---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 06/11/07: 12 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:24 AM - Cameron Park (Guy Buchanan) 2. 12:35 PM - Strobe Mounting - Series 7 (darinh) 3. 12:56 PM - Re: Strobe Mounting - Series 7 (kerrjohna@comcast.net) 4. 04:46 PM - Cameron Park Fly-In (jdmcbean) 5. 05:47 PM - Warped tanks? (Greaves) 6. 06:51 PM - rib stiching? (jerry evans) 7. 07:22 PM - Re: Warped tanks? (eskflyer) 8. 07:38 PM - Re: Re: Different heater questions?? (Cudnohufsky's) 9. 10:34 PM - Re: Warped tanks? (N81JG@AOL.COM) 10. 10:38 PM - Re: Warped tanks? (N81JG@aol.com) 11. 10:38 PM - Re: Warped tanks? (N81JG@aol.com) 12. 10:39 PM - Re: Warped tanks? (N81JG@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:24:39 AM PST US From: Guy Buchanan Subject: Kitfox-List: Cameron Park All, I'm glad Lowell has suggested the possibility of a Fourth Annual Last Cameron Park Kitfox Fly-in. This was my first and I would very much like to repeat. As if the flight up and back weren't adventurous enough, the lads from the back country once again treated me to an adventure Saturday morning that was the very essence of Kitfox flying and that must therefore go unreported so as to protect the guilty. If you're ever sitting around a bunch of Kitfox pilots and they suddenly jump up and say "Hey, let's go ___." Don't even hesitate. Go. I guarantee you'll be treated to something quite new. What amazed me most about this fly-in was the number of people who arrived by land, or by other aircraft, who were either building or interested in building a Kitfox. I must have spoken with a dozen people myself, all of whom were intensely interested in Kitfoxes. Some were directed my way as the sole 2-stroke representative. John McBean kept busy most of the day talking to prospective customers. And as Lowell reported, his Cameron Park fly-in has achieved enough stature to merit interest from the big boys at Golden West. They wanted to buy him out, but thankfully Lowell resisted all offers. After all, you can't just jump up and fly the back country when you're stuck in the middle of a huge fly-in. I offer my public thanks to Lowell and Kay and Wray Fleming for all the good food and good company. And thanks to all who came by and made it a special occasion. I hope to see all of you at one of these in the future. Guy Buchanan San Diego, CA K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:35:50 PM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Strobe Mounting - Series 7 From: "darinh" Anyone have any pictures of how they mounted their nav/stobes? All I have seen have a flat spot on the wingtip but this must be something that is made by each builder. I can easily make a fiberglass mount if that is what everyone else has done...but if there is an easier way, I am all ears (and eyes). Pictures and explanations are appreciated. Thanks, -------- Darin Hawkes Series 7 (under Construction) 914 Turbo Ogden, Utah Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=117849#117849 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:56:39 PM PST US From: kerrjohna@comcast.net Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Strobe Mounting - Series 7 there are aftermarket pieces available that have the flat area that fits the Weldon (sic) strobe. Blue Sky is one such supplier and John & Debra may have them as well. John Kerr -------------- Original message -------------- From: "darinh" > > Anyone have any pictures of how they mounted their nav/stobes? All I have seen > have a flat spot on the wingtip but this must be something that is made by each > builder. I can easily make a fiberglass mount if that is what everyone else has > done...but if there is an easier way, I am all ears (and eyes). Pictures and > explanations are appreciated. > > Thanks, > > -------- > Darin Hawkes > Series 7 (under Construction) > 914 Turbo > Ogden, Utah > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=117849#117849 > > > > > > > > > >
there are aftermarket pieces available that have the flat area that fits the Weldon (sic) strobe. Blue Sky is one such supplier and John & Debra may have them as well.
 
John Kerr
 
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> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "darinh"
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> Anyone have any pictures of how they mounted their nav/stobes? All I have seen
> have a flat spot on the wingtip but this must be something that is made by each
> builder. I can easily make a fiberglass mount if that is what everyone else has
> done...but if there is an easier way, I am all ears (and eyes). Pictures and
> explanations are appreciated.
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> Thanks,
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> Darin Hawkes
> Series 7 (under Construction)
> 914 Turbo
> Ogden, Utah
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=117849#117849
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________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:46:57 PM PST US From: "jdmcbean" Subject: Kitfox-List: Cameron Park Fly-In Well Lowell You did it again.. or should I say Kay did it again Thank you both very much for opening your home and your friendship. Hope that next years 9th ever (4th final) Cameron Park Fly-in will be more fun as they just seem to get more exciting every year. Still want to know how you got the B-2 Fly-by scheduled :-) As we have discussed before, it is amazing the folks that gather around this amazing aircraft we know as the Kitfox. Please thank Wray and Nilli for their hospitality as well. Fly Safe !! John & Debra McBean 208.337.5111 www.kitfoxaircraft.com "It's not how Fast... It's how Fun!" ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:47:59 PM PST US From: "Greaves" Subject: Kitfox-List: Warped tanks? I am in the process of installing my fuel tanks on my 7. I trimmed them down to clear the reinforcement strips. The washout and dihedral are all set. When I put the tanks on the spars, they don't go down flush with the ribcaps on either side of each and the outer trailing edge corner of each tank sticks up about 1/4". They are only touching the rear spar on the inboard corner. Is this a bit abnormal? Am I supposed to not get them down flush with the rib caps? I was assuming they should drop right down evenly on the spars and be flush with the ribs. Thanks, Wade Greaves ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:55 PM PST US From: jerry evans Subject: Kitfox-List: rib stiching? When I 'm tying the knot I find that the string seems to twist like, fishing knots when its pulled through the last part. Is this what everyone else is fighting when tighten up the rib lace knot before moving on to the next rib knot? Jerry Evans 96% done 582 Magalia Calif. N582'er' kitfox 555 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:22:12 PM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Warped tanks? From: "eskflyer" Can you post a pic of it and then we miught be able to see and help some more on what the problem may be . -------- FLY FUN FLY LOW FLY SLOW John Perry Kitfox 2 N718PD 582 cbox 2:62-1 IVO IFA WHEELS Northair Floats Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=117940#117940 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:38:34 PM PST US From: "Cudnohufsky's" <7suds@Chartermi.net> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Different heater questions?? All, I am working through the same problem, my heater core has a smaller inlet than my cooler so I also feel fluid will travel through the cooler before the heater core, path of least resistance, has anyone tried puting the valve on the inlet of the cooler and using it to restrict flow to the cooler and force flow through the heater core? Lloyd C Upper Mi Mod 5 912ul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Daughenbaugh" Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 8:26 PM Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Different heater questions?? > > > Darin, > My shut off valve is cable activated and is located on the cabin side of > the > firewall just ahead of the heater core. I got the valve and the cable at > a > NAPA store. > > I just think that a lot of the flow still goes through the radiator rather > than through my heater. > > > Randy Daughenbaugh, N10NH > Black Hills of South Dakota, - Near Mount Rushmore > Home Strip, Grass Room in Hangar for visitors > Series 5/7 (7 Firewall Forward) 912S, Warp Drive Taper Tip > Gross Weight 1320 lbs, Flying since November 2004 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of darinh > Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 4:42 PM > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Different heater questions?? > > > Randy, > > I have been contemplating the same thing with my heater setup. In my > Model > 3, the builder installed a valve in the supply line as you have done to > keep > the cabin from getting hot in the summer. In the winter, it would do fine > to about 45 degrees as you have stated. The problem was that in the > winter, > the engine coolant simply would not get hot enough to heat the cabin below > this temp. To remedy the problem, he installed a cabin actuated baffle > over > the main radiator that he could adjust open or closed or somewhere in > between to maintain a higher temp from the main radiator. This seemed to > work well as I flew it in some pretty cold temps (10 to 20 degrees) and it > kept the cabin fairly comfortable. I guess a thermastat would accomplish > the same thing and probably easier to install but less controllable. > > A question for you: Where have you installed your shut-off valve to the > heater core? I got looking at the setup and the only place one will go is > on the engine side of the firewall. That makes it a bit tough to turn on > the heat inflight if the temps drop. Is there some type of cable actuated > valve that could be installed with a pull type handle in the cabin to open > the valve and allow the hot coolant to go through the heater core? > > -------- > Darin Hawkes > Series 7 (under Construction) > 914 Turbo > Ogden, Utah > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=116231#116231 > > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 10:34:37 PM PST US From: N81JG@AOL.COM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Warped tanks? Hi Wade, I talked to Rex today about your tanks. He suggested setting them down on the floor or table and laying the Smart level in the spare grooves front and rear. They should have some angle up at the rear from root outward to allow for the washout in the wings. However when they are placed on the spars with the correct washout set they should lay down and be even with the top of the ribstrips inboard and outboard as we spoke about. He asked about the left and right switch, but I told him the drains are inboard. I wonder if Skystar drilled the drains at the wrong ends and left and right are switched. Worth a try on changing sides to see. Are you sure the washout is set correctly? Though I cannot see how the washout could have that much effect at the roots. John McBean will probably have an answer for you before I get there. If the tanks are warped (unlikely since they are cured glass and both would not warp exactly the same) or drilled opposite McBean should replace them. Regardless, we will solve the problem. Saw Ryan Denham last week and he asked me to say hello to you. He has two kids now and seems very happy with his managerial job at the auto dealership. He would like to see you next time you are here. Maybe we can have he and his wife out to dinner when you and Jenn are here. Rex and I are sanding the fiberglass fairing around the front of the canopy. It brings back memories of the fiberglass dust with the VariEze. I haven't lost my touch with fiberglass work. The fairing is turning out nice. We will fill the weave tomorrow and sand it out for priming, then on to the wiring. I talked to Jennifer Hickman at AFS today and I will be able to pick up my AF3500 this week at their new facility in the industrial area behind Mervyns in Canby. They have 5 times the space they had at Deitz Airpark. Vans has really started a thriving industry in aircraft and all the related systems such as avionics, upholstery, painting and even engines. Lycoming has discovered that there is a complete new industry in homebuilt engines primarily due to the growth of RV's. 450 RV's coming out of garages each year is a huge business for engine companies, etc. David Carter passed his crucial stockbroker exam last week. He has two smaller exams in the next month before he is certified. I know he will do well, he has a talent for working with people. Enjoy the flying. Love, Dad ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:38:35 PM PST US From: N81JG@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Warped tanks? Hi Wade, Just noted an e-mail from John McBean to Lowell Fitt at Cameron Airpark. The annual Kitfox flyin was this past weekend. John was at the flyin may have been tied up and not able to answer your e-mail till this week. Dad ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:38:52 PM PST US From: N81JG@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Warped tanks? ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:39:03 PM PST US From: N81JG@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Warped tanks? ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.