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1. 02:02 AM - Re: Kit Fox Tires only $2.50? (Kevin Ridsdale)
2. 04:32 AM - Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM (dave)
3. 05:01 AM - Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM (Fox5flyer)
4. 06:39 AM - Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM (Aerobatics@AOL.COM)
5. 07:12 AM - Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM (dave)
6. 08:02 AM - Re: Kit Fox Tires only $2.50? (kurt schrader)
7. 08:24 AM - Re: Ski installation (kurt schrader)
8. 08:48 AM - Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM (Aerobatics@aol.com)
9. 09:10 AM - Re: Ski installation (Lynn Matteson)
10. 09:20 AM - Jet Man (Don Pearsall)
11. 10:37 AM - Re: setting RPM (Malcolmbru@AOL.COM)
12. 10:57 AM - Re: setting RPM (Fox5flyer)
13. 11:08 AM - Re: Jet Man (akflyer)
14. 11:17 AM - Over-torqued GSC Prop (Dwayne)
15. 12:49 PM - Re: Poly oil injection tank (Guy Buchanan)
16. 01:22 PM - Coming to America (make education for glorious... ) (Colin Durey)
17. 01:31 PM - Re: Poly oil injection tank (Don Smythe)
18. 03:00 PM - Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop (flier)
19. 04:12 PM - Re: setting RPM (Aerobatics@aol.com)
20. 04:33 PM - Re: Jet Man (Aerobatics@aol.com)
21. 04:36 PM - Re: Jet Man (Aerobatics@aol.com)
22. 05:18 PM - Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop (ron schick)
23. 05:35 PM - Re: Kit Fox Tires only $2.50? (Jim Crowder)
24. 05:40 PM - Over-torqued GSC Prop-- Take out of service immediatly (dave)
25. 06:24 PM - Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop (crazyivan)
26. 07:41 PM - Re: Ski installation (kurt schrader)
27. 08:00 PM - Re: setting RPM (Malcolmbru@aol.com)
28. 08:15 PM - Re: Sealing NPT Threads against fuel (kurt schrader)
29. 08:38 PM - Re: Poly oil injection tank (Guy Buchanan)
30. 09:25 PM - Re: Skis for Kitfox's (Kfyellowbird@cs.com)
31. 10:06 PM - Re: Poly oil injection tank (Don Smythe)
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| Subject: | Re: Kit Fox Tires only $2.50? |
Jim,
The tire rating of 730 pounds is per tire your load
would be distributed evenly over 2 tires. If enough
force were to be placed on one tire greater than 730
pounds I would tend to believe you would end up with
much greater problems.
Kr
--- Jim Crowder <jimlc@att.net> wrote:
> <jimlc@att.net>
>
> I note that these tires are rated for 730 lbs.
> maximum load. Would
> they be suitable for a Kitfox 5 which is one of the
> heavier Kitfoxes?
>
> Jim Crowder
>
> At 05:23 PM 12/21/2006, you wrote:
> >Rex,
> >The tires are our own brand King Fox Tires they are
> a
> >treadless tire 21"x12"x8" for more detail go to the
> >web page
> >
> >http://mipowerparachute.com/Tires.html
>
>
>
>
> Click on
> about
> provided
> www.buildersbooks.com
> Admin.
>
> browse
> Subscriptions page,
> FAQ,
> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List
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| Subject: | Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM |
Hey Dave,
Are you setting for 6800 wide open straight and level ?
and what are you getting static?
I set mine with a combination of RPM , EGTS with needle adjustment as
necessary. Fuel flow increases with Needle clip change.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Aerobatics@aol.com
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 1:46 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Older Kitfox setting RPM
I have a 582 Blue head on a E box and IVO 3 Blade on my KF-2 . 6,800
is what Lockwood said it should be. I was asking because I was at 6,200
and was happy. They said I was giving up a lot of HP at 6,200. Took
a bit of pitch out of my IVO and it went to 6,400 to 6,450. It was a
big improvement. I havent changed it since. I might take some more
pitch out someday...
These 2 strokes are a bit peaky and like to rev. Easier on engine but
this topic has been there before...:-)
Personally, I think 6,400 to 6,800 is ideal.
Dave
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| Subject: | Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM |
Malcolm, a large part of the wandering trim and rpm is that the model II
being so light and with a low torque motor results in low overall
inertia. Very small air currents and bumps will affect it. Heavier
airplanes with higher torque engines are much less prone to this.
It's normal.
Deke
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From: Malcolmbru@aol.com
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:48 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Older Kitfox setting RPM
I have a mod 2 and seem to have a wondering RPM motor speed trimming
and setting angel of attack seems like an endless task. what to do? 582
gsc prop Max 6200 on climb mal michigan kitfoxer
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| Subject: | Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM |
In a message dated 12/22/2006 6:34:09 A.M. Central Standard Time,
dave@cfisher.com writes:
Hey Dave,
Are you setting for 6800 wide open straight and level ?
and what are you getting static?
I set mine with a combination of RPM , EGTS with needle adjustment as
necessary. Fuel flow increases with Needle clip change.
Dave
6,800 in a climb at 55 MPH. I will exceed VNE in level flight at WOT. As
far as needle settings, its stock, unless its very hot or cold, then I might
change it. Stock needle setting yields about 1050F in WOT climb. 1200F at
5,600 to 5,800 RPM cruise which is about 75 to 80 mph actual. The EGT climbs
at cruise naturally at cruise. fuel flow is what it needs to be to keep EGT in
proper range.
I might add I have faired all lift struts, even the gas caps. It makes a big
difference in speed.
Running these 2 strokes is all about proper EGT and proper RPM. The final
word is the color of the plug.
I highly recommend consulting a good Rotax dealer.
These 2 strokes may not be the most fuel efficient, but they have best power
to weight!
Dave
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| Subject: | Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM |
Dave, thanks for info.
what is your vne ?
I use GPS to get my speeds
What is temperature you get those numbers at ? in cooler temps I would
1300F + running that fine on 582 .
yes i strongly agree- trust your plugs. PS -- mine over 100 hours now
on 582 got in 1.8 hours yesterday and still seem good .
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Aerobatics@AOL.COM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Older Kitfox setting RPM
In a message dated 12/22/2006 6:34:09 A.M. Central Standard Time,
dave@cfisher.com writes:
Hey Dave,
Are you setting for 6800 wide open straight and level ?
and what are you getting static?
I set mine with a combination of RPM , EGTS with needle adjustment
as necessary. Fuel flow increases with Needle clip change.
Dave
6,800 in a climb at 55 MPH. I will exceed VNE in level flight at WOT.
As far as needle settings, its stock, unless its very hot or cold, then
I might change it. Stock needle setting yields about 1050F in WOT
climb. 1200F at 5,600 to 5,800 RPM cruise which is about 75 to 80 mph
actual. The EGT climbs at cruise naturally at cruise. fuel flow is what
it needs to be to keep EGT in proper range.
I might add I have faired all lift struts, even the gas caps. It makes
a big difference in speed.
Running these 2 strokes is all about proper EGT and proper RPM. The
final word is the color of the plug.
I highly recommend consulting a good Rotax dealer.
These 2 strokes may not be the most fuel efficient, but they have best
power to weight!
Dave
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| Subject: | Re: Kit Fox Tires only $2.50? |
Hi Jim,
I think they are a little light weight for us -5 and
up drivers. I know I don-t always land squarely on
both tires and at 1 G, so I think they are a risk for
us blowing a tire and doing more damage.
Probably no problem for the 1200 and under guys
though.
Kurt S.
--- Kevin Ridsdale <ksridsdale@mipowerparachute.com>
wrote:
> Jim,
> The tire rating of 730 pounds is per tire your load
> would be distributed evenly over 2 tires. If enough
> force were to be placed on one tire greater than 730
> pounds I would tend to believe you would end up with
> much greater problems.
> Kr
> --- Jim Crowder <jimlc@att.net> wrote:
>
> > I note that these tires are rated for 730 lbs.
> > maximum load. Would
> > they be suitable for a Kitfox 5 which is one of
> the heavier Kitfoxes?
> >
> > Jim Crowder
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| Subject: | Re: Ski installation |
I Michel,
You need to remember that the ski is flying in the air
and not on it like on the snow. With the curve up, it
acts like the top of a wing upside down and lifts down
in front. Once it goes down a little, it will pull
down hard because the axis is near the middle and not
forward of the center of pressure, which is around 25%
of the length.
Merry Christmas,
Kurt S.
--- Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no> wrote:
> That's when I started wondering how a ski can tilt
> downward in flight.
> My opinion is that the shape of the ski tip would
> create an
> aero-dynamic pressure upward and landing with a ski
> pointing upward is
> certainly not the same hazard as when pointing down.
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
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| Subject: | Re: Older Kitfox setting RPM |
In a message dated 12/22/2006 9:13:40 A.M. Central Standard Time,
dave@cfisher.com writes:
Dave, thanks for info.
what is your vne ?
I use GPS to get my speeds
What is temperature you get those numbers at ? in cooler temps I would
1300F + running that fine on 582 .
yes i strongly agree- trust your plugs. PS -- mine over 100 hours now on
582 got in 1.8 hours yesterday and still seem good .
Dave
Well A GPS is a must for accurate #s
Personally, my plugs would never see more than 50 hours, typically I change
them around 30. They are cheap and I notice a small improvement in idle
whenever I plug new ones in. I suggest following the Rotax manual.
VNE is 100
I fly in East Central Illinois. About 100 Miles S of Chicago. We see a WIDE
range of temp and Humidity. When flying cross country I fly at 5,000 ft or
so. Local around 3,000. In cold weather, 30F to 0 F, obviously the EGT climb
and in hot they drop. They highest I have seen is 1,350 at cruise. Raised
the needle one notch and it dropped 50F. Personally I dont want to see over
1,300 ever. 1,200 to 1,250 is comfortable to me.
I just took my engine to "theultralightplace.com" in Kankakee for its 300
hour medical. Doc Jim Leon said whatever your doing keep on doing it. He
specializes in 582 and really knows these engines.
So, for me, this combo seems to work well.
Best
Dave
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| Subject: | Re: Ski installation |
Kurt-
Does this mean that once the ski-equipped plane slows to landing
speed...and the ski stops producing lift...that the ski will then
return to the normal (bungees relaxed) position...about 15 up, as I
read here?
Lynn
On Dec 22, 2006, at 11:24 AM, kurt schrader wrote:
> <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
> I Michel,
>
> You need to remember that the ski is flying in the air
> and not on it like on the snow. With the curve up, it
> acts like the top of a wing upside down and lifts down
> in front. Once it goes down a little, it will pull
> down hard because the axis is near the middle and not
> forward of the center of pressure, which is around 25%
> of the length.
>
> Merry Christmas,
>
> Kurt S.
>
> --- Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no> wrote:
>
>> That's when I started wondering how a ski can tilt
>> downward in flight.
>> My opinion is that the shape of the ski tip would
>> create an
>> aero-dynamic pressure upward and landing with a ski
>> pointing upward is
>> certainly not the same hazard as when pointing down.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Michel
>
> __________________________________________________
>
>
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For those of you YouTube watchers here is an amazing video of a guy who
straps a wing on his back with several rocket engines bolted to it, and then
zooms around the (Swiss?) countryside. Just amazing.
Oh and it is on topic because the launch plane looks kind of like a Kitfox.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dST-a5IU_h4
Don Pearsall
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Dee I have asked this question before but have never made any changes to
prop or jetting I herd of egt,s around 1300 but fee that is high. Comfort
levels are a very subjective. I wish I worried less and had moor fun flying. like
the time you came to visit, I wanted you to fly my machine but when you said
you had a migraine I got scared for you and my plain. mal
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1300 is a bit too high Mal. Increase pitch or rejet. Shoot for 1200.
Yeah, the headache was pretty bad that day. Could barely fly my own,
let alone having to worry about yours.
Deke
I'm outta here for a few days. Merry Christmas everybody!
----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolmbru@aol.com
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: setting RPM
Dee I have asked this question before but have never made any
changes to prop or jetting I herd of egt,s around 1300 but fee that is
high. Comfort levels are a very subjective. I wish I worried less and
had moor fun flying. like the time you came to visit, I wanted you to
fly my machine but when you said you had a migraine I got scared for
you and my plain. mal
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not rocket engines. They are Jetcat turbine engines that were originaly ment for
R/C jets (I have one). THat is WAY too cool.... that has to be an incredible
feeling.
I am not sure if they are 80's or 120's. If 80s then he has around 100# of thrust.
If 120's then he has around 155-160# depending on what RPM he has them set
at...
--------
Leni
Avid C W/582
1260 full lotus
.......DO NOT ARCHIVE.....
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=83053#83053
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| Subject: | Over-torqued GSC Prop |
Has anyone had any sucess in shimming an apparently over torqued GSC three blade
on 912... ie; no gap, blades will start going out of pitch in 30-40 hours.
Someone has likely been sucessful in shimming this prop. I know this may sound
dangerous but it could be done safely too....
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=83056#83056
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| Subject: | Re: Poly oil injection tank |
At 10:49 AM 12/20/2006, you wrote:
>Yesterday I noticed what appears as a crack in my Poly oil injection
>tank. I'm not certain it's a crack but has all the good appearance
>of one. Has anyone ever had one
Don,
What does your injection tank look like? I replaced mine
before I flew because the old tank became brittle. Mine was a 2 liter
rectangular Nalgene bottle. I got it on the web from U.S. Plastics, I think.
Guy Buchanan
K-IV/1200 w/ 582 C-box & Warp 3 blade
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| Subject: | Coming to America (make education for glorious... ) |
Hi Folks,
I'm going to be delayed a bit more in putting the fabric on our KF IV, as
I have just been told I'm going to the US for a quick trip in late
January. I have to attend a meeting or two in Rhode Island (not sure of
the city/town just yet)for a few days, plus visit a couple of sites in New
York city and Washington DC, and possibly a couple of other locations on
the east coast.
I may have a day or so free at either end of the business bits, so if any
of you live within/near Rhode Island, or a modest distance from Washington
(say an hour's drive), I'd love to meet you and have a look at your plane.
>From the posts I've read before, a few of you seem to live in the North
West corner (Oregon and Washington State), and I may (emphasise may) be
able to divert through there on the way back.
If you are open to a visit from a fellow Kitfoxer from "the other side"
(of the planet) let me know. When I'm sure of the exact dates and routes,
I'll see what can be done to drop in briefly.
Regards
Colin Durey
Sydney - Australia
0418-677073
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| Subject: | Re: Poly oil injection tank |
Guy,
My tank was provided in the Kit from SS. It measures about 7" wide X
8"-10" high and 3" deep.
Don Smythe
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy Buchanan" <bnn@nethere.com>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Poly oil injection tank
>
> At 10:49 AM 12/20/2006, you wrote:
>>Yesterday I noticed what appears as a crack in my Poly oil injection tank.
>>I'm not certain it's a crack but has all the good appearance of one. Has
>>anyone ever had one
>
> Don,
> What does your injection tank look like? I replaced mine before I
> flew because the old tank became brittle. Mine was a 2 liter rectangular
> Nalgene bottle. I got it on the web from U.S. Plastics, I think.
>
>
> Guy Buchanan
> K-IV/1200 w/ 582 C-box & Warp 3 blade
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Over-torqued GSC Prop |
I just ordered new blades from GSC as I've had my prop now for 10 years.
The first question they asked when I inquired about the prop was whether
there was a gap in between the hub halves. If there's not a gap, there's no
question that the blades should be replaced.
IMHO, don't screw around trying to shim. If the hub isn't holding the
blades, replace the blades. Slinging a blade could end up killing you when
the engine comes off. A set of 3 new blades is $450. Very cheap insurance.
Regards,
Ted
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dwayne
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 1:17 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Over-torqued GSC Prop
Has anyone had any sucess in shimming an apparently over torqued GSC three
blade on 912... ie; no gap, blades will start going out of pitch in 30-40
hours. Someone has likely been sucessful in shimming this prop. I know this
may sound dangerous but it could be done safely too....
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=83056#83056
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In a message dated 12/22/2006 12:38:30 P.M. Central Standard Time,
Malcolmbru@aol.com writes:
Dee I have asked this question before but have never made any changes to
prop or jetting I herd of egt,s around 1300 but fee that is high. Comfort
levels are a very subjective. I wish I worried less and had moor fun flying.
like the time you came to visit, I wanted you to fly my machine but when you
said you had a migraine I got scared for you and my plain. mal
I believe Rotax wants 1,200F. I would like to add, indicated temp is like
airspeed. The final word is the plugs. My Indicated Temps may or may not be
accurate. I started off a bit cool (rich)... at 1150 F at cruise and the
plugs showed cool... then went to factory settings and been there mostly
since.
Remember there are big differences from WOT and cruise temps as much as 200F
cooler at WOT and this is on purpose...
:-)
Ho ho ho
Dave
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well kinda a kitfox LOL
That's is AWESOME!! I want one!!
I have heard of these before but it didn't climb....
wow
Dave
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I believe the plane is a Pilatus turbo Porter Good STOL if my memory
serves me well... and it doesnt LOL
Dave
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| Subject: | Over-torqued GSC Prop |
Might be better off milling, filling, or sanding off some of the aluminum at
the parting edge. Ron NB Ore
>From: "Dwayne" <dwaynemccourt@yahoo.com>
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Over-torqued GSC Prop
>Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:17:15 -0800
>
>
> Has anyone had any sucess in shimming an apparently over torqued GSC
>three blade on 912... ie; no gap, blades will start going out of pitch in
>30-40 hours. Someone has likely been sucessful in shimming this prop. I
>know this may sound dangerous but it could be done safely too....
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=83056#83056
>
>
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>From photos to predictions, The MSN Entertainment Guide to Golden Globes has
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| Subject: | Re: Kit Fox Tires only $2.50? |
That's exactly the way I saw it, too. But they sounded like such a
good deal. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something and missing out.
Thanks, Jim Crowder
do not archive
At 09:01 AM 12/22/2006, you wrote:
>Hi Jim,
>
>I think they are a little light weight for us -5 and
>up drivers. I know I don-t always land squarely on
>both tires and at 1 G, so I think they are a risk for
>us blowing a tire and doing more damage.
>
>Probably no problem for the 1200 and under guys
>though.
>
>Kurt S.
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| Subject: | Over-torqued GSC Prop-- Take out of service immediatly |
Dwayne,
Call Rick Peters the owner if GSC at (250) 549-3772 or email him at
info@ultralightprops.com
I was just talking to Rick yesterday and I think he is shut down till Jan
3, but call or email to confirm.
I would highly recommend that you take your prop out of service immediately.
If you lose a blade you will destroy your engine mount and you could lose
your engine and ....well you don't want that to happen. I have on mine a
safety cable attached to engine and ties to fuselage under the dash. If
that engine breaks free all that will be holding it on is the heater hose
and fuel lines. Carbs will fly off.
I have first hand experience in Prop departures in aircraft myself and have
worked on others this year that have had the same.
If the GSC alum hub halve blocks are touching that means that the root ends
of the blades have been crushed. If crushed they will not only NOT hold the
pitch in the hub but the grains of the hardwood have most likely have been
compromised and you could be looking at failure at ANY time.
Your choice ,
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dwayne" <dwaynemccourt@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 2:17 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Over-torqued GSC Prop
>
> Has anyone had any sucess in shimming an apparently over torqued GSC three
> blade on 912... ie; no gap, blades will start going out of pitch in 30-40
> hours. Someone has likely been sucessful in shimming this prop. I know
> this may sound dangerous but it could be done safely too....
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=83056#83056
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop |
If the aluminum clam shells are touching then that means that the wooden blades
have been crushed at their roots...very bad! Sanding, milling, shimming, or
filing the aluminum will only make the prop more dangerous! Do not try to jerry-rig
a fix. Remove it, send it to GSC, and have them evaluate it.
Throwing a prop and crashing because you did your own make-shift maintenance is
not only bad for your health and insurance premiums, but it is another argument
people can make against experimental aircraft.
--------
Dave
Speedster 912 UL
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=83130#83130
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| Subject: | Re: Ski installation |
Hi Lynn,
Well, you should ask someone with more ski experience
than me. I can only address the aero theory here to
say what "should" happen.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and
reality. In reality, there is often a big difference.
Remember, a theory is just an opinion by someone who
thinks they are important. You get that in schools.
Experience rules. You get that in life. In neither
case do I claim to be important, just still trying to
do my best to help.
In theory, I expect that the bungy would pull up to
the relaxed position unless unbalanced ski weight or
aerodymanic force pulls it into tension. If it is
aerodynamically pulled tense, then some force with
resulting drag is being applied. If I am right, the
force on the bungy is a vector equal to the lift and
drag applied. Threated just like a wind vector, the
aft part of the bungy pull is = to drag. The verticle
part is = to lift (down) which the wing must overcome.
At landing speed and angle of attack you still have
some lift and drag on the ski.
What do you ski flyers actually see happen?
Kurt S. S-5
--- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
> Kurt-
> Does this mean that once the ski-equipped plane
> slows to landing
> speed...and the ski stops producing lift...that the
> ski will then return to the normal (bungees relaxed)
> position...about 15 up, as I read here?
>
> Lynn
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If out side air temp is 40 degrees will the gage be reading 30 degrees hi
or low?as 70 degrees is ambient.
If the egt reads 1200 at 40 outside air temp what is actual egt temp?
and how will ajusting the prop change this? mal
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| Subject: | Re: Sealing NPT Threads against fuel |
Thanks Nick,
And just in case, I have been a good boy (mostly) this
year Nick. :-)
Merry Christmas to you all too.
I'll add that reference to my KF info. Next year when
I retire (Mar 10) I intend to redue my fuel system on
my Fox as well as many other upgrades and will try
your graphite paste.
Kurt S. S-5
--- Nick Scholtes <Nick@Scholtes1.com> wrote:
> Kurt,
>
> I'm not a plumber either, but I live on a farm and
> we end up very often
> becoming "jack of all trades" in some ways!
> .............
> Anyway, about 10 years ago I found a product that
> absolutely,
> positively, works absolutely perfect to seal NPT
> (tapered) pipe threads
> against petroleum products. It is a thick black
> graphite paste. I buy
> it at McMaster-Carr supply company. If you want to
> see it, go here:
> http://www.mcmaster.com/ and search for this part
> number: 4586K8, it's called "Key Graphite Paste".
>
> We have overhead fuel tanks to fuel up the tractors
> and stuff, and there
> are a bunch of joints on the tanks that connect the
> filter to the hose
> to the valve, etc. We've been using this graphite
> paste on these NPT
> fittings for 10 years and it really works, holds up
> in weather and
> everything, lasts forever.
>
> Best,
>
> Nick
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| Subject: | Re: Poly oil injection tank |
Don,
Check the following link to see if any of these bottles look
like yours. I'm away from my plane for a couple of weeks or I'd
measure mine to correlate.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=15034&product%5Fid=14979
Let me know if this looks like yours. First, though, ask
John if he's stocking any replacements at Kitfox. If not I'll talk
you through how I did my bottle.
At 01:31 PM 12/22/2006, you wrote:
>
>Guy,
> My tank was provided in the Kit from SS. It measures about 7"
> wide X 8"-10" high and 3" deep.
>
>Don Smythe
>Do Not Archive
Guy Buchanan
K-IV/1200 w/ 582 C-box & Warp 3 blade
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| Subject: | Re: Skis for Kitfox's |
Lynn-Check out trickair.com. They make what you are looking for.
Lowell N560KF
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| Subject: | Re: Poly oil injection tank |
Guy,
The largest of the bottles looks almost exactly like mine. Sorry the
site didn't give dimensions.
Thanks
Don Smythe
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy Buchanan" <bnn@nethere.com>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Poly oil injection tank
>
> Don,
> Check the following link to see if any of these bottles look like
> yours. I'm away from my plane for a couple of weeks or I'd measure mine to
> correlate.
>
> http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=15034&product%5Fid=14979
>
> Let me know if this looks like yours. First, though, ask John if
> he's stocking any replacements at Kitfox. If not I'll talk you through how
> I did my bottle.
>
> At 01:31 PM 12/22/2006, you wrote:
>>
>>Guy,
>> My tank was provided in the Kit from SS. It measures about 7" wide X
>> 8"-10" high and 3" deep.
>>
>>Don Smythe
>>Do Not Archive
>
> Guy Buchanan
> K-IV/1200 w/ 582 C-box & Warp 3 blade
>
>
>
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