even though I
don't know what I'm talking about. If I remember correctly, the IVO is an
electrically adjustable, but not constant speed, prop. I'm guessing, then,
that 5200 is the static RPM that will get you 5800, or thereabouts, at Vy.
Regarding your question about how to set power: a very useful equation
someone once offered was that the aircraft velocity was proportional to the
cube root of the power. Thus, if you know your maximum velocity at maximum
power, you can find 80% power by adjusting power until you achieve 93% of
that maximum velocity value. (0.93 is the cube root of 0.8.)
Guy Buchanan
K-IV 1200 / 582 / 99.9% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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