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1. 04:49 AM - Header tank drain plug "shielding tube and flange" (Dill Family)
2. 05:25 AM - Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS (kitfoxjunky)
3. 05:25 AM - Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS (kitfoxjunky)
4. 05:44 AM - Re: Header tank drain plug "shielding tube and flange" (Lynn Matteson)
5. 07:18 AM - Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS (wingnut)
6. 07:36 AM - Re: Header tank drain plug "shielding tube and flange" (Lowell Fitt)
7. 09:21 AM - Re: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS (jdmcbean)
8. 09:35 AM - Re: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
9. 10:33 AM - Re: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS (jdmcbean)
10. 12:03 PM - Wing parts (Graeme Toft)
11. 03:40 PM - Jacking Question? (RAY Gignac)
12. 03:46 PM - Radio Question? (RAY Gignac)
13. 04:52 PM - Re: Radio Question? (Ted Palamarek)
14. 05:28 PM - Re: Jacking Question? (Lowell Fitt)
15. 06:08 PM - Re: Jacking Question? (wingsdown)
16. 06:36 PM - weight of ribs in speedster rear surfaces (Mark.Summers@lwbref.com)
17. 07:18 PM - Re: weight of ribs in speedster rear surfaces (Ron Liebmann)
18. 07:50 PM - Re: Radio Question? (RAY Gignac)
19. 11:22 PM - Pre-sewn wing envelopes (Graeme Toft)
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| Subject: | Header tank drain plug "shielding tube and flange" |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dill Family" <Dillfamily@sbcglobal.net>
I am referencing the Skystar series 5 construction manual (final assembly, chapter
X, page 15) to attempt to adapt this header tank to my model 2. My current
question regards the drain plug "shielding tube and flange", which I do not possess.
This looks like something I could rig, but the figure does not answer
the following questions:
What is the approximate diameter of the tube?
What would be a comparable substitute for the tube? I would think PVC would be
overkill, something with thinner walls would make most sense.
What could I make a "flange" out of to mate up to the tube?
What attaches the tube to the tank? Does it just float, attached only to the fabric
below? Is it clamped around the (slightly tapered) plastic drain plug receptacle
at the bottom of the tank?
Thanks for your help.
Jeff Dill
N767JD Model 2
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| Subject: | Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
I have the same configuration as you do. Just put an IVO Medium on the
plane last summer. I turned the adjustment 2.5 turns towards fine pitch,
and that gave me 5800 RPM at best climb. I was used to flying on floats,
and when the new prop went on I had re-configured for wheels. After a bit
I found I preferred to have a less ballistic departure so I did not scare
the crap out of my passengers, so I increased the pitch somewhat in favour
of a better cruise. I am now about 1/2 run to fine from neutral. I now
have something like 5500 at best climb, and I get a cruise of 100 mph.
Yes..you can operate at 5400 rpm continuous. In fact, I have been told
that the 912 series was designed to turn, and running it at rpms like 4800
rpm was not good for it. I typically run it at 5200 in cruise.
There is a good reference card you can get from a dealer in Quebec Canada.
He has a card that shows all the operating ranges. He bases the power
settings on RPM and manifold pressure vs RPM alone. I have a MP guage in
my plane, and find it quite helpful.
I am looking at getting the in flight adjustable option soon. Best of
both worlds.
Are you running an IVO Medium or the Ultalight version. If the
latter..then the turns I quoted will be different.
Gary Walsh
KF IV Anphib 912S
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
do not archive
Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
Sent by: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
01/11/2006 11:09 PM
Please respond to kitfox-list
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
cc:
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 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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| Subject: | Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
Sorry...in my last email I mean to provide the links for the Rotax 912
series quick in cockpit reference card for operating parameters. Here is
where you can find the source for these.
http://www.rotaxservice.com/rotax_tips/rotax_age.htm
http://www.rotaxservice.com/rotax_tips/rotax_vibration.htm
Gary Walsh
KF IV Anphib 912S
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Header tank drain plug "shielding tube and flange" |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
I made mine (for my IV with later model tank) out of a "floor flange"
of PVC. It was, as you say, overkill, so I spent a little time on the
lathe, thinning, shortening and generally making a mess of the lathe,
then attached the flange with poly-tak on the inside of the fabric.
There is also a metal flange that I saw later in the Spruce catalog
that might work...it was in the SCAT hose area, as I recall.
Lynn
On Friday, January 13, 2006, at 07:48 AM, Dill Family wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dill Family"
> <Dillfamily@sbcglobal.net>
>
> I am referencing the Skystar series 5 construction manual (final
> assembly, chapter X, page 15) to attempt to adapt this header tank to
> my model 2. My current question regards the drain plug "shielding tube
> and flange", which I do not possess. This looks like something I could
> rig, but the figure does not answer the following questions:
>
>
> What is the approximate diameter of the tube?
>
> What would be a comparable substitute for the tube? I would think PVC
> would be overkill, something with thinner walls would make most sense.
>
> What could I make a "flange" out of to mate up to the tube?
>
> What attaches the tube to the tank? Does it just float, attached only
> to the fabric below? Is it clamped around the (slightly tapered)
> plastic drain plug receptacle at the bottom of the tank?
>
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
> Jeff Dill
>
> N767JD Model 2
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut" <wingnut@spamarrest.com>
I don't really know which IVO prop I have (medium vs ultralight). Is there an easy
way to tell?
It sounds like the adjustment on your prop is mechanical. Mine is electric. Push
up on the toggle switch to decrease pitch push down to increase.
I don't really like the set up because there's no feedback for the current position
of the prop except for the RPM. Adjusting for proper pitch is tedious affair
where you tap, tap, tap on the switch and watch the rpm move. Theres no way
to know if the pitch motor has hit the stop except that the RPM has stopped
moving.
I imagine that I will become more comfortable with the prop as I gain experience
with the setup but I would have much preferred something like the GSC, GTA prop
that is adjusted with a vernier cable.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3632#3632
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| Subject: | Re: Header tank drain plug "shielding tube and flange" |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Lynn,
I got the hose and flange in my kit, but in those days the manual was not
updated with the instructions, so the parts were not used. The flange is
Part # 10350-5 From Aircraft Spruce. The tubing that came was a short
length of 1-1/4" radiator hose about 3 or 4 inches long to fit between the
tank and flange. As I recall the hose fit around the boss molded onto the
bottom of the tank that accommodated the drain fitting and the flange was
glued to the fabric with polytack..
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynn Matteson" <lynnmatt@jps.net>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 5:47 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Header tank drain plug "shielding tube and flange"
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
>
> I made mine (for my IV with later model tank) out of a "floor flange"
> of PVC. It was, as you say, overkill, so I spent a little time on the
> lathe, thinning, shortening and generally making a mess of the lathe,
> then attached the flange with poly-tak on the inside of the fabric.
> There is also a metal flange that I saw later in the Spruce catalog
> that might work...it was in the SCAT hose area, as I recall.
>
> Lynn
> On Friday, January 13, 2006, at 07:48 AM, Dill Family wrote:
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dill Family"
>> <Dillfamily@sbcglobal.net>
>>
>> I am referencing the Skystar series 5 construction manual (final
>> assembly, chapter X, page 15) to attempt to adapt this header tank to
>> my model 2. My current question regards the drain plug "shielding tube
>> and flange", which I do not possess. This looks like something I could
>> rig, but the figure does not answer the following questions:
>>
>>
>>
>> What is the approximate diameter of the tube?
>>
>> What would be a comparable substitute for the tube? I would think PVC
>> would be overkill, something with thinner walls would make most sense.
>>
>> What could I make a "flange" out of to mate up to the tube?
>>
>> What attaches the tube to the tank? Does it just float, attached only
>> to the fabric below? Is it clamped around the (slightly tapered)
>> plastic drain plug receptacle at the bottom of the tank?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>
>>
>> Jeff Dill
>>
>> N767JD Model 2
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
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| Subject: | Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
Not too tedious.. While doing your run-up try setting the RPM at 4000 and
the MP for 22" for your mag check... That will give you a pretty close
setting for max takeoff RPM... Like anything new, it does take some time to
adapt.. With well over 300 hours behind the Ultralight IVO now it has become
very quick and easy to adjust.
The easiest way to tell is measure the chord of the blade.. the ultralight
is approx 3" The Medium is a little wider...
Have a Safe New Year !!
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 wingnut
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:17 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut" <wingnut@spamarrest.com>
I don't really know which IVO prop I have (medium vs ultralight). Is there
an easy way to tell?
It sounds like the adjustment on your prop is mechanical. Mine is electric.
Push up on the toggle switch to decrease pitch push down to increase.
I don't really like the set up because there's no feedback for the current
position of the prop except for the RPM. Adjusting for proper pitch is
tedious affair where you tap, tap, tap on the switch and watch the rpm move.
Theres no way to know if the pitch motor has hit the stop except that the
RPM has stopped moving.
I imagine that I will become more comfortable with the prop as I gain
experience with the setup but I would have much preferred something like the
GSC, GTA prop that is adjusted with a vernier cable.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3632#3632
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| Subject: | Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net
While on the subject of IVO props, a friend with a Kitfox V/Subaru combination.
The prop came to him as part of used package of parts. It is a very heavy prop
to my way of thinking. Probably 5" chord. Is there an IVO Magnum?
In any case, the prop seems so heavy that in order to approach recommended rpms
he has to reduce the pitch to the point that full power will only net him about
90 mph. Seems to me he needs to prop down, but how far?
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean"
>
> Not too tedious.. While doing your run-up try setting the RPM at 4000 and
> the MP for 22" for your mag check... That will give you a pretty close
> setting for max takeoff RPM... Like anything new, it does take some time to
> adapt.. With well over 300 hours behind the Ultralight IVO now it has become
> very quick and easy to adjust.
>
> The easiest way to tell is measure the chord of the blade.. the ultralight
> is approx 3" The Medium is a little wider...
>
> Have a Safe New Year !!
> 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 wingnut
> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:17 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut"
>
> I don't really know which IVO prop I have (medium vs ultralight). Is there
> an easy way to tell?
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> It sounds like the adjustment on your prop is mechanical. Mine is electric.
> Push up on the toggle switch to decrease pitch push down to increase.
>
> I don't really like the set up because there's no feedback for the current
> position of the prop except for the RPM. Adjusting for proper pitch is
> tedious affair where you tap, tap, tap on the switch and watch the rpm move.
> Theres no way to know if the pitch motor has hit the stop except that the
> RPM has stopped moving.
>
> I imagine that I will become more comfortable with the prop as I gain
> experience with the setup but I would have much preferred something like the
> GSC, GTA prop that is adjusted with a vernier cable.
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3632#3632
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While on the subject of IVO props, a friend with a Kitfox V/Subaru combination.
The prop came to him as part of used package of parts. It is a very heavy prop
to my way of thinking. Probably 5" chord. Is there an IVO Magnum?
In any case, the prop seems so heavy that in order to approach recommended rpms
he has to reduce the pitch to the point that full power will only net him about
90 mph. Seems to me he needs to prop down, but how far?
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "jdmcbean" jdmcbean@cableone.net
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <JDMCBEAN@CABLEONE.NET>
Not too tedious.. While doing your run-up try setting the RPM at 4000 and
the MP for 22" for your mag check... That will give you a pretty close
setting for max takeoff RPM... Like anything new, it does take some time to
adapt.. With well over 300 hours behind the Ultralight IVO now it has become
very quick and easy to adjust.
The easiest way to tell is measure the chord of the blade.. the ultralight
is approx 3" The Medium is a little wider...
Have a Safe New Year !!
John Debra McBean
www.sportplanellc.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
-----Ori
ginal Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of wingnut
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:17 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut" <WINGNUT@SPAMARREST.COM>
I don't really know which IVO prop I have (medium vs ultralight). Is there
an easy way to tell?
It sounds like the adjustment on your prop is mechanical. Mine is electric.
Push up on the toggle switch to decrease pitch push down to increase.
I don't really like the set up because there's no feedback for the current
position of the prop except for the RPM. Adjusting for proper pitch is
tedious affair where you tap, tap, tap on the switch and watch the rpm move.
Theres no way to
know if the pitch motor has hit the stop except that the
RPM has stopped moving.
I imagine that I will become more comfortable with the prop as I gain
experience with the setup but I would have much preferred something like the
GSC, GTA prop that is adjusted with a vernier cable.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3632#3632
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| Subject: | Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
John,
There is a Medium and a Magnum... The medium has about a 4" to 4.5" chord
depending on where you measure... Which Soob is it ? If over 100hp I don't
think I would go below the Medium...
Have a Safe New Year !!
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
kerrjohna@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 10:35 AM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net
While on the subject of IVO props, a friend with a Kitfox V/Subaru
combination. The prop came to him as part of used package of parts. It is
a very heavy prop to my way of thinking. Probably 5" chord. Is there an
IVO Magnum?
In any case, the prop seems so heavy that in order to approach recommended
rpms he has to reduce the pitch to the point that full power will only net
him about 90 mph. Seems to me he needs to prop down, but how far?
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean"
>
> Not too tedious.. While doing your run-up try setting the RPM at 4000 and
> the MP for 22" for your mag check... That will give you a pretty close
> setting for max takeoff RPM... Like anything new, it does take some time
to
> adapt.. With well over 300 hours behind the Ultralight IVO now it has
become
> very quick and easy to adjust.
>
> The easiest way to tell is measure the chord of the blade.. the ultralight
> is approx 3" The Medium is a little wider...
>
> Have a Safe New Year !!
> 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 wingnut
> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:17 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut"
>
> I don't really know which IVO prop I have (medium vs ultralight). Is there
> an easy way to tell?
>
> It sounds like the adjustment on your prop is mechanical. Mine is
electric.
> Push up on the toggle switch to decrease pitch push down to increase.
>
> I don't really like the set up because there's no feedback for the current
> position of the prop except for the RPM. Adjusting for proper pitch is
> tedious affair where you tap, tap, tap on the switch and watch the rpm
move.
> Theres no way to know if the pitch motor has hit the stop except that the
> RPM has stopped moving.
>
> I imagine that I will become more comfortable with the prop as I gain
> experience with the setup but I would have much preferred something like
the
> GSC, GTA prop that is adjusted with a vernier cable.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3632#3632
>
>
While on the subject of IVO props, a friend with a Kitfox V/Subaru
combination. The prop came to him as part of used package of parts. It is a
very heavy prop to my way of thinking. Probably 5" chord. Is there an IVO
Magnum?
In any case, the prop seems so heavy that in order to approach recommended
rpms he has to reduce the pitch to the point that full power will only net
him about 90 mph. Seems to me he needs to prop down, but how far?
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "jdmcbean" jdmcbean@cableone.net
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <JDMCBEAN@CABLEONE.NET>
Not too tedious.. While doing your run-up try setting the RPM at 4000 and
the MP for 22" for your mag check... That will give you a pretty close
setting for max takeoff RPM... Like anything new, it does take some time to
adapt.. With well over 300 hours behind the Ultralight IVO now it has
become
very quick and easy to adjust.
The easiest way to tell is measure the chord of the blade.. the ultralight
is approx 3" The Medium is a little wider...
Have a Safe New Year !!
John Debra McBean
www.sportplanellc.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
-----Ori
ginal Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of wingnut
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:17 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Best RPM for takeoff with IVO prop and 912ULS
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut" <WINGNUT@SPAMARREST.COM>
I don't really know which IVO prop I have (medium vs ultralight). Is there
an easy way to tell?
It sounds like the adjustment on your prop is mechanical. Mine is electric.
Push up on the toggle switch to decrease pitch push down to increase.
I don't really like the set up because there's no feedback for the current
position of the prop except for the RPM. Adjusting for proper pitch is
tedious affair where you tap, tap, tap on the switch and watch the rpm
move.
Theres no way to
know if the pitch motor has hit the stop except that the
RPM has stopped moving.
I imagine that I will become more comfortable with the prop as I gain
experience with the setup but I would have much preferred something like
the
GSC, GTA prop that is adjusted with a vernier cable.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3632#3632
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" <msm@byterocky.net>
Hi Guys, Im ready to start rebuilding my wings and am chasing ribs for a model
1V. Does anyone have spares they would like to part with. If you do could you
please contact me off list to sort out costs and frieght to Australia.
Regards
Graeme Toft
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RAY Gignac" <KITFOXPILOT@msn.com>
Can anyone explain the best method for jacking up the kitfox, and the suggested
jack points? I have in the past lifted the wing were the strut joins the spar
and having a friend place a saw horse under the spring! is there a better method?
Thanks
Ray
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RAY Gignac" <KITFOXPILOT@msn.com>
Had a small problem with my #1 radio today and need help! this is what happened!
powered up the plane, turned on avionics switch then number one radio! I was
able to transmit no problem but was unable to receive! I switched to my #2 radio
no problem. There was a lot of moisture in the air and don't know if maybe
the contacts were fouled. any help?
Ray
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ted Palamarek" <temco@telusplanet.net>
Ray
The first thing you want to try is to find out whether the receiver is dead
or not. Adjust the squelch so that you should hear ambient noise if no noise
is heard then you possibly have a receiver problem. Don't know what system
you have so it is difficult to suggest how to check out the switching
between system #1 and #2. Provide some more info on what type of equipment
you have and someone will be able to help
Ted Palamarek
Edmonton Ab
Subject: Kitfox-List: Radio Question?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RAY Gignac" <KITFOXPILOT@msn.com>
Had a small problem with my #1 radio today and need help! this is what
happened! powered up the plane, turned on avionics switch then number one
radio! I was able to transmit no problem but was unable to receive! I
switched to my #2 radio no problem. There was a lot of moisture in the air
and don't know if maybe the contacts were fouled. any help?
Ray
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| Subject: | Re: Jacking Question? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Ray,
Not knowing your intended purpose in jacking, I offer the following. When I
need to service a wheel, I use a transmission jack - just a long ram on a
dolly that I put casters on- and jack as you suggest. I put a piece of
tubing on the end of the ram and pad it. It fits over the tiedown ring for
stability. When I went from the bungee gear to the spring gear, I lifted
the tail and had my wife put a specially constructed saw horse under the
lift strut carry through and hung enough weight on the tail to hold the tail
wheel on the ground - sort of like a teeter totter with the heavy guy on one
end.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "RAY Gignac" <KITFOXPILOT@msn.com>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 3:39 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Jacking Question?
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RAY Gignac" <KITFOXPILOT@msn.com>
>
> Can anyone explain the best method for jacking up the kitfox, and the
> suggested jack points? I have in the past lifted the wing were the strut
> joins the spar and having a friend place a saw horse under the spring! is
> there a better method?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ray
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Jacking Question? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingsdown" <wingsdown@comcast.net>
I would highly recommend fabricating the lift strut attachment made by
Cessna. If you have tube gear then that wont work. A small car jack will
also work just under the strut end.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of RAY Gignac
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 3:40 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Jacking Question?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RAY Gignac" <KITFOXPILOT@msn.com>
Can anyone explain the best method for jacking up the kitfox, and the
suggested jack points? I have in the past lifted the wing were the
strut joins the spar and having a friend place a saw horse under the
spring! is there a better method?
Thanks
Ray
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| Subject: | weight of ribs in speedster rear surfaces |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Mark.Summers@lwbref.com
I want to splice the rear clip from a speedster to a KF2 for repairs and to
get the taller vertical and rudder but too heavy does anyone know how much
weight I can shed by removing the ribs.
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| Subject: | Re: weight of ribs in speedster rear surfaces |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ron Liebmann" <rliebmann@comcast.net>
Hi Mark,
What is the rear "clip"? I built a Model 2 which I still fly. Which ribs
are you referring to when you ask about removing them? I can answer any
questions regarding your Model 2 and will be glad to do so.
You can e-mail me direct if you like at rliebmann@comcast.net
Chicago area
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mark.Summers@lwbref.com>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:35 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: weight of ribs in speedster rear surfaces
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Mark.Summers@lwbref.com
>
> I want to splice the rear clip from a speedster to a KF2 for repairs and
> to
> get the taller vertical and rudder but too heavy does anyone know how much
> weight I can shed by removing the ribs.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Radio Question? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RAY Gignac" <KITFOXPILOT@msn.com>
Thanks for your reply, I have two small terra radios that fit side by side! they
have the digital numbers.
Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Palamarek<mailto:temco@telusplanet.net>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 7:51 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Radio Question?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ted Palamarek" <temco@telusplanet.net<mailto:temco@telusplanet.net>>
Ray
The first thing you want to try is to find out whether the receiver is dead
or not. Adjust the squelch so that you should hear ambient noise if no noise
is heard then you possibly have a receiver problem. Don't know what system
you have so it is difficult to suggest how to check out the switching
between system #1 and #2. Provide some more info on what type of equipment
you have and someone will be able to help
Ted Palamarek
Edmonton Ab
Subject: Kitfox-List: Radio Question?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RAY Gignac" <KITFOXPILOT@msn.com<mailto:KITFOXPILOT@msn.com>>
Had a small problem with my #1 radio today and need help! this is what
happened! powered up the plane, turned on avionics switch then number one
radio! I was able to transmit no problem but was unable to receive! I
switched to my #2 radio no problem. There was a lot of moisture in the air
and don't know if maybe the contacts were fouled. any help?
Ray
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| Subject: | Pre-sewn wing envelopes |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" <msm@byterocky.net>
Hi Guys, has anyone had experience with the ceconite 102 pre-sewn envelopes and
if so what are your thoughts. Just thinking they might be a simple way to re-cover
the wings and they appear to be reasonably priced.
Cheers
Graeme Toft
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