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1. 04:29 AM - Post (Bob Unternaehrer)
2. 05:03 AM - TOW-BAR (Kem Dunnebacke)
3. 05:31 AM - Re: TOW-BAR (KFN102LG@aol.com)
4. 05:52 AM - Re: 582 rubber donut (Marco Menezes)
5. 07:01 AM - Re: (lost posts) was Re: 912 needle valves (Lowell Fitt)
6. 08:57 AM - Rotax 582 high EGT (Gill Levesque)
7. 09:04 AM - (lost posts) was Re: 912 needle valves (kitfoxmike)
8. 10:08 AM - Re: Rotax 582 high EGT (Aerobatics@aol.com)
9. 10:26 AM - Re: Anybody using a Corvair Engine? (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
10. 10:32 AM - Re: Rotax 582 high EGT (Bob Robertson)
11. 10:34 AM - Re: Anybody using a Corvair Engine? (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
12. 10:52 AM - Re: Anybody using a Corvair Engine? (Randy Daughenbaugh)
13. 11:51 AM - First impressions of a Kitfox III, and a few questions. (Michael Laundy)
14. 12:09 PM - Re: (lost posts) was Re: 912 needle valves (Lowell Fitt)
15. 12:22 PM - Sportflight site (Don Smythe)
16. 01:18 PM - Re: Sportflight site (Don Pearsall)
17. 01:21 PM - Re: Sportflight site (Graeme Toft)
18. 01:47 PM - Re: Sportflight site (Don Smythe)
19. 02:18 PM - Re: Sportflight site (Glenn Horne)
20. 03:28 PM - Re: Sportflight site (Don Pearsall)
21. 03:28 PM - Re: Rotax 582 high EGT (Jim Burke)
22. 11:23 PM - Re: Re: 912 needle valves (Kaufjm@aol.com)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Unternaehrer" <shilocom@mcmsys.com>
Matte, could you check my subscription, I can't post either.
<e original message was received at Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:05:40 -0600
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Blue Skies
Bob Unternaehrer
shilocom@mcmsys.com
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Kem Dunnebacke" <jboatm16@netzero.com>
Morning, could someone pass the plans,specs,or a couple of photo's on. of a tow-bar,
if you have forsale will consider aswell. i would like to make one and it
would be helpful to have somthing to work off of. thanks kem N492CLspeedster
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=23891#23891
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: KFN102LG@aol.com
I have one from my Model IV. It's long and heavy so finding one close to
you would be a plus, not cheap to ship. I'm in central Connecticut. I'll forward
a picture over the weekend.
Larry
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| Subject: | Re: 582 rubber donut |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Marco Menezes <msm_9949@yahoo.com>
Exactly what I needed Bob. Thanks!
do not archive
aerocon1@telusplanet.net wrote:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: aerocon1@telusplanet.net
Marco,
Hopefully, you don't have thre rubber donut removed yet. There is a trick to
getting it off so that is is easily reinstallable.
First, get a large hose clamp that goes around the outside of the donut.
Tighten the clamp around the circumference of the donut. This will stop it
from expanding when the bolts are removed. It will lso make sure it keeps it
shape so the bolt holes line up when you reassemble. Don't remove the clamp
until the donut has been re-installed.
Second, the proper was to lock the crank is by inserting a ROTAX locking pin
into the impulse port on the engine (this is the $200.00 tool that costs
$2.97). One of these pins should have been in the Rotax tool kit. You will
have to insert the pin into the impulse port and slowly turn the engine over
while lightly pushing on the pin.. There is a hole in the crankshaft that the
pin will slip into..This will lock the crankshaft in place. Do not use a
drill bit or any brittle metal rod. If it snaps you are looking at an engine
dissasembly to get the broken part out. On a 582 thats a 10 hour job as the
engine usually has to be completely broken down.
There is another tool that bolts onto the flywheel that wil also lock the
flywheel. It's quite a bit more money, but its's also used to pull the
flywheel.
Once you have the engine locked up you can easily remove the allen bolts.
You should note the position of the washers under the bolts. One of the flat
sides should face the outer edge of the donut and the other flat should face
towards the center of the donut. This positioning is important so that the
washer does not contact the bodt of the gear drive.
The allen bolts on the C & E drive rubber donuts are fairly shallow. You will
need a good quality allen wrench firmly pressed into the bolts in order to
safely ermove them. Get a new wrench if yours is any way sloppy.
Hope this helps
Bob Robertson
Quoting Marco Menezes :
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Marco Menezes
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> List:
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> Anybody know a trick for removing the 3 hex screws that hold the rubber
> donut on the flywheel? Those puppies are loctited and torqued pretty good and
> the whole crank wants to turn with them. Rotax probably has a $200 tool for
> the job that I'd rather not buy for occasional use.
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> Model 2 582 N99KX
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Model 2 582 N99KX
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| Subject: | Re: 912 needle valves |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Well, Don, I got 22 of the 46. I'll check on my side, but I haven't done
anything here lately.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 7:12 PM
Subject: RE: (lost posts) was Kitfox-List: Re: 912 needle valves
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
> <donpearsall@comcast.net>
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> Lowell, yesterday there were 46 messages on the KF list. If you do not
> have
> that many, then you are missing some. Check your spam folder. It could be
> the old problem of ISPs not delivering messages they think is spam
>
> Don Pearsall
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:06 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: (lost posts) was Kitfox-List: Re: 912 needle valves
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> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>
> Is anyone else losing the originals of some posts. The list is pretty
> sparse as of late and then I get a reply to a post I haven't seen yet. It
> makes me wonder what else is missing.
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> Is anyone else experiencing this. Is this a function of the new what ever
> it is feature that Matt announced a few months back?
>
> Lowell
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "kitfoxmike" <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 1:35 PM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: 912 needle valves
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>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kitfoxmike" <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com>
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>> My advice is to change them, you will get the black tips from aircraft
>> spruce, also get new pins and arms. Take some carb spray and inject into
>> the different circuits while doing this, take the idle adjust screws out
>> and spray in there also. favor the lean side on the float adjustments,
>> put the arms so they go level with the carbs upside down and the up
>> slightly for the lean side.
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>> kitfoxmike
>> kitfox4 1200 912ul speedster
>> http://www.frappr.com/kitfoxmike
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| Subject: | Rotax 582 high EGT |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Gill Levesque <canpilot03@yahoo.ca>
Hi all!,
Recently I had the EGT,s on my 582 spike up to 1300 +deg. I immediatly throttled
back from cruise (5800) and they came down ,as they should! OAT was about
35 deg. Upon landing and removing the cowlings I noticed the exhaust manifold
was leaking a bit and I tightened the bolts! I started to check all kinds of
stuff and found the carb sockets were a bit weather checked! Could either of
these cause high EGT,s ? Can any of you 582ers suggest other things I should check?
Thanks
Gil Levesque
C-IGVL
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| Subject: | Re: (lost posts) was Re: 912 needle valves |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kitfoxmike" <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com>
are you using the bbs forum interface.
http://forums.matronics.com/viewforum.php?f=8&sid=eb719656c076946382934a085fff0acb
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kitfoxmike
kitfox4 1200 912ul speedster
http://www.frappr.com/kitfoxmike
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=23958#23958
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 582 high EGT |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
In a message dated 3/24/2006 10:58:40 A.M. Central Standard Time,
canpilot03@yahoo.ca writes:
Hi all!,
Recently I had the EGT,s on my 582 spike up to 1300 +deg. I immediatly
throttled back from cruise (5800) and they came down ,as they should! OAT was
about 35 deg. Upon landing and removing the cowlings I noticed the exhaust
manifold was leaking a bit and I tightened the bolts! I started to check all kinds
of stuff and found the carb sockets were a bit weather checked! Could either
of these cause high EGT,s ? Can any of you 582ers suggest other things I
should check?
Thanks
Gil Levesque
C-IGVL
The colder the weather the higher the EGT..... if there is ANY leak in the
carb socket it will run leaner.... very bad. Personally I dont think a
small exhaust leak can cause you high egt, but could be wrong. But any exhaust
leak is also bad... Its common to raise the needle in winter, lower in
summer...
Dave
KF 2 582 BH 280 hours
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| Subject: | Re: Anybody using a Corvair Engine? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net
firewall forward weights tend to be a little hazy, but....
Clem has the weight his finished Fox and my Classic IV with every faring, speed
mod known to man weighs about 150# with a 912UL. Thats the missing passenger
in his scenario.
As has been offerred frequently on the list, the alternate engines may have a place
on the later models but for the IV and earlier the sacrafice might well be
too great.
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Clem Nichols" <cnichols@scrtc.com>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols"
>
> One comment to anyone considering a Corvair engine in a Model IV 1200. My
> plane came equipped with a Subaru EA 81 engine. The installed weight of
> that engine is in the neighborhood of 230 pounds if memory serves me
> correctly, or almost 100 pounds heavier than a Rotax 912S. The plane's
> empty weight is 820 pounds, so with my 180 pounds and 26 gallons of fuel I'm
> only about 50 pounds below gross weight. What I have, therefore, is a
> single place plane with an extra seat which is good for charts, etc., but
> little else. According to Mr. Wynn's info on his website the Corvair is in
> the neighborhood of 230 pounds also which would lead to a similar situation.
> For a model V or up the Corvair engine sounds like an interesting choice,
> but for a Model IV, in my humble opinion the plane's gross weight makes it a
> poor choice.
>
> Clem Nichols
> Do Not Archive
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Pearsall"
> To:
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:55 AM
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
>
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> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the info, Mark.
> > I am not against using a Corvair engine at all. I like to see alternative
> > engines being used as that means builders are being innovative. But,
> > putting
> > a heavy engine in a KF has its major disadvantages. I used to build KR-2s
> > and know of builders putting Corvairs in those, so it can't be too
> > expensive
> > or difficult.
> >
> > As everyone here knows, anytime you deviate from the designed specs of the
> > kit, you invite problems. One change means 100 other changes need to be
> > made. And in the end, you end up with a heavy engine that puts out about
> > the
> > same HP as a Rotax 912. But that being said, it would be cool to see the
> > Corvair in a KF.
> >
> > Don Pearsall
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mark thomson
> > Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:28 AM
> > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
> >
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: mark thomson
> >
> > Don I have to disagree with you on the corvair engines,I have been to
> > william wynnes corvair college here in florida and was so impressed with
> > what he and his staff have done with the corvair motor in comparison to a
> > certified engine..there is no comparison.1500hr TBO time,lowrpm cruise,and
> > a
> > no power plant failure yet,plus $2500 to do a complete rebuild and
> > aircraft
> > conversion by william wynnes specs.I recommend looking at william wynnes
> > site and attending one of his colleges if anyone is serious about the
> > corvair engine,I feel that this is a very suitable aircraft engine with an
> > excellent record of performance.
> > I also have a kitfox 4 model powered with a VW engine,but if and when I
> > have to change engines I would go with a corvair engine way before I would
> > use a 912 or 914 rotax.
> >
> > Sincerely Mark Thomson
> > N61AC
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >>From: Don Pearsall
> >>Sent: Mar 20, 2006 6:13 PM
> >>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> >>Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
> >>
> >>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
> >>
> >>
> >>Matt,
> >>I don't have any numbers in front of me, but I think Corvair engines would
> >>be way too big and heavy. Those are opposed 6 cylinders, and not built for
> >>light weight. Add to that lack of parts availability, wide size, and the
> >>fact that they leak a quart of oil an hour. I don't think they make good
> >>airplane engines.
> >>
> >>Don Pearsall
> >>
> >>
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> >>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Teixeira
> >>Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:59 PM
> >>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> >>Subject: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
> >>
> >>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Matt Teixeira"
> >
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> >>Is anyone using a Corvair engine or seen one on a Kitfox? I saw one run
> >>on a test stand yesterday and I am very interested.
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> >>Thank you,
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> >>Matt K4-1200
> >>Fresno, CA
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firewall forward weights tend to be a little hazy, but....
Clem has the weight his finished Fox and my Classic IV with every faring, speed
mod known to man weighs about 150# with a 912UL. Thats the missing passenger
in his scenario.
As has been offerred frequently on the list, the alternate engines may have a place
on the later models but for the IV and earlier the sacrafice might well be
too great.
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Clem Nichols" cnichols@scrtc.com
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols" <CNICHOLS@SCRTC.COM>
One comment to anyone considering a Corvair engine in a Model IV 1200. My
plane came equipped with a Subaru EA 81 engine. The installed weight of
that engine is in the neighborhood of 230 pounds if memory serves me
correctly, or almost 100 pounds heavier than a Rotax 912S. The plane's
empty weight is 820 pounds, so with my 180 pounds and 26 gallons of fuel I'm
only about 50 pounds below gross weight. What I have, therefore, is a
single place plane with an extra seat which is good for charts, etc., but
little else. According to Mr. Wynn's info on his website the Corvair is in
the neighborhood of 230 pounds also which wou
ld lead to a similar situation.
For a model V or up the Corvair engine sounds like an interesting choice,
but for a Model IV, in my humble opinion the plane's gross weight makes it a
poor choice.
Clem Nichols
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Pearsall" <DONPEARSALL@COMCAST.NET>
To: <KITFOX-LIST@MATRONICS.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:55 AM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<DONPEARSALL@COMCAST.NET>
Thanks for the info, Mark.
I am not against using a Corvair engine at all. I like to see alternative
engines being used as that means builders are being innovative. But,
putting
a heavy engine in a KF has its major disadvantages. I used to build KR-2s <B
R> and know of builders putting Corvairs in those, so it can't be too
expensive
or difficult.
As everyone here knows, anytime you deviate from the designed specs of the
kit, you invite problems. One change means 100 other changes need to be
made. And in the end, you end up with a heavy engine that puts out about
the
same HP as a Rotax 912. But that being said, it would be cool to see the
Corvair in a KF.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mark thomson
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:28 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
&g
t; -- Kitfox-List message posted by: mark thomson <KR2@EARTHLINK.NET>
Don I have to disagree with you on the corvair engines,I have been to
william wynnes corvair college here in florida and was so impressed with
what he and his staff have done with the corvair motor in comparison to a
certified engine..there is no comparison.1500hr TBO time,lowrpm cruise,and
a
no power plant failure yet,plus $2500 to do a complete rebuild and
aircraft
conversion by william wynnes specs.I recommend looking at william wynnes
site and attending one of his colleges if anyone is serious about the
corvair engine,I feel that this is a very suitable aircraft engine with an
excellent record of performance.
I also have a kitfox 4 model powered with a VW engine,but if and when I
have to change engines
I would go with a corvair engine way before I would
use a 912 or 914 rotax.
Sincerely Mark Thomson
N61AC
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Pearsall <DONPEARSALL@COMCAST.NET>
Sent: Mar 20, 2006 6:13 PM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<DONPEARSALL@COMCAST.NET>
Matt,
I don't have any numbers in front of me, but I think Corvair engines would
be way too big and heavy. Those are opposed 6 cylinders, and not built for
light weight. Add to that lack of parts availability, wide size, and the
fact that they leak a quart of oil an hour. I don't think they make
good
airplane engines.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Teixeira
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:59 PM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Matt Teixeira"
<MTEIXEIRA@WMLYLESCO.COM>
Is anyone using a Corvair engine or seen one on a Kitfox? I saw one run
on a test stand yesterday and I am very interested.
Thank you,
Matt K4-1200
Fresno, CA
&g
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 582 high EGT |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bob Robertson" <aerocontrols@clearwave.ca>
Gil,
Need a bit more info....
What type of instrumentation do you have.... Analog, Digital etc?
Unless your intake sockets are cracked all the way through they would not
cause the spike in EGT
(they should be replaced though)....
The Exhaust leak also should not cause the problem unless it was "really"
loose.
Did the EGT consistently spike when you returned to cruise rpm?
Did this happen on both cylinders or only one?
What is your normal EGT at cruise?
What is your peak RPM on take-off?
It could be as simple as some water in the fuel or carb ice. or......?
Let me know....
regards
Bob Robertson
Light Engine Services Ltd.
Rotax Service Center
Aero Control Enterprises, Inc.
St. Albert, Ab. T8N 1M8
Ph: (Tech Support) 1-780-418-4164
Ph: (Order Line) 1-866-418-4164 (TOLL FREE)
www.rtx-av-engines.ca
www.aerocontrols.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gill Levesque" <canpilot03@yahoo.ca>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 8:53 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Rotax 582 high EGT
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Gill Levesque <canpilot03@yahoo.ca>
>
> Hi all!,
>
> Recently I had the EGT,s on my 582 spike up to 1300 +deg. I immediatly
throttled back from cruise (5800) and they came down ,as they should! OAT
was about 35 deg. Upon landing and removing the cowlings I noticed the
exhaust manifold was leaking a bit and I tightened the bolts! I started to
check all kinds of stuff and found the carb sockets were a bit weather
checked! Could either of these cause high EGT,s ? Can any of you 582ers
suggest other things I should check?
> Thanks
> Gil Levesque
> C-IGVL
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Anybody using a Corvair Engine? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net
Sorry, that was 150# less than Clem's.
John
-------------- Original message --------------
From: kerrjohna@comcast.net
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net
>
> firewall forward weights tend to be a little hazy, but....
> Clem has the weight his finished Fox and my Classic IV with every faring, speed
> mod known to man weighs about 150# with a 912UL. Thats the missing passenger
in
> his scenario.
>
> As has been offerred frequently on the list, the alternate engines may have a
> place on the later models but for the IV and earlier the sacrafice might well
be
> too great.
>
> John Kerr
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Clem Nichols"
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols"
> >
> > One comment to anyone considering a Corvair engine in a Model IV 1200. My
> > plane came equipped with a Subaru EA 81 engine. The installed weight of
> > that engine is in the neighborhood of 230 pounds if memory serves me
> > correctly, or almost 100 pounds heavier than a Rotax 912S. The plane's
> > empty weight is 820 pounds, so with my 180 pounds and 26 gallons of fuel I'm
> > only about 50 pounds below gross weight. What I have, therefore, is a
> > single place plane with an extra seat which is good for charts, etc., but
> > little else. According to Mr. Wynn's info on his website the Corvair is in
> > the neighborhood of 230 pounds also which would lead to a similar situation.
> > For a model V or up the Corvair engine sounds like an interesting choice,
> > but for a Model IV, in my humble opinion the plane's gross weight makes it
a
> > poor choice.
> >
> > Clem Nichols
> > Do Not Archive
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Don Pearsall"
> > To:
> > Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:55 AM
> > Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
> >
> >
> > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks for the info, Mark.
> > > I am not against using a Corvair engine at all. I like to see alternative
> > > engines being used as that means builders are being innovative. But,
> > > putting
> > > a heavy engine in a KF has its major disadvantages. I used to build KR-2s
> > > and know of builders putting Corvairs in those, so it can't be too
> > > expensive
> > > or difficult.
> > >
> > > As everyone here knows, anytime you deviate from the designed specs of the
> > > kit, you invite problems. One change means 100 other changes need to be
> > > made. And in the end, you end up with a heavy engine that puts out about
> > > the
> > > same HP as a Rotax 912. But that being said, it would be cool to see the
> > > Corvair in a KF.
> > >
> > > Don Pearsall
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> > > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mark thomson
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:28 AM
> > > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > > Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
> > >
> > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: mark thomson
> > >
> > > Don I have to disagree with you on the corvair engines,I have been to
> > > william wynnes corvair college here in florida and was so impressed with
> > > what he and his staff have done with the corvair motor in comparison to a
> > > certified engine..there is no comparison.1500hr TBO time,lowrpm cruise,and
> > > a
> > > no power plant failure yet,plus $2500 to do a complete rebuild and
> > > aircraft
> > > conversion by william wynnes specs.I recommend looking at william wynnes
> > > site and attending one of his colleges if anyone is serious about the
> > > corvair engine,I feel that this is a very suitable aircraft engine with an
> > > excellent record of performance.
> > > I also have a kitfox 4 model powered with a VW engine,but if and when I
> > > have to change engines I would go with a corvair engine way before I would
> > > use a 912 or 914 rotax.
> > >
> > > Sincerely Mark Thomson
> > > N61AC
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >>From: Don Pearsall
> > >>Sent: Mar 20, 2006 6:13 PM
> > >>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > >>Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
> > >>
> > >>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Matt,
> > >>I don't have any numbers in front of me, but I think Corvair engines would
> > >>be way too big and heavy. Those are opposed 6 cylinders, and not built for
> > >>light weight. Add to that lack of parts availability, wide size, and the
> > >>fact that they leak a quart of oil an hour. I don't think they make good
> > >>airplane engines.
> > >>
> > >>Don Pearsall
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>-----Original Message-----
> > >>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> > >>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Teixeira
> > >>Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:59 PM
> > >>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > >>Subject: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
> > >>
> > >>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Matt Teixeira"
> > >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Is anyone using a Corvair engine or seen one on a Kitfox? I saw one run
> > >>on a test stand yesterday and I am very interested.
> > >>
> > >>Thank you,
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> > >>Matt K4-1200
> > >>Fresno, CA
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> firewall forward weights tend to be a little hazy, but....
> Clem has the weight his finished Fox and my Classic IV with every faring, speed
> mod known to man weighs about 150# with a 912UL. Thats the missing passenger
in
> his scenario.
>
> As has been offerred frequently on the list, the alternate engines may have a
> place on the later models but for the IV and earlier the sacrafice might well
be
> too great.
>
> John Kerr
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Clem Nichols" cnichols@scrtc.com
>
> -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols"
>
> One comment to anyone considering a Corvair engine in a Model IV 1200. My
> plane came equipped with a Subaru EA 81 engine. The installed weight of
> that engine is in the neighborhood of 230 pounds if memory serves me
> correctly, or almost 100 pounds heavier than a Rotax 912S. The plane's
> empty weight is 820 pounds, so with my 180 pounds and 26 gallons of fuel I'm
> only about 50 pounds below gross weight. What I have, therefore, is a
> single place plane with an extra seat which is good for charts, etc., but
> little else. According to Mr. Wynn's info on his website the Corvair is in
> the neighborhood of 230 pounds also which wou
> ld lead to a similar situation.
> For a model V or up the Corvair engine sounds like an interesting choice,
> but for a Model IV, in my humble opinion the plane's gross weight makes it a
> poor choice.
>
> Clem Nichols
> Do Not Archive
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Pearsall"
> To:
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:55 AM
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
>
>
> -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
>
>
> Thanks for the info, Mark.
> I am not against using a Corvair engine at all. I like to see alternative
> engines being used as that means builders are being innovative. But,
> putting
> a heavy engine in a KF has its major disadvantages. I used to build KR-2s > R>
and know of builders putting Corvairs in those, so it can't be too
> expensive
> or difficult.
>
> As everyone here knows, anytime you deviate from the designed specs of the
> kit, you invite problems. One change means 100 other changes need to be
> made. And in the end, you end up with a heavy engine that puts out about
> the
> same HP as a Rotax 912. But that being said, it would be cool to see the
> Corvair in a KF.
>
> Don Pearsall
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mark thomson
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:28 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
>
> &g
> t; -- Kitfox-List message posted by: mark thomson
>
> Don I have to disagree with you on the corvair engines,I have been to
> william wynnes corvair college here in florida and was so impressed with
> what he and his staff have done with the corvair motor in comparison to a
> certified engine..there is no comparison.1500hr TBO time,lowrpm cruise,and
> a
> no power plant failure yet,plus $2500 to do a complete rebuild and
> aircraft
> conversion by william wynnes specs.I recommend looking at william wynnes
> site and attending one of his colleges if anyone is serious about the
> corvair engine,I feel that this is a very suitable aircraft engine with an
> excellent record of performance.
> I also have a kitfox 4 model powered with a VW engine,but if and when I
> have to change engines
> I would go with a corvair engine way before I would
> use a 912 or 914 rotax.
>
> Sincerely Mark Thomson
> N61AC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Pearsall
> Sent: Mar 20, 2006 6:13 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
>
> -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
>
>
> Matt,
> I don't have any numbers in front of me, but I think Corvair engines would
> be way too big and heavy. Those are opposed 6 cylinders, and not built for
> light weight. Add to that lack of parts availability, wide size, and the
> fact that they leak a quart of oil an hour. I don't think they make
> good
> airplane engines.
>
> Don Pearsall
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Teixeira
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:59 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
>
> -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Matt Teixeira"
>
>
>
>
> Is anyone using a Corvair engine or seen one on a Kitfox? I saw one run
> on a test stand yesterday and I am very interested.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Matt K4-1200
> Fresno, CA
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-------------- Original message --------------
From: kerrjohna@comcast.net
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: kerrjohna@comcast.net
firewall forward weights tend to be a little hazy, but....
Clem has the weight his finished Fox and my Classic IV with every faring, speed
mod known to man weighs about 150# with a 912UL. Thats the missing passenger in
his scenario.
As has been offerred frequently on the list, the alternate engines may have a
place on the later models but for the IV and earlier the sacrafice might well
be
too great.
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Clem Nichols" <CNICHOLS@SCRTC.COM>
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clem Nichols"
One comment to anyo
ne considering a Corvair engine in a Model IV 1200. My
plane came equipped with a Subaru EA 81 engine. The installed weight of
that engine is in the neighborhood of 230 pounds if memory serves me
correctly, or almost 100 pounds heavier than a Rotax 912S. The plane's
empty weight is 820 pounds, so with my 180 pounds and 26 gallons of fuel I'm
only about 50 pounds below gross weight. What I have, therefore, is a
single place plane with an extra seat which is good for charts, etc., but
little else. According to Mr. Wynn's info on his website the Corvair is in
the neighborhood of 230 pounds also which would lead to a similar situation.
For a model V or up the Corvair engine sounds like an interesting choice,
but for a Model IV, in my humble opinion the plane's gross weight makes it a
poor choice.
Cle
m Nichols
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Pearsall"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:55 AM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
Thanks for the info, Mark.
I am not against using a Corvair engine at all. I like to see alternative
engines being used as that means builders are being innovative. But,
putting
a heavy engine in a KF has its major disadvantages. I used to build KR-2s
and know of builders putting Corvairs in those, so it can't be too
expensive
or difficult.
As everyone here knows, anytime you deviate from the desi
gned specs of the
kit, you invite problems. One change means 100 other changes need to be
made. And in the end, you end up with a heavy engine that puts out about
the
same HP as a Rotax 912. But that being said, it would be cool to see the
Corvair in a KF.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mark thomson
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:28 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: mark thomson
Don I have to disagree with you on
the corvair engines,I have been to
william wynnes corvair college here in florida and was so impressed with
what he and his staff have done with the corvair motor in comparison to a
certified engine..there is no comparison.1500hr TBO time,lowrpm cruise,and
a
no power plant failure yet,plus $2500 to do a complete rebuild and
aircraft
conversion by william wynnes specs.I recommend looking at william wynnes
site and attending one of his colleges if anyone is serious about the
corvair engine,I feel that this is a very suitable aircraft engine with an
excellent record of performance.
I also have a kitfox 4 model powered with a VW engine,but if and when I
have to change engines I would go with a corvair engine way before I would
use a 91
2 or 914 rotax.
Sincerely Mark Thomson
N61AC
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Pearsall
Sent: Mar 20, 2006 6:13 PM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
Matt,
I don't have any numbers in front of me, but I think Corvair engines would
be way too big and heavy. Those are opposed 6 cylinders, and not built for
light weight. Add to that lack of parts availability, wide size, and the
fact that they leak a quart of oil an hour. I don't think they make good
air
plane engines.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Teixeira
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:59 PM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Matt Teixeira"
Is anyone using a Corvair engine or seen one on a Kitfox? I saw one run
on a test stand yesterday and I am very interested.
Thank you,
Matt K4-1200 <
BR> Fresno, CA
<B
R>
firewall forward weights tend to be a little hazy, but....
Clem has the weight his finished Fox and my Classic IV with every faring, speed
mod known to man weighs about 150# with a 912UL. Thats the missing passenger in
his scenario.
As has been offerred frequently on the list, the alternate engines may have a
place on the later models but for the IV and earlier the sacrafice might well
be
too great.
John Kerr
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Clem Nichols" cnichols@scrtc.com
-- Kitfox-List mes
sage posted by: "Clem Nichols" <CNICHOLS@SCRTC.COM>
One comment to anyone considering a Corvair engine in a Model IV 1200. My
plane came equipped with a Subaru EA 81 engine. The installed weight of
that engine is in the neighborhood of 230 pounds if memory serves me
correctly, or almost 100 pounds heavier than a Rotax 912S. The plane's
empty weight is 820 pounds, so with my 180 pounds and 26 gallons of fuel I'm
only about 50 pounds below gross weight. What I have, therefore, is a
single place plane with an extra seat which is good for charts, etc., but
little else. According to Mr. Wynn's info on his website the Corvair is in
the neighborhood of 230 pounds also which wou
ld lead to a similar situation.
For a model V or up the Corvair engine sounds like an interesting choice,
but for a Model IV, in my humble opinion the plane's gross weight makes it a
p
oor choice.
Clem Nichols
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Pearsall" <DONPEARSALL@COMCAST.NET>
To: <KITFOX-LIST@MATRONICS.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:55 AM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<DONPEARSALL@COMCAST.NET>
Thanks for the info, Mark.
I am not against using a Corvair engine at all. I like to see alternative
engines being used as that means builders are being innovative. But,
putting
a heavy engine in a KF has its major disadvantages. I used to build KR-2s <B
R and know of builders putting Corvairs in those, so it can't be too
expensive
or difficult.
As everyone here knows, anytime you deviate from the designed specs of the
kit, you invite problems. On
e change means 100 other changes need to be
made. And in the end, you end up with a heavy engine that puts out about
the
same HP as a Rotax 912. But that being said, it would be cool to see the
Corvair in a KF.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mark thomson
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:28 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
g
t; -- Kitfox-List message posted by: mark thomson <KR2@EARTHLINK.NET>
Don I have to disagree with you on the corvair engines,I have been to
william wynnes corvair college here in florida and was so impressed with
what he and his staff have done with the corvair motor in comparison to a
c
ertified engine..there is no comparison.1500hr TBO time,lowrpm cruise,and
a
no power plant failure yet,plus $2500 to do a complete rebuild and
aircraft
conversion by william wynnes specs.I recommend looking at william wynnes
site and attending one of his colleges if anyone is serious about the
corvair engine,I feel that this is a very suitable aircraft engine with an
excellent record of performance.
I also have a kitfox 4 model powered with a VW engine,but if and when I
have to change engines
I would go with a corvair engine way before I would
use a 912 or 914 rotax.
Sincerely Mark Thomson
N61AC
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Pearsall <DONPEARSALL@COMCAST.NET>
Sent: Mar 20, 2006 6:13 PM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
<B
R> -- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<DONPEARSALL@COMCAST.NET>
Matt,
I don't have any numbers in front of me, but I think Corvair engines would
be way too big and heavy. Those are opposed 6 cylinders, and not built for
light weight. Add to that lack of parts availability, wide size, and the
fact that they leak a quart of oil an hour. I don't think they make
good
airplane engines.
Don Pearsall
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Teixeira
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:59 PM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
-- Kitfox-List message posted by: "Matt Teixeira"
<MTEIXEIRA@WMLYLESCO.COM>
>
; Is anyone using a Corvair engine or seen one on a Kitfox? I saw one run
on a test stand yesterday and I am very interested.
Thank you,
Matt K4-1200
Fresno, CA
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
"to bad we cant get a better gross weight on our kitfoxes."
Mark,
The Kitfox Series 7 (and 5 and 6) has a gross weight of 1550 lbs. This
gives close to 800 lbs useful load if you use the Rotax. Still plenty if
you use the corvair.
Randy
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[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mark thomson
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 8:44 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: mark thomson <kr2@earthlink.net>
Thanks guys for your input on the Corvair engine,I would agree that the
engine is a heavier engine than the 912 and you are going to have to
sacrifice alot of your useful load,but the difference in cost is so
significate that one must look at the corvair as an alternative
engine......to bad we cant get a better gross weight on our kitfoxes.
Maybe a good airboat engine?
I am in need of a set of plans and or the owners manual to the kf4,would
anyone possibly have a set they would copy for me ,or might know of where I
could buy a set.
Thanks for any help......Mark
-----Original Message-----
>From: Jeremy Casey <n79rt@kilocharlie.us>
>Sent: Mar 23, 2006 9:34 AM
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Anybody using a Corvair Engine?
>
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jeremy Casey" <n79rt@kilocharlie.us>
>
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>I recall talking to Frank Miller about the Corvair for the Kitfox IV,
>and he told me that it was way too heavy. Granted Wynne has done a nice
>job of making it into an aviation engine, but not for the IV.
> I seem to recall that I might have looked up applications for the
>Corvair engine on Wynne's site and that the Kitfox IV was not on the
>list, but I might be wrong in this case.
>
>Lynn
>On Thursday, March 23, 2006, at 07:28 AM, mark thomson wrote:
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>Someone stated it already, but the Vair is in the O-200 weight
>range...I've never heard of an O-200 on a IV... would probably be fine
>on a 5-7 though.
>
>Jeremy
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Laundy <mikelaundy@yahoo.co.uk>
Just got my Kitfox III, Unfortunately the vendor was unable to fly with me so I
flew with a flying instructor who had a couple of hours in a Kitfox a couple
of years back. Not ideal especially as we were using a farm strip with a 15 kt
wind at 70deg off!
My first inpressions were that it was no harder to fly than other taildraggers
I have flown. Yaw damping below average and very little roll induced by rudder.
Pitch control a little below average on the flare, but holding a bit of power
seems to give better pitch control, I found 55 mph over the hedge (2 up)
a little easier than 50 mph.
I found it very easy to catch my size 11s on the brake pedals, I guess that's
something I will have to get used to.
I now have about 5 hours mainly ferrying the aircraft from London to Cornwall,
just a couple of questions:
What sort of RPM / IAS and fuel flow do you guys get in the cruise. I was flying
at around 3000 ft temp 0c with 5500 RPM, That felt about right and gave me
around 75 mph indicated.
I had full tanks on departure from London but noticed the fuel rapidly decreasing
on the left tank with no apparant decrease on the right. I think I had not
secured the right filler cap properly and fuel was feeding from the left tank
and venting through the right tank.
Had major problems with the radio (brand new ICOM IC A24E). Very loud interference
almost impossible to hear ground stations, and they told me after landing
my transmissions were unreadable just a very loud buzz every time I transmitted.
I am not sure if it is aircraft interference or a fault on the radio. has
anyone else had this problem?
The aircraft has never been stored with its wings folded and there are no supporting
brackets for the wings in the folded configuration Does anyone have a
drawing of the supporting brackets as I will have to have a pair made up.
I loved the aircraft, It is responsive especially in roll, has an acceptable
rate of climb, and I really enjoyed flying it. I also have a brand new Garmin
GPS map 296 which performed faultlessly, I am used to a GPS pilot III, I found
the 296 very similar to programme but with a far superior display, overall very
easy to use, and a great comfort when I had to make the unplanned diversion
after loosing fuel.
Mike
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| Subject: | Re: (lost posts) was Re: 912 needle valves |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Hi, KitfoxMike,
No - not using the bbs interface. I guess I am showing my age. The old
system was just fine - for thirteen years actually - until the new system
came along, I suppose. I thought they were designed to play side by side.
I looked at the bbs site and frankly, I don't like the format. Maybe the
chat room guys do, but it's not for me. Over the years I have learned a lot
about our airplanes and engines by reading nearly every post. Also, I like
to search a person's post history for the sake of understanding points of
view, expertise, etc and it's a one click effort to do that. It looks like
I will need a tutorial to get going with the new format, We'll see.
Anyway, It's just me and one old guy's opinion
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "kitfoxmike" <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 9:03 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: (lost posts) was Re: 912 needle valves
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kitfoxmike" <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com>
>
> are you using the bbs forum interface.
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewforum.php?f=8&sid=eb719656c076946382934a085fff0acb
>
> --------
> kitfoxmike
> kitfox4 1200 912ul speedster
> http://www.frappr.com/kitfoxmike
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=23958#23958
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
Don P.
Just tried to go to the Sportflight web site and big words pop up saying
"Hacked by two brothers". What's happening?
Don S.
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| Subject: | Sportflight site |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
It does look like some jerks did hack into it and replace the main page. I
am trying to see what else they did. I don't know how they got into it, but
I emailed my web provider and told them about it. I did notice that today
some suspicious files were uploaded to the upload section and I deleted them
immediately.
I will keep you informed once I find out what I can do to solve this.
Meanwhile nobody should try to download or upload anything to it.
Don Pearsall
Sound Appraisal
Seattle, WA USA
425-392.4627
FAX 425-557-0107
donpearsall@comcast.net
http://www.soundappraisal.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Smythe
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 12:21 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Sportflight site
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
Don P.
Just tried to go to the Sportflight web site and big words pop up saying
"Hacked by two brothers". What's happening?
Don S.
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| Subject: | Re: Sportflight site |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Graeme Toft" <msm@byterocky.net>
Obviously Allah does fly a Kitfox
Graeme
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 6:21 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Sportflight site
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
>
> Don P.
> Just tried to go to the Sportflight web site and big words pop up
> saying
> "Hacked by two brothers". What's happening?
>
> Don S.
>
>
> --
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Sportflight site |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
I don't think you have to worry about uploading or downloading. You can't
get past the front page.
Do Not Archive
Don S.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 4:14 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Sportflight site
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
> <donpearsall@comcast.net>
> Meanwhile nobody should try to download or upload anything to it.
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| Subject: | Re: Sportflight site |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys@verizon.net>
Don, Click on the web site at the bottom of the page.
Looks like Arab to me.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sportflight site
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
>
> I don't think you have to worry about uploading or downloading. You can't
> get past the front page.
>
> Do Not Archive
> Don S.
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 4:14 PM
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Sportflight site
>
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
>> <donpearsall@comcast.net>
>
>> Meanwhile nobody should try to download or upload anything to it.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Sportflight site |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
OK, I had to restore the site from a back-up. Sorry for the problems. I
guess Al Qaeda wants to terrorize innocent Kitfox builders too. The way
they got into the site was to upload a PHP script which they then ran from
their computer. The controls on my web site should have prevented any
scripts from running, but obviously they got around that.
I have disabled free uploading to sportflight.com. If you would like to
upload anything, please email it to me, and I can do it.
Don Pearsall
Admin
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Glenn Horne
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sportflight site
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys@verizon.net>
Don, Click on the web site at the bottom of the page.
Looks like Arab to me.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sportflight site
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
>
> I don't think you have to worry about uploading or downloading. You can't
> get past the front page.
>
> Do Not Archive
> Don S.
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 4:14 PM
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Sportflight site
>
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
>> <donpearsall@comcast.net>
>
>> Meanwhile nobody should try to download or upload anything to it.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 582 high EGT |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jim Burke <jeburke94je@direcway.com>
Gil, I had the same problem last summer. It would only happen on one carb.
and it would not happen on every flight. I had new carb. sockets, it was
jetted for the season and would fly normal (1100 deg) until it spiked. I
finely changed the float needle and adjusted the floats. Bingo the problem
has not returned. I now believe one of the float needles had stuck on
occasion, causing the fuel level in that carb. to run low. that making the
carb. run lean. Just something you may want to look at.
Jim,N94JE
----- Original Message -----
From: <Aerobatics@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Rotax 582 high EGT
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Aerobatics@aol.com
>
>
> In a message dated 3/24/2006 10:58:40 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> canpilot03@yahoo.ca writes:
>
>
> Hi all!,
>
> Recently I had the EGT,s on my 582 spike up to 1300 +deg. I immediatly
> throttled back from cruise (5800) and they came down ,as they should!
> OAT was
> about 35 deg. Upon landing and removing the cowlings I noticed the
> exhaust
> manifold was leaking a bit and I tightened the bolts! I started to check
> all kinds
> of stuff and found the carb sockets were a bit weather checked! Could
> either
> of these cause high EGT,s ? Can any of you 582ers suggest other things I
> should check?
> Thanks
> Gil Levesque
> C-IGVL
>
>
> The colder the weather the higher the EGT..... if there is ANY leak in
> the
> carb socket it will run leaner.... very bad. Personally I dont think a
> small exhaust leak can cause you high egt, but could be wrong. But any
> exhaust
> leak is also bad... Its common to raise the needle in winter, lower in
> summer...
>
> Dave
>
> KF 2 582 BH 280 hours
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: 912 needle valves |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Kaufjm@aol.com
Kitfoxmike,
I am not sure what, "the up slightly for the lean side" means on the carb
adjustment.
Also , the arms in the floats should be replace?
Thanks,
Jon N153JK IV 1200
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