---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 02/06/07: 22 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:13 AM - Re: XLS spreadsheat? (Michel Verheughe) 2. 04:54 AM - Re: New Guy (Jose M. Toro) 3. 05:55 AM - Re: New Guy (Bob) 4. 07:15 AM - Re: Re: New Guy (Lowell Fitt) 5. 07:43 AM - Re: New Guy (Lowell Fitt) 6. 09:47 AM - Kitfox List Database (Lowell Fitt) 7. 02:34 PM - damaged Speedster picrures (Eric) 8. 03:29 PM - Need help with part number. (Dave G.) 9. 03:49 PM - Re: Need help with part number. (jdmcbean) 10. 03:54 PM - Re: rough running 912ul (Trevor Leathem) 11. 04:13 PM - damaged Speedster pics (Fox5flyer) 12. 04:46 PM - Re: New Guy (Leroy Kopecky) 13. 04:49 PM - Re: XLS spreadsheat? (Leroy Kopecky) 14. 04:53 PM - Re: New guy / Revmaster (Leroy Kopecky) 15. 04:59 PM - Re: New Guy (Leroy Kopecky) 16. 05:25 PM - Re: New Guy (DO NOT ARCHIVE) (Leroy Kopecky) 17. 05:26 PM - Re: New guy / Revmaster (ron schick) 18. 05:26 PM - Titles (Jim Gilliatt) 19. 05:26 PM - Re: New Guy (Leroy Kopecky) 20. 05:49 PM - Re: Kitfox List Database (kirk hull) 21. 05:49 PM - Re: damaged Speedster pics (Eric) 22. 07:50 PM - new guy (jerry evans) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:13:23 AM PST US From: Michel Verheughe Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: XLS spreadsheat? > From: ron schick [roncarolnikko@hotmail.com] > Lowell I'm unable to open the file. How about some help as to what program > to use. Is there a trick to get it open? Thought I had this #@%^ computer > figured out. Ron NB Ore Ron, I'll try to answer for Lowell. This is a Microsoft Excel file. If you have Microsoft Office, the file should open by itself according to the .xls extension. If you don't have Microsoft Office, you can get OpenOffice, an open source (free) program that will open it for you. If you are on a Macintosh, you can run Microsoft Excel for Mac, and open the file. If you are on a Mac and don't have any Microsoft product, you can still open it using an open source program for the Mac. I am in the latter situation and I could open the file, so I guess anyone else could. Good luck. Cheers, Michel do not archive
________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:54:39 AM PST US From: "Jose M. Toro" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy Is it that a red one that is or was located in south florida? Jose ----- Original Message ---- From: Leroy Kopecky Sent: Monday, February 5, 2007 9:53:56 PM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy Hi Lowell: I'm the proud owner of a KF Classic IV. It has a Revmaster 4 cycle engine. It's also a taildragger (something I'm still getting used to...had a trike before). Let me know what other information you'd like. Also, I'd like to hear from other Revmaster owners. Thanks for the welcome. LeRoy P. Kopecky ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Graichen" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 4:33 PM Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: New Guy > Hi Lowell: > I have added my info. Thanks. > Peter Graichen > http:/home.neo.rr.com/n10pg/kitfox.htm > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt > Sent: Monday, 05 February, 2007 13:08 > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > LeRoy, > > Thanks for introducing yourself. This might be a good time for a reminder. > I have a spreadsheet with all the airplanes that list members have reported > to the list. I enjoy referring to it from time to time and think it might > be time for an update. I will post the spreadsheet as an attachment for > those who have not seen it. I would also be interested in adding to the > spreadsheet anyone who is building or just interested. As far as I am > concerned anyone who has in interest in the Kitfox is well within the bounds > of the fraternity. I can add catagories as need arises. > > Lowell. > > Want to start your own business? http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:55:04 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: New Guy From: "Bob" Lowell- The spreadsheet is great - thanks for doing it! My info is: Model V Vixen, S/N 27 (in work) Bob Swaim (51) 23813 Rolling Fork Way Gaithersburg, Md 20882 email: dswaim1119@comcast.net Would it be possible to add columns for stall/cruise/top airspeed, and maybe usefull load? Bob -------- Remember that internet advice may only be worth what you pay. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=93169#93169 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:15:43 AM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: New Guy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob" > Would it be possible to add columns for stall/cruise/top airspeed, and > maybe usefull load? > Bob I don't se why not. Lowell ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:43:47 AM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy To Leroy and all. What you submit for inclusion is based on your personal preference. There are now columns for speeds, useful load, serial number, hours, etc. Drop a note and I will add it. For those still building, my guess is that engine, performance and useful load info would be useful. Lowell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leroy Kopecky" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 5:53 PM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > Hi Lowell: > > I'm the proud owner of a KF Classic IV. It has a Revmaster 4 cycle > engine. > It's also a taildragger (something I'm still getting used to...had a trike > before). > > Let me know what other information you'd like. Also, I'd like to hear > from > other Revmaster owners. > > Thanks for the welcome. > > LeRoy P. Kopecky > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Peter Graichen" > To: > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 4:33 PM > Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > >> Hi Lowell: >> I have added my info. Thanks. >> Peter Graichen >> http:/home.neo.rr.com/n10pg/kitfox.htm >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com >> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt >> Sent: Monday, 05 February, 2007 13:08 >> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com >> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy >> >> LeRoy, >> >> Thanks for introducing yourself. This might be a good time for a > reminder. >> I have a spreadsheet with all the airplanes that list members have > reported >> to the list. I enjoy referring to it from time to time and think it >> might >> be time for an update. I will post the spreadsheet as an attachment for >> those who have not seen it. I would also be interested in adding to the >> spreadsheet anyone who is building or just interested. As far as I am >> concerned anyone who has in interest in the Kitfox is well within the > bounds >> of the fraternity. I can add catagories as need arises. >> >> Lowell. >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:47:02 AM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox List Database I think?? I have all the new stuff on the sreadsheet. Check and let me know. Lowell ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:34:46 PM PST US From: "Eric" Subject: Kitfox-List: damaged Speedster picrures Hi folks, if anyone is interested in seeing how my Speedster rebuild project is coming along, I posted pictures on a Yahoo Photo site. I will add more photos as the project progresses. Simply go to this site http://new.photos.yahoo.com/irus58/albums and then open the "Kitfox project" album. Eric ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 03:29:41 PM PST US From: "Dave G." Subject: Kitfox-List: Need help with part number. Can anyone supply the Skystar part number for the rod end that connects the strut to the spar bracket? On the Denney plans it is identified as WRE-22 and also as Heim F45-19. The ends I have actually look more like Aurora products if you go by the pictures. I've asked Sportplane and they'd like the part number if possible. Do not archive ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:49:11 PM PST US From: "jdmcbean" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Need help with part number. Dave, That part number is all I needed and we have them in stock. Fly Safe !! John & Debra McBean 208.337.5111 www.kitfoxaircraft.com "It's not how Fast... It's how Fun!" -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dave G. Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 4:27 PM Subject: Kitfox-List: Need help with part number. Can anyone supply the Skystar part number for the rod end that connects the strut to the spar bracket? On the Denney plans it is identified as WRE-22 and also as Heim F45-19. The ends I have actually look more like Aurora products if you go by the pictures. I've asked Sportplane and they'd like the part number if possible. Do not archive -- 10:22 AM ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:54:50 PM PST US From: "Trevor Leathem" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: rough running 912ul Hi John, we have been struggling with this same problem on our 912 on and off for a few years. We did notice the same effect on the plugs. It has been explained to us as the effect of the radius on the intake pipes which are curved just before they enter the cylinders. Since the front cylinders are on the "outside" of that curve so to speak and since the centrifugal force will tend to push the fuel droplets towards the outside of the bend, then the front cylinders get a richer fuel/air mixture than the back cylinders. That has always been our experience and even though we have resolved the rough running problem, we still have sooty front plugs and nice brown rear plugs. We have never been able to get them the same colour - but our engine runs smoothly now after many, many other adjustments and trials. I suspect that this is what you are experiencing and may not have anything to do with the rough running. Hope this helps. Do not archive. J. Trevor Leathem Ontario ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 04:13:33 PM PST US From: "Fox5flyer" Subject: Kitfox-List: damaged Speedster pics What happened to that poor thing? Deke do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Eric To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 5:30 PM Subject: Kitfox-List: damaged Speedster picrures Hi folks, if anyone is interested in seeing how my Speedster rebuild project is coming along, I posted pictures on a Yahoo Photo site. I will add more photos as the project progresses. Simply go to this site http://new.photos.yahoo.com/irus58/albums and then open the "Kitfox project" album. Eric ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 04:46:46 PM PST US From: "Leroy Kopecky" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy Jose: Could be...what do you know about the "red one"? LeRoy P. Kopecky ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jose M. Toro" Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 6:54 AM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > Is it that a red one that is or was located in south florida? > > Jose > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Leroy Kopecky > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Sent: Monday, February 5, 2007 9:53:56 PM > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > > > Hi Lowell: > > I'm the proud owner of a KF Classic IV. It has a Revmaster 4 cycle engine. > It's also a taildragger (something I'm still getting used to...had a trike > before). > > Let me know what other information you'd like. Also, I'd like to hear from > other Revmaster owners. > > Thanks for the welcome. > > LeRoy P. Kopecky > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Peter Graichen" > To: > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 4:33 PM > Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > > > Hi Lowell: > > I have added my info. Thanks. > > Peter Graichen > > http:/home.neo.rr.com/n10pg/kitfox.htm > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com > > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt > > Sent: Monday, 05 February, 2007 13:08 > > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > > > LeRoy, > > > > Thanks for introducing yourself. This might be a good time for a > reminder. > > I have a spreadsheet with all the airplanes that list members have > reported > > to the list. I enjoy referring to it from time to time and think it might > > be time for an update. I will post the spreadsheet as an attachment for > > those who have not seen it. I would also be interested in adding to the > > spreadsheet anyone who is building or just interested. As far as I am > > concerned anyone who has in interest in the Kitfox is well within the > bounds > > of the fraternity. I can add catagories as need arises. > > > > Lowell. > > > > > > > Want to start your own business? > http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 04:49:44 PM PST US From: "Leroy Kopecky" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: XLS spreadsheat? To Lowell (from the New Guy): Forgive me for asking, but what's this list and what's the address? By the way, thanks to the many, many welcoming replies to my post recently. Makes a guy feel real welcome and not alone in this Kitfox world. LeRoy P. Kopecky ----- Original Message ----- From: "ron schick" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:02 PM Subject: Kitfox-List: XLS spreadsheat? > > Lowell I'm unable to open the file. How about some help as to what program > to use. Is there a trick to get it open? Thought I had this #@%^ computer > figured out. Ron NB Ore > > _________________________________________________________________ > Talk now to your Hotmail contacts with Windows Live Messenger. > http://get.live.com/messenger/overview > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 04:53:22 PM PST US From: "Leroy Kopecky" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New guy / Revmaster Ron: I think we should create a Revmaster posting for those of us using VW as a powerplant. I haven't had a real good opportunity to put the plane (and VW) through any difficult tests yet. I have flown it for about 15-20 hours just getting used to the idiosyncrasies of the plane. This summer I'll focus on the plant and prop. LeRoy P. Kopecky ----- Original Message ----- From: "ron schick" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 9:50 PM Subject: Kitfox-List: New guy / Revmaster > > Hi Leroy. I almost missed your post as I have been buried with work and > only reading certain topics. I hope you post a new subject with your > performance specs when you know them. I have a new Revmaster in the garage > and wonder what it is capable of. Ron NB Oregon, model IV Speedster > 1915cc VW 1.6:1 redrive 72" Ivo. ~700 fpm 92 kts WOT ~3 GPH 87 octane. > > _________________________________________________________________ > something more. > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 04:59:20 PM PST US From: "Leroy Kopecky" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy Tim: I just replied to another Revmaster owner. Let's get our own Revmaster posting so all of us VW guys can talk turkey (or powerplant!). I've only flown this aircraft for about 15 hours trying to get used to it. My previous plant was a 2 cycle 582. I haven't made any performance figures, but an unscientific comparison is that the Revmaster is outperforming the Rotax. Remember I'm just new at this flying stuff so if I step on anyone's toes I don't mean it. As I complete my winter maintenance and get back in the air (March I hope) I'll be able to do some real testing and report back to the group. LeRoy P. Kopecky ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Vader" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 9:17 PM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > Leroy > > Have you had the opportunity yet to assemble any performance figures for > the plane. Cruise speed, rate of climb, fuel burn, take off distance etc. > I'd be interested to hear about the Revmaster in a Kitfox. > > Tim Vader > Classic IV > Subaru > > do not archive > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Leroy Kopecky" > To: > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 6:53 PM > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > > > > > Hi Lowell: > > > > I'm the proud owner of a KF Classic IV. It has a Revmaster 4 cycle > > engine. > > It's also a taildragger (something I'm still getting used to...had a trike > > before). > > > > Let me know what other information you'd like. Also, I'd like to hear > > from > > other Revmaster owners. > > > > Thanks for the welcome. > > > > LeRoy P. Kopecky > > > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 05:25:35 PM PST US From: "Leroy Kopecky" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy (DO NOT ARCHIVE) Hi Ted: Actually I purchased a Kitfox last April, but really don't have that many flight hours in it (15 hours). I had an Avid Mark IV trike before, but it literally bit the dust as I was landing and a burst of wind blew me off the runway into an embankment. Now I'm almost to the point of relearning how to fly. My KF Classic IV is just a little bigger (the cabin has much more room), I have a new powerplant (from a Rotax 582 to a Revmaster 2100D), a 3 bladed composite, ground adjustable prop. to a two bladed wooden Sensinica non-adjustable; not to say going from a trike landing gear configuration to a taildragger...makes a guy feel quite challenged! I have both an ultralight and sport pilot license. No urge to get a general aviation or private license. Just want to get up to 1000' or maybe 2000' and fly on some silky smooth air for an hour or so and come home and tuck the baby away for another few days. Flying has been a dream of mine for years. I've only been in the "flying business" for a couple years. It's my avocation, my hobby. LeRoy P. Kopecky ----- Original Message ----- From: Ted Palamarek To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:13 PM Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: New Guy (DO NOT ARCHIVE) Come on fellows let's not let the new fellow start on the wrong foot --- how about DO NOT ARCHIVE on this fluff stuff as requested by many on the list. Its hell to go through the archives and wade through all the fluff. Fire away Ted Palamarek Do Not Archive ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Pearsall Sent: February 5, 2007 10:05 AM To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: New Guy Welcome to the list LeRoy. Tell us about yourself - do you have a 'fox, or are considering getting one? Don Pearsall From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Leroy Kopecky Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 8:34 AM To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Subject: Kitfox-List: New Guy Hello To All! I'm new to this site, but have been reading your comments for a while. Just wanted to say "hi" and hope that I can comment on a subject or two. LeRoy Wisconsin http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 05:26:28 PM PST US From: "ron schick" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New guy / Revmaster If you go to the Matronics home page and search vw you should find most of my postings as well as others. Yours are the climb rate, max speed, empty weight yet to be seen. Looking forward to it. Ron NB Ore >From: "Leroy Kopecky" >To: >Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New guy / Revmaster >Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 18:39:16 -0600 > > >Ron: > >I think we should create a Revmaster posting for those of us using VW as a >powerplant. I haven't had a real good opportunity to put the plane (and >VW) >through any difficult tests yet. I have flown it for about 15-20 hours >just >getting used to the idiosyncrasies of the plane. This summer I'll focus on >the plant and prop. > >LeRoy P. Kopecky >----- Original Message ----- >From: "ron schick" >To: >Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 9:50 PM >Subject: Kitfox-List: New guy / Revmaster > > > > > > > Hi Leroy. I almost missed your post as I have been buried with work >and > > only reading certain topics. I hope you post a new subject with your > > performance specs when you know them. I have a new Revmaster in the >garage > > and wonder what it is capable of. Ron NB Oregon, model IV Speedster > > 1915cc VW 1.6:1 redrive 72" Ivo. ~700 fpm 92 kts WOT ~3 GPH 87 >octane. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > something more. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ FREE online classifieds from Windows Live Expo buy and sell with people you know ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 05:26:28 PM PST US From: Jim Gilliatt Subject: Kitfox-List: Titles Please change TITLES!! Do not archive ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 05:26:59 PM PST US From: "Leroy Kopecky" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy Lowell: For some reason I can't open your spreadsheet. What format are you sending it in? LeRoy P. Kopecky ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lowell Fitt" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 12:07 PM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: New Guy > LeRoy, > > Thanks for introducing yourself. This might be a good time for a reminder. > I have a spreadsheet with all the airplanes that list members have reported > to the list. I enjoy referring to it from time to time and think it might > be time for an update. I will post the spreadsheet as an attachment for > those who have not seen it. I would also be interested in adding to the > spreadsheet anyone who is building or just interested. As far as I am > concerned anyone who has in interest in the Kitfox is well within the bounds > of the fraternity. I can add catagories as need arises. > > Lowell. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Leroy Kopecky" > To: > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 8:33 AM > Subject: Kitfox-List: New Guy > > > Hello To All! > > I'm new to this site, but have been reading your comments for a while. Just > wanted to say "hi" and hope that I can comment on a subject or two. > > LeRoy > Wisconsin > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 05:49:02 PM PST US From: "kirk hull" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Kitfox List Database I am on the list but not all of the info was there. I have updated every thing except e-w and aw-c as I did not know what they were -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 11:44 AM Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox List Database I think?? I have all the new stuff on the sreadsheet. Check and let me know. Lowell ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 05:49:18 PM PST US From: "Eric" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: damaged Speedster pics Dake, the previous owner of this Speedster landed in the trees because of fuel starvation. Had to be pulled out with a helicopter. 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