---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 02/15/07: 12 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:15 AM - Re: Need airport access ideas...help (84KF) 2. 05:30 AM - Re: GPS (Bob) 3. 05:34 AM - Re: Gap seals (Bob) 4. 06:21 AM - Re: Rudder trim (Randy Daughenbaugh) 5. 06:23 AM - Re: Trailering () 6. 07:15 AM - Re: Need airport access ideas...help (Tom Jones) 7. 07:26 AM - Re: Trailering (Noel Loveys) 8. 09:59 AM - Re: Gap seals (Larry Martin) 9. 01:27 PM - Re: Gap seals (john beirne) 10. 01:37 PM - Re: Re: Need airport access ideas...help (Noel Loveys) 11. 02:33 PM - Re: Re: Gap seals (Michel Verheughe) 12. 10:28 PM - Re: GPS (Michael Gibbs) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:15:07 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Need airport access ideas...help From: "84KF" FAA Advisory Circular No: 150/5190-6 is drawn from FAA Order 5190.6A "Airport Compliance Requirements" a FAA 9.94 MB PDF file. http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/resources/publications/orders/index.cfm?sect=obligations This is (also) must reading for when discussing aircraft owners rights to operations, self-servicing and maintenance. (at federal funded airports) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p-207#95207 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:30:56 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: GPS From: "Bob" It's taken him some fiddling to learn how to make it work, but a friend has used Routebuddy to get Garmin data into his Mac. Or you can wait (again) for Garmin's next version of MapSource software: http://www.garmin.com/pressroom/corporate/011006.html Bob -------- Remember that internet advice may only be worth what you pay. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p-227#95227 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:34:45 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Gap seals From: "Bob" I've also seen simple V-shaped self-adhesive door weatherstrip, purchased from the Aviation Department of any local Home Depot. As with any gap seal, it makes it more important in pre-flight inspection to make sure twigs or other debris isn't resting in the gap. Bob -------- Remember that internet advice may only be worth what you pay. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p-229#95229 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:21:07 AM PST US From: "Randy Daughenbaugh" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Rudder trim Cool Floyd! Thanks for sharing. I don't need this right now, but it is going into my "keeper" file. Randy Do no archive . _____ From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Floyd Johnson Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:08 AM Subject: Kitfox-List: Rudder trim Rudder trim: A neat trick I learned from Graham Loucks in the UK, was to attach a 1/4 inch diameter bungy cord to the rudder pedal. I use a sailboat "line lock" to grip and hold the cord in position . The two cams just lock it in position. I can set my trim infinitely It requires a small pully on the firewall in front of the rudder pedal and I attached the "line lock" to the bottom edge of my instrument panel. Need more rudder? Pull the bungy tighter. Need less? Pop it out of the lock and back in and retighten it. It is very simple and effective. .. Floyd Johnson kitfox69@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:23:07 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Trailering Gary, I have a custom made Kitfox trailer that I'm planning on selling. (I have a hangar now!) The trailer was custom made for a Kitfox IV and has trailered a Kitfox across country (Interstates, etc.). The trailer comes complete with electric brakes and a built-in gas tank with hose (for fueling the Fox). The trailer is Very Heavy Duty. You could carry cars with this thing. Evidently, the guy that originally made it owned one of those equipment rental companies - you know, the companies that rent Bobcat tractors and such. He built it so you could carry anything. Much stronger than a boat trailer. However, it's an open trailer. It's a good one, but an open design. If you want to talk about it, send me an email & I'll forward my contact info to you. Ron Kitfox 6, Christen Eagle II >From: helicop >Date: 2007/02/14 Wed PM 09:01:49 CST >To: kitfox-list@matronics.com >Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailering > >I know this has been somewhat discussed before, and from what I have read, I still have questions. Does anyone have any experience trailering their Kitfox for longer distances especially on interstates, and frequently. In the next year or so, I am going to be traveling alot, and I want to take the Kitfox that I buy along with me. I have seen several of the open modified boat trailers that have been in use, but I am going to be hauling longer than just to the airport and home. I have thought that I really want an enclosed trailer to better protect the airplane, especially from vandalism, and the elements. I am planning on buying a Series 5, and I understand that it is a very tight fit in a 8ft 6in wide trailer, along with the heigth. I would really appreciate it if any of you with the vast wealth of knowledge that I have seen, can give me some input. > >Thank you and remember to pull back to make the people look smaller, and push forward to make them look bigger. > >Gary > >Helicop > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p-160#95160 > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:15:47 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Need airport access ideas...help From: "Tom Jones" > No! No! Now is when you should start wineing! Okay, you caught me on that one, Guy. I havent found the spell checker on here yet. Thanks for the links Steve!!! And thanks for the other ides everyone. The next Airport Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for March 15 and they propmise the gate Key policy will be on the agenda. I have another month to study up now. I do plan to be nice. Do not archive. Tom Jones Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p-246#95246 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:26:21 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Trailering I would think the narrowest trailer possible would be best. Allow a couple of inches on each side for padding at the wing level. Make sure the plane is well tied down inside the trailer. A small electric ATV winch mounted in the front of the trailer will make loading a lot easier and provide a tie down for the tail wheel. Try to arrange it so the main gear is just aft of the wheels for balance and tongue weight. Make sure you always have one blade of your three blade prop, if installed, is pointing down for loading. A "Y" shaped towbar that attaches to the main gear may help unloading. There are some custom made trailers for snowmobiles that will carry as many as six machines and have a boat point front to them that could be perfect for the long haul with a Kitfox. Noel > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of helicop > Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:32 PM > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Subject: Kitfox-List: Trailering > > > > I know this has been somewhat discussed before, and from what > I have read, I still have questions. Does anyone have any > experience trailering their Kitfox for longer distances > especially on interstates, and frequently. In the next year > or so, I am going to be traveling alot, and I want to take > the Kitfox that I buy along with me. I have seen several of > the open modified boat trailers that have been in use, but I > am going to be hauling longer than just to the airport and > home. I have thought that I really want an enclosed trailer > to better protect the airplane, especially from vandalism, > and the elements. I am planning on buying a Series 5, and I > understand that it is a very tight fit in a 8ft 6in wide > trailer, along with the heigth. I would really appreciate it > if any of you with the vast wealth of knowledge that I have > seen, can give me some input. > > Thank you and remember to pull back to make the people look > smaller, and push forward to make them look bigger. > > Gary > > Helicop > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p-160#95160 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:59:46 AM PST US From: "Larry Martin" Subject: Kitfox-List: RE: Gap seals "The builder had simply used 4" pinked tape on the gaps. How effective would that be? I've seen it used on other aircraft."I have this on my Avid, and it works great. It is an AD on the Tiger Moth to use pinkedtape as gap seals on all control surfaces including the ailerons. It's been on the Mothfor at least 30yrs that I know of with no problems.larry ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 01:27:49 PM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Gap seals From: "john beirne" Interesting. Does the gap sealing make any difference to the handleing on a Kitfox Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p-351#95351 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 01:37:33 PM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Need airport access ideas...help Also check on the rues of the Airport Advisory Council. There may not be a quorum in place. If you turn up you may have every right to elect yourself president of the council and form a coup. Today the key to the gate tomorrow... The washroom! :-) Noel > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom Jones > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:45 AM > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Need airport access ideas...help > > > > > > No! No! Now is when you should start wineing! > > > Okay, you caught me on that one, Guy. I havent found the > spell checker on here yet. > > Thanks for the links Steve!!! And thanks for the other ides > everyone. The next Airport Advisory Board meeting is > scheduled for March 15 and they propmise the gate Key policy > will be on the agenda. I have another month to study up now. > > I do plan to be nice. Do not archive. > > Tom Jones > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p-246#95246 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 02:33:34 PM PST US From: Michel Verheughe Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Gap seals On Feb 15, 2007, at 10:26 PM, john beirne wrote: > Does the gap sealing make any difference to the handleing on a Kitfox With my model 3, I never managed to do a proper 3-points landing before I fixed the elevator with some tape, John. So I guess, yes, it makes a difference. Now I have it also on the rudder, for crosswind landing. Cheers, Michel ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:28:18 PM PST US From: Michael Gibbs Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: GPS Lynn sez: >I don't mind coughing up some scratch for the Windoze...where is it >available?... Lynn, this is getting off topic. I'll e-mail you directly. Mike G. 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