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1. 03:03 AM - Re: Prop for a Jabiru engine (Lynn Matteson)
2. 03:09 AM - Re: Prop for a Jabiru engine (Lynn Matteson)
3. 03:54 AM - off topic...Big Rapids fly-in (fox5flyer)
4. 07:45 AM - Re: Re: Flaperons question about film color (SUE MICHAELS)
5. 08:22 AM - Re: Flaperons question about film color (Tom Jones)
6. 08:41 AM - Re: Re: Flaperons (clemwehner)
7. 09:56 AM - wHEEL PANTS FOR kITFOX vIXEN (kitfoxjim)
8. 10:05 AM - Re: Flaperons (fox5flyer)
9. 10:15 AM - Re: Re: Arlington 2007 (kurt schrader)
10. 10:30 AM - Re: wHEEL PANTS FOR kITFOX vIXEN (Rick)
11. 10:39 AM - Re: Re: Arlington 2007 (Rick)
12. 10:46 AM - Re: Re: Floatplane preflight (kurt schrader)
13. 11:04 AM - Homebuilders wheel with Matco (clemwehner)
14. 11:09 AM - Noise? (RAY Gignac)
15. 11:51 AM - Re: wHEEL PANTS FOR kITFOX vIXEN (kitfoxjim)
16. 11:55 AM - Re: Noise? (Guy Buchanan)
17. 12:19 PM - Re: Homebuilders wheel with Matco (Lowell Fitt)
18. 12:22 PM - Re: off topic...Big Rapids fly-in (Marco Menezes)
19. 12:33 PM - Re: Noise? (Marco Menezes)
20. 02:29 PM - ()
21. 04:01 PM - Re: Noise? (Torgeir Mortensen)
22. 06:37 PM - Re: Re: Floatplane preflight (Noel Loveys)
23. 07:03 PM - Re: Noise? (Noel Loveys)
24. 07:18 PM - Re: (john oakley)
25. 08:34 PM - Re: Noise? (Lowell Fitt)
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| Subject: | Re: Prop for a Jabiru engine |
When I ordered my engine, I told Pete which model plane it was for,
and I was sent a Sensenich W62HJ46....so it's a Wooden 62" dia x 46"
pitch...the H and the J are H=load factor (or something like that)
and the J is for the Jabiru bolt pattern.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/350+ hrs
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On Jul 4, 2007, at 12:02 AM, Jim_and_Lucy Chuk wrote:
> <thesupe@hotmail.com>
>
> Hi all, I'm about to buy a 2200 Jabiru for my Avid Mk IV and am
> just wondering what people with that engine on their Kitfox are
> useing for a prop. The planes are so much alike, what works on
> one should probably work on the other. Thanks, Jim Chuk Avid MK
> IV Chisholm Mn
>> >
>> >
>>
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| Subject: | Re: Prop for a Jabiru engine |
And like Michel's experience, my prop is not a great climb performer,
but does the cross-country thing well, and handled recent high
density altitudes out west just fine.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/350+ hrs
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On Jul 4, 2007, at 2:34 AM, Michel Verheughe wrote:
>> From: Jim_and_Lucy Chuk [thesupe@hotmail.com]
>> Hi all, I'm about to buy a 2200 Jabiru for my Avid Mk IV and am just
>> wondering what people with that engine on their Kitfox are useing
>> for a
>> prop.
>
> Hello Jim, I have a Jabiru 60" by 38" prop on my Jabiru 2200. Why?
> Because I don't know anything about prop and engines and when I
> asked my Jabiru dealer he recommended me that one. Of course, it is
> a wood prop and I have to be careful when it rains. I don't fly
> much when it rains, anyway, but if caught in a drizzle, keep the
> RPM under 2 500 and it should be fine. After 230 hours, the prop is
> still in a near pristine condition. For my Kitfox 3, the prop pitch
> is maybe a tad too coarse; no great climb performance but an
> economical cruise RPM. Not a problem for me since I fly from a long
> asphalt runway.
>
> Cheers,
> Michel Verheughe
> Norway
> Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
>
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| Subject: | off topic...Big Rapids fly-in |
Wish I could join the group and thanks for letting me know, but I have
people coming and much to do to get ready. Have fun.
Deke Morisse
N148DM
S5/Soob/CAP
NE Michigan
"The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of
immortality."
-- John Quincy Adams
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynn Matteson" <lynnmatt@jps.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 8:14 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: off topic...Big Rapids fly-in
>
> Is anybody else going to the ONLY fly-in I could find in Michigan on
> July 4? That's at Big Rapids, Michigan...Roben-Hood (seriously!)
> (RQB), July 4 from 7-11am....Deke, Marco, Rex, John, Lloyd,
> Richard....others?....
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Grass Lake, Michigan
> Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
> flying w/350+ hrs
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Flaperons question about film color |
I'm the third owner of a Kitfox 7, so only god knows where they been. Is this film
clear or colored?? Mine appear to be clear plain aluminum but rubbing my hand
across the finish does not feel right. I have intensely gone over the flaperons
and can't find anything film to lift off.
I stored my flaperons by hanging them on a wall in my shop for about 7-8
years. The side against the wall came off easily. The side exposed to the
room and natural light and artificial light (florescent) was very
difficult to remove. So UV plays a role.
C. David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
N97DE S5TD 912ULS Warp Drive
Phase 1 Testing
> > It would be interesting to figure out what causes the film to
> stick to
> > the flaperons, so maybe we could minimize the problem in the
> future.
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Flaperons question about film color |
> Is this film clear or colored??
All the plastic I have ever seen on flaperons was white. the aluminum is bright
as a mirror right after the plastic is peeled off. If there was some clear
stuff on them I am sure you would see it easily. Especially on the ends where
it would be peeled up a little. Consider yourself lucky.
--------
Tom Jones
Classic IV, Phase one
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA
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This may be the clue we've been looking for. My flaperons were stored
for 16 years in my garage and the film came off perfectly on both sides.
BUT, mine we're hung on a wall on the dark side of the garage, where
very little light ever hit them. Given David's experience described in
his previous posting, it could very well be that UV light makes the film
brittle, as it does many plastics. The film is very thin and may
deteriorate quickly. Perhaps the answer for long term storage is to wrap
the flaperons with something, or keep them covered so light can't get to
them.
Clem
KF IV, 912
Lawton, OK
I stored my flaperons by hanging them on a wall in my shop for about 7-8
years. The side against the wall came off easily. The side exposed to
the room and natural light and artificial light (florescent) was very
difficult to remove. So UV plays a role.
C. David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
N97DE S5TD 912ULS Warp Drive
Phase 1 Testing
> > It would be interesting to figure out what causes the film to
> stick to
> > the flaperons, so maybe we could minimize the problem in the
> future.
>
> Clem
> KFIV,912
> Lawton, OK
>
>
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| Subject: | wHEEL PANTS FOR kITFOX vIXEN |
Does any know where you can order wheel pants for Kitfox Vixen 15/600x6 tires?
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This is an old topic that rears up every so often and you're correct, it's
the UV that is causing the plastic to get brittle. Your recommendation is a
good one Clem; however to ensure that there are no problems down the road
it's probably best to remove the covering as soon as you get them, then hang
them up somewhere safe. That covering is only on there to protect the
aluminum during shipping.
Deke Morisse
N148DM
S5/Soob/CAP
NE Michigan
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immortality."
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Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Flaperons
>
> This may be the clue we've been looking for. My flaperons were stored
> for 16 years in my garage and the film came off perfectly on both sides.
> BUT, mine we're hung on a wall on the dark side of the garage, where
> very little light ever hit them. Given David's experience described in
> his previous posting, it could very well be that UV light makes the film
> brittle, as it does many plastics. The film is very thin and may
> deteriorate quickly. Perhaps the answer for long term storage is to wrap
> the flaperons with something, or keep them covered so light can't get to
> them.
>
> Clem
> KF IV, 912
> Lawton, OK
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| Subject: | Re: Arlington 2007 |
Add another thanks from me too SGT.
Best 2 ranks in the service are SGT and Captain. Only
people who know what is going on AND can do something
about it.
Renewed my ID card Monday and reread the "subject to
recall" statement on my DD-214. I would go there in
an instant to be amoungs the best people in the world,
but would make the news for a different reason.
Immediate heat exhaustion getting off the plane with
my bags!
You guys ROCK! These days I roll....
Kurt Schrader
S-5/NSI turbo
--- "Keith C." <kcflys@pacbell.net> wrote:
> Mr. Westberg,
>
> I hope the Sgt will soon be a thing of the past. I
> thank you for serving and hope that you soon will be
> back working on your Kitfox. >From a Viet Nam vet
> to you "keep your head down..........." I wish this
> old fart could take your place. Come home safe.
>
> Keith C.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: kent westberg
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Arlington 2007
> hi sir
> love to come but I am a us soldier serving in iraq
> but I am building my kitfox 3 when I get back home
> soon so next year I will come thanks sgt westberg in
> iraq,,, combat camera in the fight...
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| Subject: | wHEEL PANTS FOR kITFOX vIXEN |
I have one. If your local its yours free. Its the left side. Now if you
can find the right side. I know ACS sells them, pretty sure.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kitfoxjim
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 9:56 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: wHEEL PANTS FOR kITFOX vIXEN
Does any know where you can order wheel pants for Kitfox Vixen 15/600x6
tires?
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10:02 AM
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| Subject: | Re: Arlington 2007 |
Where do you live I will come help you build it. Keep your head down my
friend.
Semper Fi
Rick
CWO-4 USMC Ret. 1969-1993
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kurt
schrader
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Arlington 2007
--> <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Add another thanks from me too SGT.
Best 2 ranks in the service are SGT and Captain. Only
people who know what is going on AND can do something
about it.
Renewed my ID card Monday and reread the "subject to
recall" statement on my DD-214. I would go there in
an instant to be amoungs the best people in the world,
but would make the news for a different reason.
Immediate heat exhaustion getting off the plane with
my bags!
You guys ROCK! These days I roll....
Kurt Schrader
S-5/NSI turbo
--- "Keith C." <kcflys@pacbell.net> wrote:
> Mr. Westberg,
>
> I hope the Sgt will soon be a thing of the past. I
> thank you for serving and hope that you soon will be
> back working on your Kitfox. >From a Viet Nam vet
> to you "keep your head down..........." I wish this
> old fart could take your place. Come home safe.
>
> Keith C.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: kent westberg
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Arlington 2007
> hi sir
> love to come but I am a us soldier serving in iraq
> but I am building my kitfox 3 when I get back home
> soon so next year I will come thanks sgt westberg in
> iraq,,, combat camera in the fight...
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10:02 AM
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| Subject: | Re: Floatplane preflight |
--- Noel Loveys <noelloveys@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Pull the plane in to the beach tail first... Then
> inspect the tail and
> wings from the beach. The rest of the plane can be
> inspected from the
> floats. Most of the time though I fly with my
> waders on and rolled down
> below my knees.
>
> The other thing is my plane is stored in the garage
> here at the house, about
> a mile or two, from the pond I launch from. So I
> have lots of time to pre
> flight.
> Of course I have to tow with the wings folded. The
> water in the background
> is part of the North Atlantic. Picture taken May
> 2006.
>
> Noel Loveys, RPP, AME intern
> Campbellton, Newfoundland,
> Canada
> Kitfox Mod III-A, 582, B box, Ivo IFA
> Aerocet 1100s
--------------------------------------------------
Good point Noel. I forgot about seeing almost all the
planes in Alaska tail to shore. Then wadders it is.
Thanks,
Kurt Schrader
S-5/NSI turbo
Florida and panama
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| Subject: | Homebuilders wheel with Matco |
Has anyone replaced a 6-inch MATCO tailwheel with a homebuilders
tailwheel ? What's the bearing situation with this combination?
tnx,
Clem
KFIV, 912
Lawton, OK
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I find that when I turn my strobes or nav lights on I get noise through my
headsets! Is there some kind of noise filter I can install or is there
something else I should be looking for. Can anyone help me with this
problem?
Ray
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| Subject: | Re: wHEEL PANTS FOR kITFOX vIXEN |
Thanks Rick
I live in SC but would be glad to either send $ for shipment or something.
Just let me know.
Really appreciate it!
Jim
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At 11:07 AM 7/4/2007, you wrote:
>I find that when I turn my strobes or nav lights on I get noise
>through my headsets! Is there some kind of noise filter I can
>install or is there something else I should be looking for. Can
>anyone help me with this problem?
Ray,
Check the AeroElectric Matronics List archive. This subject
has been addressed many times there. I'd also check the RV archives
if you haven't already.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: Homebuilders wheel with Matco |
Clem,
I haven't done it with the Matco. I changed out the whole thing. The only
thing you might have an issue with is the axle diameter and the bearings.
The bearings that come with the wheel are not sealed and will eventually
start making a noise of their own. In fact the sealed bearings that
Aircraft Spruce sells as replacement bearings have an inner diameter that is
too large for the Homebuilders wheel assembly - I've yet to figure that one
out.
The homebuilders wheel has a 1/2" axle. I think the replacement bearings
have a 5/8" inner diameter.
If your Matco has a 1/2" axle you would be good to go. Unless there is
something I am not aware of that is perticular to your wheel assembly.
What you might try is getting the wheel, check out the bearing size and if
it needs a different inner size or if you want to just start with a sealed
bearing from the get-go, go to http://www.bocabearings.com/ , use their
bearing finder and order a pair that will fit and are sealed. The ones I
bought are R1621-2RSNR .
They're not cheap ~ $17each, but the wheel is good for sound reduction and
the bearings should pretty much last a lifetime. You will need bearings
with the snap ring as the wheel hub is machined straight through without
shoulders to retain the bearings..
Lowell Fitt
Cameron Park, CA
Model IV-1200 R-912 UL Warp
1998 870 hrs.
----- Original Message -----
From: "clemwehner" <clemwehner@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 11:03 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Homebuilders wheel with Matco
> Has anyone replaced a 6-inch MATCO tailwheel with a homebuilders
> tailwheel ? What's the bearing situation with this combination?
>
> tnx,
>
> Clem
> KFIV, 912
> Lawton, OK
>
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| Subject: | Re: off topic...Big Rapids fly-in |
I had planned on it since Big Rapids is just a short hop from my home base. Unfortunately,
it was raining this morning, low ceilings and forecast is for more
of the same all day. Incidently, Big Rapids airport (KRQB) manager would love
to host an upper-Midwest/ Great Lakes kitfox fly-in. He says they could offer
"incentives," whatever that means. Anyone interested?
Wish I could join the group and thanks for letting me know, but I have
people coming and much to do to get ready. Have fun.
Deke Morisse
N148DM
S5/Soob/CAP
NE Michigan
"The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of
immortality."
-- John Quincy Adams
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynn Matteson"
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 8:14 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: off topic...Big Rapids fly-in
>
> Is anybody else going to the ONLY fly-in I could find in Michigan on
> July 4? That's at Big Rapids, Michigan...Roben-Hood (seriously!)
> (RQB), July 4 from 7-11am....Deke, Marco, Rex, John, Lloyd,
> Richard....others?....
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Grass Lake, Michigan
> Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
> flying w/350+ hrs
> do not archive
>
>
Marco Menezes
Model 2 582 N99KX
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Ray: Is this new or have you always had the noise?
I'm not a radio expert and we have some on the list who will know alot more than
me, but I'll take a shot. If noise has always been there, I suspect you have
some insufficiently shielded wire in your radio set-up. When I was wiring mine,
I'd heard alot about radio interference from ignition and strobes so was
careful to use shielded wire for all radio connections. Also I used braided copper
shielding on all strobe wiring and any ignition related wiring on the cabin
side of the firewall. Must have done something right because I've had no problems
with the kind of noise you're experiencing.
If noise is new-out-of-the-blue, I haven't a clue. How about it radio-heads?
RAY Gignac <kitfoxpilot@msn.com> wrote:
I find that when I turn my strobes or nav lights on I get noise through my
headsets! Is there some kind of noise filter I can install or is there
something else I should be looking for. Can anyone help me with this
problem?
Ray
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All: I'm planning on slossing my wing spars prior to covering, but Im wondering
if I should do the same to the flaperons spars prior to finishing the ends. It
would be easier than the wings. Has anyone done their flaperons and is it really
a needed thing to do. Leon Morris/Classic 4 (94)/50%/Flower Mound,TX
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Ray, as Marco said -is this something thats been present all the time?
A real important question.
What kind of engine do you have, as well intercom and radio.
From your limited information about the setup, I think this is a grounding
problem of your PMG(permanent magnet generator) or generator setup.
This because you said that the NAV light create (same?) noise similar as
the strobes do when switched on.
Then the noise is present when the generator has to deliver "some more"
current, right?
I'll think your problem is in the ground path, however, same thing can
happen in the positive feeder circuit (your el. BUS system).
Check that the ground (black for most Rotax engines) is routed directly to
battery -pole (the battery ground). This is a often seen problem.
Just route your gen. ground there and make a little run up to check if the
noise still appear.
If noise still is present, noise must come from the positive side of your
el. system.
Imagine a feeder BUS, with the generator input on one side, and the
battery on the other side. All the users, light, radios etc. is hooked up
in between on this BUS.
This latter one is typical for noise created in the positive power
"feeder" line, however, in this situation we often use a big capacitor as
a "noise" filter to get read of noise from the generator system.
Just for test, -it might be wise to connect the generator output directly
to the battery positive terminal, but remember to include a circuit
breaker(or a fuse, say 15 Amp) and a generator switch.
Then you might ask, why connecting the gen. "directly" to the battery?
This because the battery is the largest el. power reservoir in the plane
and can easily blank out generator noise if it's done properly.
Good luck.
Torgeir.
On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:07:20 +0200, RAY Gignac <kitfoxpilot@msn.com> wrote:
>
> I find that when I turn my strobes or nav lights on I get noise through
> my headsets! Is there some kind of noise filter I can install or is
> there something else I should be looking for. Can anyone help me with
> this problem?
>
> Ray
>
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Kitfox Model II, 1993
Engine: Rotax 532 with B gearbox
Propeller: IVO UL 366Q
Tromsoe
NORWAY.
Weather in Tromso right now:
http://met.no/troms/index.html
City map of Tromso:
http://www.avinor.no/English/Airports/Tromso_Airport/?module=Articles;action=ArticleFolder.publicOpenFolder;ID=1453
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| Subject: | Re: Floatplane preflight |
The only other advice I have is if you are expecting some foul weather and
you have your plane pulled up tail on. It's a good idea to pump water into
the compartments of the floats to give them more weight and keep the plane
from rocking in any waves hitting the shore ( fresh water) Keeping the
plane from moving is important because that's when damage is done to both
the plane and the floats.
After the storm you only have to pump out the floats to be able to move the
plane again.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> kurt schrader
> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 3:15 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Floatplane preflight
>
>
> --- Noel Loveys <noelloveys@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> > Pull the plane in to the beach tail first... Then
> > inspect the tail and
> > wings from the beach. The rest of the plane can be
> > inspected from the
> > floats. Most of the time though I fly with my
> > waders on and rolled down
> > below my knees.
> >
> > The other thing is my plane is stored in the garage
> > here at the house, about
> > a mile or two, from the pond I launch from. So I
> > have lots of time to pre
> > flight.
>
> > Of course I have to tow with the wings folded. The
> > water in the background
> > is part of the North Atlantic. Picture taken May
> > 2006.
> >
> > Noel Loveys, RPP, AME intern
> > Campbellton, Newfoundland,
> > Canada
> > Kitfox Mod III-A, 582, B box, Ivo IFA
> > Aerocet 1100s
> --------------------------------------------------
> Good point Noel. I forgot about seeing almost all the
> planes in Alaska tail to shore. Then wadders it is.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kurt Schrader
> S-5/NSI turbo
> Florida and panama
>
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I think the others who have already responded to your question have some
excellent ideas. I have at least one question... What kind of noise?
A few suggestions:
1.Make sure there is a good strong grounding strap that connects the
frame
of the aircraft to the engine. Engine mounts are essentially insulators
and
control cables etc. don't make for good electrically solid ground.
2.make sure all the interconnect cables in your audio set up have the
shields grounded at one end only. Grounding the cable at both ends
makes a
Benjamin Arnold ( to the US guys) out of your shielding. Grounding at
both
ends can instead of protecting from interference, actually add to
interference
3. physically separate the wires of the nav lights and strobes from the
wires of the audio panel. If the main wires of your audio panel and
your
coax is routed down the right side of the plane then route the nav light
and
strobe cables down the left side.
4. Try to arrange any place where the nav light or the strobe light
cables
have to cross the audio wires, have them cross at right angles to each
other. Wires crossing at right angles have less ability to radiate or
receive interference from each other. TV studios used to hire people to
specifically keep their camera cables crossing at right angles to subdue
interference.
Noel Loveys, RPP, AME intern
Campbellton, Newfoundland,
Canada
Kitfox Mod III-A, 582, B box, Ivo IFA
Aerocet 1100s
<mailto:noelloveys@yahoo.ca> noelloveys@yahoo.ca
> On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:07:20 +0200, RAY Gignac
> <kitfoxpilot@msn.com> wrote:
>
> <kitfoxpilot@msn.com>
> >
> > I find that when I turn my strobes or nav lights on I get
> noise through
> > my headsets! Is there some kind of noise filter I can
> install or is
> > there something else I should be looking for. Can anyone
> help me with
> > this problem?
> >
> > Ray
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Torgeir
>
> Kitfox Model II, 1993
> Engine: Rotax 532 with B gearbox
> Propeller: IVO UL 366Q
>
> Tromsoe
> NORWAY.
>
> Weather in Tromso right now:
> http://met.no/troms/index.html
>
> City map of Tromso:
>
> http://www.avinor.no/English/Airports/Tromso_Airport/?module=A
rticles;action=ArticleFolder.publicOpenFolder;ID=1453
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Leon,
I was going to Aldine my flaperons but did not want to leave any acid
inside. I just used an etching primer and went on. 9 years later and looking
at the in side with a scope I see no problems.
John Oakley
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
l.morris@tx.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 3:29 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List:
All: I'm planning on slossing my wing spars prior to covering, but Im
wondering if I should do the same to the flaperons spars prior to finishing
the ends. It would be easier than the wings. Has anyone done their flaperons
and is it really a needed thing to do. Leon Morris/Classic 4
(94)/50%/Flower Mound,TX
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I second Guy's recommendation. They had a fix that I used to keep that
exact noise from being recorded onto the video tapes I was shooting. The
fix I used was a Radio Shack kit that Bob recommended that you could either
put in the feed line to the strobe or the feed line to the camera power
(radio or intercom). I put them on camera and strobe with good result.
Regarding the wiring, I also agree with Noel's comments and wired according
to those recommendations.
As an aside, I am putting our 2004 flight of eight to Oshkosh on the
HighWing LLC website weekly video segment. http://highwingllc.com/.html
This week's one and a half minute segment has the annoying sound that
prompted the filters, near the end of the clip just before the sound, for
some reeason, goes belly up. (I rendered the video twice and got the same
result - the original video file is fine.)
To check the difference after the filter installation, click on: Flight of
eight departing Hamilton, MT. in the Archive section. The reason there is
no sound on the first Oshkosh clips is the annoying strobe sound - I
eliminated the sound track. Also for those interested, a new camera
installation has no provision for mike input so I have to record the sound
on a separate unit. Makes for major effort to get the sound syncronized.
Hence, some of the clips have no sound.
Lowell Fitt
Cameron Park, CA
Model IV-1200 R-912 UL Warp
1998 870 hrs.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy Buchanan" <bnn@nethere.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Noise?
>
> At 11:07 AM 7/4/2007, you wrote:
>>I find that when I turn my strobes or nav lights on I get noise through my
>>headsets! Is there some kind of noise filter I can install or is there
>>something else I should be looking for. Can anyone help me with this
>>problem?
>
> Ray,
> Check the AeroElectric Matronics List archive. This subject has
> been addressed many times there. I'd also check the RV archives if you
> haven't already.
>
>
> Guy Buchanan
> San Diego, CA
> K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
>
>
>
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