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1. 12:54 AM - Re: Kitfox 5 Flight tests (avtar412)
2. 03:33 AM - Identification and spares for amphib floats (Michael Laundy)
3. 05:35 AM - Re: Identification and spares for amphib floats (Noel Loveys)
4. 05:51 AM - Re: Identification and spares for amphib floats (Bob)
5. 07:45 AM - Re: Identification and spares for amphib floats ()
6. 08:25 AM - Re: cabin doors (xfire)
7. 02:34 PM - Re: Re: cabin doors (Noel Loveys)
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox 5 Flight tests |
Re getting to the rear fuse, I made a large removable cover over out of 050" aluminum
in the top behind the turtle deck. I covered the whole tube section and
also gives access to the batteries as well as the static vent connections. I
cant imagine now not being able to get access to the rear fuselage now. I have
mounted my VHF antenna in the center of the panel and acts as a ground plane.
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| Subject: | Identification and spares for amphib floats |
I am enclosing a photo of my amphib floats which I am refurbishing with the intention
of fitting them on my Kitfox mk 3. Can anyone identify the floats and maybe
give me the address of the manufacturer, or put me in touch with anyone who
may be able to supply spares. There is no manufacturing plate on the floats,
the only ref no I can find is
1100AM-02L-0492 stencilled inside the port float (I guess that refers to the
buoyancy)
The brake manufacturer is "MATCO MFG SLC UT" I will need a new set of pads,
and seals for the caliper.
Other bits needing replacing are the nose wheels, and some cabling (which I can
probably get made locally).
If anyone has a similar set of floats I would greatly appreciate any info on
how to set up the controls for the retraction of the gear, and maybe photos of
the set up.
many thanks
Mike
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| Subject: | Identification and spares for amphib floats |
Aerocet 1100 Amphibs. Nice score. They are no longer being produced.
The
resins in the fibreglass is vinyl ester I have had to repair mine once
when
it slipped on the trailer. I used West Epoxy filler on the patch.
Dave F on this list flies on the same float on a Mod II.
Noel
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Laundy
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:03 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Identification and spares for amphib floats
I am enclosing a photo of my amphib floats which I am refurbishing with
the
intention of fitting them on my Kitfox mk 3. Can anyone identify the
floats
and maybe give me the address of the manufacturer, or put me in touch
with
anyone who may be able to supply spares. There is no manufacturing plate
on
the floats, the only ref no I can find is
1100AM-02L-0492 stencilled inside the port float (I guess that refers to
the
buoyancy)
The brake manufacturer is "MATCO MFG SLC UT" I will need a new set of
pads,
and seals for the caliper.
Other bits needing replacing are the nose wheels, and some cabling
(which I
can probably get made locally).
If anyone has a similar set of floats I would greatly appreciate any
info on
how to set up the controls for the retraction of the gear, and maybe
photos
of the set up.
many thanks
Mike
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| Subject: | Re: Identification and spares for amphib floats |
For your brakes:
http://www.matcomfg.com/
I've only had good experiences with nice people there!
Bob
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| Subject: | Re: Identification and spares for amphib floats |
Hi Mike,
Your floats are Aerocet 1100s.
Aerocet has ZERO to do with these anymore. Parts are scarce but your
brakes are Matco if same as mine. There is a guy that bought the Old
stock and has it for sale but I not sure name.
I can find out the info it you like. Do you have all the gear retract
hardware ?
I made all of mine and the bullwheel and they are a great float.
Nosewheels on them were wheelchair wheels 1.75 x 7" if i recall. I
have solid rubber 6 inch wheel for nosewheels and I have welded the SS
casters up with additional bracing.
The nose gear wheels will limit you to the size of nosewheel that will
fit as well as they are narrow. They will serve you well if you look
after them. I probably have over 500 landings on grass runways alone
so that may of helped mine take more of a beating than some .
There are a great aerodynamic float compared to a draggy full lotus and
you should have a blast with them.
Hope this helps and welcome to the wonderful world of float flying with
Amphibs :)
I enclosed a pic of my IV Kitfox on them at my dock .
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Laundy
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:32 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Identification and spares for amphib floats
I am enclosing a photo of my amphib floats which I am refurbishing
with the intention of fitting them on my Kitfox mk 3. Can anyone
identify the floats and maybe give me the address of the manufacturer,
or put me in touch with anyone who may be able to supply spares. There
is no manufacturing plate on the floats, the only ref no I can find is
1100AM-02L-0492 stencilled inside the port float (I guess that refers
to the buoyancy)
The brake manufacturer is "MATCO MFG SLC UT" I will need a new set of
pads, and seals for the caliper.
Other bits needing replacing are the nose wheels, and some cabling
(which I can probably get made locally).
If anyone has a similar set of floats I would greatly appreciate any
info on how to set up the controls for the retraction of the gear, and
maybe photos of the set up.
many thanks
Mike
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[quote="Float Flyr"]I put one on the pilot side without drilling any holes....
I'll send a couple of pictures tomorrow.
Noel
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Noel, can you please send the pics to me also
Thanks
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I was working outside all day today. I'll go out in about a half an hour
and take the pictures and post them here. They will be small but accurate.
Noel
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> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of xfire
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 12:55 PM
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