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1. 03:21 AM - Re: gas cap venting (fox5flyer)
2. 07:20 AM - Re: Straight Breakers vs. Breaker Switch? (n85ae)
3. 07:22 AM - Re: Delaminating aileron traling edge (wingnut)
4. 07:23 AM - Re: Rotax 582 failure (semi off-topic) (akflyer)
5. 07:58 AM - Recent parts find (Rick)
6. 08:37 AM - Re: Is there a better way to hang the doors on a 7 (W Duke)
7. 08:38 AM - Re: gas cap venting (Marco Menezes)
8. 09:11 AM - Re: gas cap venting (Guy Buchanan)
9. 09:12 AM - Re: gas cap venting (Lynn Matteson)
10. 09:23 AM - Exhaust Tube Question? (RAY Gignac)
11. 09:36 AM - Re: gas cap venting (kurt schrader)
12. 10:05 AM - Re: gas cap venting (Randy Daughenbaugh)
13. 12:37 PM - Re: gas cap venting (Lowell Fitt)
14. 01:00 PM - Re: gas cap venting (Marco Menezes)
15. 01:19 PM - Re: gas cap venting (jdmcbean)
16. 01:58 PM - Re: Re: Straight Breakers vs. Breaker Switch? (George Michaels)
17. 02:41 PM - Re: N998DS (Don Smythe) (Michael Logan)
18. 03:03 PM - Re: N998DS (Don Smythe) (Don Smythe)
19. 03:09 PM - Apple Valley Fly-in (Lowell Fitt)
20. 06:01 PM - Re: gas cap venting (Lynn Matteson)
21. 06:11 PM - Re: Re: Straight Breakers vs. Breaker Switch? (kurt schrader)
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| Subject: | Re: gas cap venting |
Mal, it sounds as if you may be getting uneven pressures on the two
caps. Did you replace both of them? Also, check the seals. It's
important that both are sealed equally or you'll get a pressure
imbalance which will cause fuel to push from one side to the other.
Deke Morisse
N148DM
S5/Soob/CAP
NE Michigan
----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolmbru@aol.com
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:42 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: gas cap venting
my new gas cap came today. it is the same brand Eaton with the
same type of s steal vent tube welded to it , but the new one is
drilled all the way threw the cap and welded from the inside as well,
then the old vent holes on the inside are welded shut it is much easer
to blow thru the new one. my old cap's are welded from the top only
they aren't drilled all the way threw and the bottom is left alone.
I am a little worried about gas spilling out the gas cap vent of
the new cap my old one has never leaked
Last week I flew for 1 11/2 hr and the left tank went dry. the
other tank had air bubbles in the hose and I could see air bubbles on
the header tank vent line running up and down the hose I was kind of
worried about running out of gas. mal KF11
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| Subject: | Re: Straight Breakers vs. Breaker Switch? |
crazyivan wrote:
> Automotive fuse boxes are made from plastic (or some sort of non-aviation polycarbonate)
and automoticve grade wire. If this catches fire then you'll have
some toxic fumes quickly accumulating.
>
Not in my Kitfox, you could light a smoke grenade in the cockpit, and no
fume problems with all the draft's I have. :)
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=114362#114362
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| Subject: | Re: Delaminating aileron traling edge |
Drat. I already panicked and canceled the check ride. Thanks for the help guys.
I'm leaning toward re-glueing that trailing edge anyway just for aesthetics (not
to mention that I already ordered that expensive structural epoxy from Aircraft
Spruce :-) ). At least I'll have some piece of mind if it ever happens again.
Luis
N824KF
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 582 failure (semi off-topic) |
I have seen this quite a bit on snowmachines.. in fact had one almost identical
two years ago on my AC 600. From the enlarged pics it looks like the piston
siezed first and it twisted off the conrod. I have lost conrod bearings before
and it will get to slapping and knocking, but that twisted conrod leads me to
beleive the piston was the culprit. See if you can find out if the scuffing
on the piston was on the intake or exhaust side.
--------
Leonard Perry
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1260
95% complete
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| Subject: | Recent parts find |
Just ran across some interesting spare parts while setting up the new
garage. I found an unused set of NSI CAP accumulator brushes (3) and a
set of new bushings for the nose strut assembly. Please contact off
list if interested. Will provide pics on request. I am reposting an up
dated list of other parts I have, not all inclusive.
Custom air oil separators (as seen on sportflight pic post) $150.00
each......................both for 250
CAP 140 complete hub assembly for NSI redrive, may fit others, no blades
$ 600.00
E.I digital EGT instrument, no probe $180 each or both for
$300.00....................
Electric clock model MD-90 $60.00.....................
Wheel pant left side only painted ready to mount or repaint
$50.00............
VDO gages:
2 1/8 tack , water temp,oil pressure, boost, large RPM 3 1/8 maybe 1/4,
EGT make offer..............
Horizontal Stabilator faired strut braces pair $100.00.................
Custom super trapp exhaust system. Will require the welding of a 3 bolt
flange to exhaust down pipe. $300.00 Pics on request....................
EA-81 turbo engine parts, blocks, engine mounts left and right, cranks,
rods, push rods, heads, cams, open price to be set, accepting
offers................ To include one block prepared by RAM, bored,
special locating pin machine work, crank , black power coated, ready to
use.
NSI alternator pulley New $60.00.......................
SS flight controls all factory parts available in excellent
condition....................
Airborne vacuum regulator valve model 2H3-23 #9AK FAA PMA list $728.00
in ACS catalog make offer..................
Airborne filter mount with filter best offer.............
Thanks
Rick
3:49 PM
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| Subject: | Re: Is there a better way to hang the doors on a 7 |
I found some clips at McMaster Carr with the sam diameter as the stock pins. Work
fine and to remove the doors just separate the hinge halves. I don't have
a picture handy though. Maxwell
George Michaels <bajtme@verizon.net> wrote: Standard way of the hinge mount, does
someone have a better and easier solution. Possible removable doors? If you
have a picture that would be great.
Maxwell Duke
S6/IO240/Phase II Flight Testing
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| Subject: | Re: gas cap venting |
Mal -
My caps are the same type as your "old " caps. I had similar problems with them:
one I could blow through (barely) and the other seemed to be completely plugged.
I drilled 3/16" holes on the bottom center of each, apparently like the
one you describe in your "new" cap. Now I can easily blow through both of them.
(It's part of pre-flight ck list).
I also replaced seals as Deke suggested (with Mercedes-Benz gas cap seals) Now
caps vent just fine, both tanks flow and, after 60 hours, no leaks.
Malcolmbru@aol.com wrote:
my new gas cap came today. it is the same brand Eaton with the same type
of s steal vent tube welded to it , but the new one is drilled all the way
threw the cap and welded from the inside as well, then the old vent holes
on the inside are welded shut it is much easer to blow thru the new one. my
old cap's are welded from the top only they aren't drilled all the way threw
and the bottom is left alone.
I am a little worried about gas spilling out the gas cap vent of the new
cap my old one has never leaked
Last week I flew for 1 11/2 hr and the left tank went dry. the other tank
had air bubbles in the hose and I could see air bubbles on the header tank
vent line running up and down the hose I was kind of worried about running out
of gas. mal KF11
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| Subject: | Re: gas cap venting |
At 07:42 PM 5/22/2007, you wrote:
> I am a little worried about gas spilling out the gas cap vent
> of the new cap my old one has never leaked
I believe I have the same caps with the same problem. When
Skystar welded the caps it appears they welded the steel tube to the
outer cap and to the spring plate inside. They also welded the inside
vent holes. I believe fuel is migrating between the spring plate and
cap inner surface and thence into the cap interior and out the rim
vent holes. (I don't think the spring plate weld penetrated to the
cap inner surface.) It's a very slow leak, but consistent. When I
remove the caps I can shake out fuel.
Others have told me they have filled their caps with resin,
or at least plugged the rim vent holes to prevent this leak path. I
will try the resin trick.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: gas cap venting |
Speaking of the Mercedes-Benz seals/gaskets, are they rubber (or
Neoprene), and as such, do they fit over the cap locking tabs easily?
The gaskets on my caps are stiff, like some kind of very heavy paper,
and I would not want to try to remove them with thoughts of saving
them. If the M-B gaskets are the same, stiff paper-like gaskets, I'll
stick with what I've got. If the M-B gaskets are rubbery, I may look
into getting some.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/293+ hrs
On May 23, 2007, at 11:38 AM, Marco Menezes wrote:
> Mal -
>
> My caps are the same type as your "old " caps. I had similar
> problems with them: one I could blow through (barely) and the other
> seemed to be completely plugged. I drilled 3/16" holes on the
> bottom center of each, apparently like the one you describe in your
> "new" cap. Now I can easily blow through both of them. (It's part
> of pre-flight ck list).
>
> I also replaced seals as Deke suggested (with Mercedes-Benz gas cap
> seals) Now caps vent just fine, both tanks flow and, after 60
> hours, no leaks.
>
> Malcolmbru@aol.com wrote:
> my new gas cap came today. it is the same brand Eaton with the
> same type of s steal vent tube welded to it , but the new one is
> drilled all the way threw the cap and welded from the inside as
> well, then the old vent holes on the inside are welded shut it is
> much easer to blow thru the new one. my old cap's are welded from
> the top only they aren't drilled all the way threw and the bottom
> is left alone.
> I am a little worried about gas spilling out the gas cap vent
> of the new cap my old one has never leaked
> Last week I flew for 1 11/2 hr and the left tank went dry. the
> other tank had air bubbles in the hose and I could see air
> bubbles on the header tank vent line running up and down the hose
> I was kind of worried about running out of gas. mal KF11
>
>
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| Subject: | Exhaust Tube Question? |
I have a Model IV 1200 with a 912ULS installed. My problem is this, on the
#3 cylinder, the exhaust tube is rubbing on the firewall at the bend in the
tube causing wear! what should I do to fix this problem?
Ray
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| Subject: | Re: gas cap venting |
I had the same leaky gasket/fuel transfer problem on
the second leg of my first x-country. Did an
emergency fix buy buying some of that orange rubber
gasket sheet from an auto store and cutting my own.
It was a little thick, but you can adjust the tabs for
that.
But I would like to know about the M-B gaskets too.
Always open to something better.
kurt S.
S-5/NSI turbo
Florida and panama
--- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
> Speaking of the Mercedes-Benz seals/gaskets, are
> they rubber (or
> Neoprene), and as such, do they fit over the cap
> locking tabs easily?
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Lynn,
They are a blue rubber. Very flexible.
You are right, the paper ones are unusable after removing.
Randy
.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Matteson
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: gas cap venting
Speaking of the Mercedes-Benz seals/gaskets, are they rubber (or
Neoprene), and as such, do they fit over the cap locking tabs easily?
The gaskets on my caps are stiff, like some kind of very heavy paper,
and I would not want to try to remove them with thoughts of saving
them. If the M-B gaskets are the same, stiff paper-like gaskets, I'll
stick with what I've got. If the M-B gaskets are rubbery, I may look
into getting some.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/293+ hrs
On May 23, 2007, at 11:38 AM, Marco Menezes wrote:
> Mal -
>
> My caps are the same type as your "old " caps. I had similar
> problems with them: one I could blow through (barely) and the other
> seemed to be completely plugged. I drilled 3/16" holes on the
> bottom center of each, apparently like the one you describe in your
> "new" cap. Now I can easily blow through both of them. (It's part
> of pre-flight ck list).
>
> I also replaced seals as Deke suggested (with Mercedes-Benz gas cap
> seals) Now caps vent just fine, both tanks flow and, after 60
> hours, no leaks.
>
> Malcolmbru@aol.com wrote:
> my new gas cap came today. it is the same brand Eaton with the
> same type of s steal vent tube welded to it , but the new one is
> drilled all the way threw the cap and welded from the inside as
> well, then the old vent holes on the inside are welded shut it is
> much easer to blow thru the new one. my old cap's are welded from
> the top only they aren't drilled all the way threw and the bottom
> is left alone.
> I am a little worried about gas spilling out the gas cap vent
> of the new cap my old one has never leaked
> Last week I flew for 1 11/2 hr and the left tank went dry. the
> other tank had air bubbles in the hose and I could see air
> bubbles on the header tank vent line running up and down the hose
> I was kind of worried about running out of gas. mal KF11
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: gas cap venting |
Quoting from an earlier post from Ben B.
Guys the Mercedes Fuel cap gasket is P/N 140-471-00-79 Also under
E2060-124896 It is listed as a hard seal 58x37.5x2.5.
A google search on the E2060- 124896 number gives some sources.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "kurt schrader" <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: gas cap venting
> <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
> I had the same leaky gasket/fuel transfer problem on
> the second leg of my first x-country. Did an
> emergency fix buy buying some of that orange rubber
> gasket sheet from an auto store and cutting my own.
> It was a little thick, but you can adjust the tabs for
> that.
>
> But I would like to know about the M-B gaskets too.
> Always open to something better.
>
> kurt S.
> S-5/NSI turbo
> Florida and panama
>
> --- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
>
>> Speaking of the Mercedes-Benz seals/gaskets, are
>> they rubber (or
>> Neoprene), and as such, do they fit over the cap
>> locking tabs easily?
>
>
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>
>
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| Subject: | Re: gas cap venting |
Lynn,
The M-B gaskets are rubber, pliable and thicker than the stiff paper type that
come with the cap. I ordered them on-line from some imported car parts house,
about $6 each. I had the p/n but can't locate it now check the archives.
Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
Speaking of the Mercedes-Benz seals/gaskets, are they rubber (or
Neoprene), and as such, do they fit over the cap locking tabs easily?
The gaskets on my caps are stiff, like some kind of very heavy paper,
and I would not want to try to remove them with thoughts of saving
them. If the M-B gaskets are the same, stiff paper-like gaskets, I'll
stick with what I've got. If the M-B gaskets are rubbery, I may look
into getting some.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/293+ hrs
On May 23, 2007, at 11:38 AM, Marco Menezes wrote:
> Mal -
>
> My caps are the same type as your "old " caps. I had similar
> problems with them: one I could blow through (barely) and the other
> seemed to be completely plugged. I drilled 3/16" holes on the
> bottom center of each, apparently like the one you describe in your
> "new" cap. Now I can easily blow through both of them. (It's part
> of pre-flight ck list).
>
> I also replaced seals as Deke suggested (with Mercedes-Benz gas cap
> seals) Now caps vent just fine, both tanks flow and, after 60
> hours, no leaks.
>
> Malcolmbru@aol.com wrote:
> my new gas cap came today. it is the same brand Eaton with the
> same type of s steal vent tube welded to it , but the new one is
> drilled all the way threw the cap and welded from the inside as
> well, then the old vent holes on the inside are welded shut it is
> much easer to blow thru the new one. my old cap's are welded from
> the top only they aren't drilled all the way threw and the bottom
> is left alone.
> I am a little worried about gas spilling out the gas cap vent
> of the new cap my old one has never leaked
> Last week I flew for 1 11/2 hr and the left tank went dry. the
> other tank had air bubbles in the hose and I could see air
> bubbles on the header tank vent line running up and down the hose
> I was kind of worried about running out of gas. mal KF11
>
>
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> Travel. _-
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> ===========================================================
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Model 2 582 N99KX
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We have the rubber type gaskets 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 Lynn Matteson
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: gas cap venting
Speaking of the Mercedes-Benz seals/gaskets, are they rubber (or
Neoprene), and as such, do they fit over the cap locking tabs easily?
The gaskets on my caps are stiff, like some kind of very heavy paper,
and I would not want to try to remove them with thoughts of saving
them. If the M-B gaskets are the same, stiff paper-like gaskets, I'll
stick with what I've got. If the M-B gaskets are rubbery, I may look
into getting some.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/293+ hrs
On May 23, 2007, at 11:38 AM, Marco Menezes wrote:
> Mal -
>
> My caps are the same type as your "old " caps. I had similar
> problems with them: one I could blow through (barely) and the other
> seemed to be completely plugged. I drilled 3/16" holes on the
> bottom center of each, apparently like the one you describe in your
> "new" cap. Now I can easily blow through both of them. (It's part
> of pre-flight ck list).
>
> I also replaced seals as Deke suggested (with Mercedes-Benz gas cap
> seals) Now caps vent just fine, both tanks flow and, after 60
> hours, no leaks.
>
> Malcolmbru@aol.com wrote:
> my new gas cap came today. it is the same brand Eaton with the
> same type of s steal vent tube welded to it , but the new one is
> drilled all the way threw the cap and welded from the inside as
> well, then the old vent holes on the inside are welded shut it is
> much easer to blow thru the new one. my old cap's are welded from
> the top only they aren't drilled all the way threw and the bottom
> is left alone.
> I am a little worried about gas spilling out the gas cap vent
> of the new cap my old one has never leaked
> Last week I flew for 1 11/2 hr and the left tank went dry. the
> other tank had air bubbles in the hose and I could see air
> bubbles on the header tank vent line running up and down the hose
> I was kind of worried about running out of gas. mal KF11
>
>
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> Travel. _-
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| Subject: | Re: Straight Breakers vs. Breaker Switch? |
Don Smythe <dosmythe@cox.net> wrote: I agree that being able to get to the fuse
box "might" be helpful in flight.
See the attached pic of my panel. On the far right you see a rectangular
area in the face of the instrument panel. There is a small knob at the top
that opens the door. Behind the door are the automotive blade fuse holders.
There are also extra fuses in that area. You can open this door in flight
and get access to the fuses. There is also an emergency bypass switch
behind the door that will bypass the master solenoid if that solenoid should
fail in flight. You can regain connection from the battery to the main buss
if the solenoid fail.
Don Smythe
----- Original Message -----
From: "crazyivan"
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 6:49 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Straight Breakers vs. Breaker Switch?
>
> Solid advice on this thread. The only thing I disagree with is John's (no
> offense intended) recommendation about putting automotive breakers under
> the dash.
>
> Automotive fuse boxes are made from plastic (or some sort of non-aviation
> polycarbonate) and automoticve grade wire. If this catches fire then
> you'll have some toxic fumes quickly accumulating.
>
> As for mounting it under the dash, if you lose some equipment or suspect
> an electrical problem, being able to see which breaker tripped greatly
> aides in troubleshooting your in-flight malfunction/emergency.
>
> Again, no offense John. This is just my opinion and it's worth the
> proverbial 2 cents.
>
> --------
> Dave
> Speedster 912 UL
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| Subject: | N998DS (Don Smythe) |
Good on you Don. If you ever want a Kitfox fix, just give me shout and I
will fly down there and take you up.
Mike Logan
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Smythe
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:39 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: N998DS (Don Smythe)
N998DS has been sold. I will now invest the money into a Hot Tub and other
things I can enjoy around the house. Here is an interesting point that
might help others in the future. I have Falcon insurance and the new buyer
was seeking the same company. They insisted that he have one hour with a
CFI in my Fox. I called my Falcon agent and asked him who was best
qualified to give the new buyer a checkout, a CFI that may have never flown
a Fox much less mine or the builder how built the flew the airplane. His
comment was, "That makes a lot of since". Long story short, Falcon agreed
to insure my buyer under the understanding that "I" would provide one hour
of "indoctrination" flight training in my Fox. We did that today and I
logged the one hour training into his flight log book.
I know the difficulties I've seen on the list with people trying to get
flight training with CFI's in a Fox. This proves you can negotiate these
issues. Don't take the first thing you here. Use your imagination and
negotiate. It might pay off.
Don Smythe
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| Subject: | Re: N998DS (Don Smythe) |
Appreciate that Mike. While you are here we can share a bottle of wine
in the hot tub. Come to think of it, that doesn't sound to good.
Don Smythe
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----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Logan
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 5:40 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: N998DS (Don Smythe)
Good on you Don. If you ever want a Kitfox fix, just give me shout
and I will fly down there and take you up.
Mike Logan
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Smythe
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:39 PM
To: Kitfox List
Subject: Kitfox-List: N998DS (Don Smythe)
N998DS has been sold. I will now invest the money into a Hot Tub and
other things I can enjoy around the house. Here is an interesting point
that might help others in the future. I have Falcon insurance and the
new buyer was seeking the same company. They insisted that he have one
hour with a CFI in my Fox. I called my Falcon agent and asked him who
was best qualified to give the new buyer a checkout, a CFI that may have
never flown a Fox much less mine or the builder how built the flew the
airplane. His comment was, "That makes a lot of since". Long story
short, Falcon agreed to insure my buyer under the understanding that "I"
would provide one hour of "indoctrination" flight training in my Fox.
We did that today and I logged the one hour training into his flight log
book.
I know the difficulties I've seen on the list with people trying
to get flight training with CFI's in a Fox. This proves you can
negotiate these issues. Don't take the first thing you here. Use your
imagination and negotiate. It might pay off.
Don Smythe
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matron
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| Subject: | Apple Valley Fly-in |
There will be an ultralight fly-in at Apple Valley airport in the high
desert of Southern California saturday and there should be at least two
kitfoxes there. This might be a good chance for some of us to piggy back on
this event as an excuse to get together.
Lowell
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| Subject: | Re: gas cap venting |
Sounds much easier/better to order from you John, than going to the
"furrin car" places...I'll be ordering a pair.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/293+ hrs
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On May 23, 2007, at 4:19 PM, jdmcbean wrote:
> <jdmcbean@kitfoxaircraft.com>
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> We have the rubber type gaskets 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 Lynn
> Matteson
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 10:09 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: gas cap venting
>
>
> Speaking of the Mercedes-Benz seals/gaskets, are they rubber (or
> Neoprene), and as such, do they fit over the cap locking tabs easily?
>
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| Subject: | Re: Straight Breakers vs. Breaker Switch? |
I spent a lot of time on my panel arrangement. My
main buss runs along the bottom of the panel and
directly to each fuse or C/B, then up to the item to
be controlled or protected. If a gauge fails, you can
look immediately, in time and place, below for the
fuse.
I ran a verticle buss down to the counsel. There you
will find things like my trim C/B, trim gauge and trim
switch. No need to look for the C/B or fuse if you
get runaway trim. You can immediately grab and pull
the C/B. Also I wired it so counter-trimming should
trip the C/B as an immediate action item.
Some items are not realted to gauges. For example, I
put a C/B switch to the right of my throttle for the
landing light. On and off with your thumb while still
on the throttle. It is a flat faced rocker switch,
not one of those pin head C/B's that mess you up in an
accident when your face hits it.
Not electrical, but the throttle is below the MP
gauge. The prop control is below the Tach. The
mixture control is below the EGT and Fuel/Air ration
gauges. I was planning for old age, I guess. :-)
There is a main buss C/B and 2 seperate battery
circuits with masters. Either can power the main buss
and both can be turned off in flight to isolate a
fire, leaving 2 essential busses for ignition and fuel
pumps thru seperate C/B's.
I think the only under panel fuse I have is for the
alternator field circuit.
I actually enjoyed planning it out and playing with
cardboard and stickons until I got it good enough.
Still, I have fuses, C/B's, and C/B switches to make
it functional. While I planned for ease of flow, easy
operations and emergencies, I may have introduced
weaker parts to make it happen. It was a compromise,
but one that I felt would protect itself and me pretty
well, so I guess I like it.
Panel pic available on request. (It is too many KB's
to attach here.)
Kurt S.
S-5/NSI turbo
Florida and panama
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