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1. 06:13 AM - Kitfox for sale (Don Smythe)
2. 06:24 AM - Re: Kitfox for sale ()
3. 06:42 AM - Kitfox for sale (Dee Young)
4. 06:46 AM - Re: Kitfox for sale (dave)
5. 06:56 AM - Re: Kitfox for sale (Don Smythe)
6. 07:00 AM - Re: Kitfox for sale (Don Smythe)
7. 07:12 AM - Size (RAY Gignac)
8. 07:41 AM - Trim Mount Bolt - Rudder Cable Interference (Tinne maha)
9. 08:14 AM - Series 5 + room (jim)
10. 08:23 AM - Re: Kitfox for sale (Lynn Matteson)
11. 08:30 AM - Re: Trim Mount Bolt - Rudder Cable Interference (Lowell Fitt)
12. 09:02 AM - Re: Kitfox for sale (kitfoxmike)
13. 09:15 AM - OIl Leak / Lowell (Rexster)
14. 09:40 AM - Re: Re: Kitfox for sale (Alan Daniels)
15. 10:01 AM - Re: Kitfox for sale (Joyce & Jim)
16. 10:11 AM - Re: OIl Leak / Lowell (akflyer)
17. 10:30 AM - Re: Re: Kitfox for sale (Barry West)
18. 10:46 AM - Re: OIl Leak / Lowell (Lowell Fitt)
19. 01:11 PM - KITFOX flight PUGET Sound area (Joyce & Jim)
20. 01:14 PM - Re: Kitfox for sale (Noel Loveys)
21. 01:17 PM - Re: Kitfox for sale (Noel Loveys)
22. 01:59 PM - IGNITION GAPS (kaufjm@aol.com)
23. 02:18 PM - Re: OIl Leak / Lowell (Fox5flyer)
24. 02:32 PM - Re: First Flight G-CDXY (skyring)
25. 07:38 PM - 912 Oil Leak (Rexster)
26. 11:52 PM - Stall speed noise (Michel Verheughe)
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Well, I just had a good prospective buyer look at my Classic IV. He was
5'9" and weighed a little over 200#. We didn't even fly since he
arrived after dark. After trying to get into the plane he commented how
tight it was and left without calling back. I know we must have a lot
of members that are well over 5'9" and weigh more that 200#. I never
anticipated that the size of the Kitfox would be a problem in selling.
Don Smythe
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
Hi Don...what are you asking for your Classic... Carl
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Smythe" <dosmythe@cox.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox for sale
Well, I just had a good prospective buyer look at my Classic IV. He was
5'9" and weighed a little over 200#. We didn't even fly since he arrived
after dark. After trying to get into the plane he commented how tight it
was and left without calling back. I know we must have a lot of members
that are well over 5'9" and weigh more that 200#. I never anticipated that
the size of the Kitfox would be a problem in selling.
Don Smythe
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List, I am 6' and my weight I am sorry to say is 295 lbs. I can get in
and out of my Kitfox II much easier than a Citabria, Aronica Champ or a
Cessna 150. I know the IV is larger than the II so that may help some
Don if someone inquires.
Dee Young
Model II
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
Don,
I weigh 210 and 5" 9" and have taken guys up to 6 ' 4" with a problem.
I will say that the leg room is the biggest issue for the over 6 footers
I have found.
Kitfox is more comfortable than a 152 and has alot more to offer than a
152.
Kitfoxes are cheap in my opinion and you can buy them for 1/2 to 1/3 of
the cost to build a new one. The question is why?
I see Challengers, Chinnooks and Beavers RX selling for more than
Kitfoxes and they are not even half the airplane.
So bottom line is used Kitfoxes are a hell of a deal.
That one i posted here a week or two ago that i called a great deal wa a
Kitfox 3 582 170TT on aerocet amphibs......
Well it sold last week and the new owner is in transit home now. It
sold for 25k US $ so a KF IV like your Don should be able to fetch
your 20k without a doubt and maybe more -- question is WHY NOT yet ?
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Don Smythe
To: Kitfox List
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox for sale
Well, I just had a good prospective buyer look at my Classic IV. He
was 5'9" and weighed a little over 200#. We didn't even fly since he
arrived after dark. After trying to get into the plane he commented how
tight it was and left without calling back. I know we must have a lot
of members that are well over 5'9" and weigh more that 200#. I never
anticipated that the size of the Kitfox would be a problem in selling.
Don Smythe
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
$20K firm
Don Smythe
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----- Original Message -----
From: <cphill@frontiernet.net>
> Hi Don...what are you asking for your Classic... Carl
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
Well, I'm 5'2" at 140#. When I built the fox, I use the old famous JC
Penny's rocking chair cushions that are 4" thick. I also put in shorter
links on the rudder cables to bring the pedals back to a comfortable leg
length for me. I explained to the guy that replacing the links with
longer ones would easily give him 2"+ more leg room. Michael Harter
(close to 6') did a big part of my 40 hours fly-off with no problems.
Don Smythe
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----- Original Message -----
From: dave
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox for sale
Don,
I weigh 210 and 5" 9" and have taken guys up to 6 ' 4" with a
problem.
I will say that the leg room is the biggest issue for the over 6
footers I have found.
Kitfox is more comfortable than a 152 and has alot more to offer than
a 152.
Kitfoxes are cheap in my opinion and you can buy them for 1/2 to 1/3
of the cost to build a new one. The question is why?
I see Challengers, Chinnooks and Beavers RX selling for more than
Kitfoxes and they are not even half the airplane.
So bottom line is used Kitfoxes are a hell of a deal.
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My two cents worth! I am 6'1" 210, I fly a model IV 1200 with a 912uls.
Only problem area is getting in and out. Once inside my fox I'm fine. As
for passengers, no problems.
Ray
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| Subject: | Trim Mount Bolt - Rudder Cable Interference |
I just completed a series 5 taildragger with Lycoming. The DAR who
inspected my airplane the other day (I have my airworthiness certificate
now!) made what I consider to be a very good catch. May or may not apply to
others here. The right rudder cable was rubbing against the nut end of the
bolt that mounts the trim motor to the fuselage. He told me to turn the
bolt around to eliminate the interference. I did what he said & the
interference is now gone. THANK YOU, Mr D.A.R.!
Although I'm very glad he caught that, I don't really know what to make of
this. On the one hand, I feel like he might have saved my life, but on the
other hand there are probably hundreds of Kitfoxes that have been flying for
years with this same condition [I checked the plans & the way it was
originally (cable rubbing on bolt) was per the skystar instructions for both
Series 5 & Series 6.]
Did I miss a service bulletin, or is this a non-issue?
Sorry if this is a worn out topic: I couldn't find anything in the archives,
but maybe I didn't use the right search string.
Grant Krueger
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How much more room, specifically leg room does the series 5 thru 7 have
than the previous models?
I'm 6' 6" and was quite cramped in a model 3. ( only in leg room , my
knees jambed against the panel.) I realize with my height I will
probably feel that way in most, more room the better.
I know the adjustable pedals will be forward..........
JR
> List, I am 6' and my weight I am sorry to say is 295 lbs. I can get in
> and out of my Kitfox II much easier than a Citabria, Aronica Champ or
> a Cessna 150. I know the IV is larger than the II so that may help
> some Don if someone inquires.
>
> Dee Young
> Model II
>
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>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
I took a 5' 11"...240 pounder up yesterday in my IV with shorter rudder
cables ( shortened for me), and he took up a lot of "stick wiggle"
room, but the plane flew fine at almost exactly right on the gross
weight of 1200 lbs.
Lynn
On Sunday, December 17, 2006, at 10:00 AM, Don Smythe wrote:
> Well, I'm 5'2" at 140#. When I built the fox, I use the old famous JC
> Penny's rocking chair cushions that are 4" thick. I also put in
> shorter links on the rudder cables to bring the pedals back to a
> comfortable leg length for me. I explained to the guy that replacing
> the links with longer oneswould easily give him 2"+ more leg room.
> Michael Harter (close to 6') did a big part of my 40 hours fly-off
> with no problems.
>
> Don Smythe
> Do Not Archive
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: dave
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:46 AM
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox for sale
>
> Don,
> I weigh 210 and 5" 9" and have taken guys up to 6 ' 4" with a
> problem.
> I will say that the leg room is the biggest issue for the over 6
> footers I have found.
>
> Kitfox is more comfortable than a 152 and has alot more to offer than
> a 152.
>
> Kitfoxes are cheap in my opinion and you can buy them for 1/2 to 1/3
> of the cost to build a new one. The question is why?
> I see Challengers, Chinnooks and Beavers RX selling for more than
> Kitfoxes and they are not even half the airplane.
>
> So bottom line is used Kitfoxes are a hell of a deal.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Trim Mount Bolt - Rudder Cable Interference |
Grant,
Congratulations on the Certificate and the good eyes of the DAR.
This brings to mind the data base I have collected on the flying Kitfoxes.
I will add you to the list and anyone else out there not on the list yet,
drop a note. Other data on the list is exact engine designation, third
wheel configuration, location and anything else particular to your airplane.
Also I would suggest that anyone building drop a note also as there is
plenty of room in the spreadsheet. It's just nice to see what we all are
doing.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tinne maha" <tinnemaha@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:40 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Trim Mount Bolt - Rudder Cable Interference
>
> I just completed a series 5 taildragger with Lycoming. The DAR who
> inspected my airplane the other day (I have my airworthiness certificate
> now!) made what I consider to be a very good catch. May or may not apply
> to others here. The right rudder cable was rubbing against the nut end of
> the bolt that mounts the trim motor to the fuselage. He told me to turn
> the bolt around to eliminate the interference. I did what he said & the
> interference is now gone. THANK YOU, Mr D.A.R.!
>
> Although I'm very glad he caught that, I don't really know what to make of
> this. On the one hand, I feel like he might have saved my life, but on
> the other hand there are probably hundreds of Kitfoxes that have been
> flying for years with this same condition [I checked the plans & the way
> it was originally (cable rubbing on bolt) was per the skystar instructions
> for both Series 5 & Series 6.]
> Did I miss a service bulletin, or is this a non-issue?
>
> Sorry if this is a worn out topic: I couldn't find anything in the
> archives, but maybe I didn't use the right search string.
>
> Grant Krueger
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Stay up-to-date with your friends through the Windows Live Spaces friends
> list.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
I have a saying when a person wants a ride in my fox, "If you can fit in it, you
can go". It's amazing how many BIG people give me a bad look. On the other
hand, I'm a little guy and always got razed growing up, I guess it's my turn
to get back at all those tall, big, towering people, because the fox is very,
very, very fun to fly.
--------
kitfoxmike
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| Subject: | OIl Leak / Lowell |
Lowell and the rest,
A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that I had an oil leak in the front r
ight side of my 912. I found it last week and think you guys may benefit
from what I found. The oil pump housing had cracked right where the sen
ding unit screws in. The sending unit is a pipe thread (meaning that it'
s tapered). Every time I snugged everything up trying to stop the leak,
I opened up the crack a bit more. The oil pump housing is very thin righ
t there and can't handle much torque on the sending unit. It's very diff
icult to get a torque wrench on the sending unit and the only way I thin
k it can be done is with a wrench, a spring scale, and some math. The to
rque setting calls for 266 inch pounds. Lo and behold, last weekend, I o
pened up a Rotax list of recent service bulletins and they've changed th
e torque on the sending unit! It's been cut in half from 266 inch pounds
to only 133 inch pounds. The manual calls for Loctite 221 on the thread
s which is difficult to find. I called LEAF and they said to use Loctite
242 which I have.
That cracked housing on the pump is not available separately. We have
to purchase the entire pump to get it. Make sure you're sitting before
you read the price of the pump. It costs $514 plus some change, tax and
shipping. There's a fellow in our chapter who is quite a welder. He look
ed at it and has an idea of welding a spacer on to the housing where the
sender used to screw in. Then, he's going to put a pipe thread in the s
pacer for the sending unit. He doesn't know yet if the type of aluminum
is weldable or not, but he'll know by next weekend. I sure am glad that
he's currently borrowing my HVLP paint system for his plane!
Next time you're looking at your sending unit, check out how thin the
metal is on the pump on the engine side of the sending unit. I'm guessi
ng that Rotax has had other pumps break in this same area, hence the red
uced torque specification. If my friend can weld that spacer on, it will
be much stronger. If not, I've got to buy a new pump. I hope this helps
save some of you from this same problem.
Rex in Michigan
-- "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
This brings to mind the data base I have collected on the flying Kitfoxe
s.
I will add you to the list and anyone else out there not on the list yet
,
drop a note. Other data on the list is exact engine designation, third
wheel configuration, location and anything else particular to your airpl
ane.
Also I would suggest that anyone building drop a note also as there is
plenty of room in the spreadsheet. It's just nice to see what we all ar
e
doing.
Lowell
<html><P>Lowell and the rest,</P>
<P> A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that I had an oil leak i
n the front right side of my 912. I found it last week and think you guy
s may benefit from what I found. The oil pump housing had cracked right
where the sending unit screws in. The sending unit is a pipe thread (mea
ning that it's tapered). Every time I snugged everything up trying to st
op the leak, I opened up the crack a bit more. The oil pump housing is v
ery thin right there and can't handle much torque on the sending unit. I
t's very difficult to get a torque wrench on the sending unit and the on
ly way I think it can be done is with a wrench, a spring scale, and some
math. The torque setting calls for 266 inch pounds. Lo and behold, last
weekend, I opened up a Rotax list of recent service bulletins and they'
ve changed the torque on the sending unit! It's been cut in half from 26
6 inch pounds to only 133 inch pounds. The manual calls for Loctite 221
on the threads which is difficult to find. I called LEAF and they said t
o use Loctite 242 which I have.</P>
<P> That cracked housing on the pump is not available separa
tely. We have to purchase the entire pump to get it. Make sure you're si
tting before you read the price of the pump. It costs $514 plus some cha
nge, tax and shipping. There's a fellow in our chapter who is quite
a welder. He looked at it and has an idea of welding a spacer on to the
housing where the sender used to screw in. Then, he's going to put
a pipe thread in the spacer for the sending unit. He doesn't know
yet if the type of aluminum is weldable or not, but he'll know by next w
eekend. I sure am glad that he's currently borrowing my HVLP paint
system for his plane!</P>
<P> Next time you're looking at your sending unit, check out
how thin the metal is on the pump on the engine side of the sending uni
t. I'm guessing that Rotax has had other pumps break in this s
ame area, hence the reduced torque specification. If my friend can weld
that spacer on, it will be much stronger. If not, I've got to buy a new
pump. I hope this helps save some of you from this same problem.</P>
<P>Rex in Michigan</P>
<P><BR>-- "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net> 
;wrote:<BR>--> Kitfox-List message posted by:&nbs
p;"Lowell Fitt" <A href="mailto:lcfitt@sbcglobal.net">lcfitt
@sbcglobal.net</A><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><BR>This brings to
mind the data base I have collected&
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p;out there not on the list yet, <BR>
drop a note. Other data on the
list is exact engine designation, third <B
R>wheel configuration, location and anything el
se particular to your airplane.<BR><BR>Also I&n
bsp;would suggest that anyone building drop&nbs
p;a note also as there is <BR>plenty
of room in the spreadsheet. It's jus
t nice to see what we all are <B
R>doing.<BR><BR>Lowell<BR><BR></P>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
I have found that it is more how they are big that is a problem. Some
guys with heavy legs can get in, but I can't move the stick enough. A
really big belly also blocks the stick. For a big person I usually take
the seat cushions out and have them sit on the fiberglass pan. We made
our Fox's with two different size seat cushions, very thin for me and
thicker for my wife. We just move them to whichever side we need them. I
am jammed in with her seats to the point I will not even taxi the plane,
but am perfectly comfortable with mine. At 6-2 and 230 I can't sit
centered on the seat in a Piper Arrow as my shoulders are against the
wall of the plane, but my Fox is the most comfortable seat in the house.
kitfoxmike wrote:
>
> I have a saying when a person wants a ride in my fox, "If you can fit in it,
you can go". It's amazing how many BIG people give me a bad look. On the other
hand, I'm a little guy and always got razed growing up, I guess it's my turn
to get back at all those tall, big, towering people, because the fox is very,
very, very fun to fly.
>
> --------
> kitfoxmike
> Do not archive
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=82083#82083
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
Don, New topic. Where are You and your Kitfox IV located ? request
particulars of airplanr for sale. Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: Don Smythe
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox for sale
Well, I'm 5'2" at 140#. When I built the fox, I use the old famous JC
Penny's rocking chair cushions that are 4" thick. I also put in shorter
links on the rudder cables to bring the pedals back to a comfortable leg
length for me. I explained to the guy that replacing the links with
longer ones would easily give him 2"+ more leg room. Michael Harter
(close to 6') did a big part of my 40 hours fly-off with no problems.
Don Smythe
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----- Original Message -----
From: dave
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox for sale
Don,
I weigh 210 and 5" 9" and have taken guys up to 6 ' 4" with a
problem.
I will say that the leg room is the biggest issue for the over 6
footers I have found.
Kitfox is more comfortable than a 152 and has alot more to offer
than a 152.
Kitfoxes are cheap in my opinion and you can buy them for 1/2 to 1/3
of the cost to build a new one. The question is why?
I see Challengers, Chinnooks and Beavers RX selling for more than
Kitfoxes and they are not even half the airplane.
So bottom line is used Kitfoxes are a hell of a deal.
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| Subject: | Re: OIl Leak / Lowell |
I have used alumaloy in many applications ranging from boat hulls to VW blocks
to boat props to transmitions and have had very good luck with it.
On some thicker metals I went with Mapp gas to get the heat input up, but most
of the time you can just use a propane torch. Be carefull as aluminum does not
give you much warning from being hot enough to weld / braze and turning into
a glob of goo on the shop floor..
--------
Leni
Avid C W/582
1260 full lotus
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox for sale |
OK, I have to throw this in. I took a 7 ft tall basketball player in my
Classic IV. His knees were near his chin, but he loved it.
BarryWest
----- Original Message -----
From: "kitfoxmike" <kitfoxmike@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 11:01 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox for sale
>
> I have a saying when a person wants a ride in my fox, "If you can fit in
> it, you can go". It's amazing how many BIG people give me a bad look. On
> the other hand, I'm a little guy and always got razed growing up, I guess
> it's my turn to get back at all those tall, big, towering people, because
> the fox is very, very, very fun to fly.
>
> --------
> kitfoxmike
> Do not archive
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=82083#82083
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: OIl Leak / Lowell |
Ouch!
Thanks for the report and the warning. Good luck on the welding project.
Actually I can't imagine 266 inch pounds on that fitting. It must have been
an original misprint. The prop bolts are less than that. And we are
talking high strength steel bolts here.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rexster" <runwayrex@juno.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: OIl Leak / Lowell
Lowell and the rest,
A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that I had an oil leak in the front right
side of my 912. I found it last week and think you guys may benefit from
what I found. The oil pump housing had cracked right where the sending unit
screws in. The sending unit is a pipe thread (meaning that it's tapered).
Every time I snugged everything up trying to stop the leak, I opened up the
crack a bit more. The oil pump housing is very thin right there and can't
handle much torque on the sending unit. It's very difficult to get a torque
wrench on the sending unit and the only way I think it can be done is with a
wrench, a spring scale, and some math. The torque setting calls for 266 inch
pounds. Lo and behold, last weekend, I opened up a Rotax list of recent
service bulletins and they've changed the torque on the sending unit! It's
been cut in half from 266 inch pounds to only 133 inch pounds. The manual
calls for Loctite 221 on the threads which is difficult to find. I called
LEAF and they said to use Loctite 242 which I have.
That cracked housing on the pump is not available separately. We have to
purchase the entire pump to get it. Make sure you're sitting before you read
the price of the pump. It costs $514 plus some change, tax and shipping.
There's a fellow in our chapter who is quite a welder. He looked at it and
has an idea of welding a spacer on to the housing where the sender used to
screw in. Then, he's going to put a pipe thread in the spacer for the
sending unit. He doesn't know yet if the type of aluminum is weldable or
not, but he'll know by next weekend. I sure am glad that he's currently
borrowing my HVLP paint system for his plane!
Next time you're looking at your sending unit, check out how thin the
metal is on the pump on the engine side of the sending unit. I'm guessing
that Rotax has had other pumps break in this same area, hence the reduced
torque specification. If my friend can weld that spacer on, it will be much
stronger. If not, I've got to buy a new pump. I hope this helps save some of
you from this same problem.
Rex in Michigan
-- "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
This brings to mind the data base I have collected on the flying Kitfoxes.
I will add you to the list and anyone else out there not on the list yet,
drop a note. Other data on the list is exact engine designation, third
wheel configuration, location and anything else particular to your airplane.
Also I would suggest that anyone building drop a note also as there is
plenty of room in the spreadsheet. It's just nice to see what we all are
doing.
Lowell
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| Subject: | KITFOX flight PUGET Sound area |
DO NOT ARCHIVE.
This writer feels KitFox is the airplane to buy - from my reading.
However, need to fly one first. Is there an owner in Puget Sound area
who would give me a flight in his airplane. Would pay for the trouble.
Me, I'm 66 yr old x-Naval aviator, x commercial pilot. Tail wheel
experience in Super cub and C-45 (world famous Navy SNB "Bugsmasher".
About 800 hrs in general aviation tricycle gear airplanes. I'm on
Whidbey Island and would drive to your Puget Sound site.
Jim Cavanaugh (360)678-3251
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I'm just under 6' and quite a bit (won't say how much) over 200lb. I
find
the 'Fox easier to get in and out of than the Cessna $15X. A lot more
plane
there too! Part of the extra room in the 'fox is because you don't have
a
yoke which chews up a good bit of room.
Noel
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Smythe
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 10:43 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox for sale
Well, I just had a good prospective buyer look at my Classic IV. He was
5'9" and weighed a little over 200#. We didn't even fly since he
arrived
after dark. After trying to get into the plane he commented how tight
it
was and left without calling back. I know we must have a lot of members
that are well over 5'9" and weigh more that 200#. I never anticipated
that
the size of the Kitfox would be a problem in selling.
Don Smythe
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The Super Cub (PA 18) seemed to have a bit more room inside some of that is
due to the tandem seating. Again a lot more plane than a C $150. It's
almost as good as the 'Fox!
Noel
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dee Young
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 11:13 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox for sale
List, I am 6' and my weight I am sorry to say is 295 lbs. I can get in and
out of my Kitfox II much easier than a Citabria, Aronica Champ or a Cessna
150. I know the IV is larger than the II so that may help some Don if
someone inquires.
Dee Young
Model II
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I am checking wiring on my 912S (ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE) and have discovered that
all of my ignition pick-ups have a different gap. I can't find what the gaps
should be in any of my Rotax manuals. Does anyone know what they should be?
Jon
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| Subject: | Re: OIl Leak / Lowell |
Great sleuth work Rexter in Michigan! When you have your newly
manufactured part in place and checked out, give us a report.
Dekester in Michigan
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----- Original Message -----
From: Rexster
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 12:13 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: OIl Leak / Lowell
Lowell and the rest,
A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that I had an oil leak in the front
right side of my 912. I found it last week and think you guys may
benefit from what I found. The oil pump housing had cracked right where
the sending unit screws in. The sending unit is a pipe
snip...
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight G-CDXY |
David that looks great. We have a similar S5 in Austria with 100 hp Rotax but with
8" tyres so maybe a bit more drag. Currently doing taxi tests and engine run-ups
so it will fly very soon. Actually we had some short flights 12 months
ago but then had to change the engine so basically a 12 month set back. We will
one day fly to England in OE-MJU so will catch up with you. Or maybe meet in
France or Germany? Anyway well done. I think the 5 will be a very good plane.
Kerry.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=82137#82137
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Jimmy, Dekester, and the Group,
I've been searching for the source of this leak since 2003 when it wa
s a drop or so per hour. Periodically, I'd check the tightness of everyt
hing in the area and the leak was always a little worse afterward. Each
time I checked the sending unit, I was opening the crack a bit more. I j
ust got the pump back tonight. It looks great, but it's not on the Fox y
et. Looking at the amount of metal in the area where the crack developed
, I might be tempted to have this spacer welded on a healthy pump BEFORE
it cracks.
Rex in Michigan
-- "Jimmie Blackwell" <JimmieBlackwell@austin.rr.com> wrote:
Rex Good find. Today I noted that I can feel oil, (just slightly), arou
nd the bottom of the oil pump and cannot find the source of it. So your
email makes me wonder if it is in the area of the sending unit. Mine s
eems to be ever so slight, like one drop in 24 hours. Did yours start o
ut like this? Thank you. Jimmie
-- "Fox5flyer" <fox5flyer@i-star.com> wrote:
Great sleuth work Rexter in Michigan! When you have your newly manufact
ured part in place and checked out, give us a report.Dekester in Michiga
n do not archive
<html><P>Jimmy, Dekester, and the Group,</P>
<P> I've been searching for the source of this leak since 20
03 when it was a drop or so per hour. Periodically, I'd check the tightn
ess of everything in the area and the leak was always a little worse aft
erward. Each time I checked the sending unit, I was opening the crack a
bit more. I just got the pump back tonight. It looks great, but it's not
on the Fox yet. Looking at the amount of metal in the area where the cr
ack developed, I might be tempted to have this spacer welded on a health
y pump BEFORE it cracks.</P>
<P>Rex in Michigan<BR><BR>-- "Jimmie Blackwell" <Jimmi
eBlackwell@austin.rr.com> wrote:<BR></P>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rex</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Good find. Today I noted that I c
an feel oil, (just slightly), around the bottom of the oil pump and cann
ot find the source of it. So your email makes me wonder if it is i
n the area of the sending unit. Mine seems to be ever so slight, l
ike one drop in 24 hours. Did yours start out like this?</FONT></D
IV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jimmie</FONT></DIV><BR><BR>-- "Fox
5flyer" <fox5flyer@i-star.com> wrote:<BR>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Great sleuth work Rexter in Michigan!&n
bsp; When you have your newly manufactured part in place and checked out
, give us a report.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dekester in Michigan</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>do not archive</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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| Subject: | Stall speed noise |
Hello everyone,
Saturday I wrote a question to the list. Unfortunately, trying to copy someone
else's style, I wrote it in the "Dear Abby" style, something that wasn't appreciated
by the list moderator. I apologized for that but my question still remains
unanswered and it worries me because if none of you experience a certain noise
when the plane starts a stall, then ... something could be wrong with my
plane.
So, please, if any of you know the reason why I can hear a distinct sound that
reminds of fabric tearing as my model 3 stalls, I'd appreciate it. Could it be
that, as the air becomes turbulent around the wing, that a part of the fabric
flaps like a whip on the fuel tank? Thanks in advance.
Michel
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