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1. 06:28 AM - belly radiator needed (KNAPP & GOFFREDI)
2. 06:29 AM - belly radiator needed (KNAPP & GOFFREDI)
3. 06:41 AM - Re: Trailering (kirk hull)
4. 07:37 AM - Kitplanes Model IV discontinued? (D. Fisher)
5. 07:49 AM - Re: belly radiator needed (GENTRYLL@aol.com)
6. 07:52 AM - Re: Trailering (Tom Jones)
7. 08:00 AM - Re: Kitplanes Model IV discontinued? (crazyivan)
8. 08:08 AM - Re: Re: Kitplanes Model IV discontinued? (D. Fisher)
9. 08:20 AM - Re: belly radiator needed (A Smith)
10. 09:27 AM - Re: belly radiator needed (Rick)
11. 11:05 AM - Re: Re: Trailering (kirk hull)
12. 11:51 AM - Annual Condition Inspection Check list (Lowell Fitt)
13. 01:48 PM - Radiator (Floyd Johnson)
14. 05:00 PM - Re: Trailering (Rexinator)
15. 09:07 PM - Re: Annual Condition Inspection Check list (Ted Palamarek)
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| Subject: | belly radiator needed |
Looking for old style belly radeator
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| Subject: | belly radiator needed |
Looking for old style belly radeator
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Attached is a pic( I think I got the size down) of my classic 4 on its
trailer. It is not fully enclosed but it has a full bottom to protect it
from road hazards. It seems to work well. As for vandals, everybody stops
to look as yet nobody has touched it. The trailer is a heavally modified
pop up camper. If you would like more pics or info I would be happy to send
them to you off line.
-----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 9:02 PM
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
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| Subject: | Kitplanes Model IV discontinued? |
Good article on Kitfox and John Mc BEan in the new mag this month.
Do I read it correctly that the Light weight IV model is gone and replaced
by the news super sport ?
Dave
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| Subject: | Re: belly radiator needed |
I think there is a Rotax version that just came out in Ebay Aviation Parts.
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Kirk,
Nice looking trailer. Looks like it is easy to load and unload. I am in the process
of modifying my trailer now and want to shorten the tongue. What is the
distance from the tail wheel to the trailer hitch when the wings are folded?
Tom Jones
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| Subject: | Re: Kitplanes Model IV discontinued? |
>From their website, Kitfox is only producing the Super Sport which looks like an upgrade to the 7. http://kitfoxaircraft.com/
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Dave
Speedster 912 UL
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| Subject: | Re: Kitplanes Model IV discontinued? |
I guess then that is all they offer now ?
I would bet the model IV was the best seller over all in past history.
I bet that was a tough decission to make. Maybe they had to make a wider
model standard to fit all of us Wider people now :)
Dave
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From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 11:00 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitplanes Model IV discontinued?
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>>From their website, Kitfox is only producing the Super Sport which looks
>>like an upgrade to the 7. http://kitfoxaircraft.com/
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> Dave
> Speedster 912 UL
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| Subject: | Re: belly radiator needed |
I have an orig. nsi copper radiator.
Albert
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| Subject: | belly radiator needed |
If you look on line there are several companies that will custom
fabricate you a radiator to meet the needs of your engine and type of
coolant. You can get as fancy or simple as your budget allows.
Rick
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I don't remember but I will check the next time im out to the airport. The
weatherman says 45 deg on Sunday so I will try to fly then.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom Jones
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 9:52 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Trailering
Kirk,
Nice looking trailer. Looks like it is easy to load and unload. I am in
the process of modifying my trailer now and want to shorten the tongue.
What is the distance from the tail wheel to the trailer hitch when the wings
are folded?
Tom Jones
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| Subject: | Annual Condition Inspection Check list |
Well, It's that time again and I have filled up all the margins of the old
check list with eight years worth of check marks.
Does anyone have a lead on a check list favoring the Model IV and Rotax 912?
Lowell
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I have an aluminum radiator. If you are interested, I'll send you some pictures
and dimensions.
Floyd. kitfox69@earthlink.net
Floyd Johnson
kitfox69@earthlink.net
EarthLink Revolves Around You.
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Maybe I'm guilty of stating the obvious, but I haven't noticed yet this
time around that anyone mentioned the risk of G loads from the
suspension on a heavy duty trailer. A lightly loaded heavy duty
suspension will give a rough ride for your airplane. A trailer that is
truly custom designed to carry a relatively light weight but large bulky
load such as our Kitfoxes should have the axle suspension rated for the
weight of the load plus some small percent, say 10%. You should factor
in other things you may regularly carry with the aircraft. Fuel tanks
plus fuel and tools for instance. I would think of trailering like
flying at gross weight into potentially very rough weather.
I have an open car carrier rated to 6,000 lbs, but I am careful to
travel over smooth roads and go very slow where there are rough
surfaces. I also reduced air pressure in the trailer and gear tires. My
ratcheting cargo straps were many with just a little slack to allow the
gear to absorb shock loads as well.
Since you should want an enclosed trailer you will also want to secure
the airplane so that it can not jostle around inside and bang against
the enclosure. Thus a properly rated suspension is more essential for
the long trips. I think I read somewhere that a pothole can easily
transmit over 12 G's through your suspension which of course WILL cause
damage if it gets to the airframe. I would imagine an adjustable air
suspension would work best. Tandem axles on a trailer gives a much
smoother ride. The point is to consider the suspension when deciding on
a trailer.
Rex
Colorado
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| Subject: | Annual Condition Inspection Check list |
Lowell
I think I may have one. I will look through my books tomorrow and try
finding it for you.
Ted
Do NOT ARCHIVE
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt
Sent: February 16, 2007 12:50 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Annual Condition Inspection Check list
Well, It's that time again and I have filled up all the margins of the old
check list with eight years worth of check marks.
Does anyone have a lead on a check list favoring the Model IV and Rotax 912?
Lowell
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