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1. 03:41 AM - Re: Kitfox List Database (Lyle Persels)
2. 04:30 AM - Re: Kitfox List Database Age (Ben Baltrusaitis)
3. 05:22 AM - AirVW and Subie on Yahoo Groups (Bob)
4. 11:54 AM - Re: Re: Vixen Information (Paul Seehafer)
5. 02:51 PM - test-disrgard (Fox5flyer)
6. 03:13 PM - Re: Kitfox List Database (Lowell Fitt)
7. 05:06 PM - Re: Re: ASIs (was Vixen Information) (kurt schrader)
8. 06:35 PM - Re: Oshkosh Skiplane trip...coming home...OFF TOPIC (kurt schrader)
9. 06:47 PM - Re: Kitfox List Database (kirk hull)
10. 07:36 PM - Re: Re: Vixen Information (Randy Daughenbaugh)
11. 08:49 PM - Re: Re: Vixen Information (Ted Palamarek)
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox List Database |
Lowell,
Here's my additional info.
Engine: Changing to 912 ULS
Location: Osceola, IA
Hrs: UL 445, ULS 0
Prop: Warp 3
Age: 74
EW: 685
N Number: N32PK
e-mail: lpers@mchsi.com
Thanks,
Lyle Persels
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On 02 6, 07, at 11:44 AM, Lowell Fitt wrote:
> I think?? I have all the new stuff on the sreadsheet. Check and
> let me know.
>
> Lowell
> <Kitfox List Members.xls>
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox List Database Age |
Hi Lowell,
Good job on the database!
May I suggest putting the year of birth in the age column rather than
age so your database won't be outdated next year?
I was born in 1953.
Ben Baltrusaitis
Berwick, PA
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On 02 6, 07, at 11:44 AM, Lowell Fitt wrote:
> I think?? I have all the new stuff on the sreadsheet. Check and
> let me know.
>
> Lowell
> <Kitfox List Members.xls>
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| Subject: | AirVW and Subie on Yahoo Groups |
For those interested in use of the VW-based engines, there is no need to re-invent
the wheel, as there are already groups at Yahoo Groups. The biggest is called
AirVW and it has 1200+ members.
For those with Subies, there are also at least three groups, with close to 4000
total members. Check on AirSoob, SubaruAircraft, and E-SubieForum.
Bob
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Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=93407#93407
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| Subject: | Re: Vixen Information |
Mark,
I've noticed that the airspeed indicator for my Model IV is off by
sometimes 10 - 15 mph (e.g; reading 85-90 when I'm really going 100
mph). Weird thing is that it is not consistent at all. I haven't
played with it much to try and improve it, but I suspect it is because I
have one static port located midway down the fuselage on the left side.
One day I'll disconnect the static from the instrument and try it that
way. It hasn't really bothered me much as I have my Gps in the middel
of my panel giving me ground speeds, and that is rarely less than 100
mph. I'm totally happy with that as I'm flying my 912ul Model IV on
amphib floats. Incidentally, my Kitfox is the fastest 2 seat light
floatplane around this part of the country. It will go 118 mph (tested
again and again) flat out wide open on floats. However the asi rarely
reads much over a hundred. Drives some of the Rans guys nuts as before
my Kitfox came along they were the light floatplanes to try and catch.
I'm willing to bet if you test your vixen further you will find you are
flying faster than you think you are. Btw, I think the climb rate is
about right, but the stall speed sounds slow to me...once again making
me think your ASI is off like mine.
Paul Seehafer
Model IV - 912ul on Aerocet Amphibs
Wisconsin
ps - Here's a picture of my plane. Look at all the drag....floats,
rigging, water rudder, bubble doors, no radiator scoop, etc., and it
will easily go 100 mph even with the wheels down and locked and at gross
weight. And I've flown next to enough other aircraft now to know the
speeds my gps tests results are accurate (asi isn't). Your Vixen just
has to be at least as fast (especially when you start comparing the two
aircraft from a logical viewpoint).
----- Original Message -----
From: RRTRACK@aol.com
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Vixen Information
Hi BOB
Thanks for the reply. All the weight and balance scenarios is near
the rear of the CG limits. I will keep close watch of the CG when
loading the baggage compartment. My Vixen is disappointing on cruise
speeds. It cruises at 80 Knots at 5000 RPM indicated. I think about 90
knots at 5500 RPM. The struts are faired and it has the fiberglass main
landing gear and all the wheel pants on. John McBean suggested the tack
may be off. I get about 5200 RPM static and it had 430# of static
thrust.
What it does do well is land slow. It stalls at 35 MPH with full
flaps and lands just under 40 MPH. Also the climb rate is around 1100
FPM with a 170# pilot and 10 gal of fuel. I have the 68" GSC three blade
prop. How does this compare to your Vixen performance?
Mark
Wisconsin
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox List Database |
Hi, Kirk.
E-W Empty weight
AW-C Airworthiness Cert date.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "kirk hull" <kirkhull@kc.rr.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 5:45 PM
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
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox List Database
>
> I think?? I have all the new stuff on the sreadsheet. Check and let me
> know.
>
> Lowell
>
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| Subject: | Re: ASIs (was Vixen Information) |
Paul,
Any chance that water got in the static line?
Kurt S.
--- Paul Seehafer <av8rps@tznet.com> wrote:
> Mark,
>
> I've noticed that the airspeed indicator for my
> Model IV is off by sometimes 10 - 15 mph (e.g;
> reading 85-90 when I'm really going 100 mph). Weird
> thing is that it is not consistent at all......
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| Subject: | Re: Oshkosh Skiplane trip...coming home...OFF TOPIC |
U-Pers are also a "musical" band from up there. On a
music to humor scale, they lean more towards humor,
from what I heard. Would keep you awake while flying,
but probable better after landing with a beer to
improve the sound.
Didnt know about the "trolls" name..... but excellent
country to fly over or drive thru. Somehow warm even
when cold.
KURT S.
--- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
> For a minute there I thought I had much to learn
> about flying...I
> couldn't figure out what flying term a U-Per
> was...then I recalled.
> The U-Pers call us trolls, 'cause we live "under"
> the Bridge...thanks, Kurt.
>
> Lynn
> p.s. I filled the tanks this morning, and the amount
> should boost my
> GPH by about a good amount..I'll post later, but I'm
> going to a
> coffee fly-in in our 5 F weather right now.
>
> do not archive
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| Subject: | Kitfox List Database |
Ew 730
Aw-c june 2006
Thanks
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox List Database
Hi, Kirk.
E-W Empty weight
AW-C Airworthiness Cert date.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "kirk hull" <kirkhull@kc.rr.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 5:45 PM
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
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox List Database
>
> I think?? I have all the new stuff on the sreadsheet. Check and let me
> know.
>
> Lowell
>
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| Subject: | Re: Vixen Information |
Paul,
What are the Black "bumps" on the top of your wing about on either side of
the cockpit?
Randy - inquiring mind,,,,,
.
ps - Here's a picture of my plane. Look at all the drag....floats, rigging,
water rudder, bubble doors, no radiator scoop, etc., and it will easily go
100 mph even with the wheels down and locked and at gross weight. And I've
flown next to enough other aircraft now to know the speeds my gps tests
results are accurate (asi isn't). Your Vixen just has to be at least as
fast (especially when you start comparing the two aircraft from a logical
viewpoint).
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| Subject: | Re: Vixen Information |
Randy
Those look like fairings around the gas filler caps.
Ted
_____
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy
Daughenbaugh
Sent: February 7, 2007 8:34 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Vixen Information
Paul,
What are the Black "bumps" on the top of your wing about on either side of
the cockpit?
Randy - inquiring mind,,,,,
.
ps - Here's a picture of my plane. Look at all the drag....floats, rigging,
water rudder, bubble doors, no radiator scoop, etc., and it will easily go
100 mph even with the wheels down and locked and at gross weight. And I've
flown next to enough other aircraft now to know the speeds my gps tests
results are accurate (asi isn't). Your Vixen just has to be at least as
fast (especially when you start comparing the two aircraft from a logical
viewpoint).
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