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1. 03:55 AM - Re: Model 4 door gas strut parts (Dave G.)
2. 06:24 AM - Butt ribs issue (kentk)
3. 07:43 AM - Re: Model 4 door gas strut parts (mic thiessen)
4. 07:47 AM - Re: Butt ribs issue (Tom Jones)
5. 07:55 AM - Re: Butt ribs issue (kentk)
6. 08:39 AM - Anybody selling a kitfox IV-1200? (lpfrank18)
7. 09:38 AM - Re: Model 4 door gas strut parts (Marwynne Kuhn)
8. 09:47 AM - Re: Butt ribs issue (Tom Jones)
9. 11:16 AM - Arlington 2007 (jdmcbean)
10. 02:30 PM - Re: windshield/Enougth already (Clint Bazzill)
11. 02:57 PM - Re: Kitfox Continental O-200 powered (kurt schrader)
12. 04:50 PM - Re: Model 4 door gas strut parts (akflyer)
13. 06:06 PM - Re: Arlington 2007 (Malcolmbru@aol.com)
14. 06:29 PM - Trim failure (Joel)
15. 07:09 PM - Re: Trim failure (Rick)
16. 07:33 PM - Trim failure (Rexster)
17. 07:43 PM - Kitfox list: Series 6 line drawings (Kevin Cozik)
18. 07:46 PM - Re: Trim failure (Fred Shiple)
19. 07:56 PM - Kitfox list: series 6 line drawings (Kevin Cozik)
20. 08:05 PM - Re: Trim failure (Dan Billingsley)
21. 08:18 PM - Continental O-200 carb heat box for Kitfox V (Francisco dcubj3 Terra)
22. 08:19 PM - Re: Kitfox list: series 6 line drawings (Fred Shiple)
23. 08:26 PM - Re: Trim failure (SOURDOSTAN@aol.com)
24. 08:37 PM - Static port trouble (Giovanni Day)
25. 08:47 PM - nav lights and strobes (Giovanni Day)
26. 10:01 PM - Re: Static port trouble (Lowell Fitt)
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| Subject: | Re: Model 4 door gas strut parts |
I've never had a situation yet where a call or email to Kitfox has not
resulted in the parts being available.
Dave Goddard- Mod IV 1050/582
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Giovanni Day" <thedays@mchsi.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 11:21 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Model 4 door gas strut parts
>
> I need the door bracket and balls for the passenger side door. Any one
> know where I could get them?
>
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> _______________________________________
> Giovanni Day
> Model 4 speedster 912
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Folks,
I am installing the butt ribs on a Model 4-1200. I noticed that the butt ribs
cover (slightly) the bolt and clevis holes for wing attachment. Has anyone else
experienced this, and did you modify the butt ribs (cut them back) so that
they no longer interfere with the bolt and clevis?
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Kent Knudsen
College Station, TX
K-IV 1200 / no engine / 25% done
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| Subject: | Re: Model 4 door gas strut parts |
check out your nearest camper supply store they are the same as on the back
door of most toppers that you put on your truck. you can get all the needed
stuff there.
mic
do not archive
>From: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Model 4 door gas strut parts
>Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2007 22:08:28 -0700
>
>
>At 07:21 PM 7/7/2007, you wrote:
>>I need the door bracket and balls for the passenger side door. Any one
>>know where I could get them?
>
>If nobody has the stock items, I fabricated some out of Guden parts and
>4130 tubing. Let me know and I'll send drawings.
>
>
>Guy Buchanan
>San Diego, CA
>K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
>
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| Subject: | Re: Butt ribs issue |
Kent,
On my Classic 4 I had to trim a slight amount off the front of the Butt Rib cap
strip to have clearance for the clevis pin. The rear I can't remember and there
is no mention in my builders log of trimming.
The top cap strip of the butt rib must match up with the number one rib. If there
is a little interference with the front wing pin and rear attach bolt I would
say butt ribb needs to be trimed to clear them.
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Tom Jones
Classic IV, Phase one
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA
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| Subject: | Re: Butt ribs issue |
Thanks, Tom!
In looking at the manual (more closely), it looks like they trimmed the capstrips
as well. One more question... why does the manual show 4 brackets in the photos
on page WB-12, but then describes using only 3 on page WB-13???? I have
8 brackets and plan on using all of them.
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Kent Knudsen
College Station, TX
K-IV 1200 / no engine / 25% done
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| Subject: | Anybody selling a kitfox IV-1200? |
Hi,
Looking for one ..32 foot wing..rotax engine..etc
Larry 954 673 1896 Thanks
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| Subject: | Re: Model 4 door gas strut parts |
I bought a set from AutoZone. I don't remember the number that I used. I
measured it and found them at AutoZone. They worked fine no issues.
Good Luck
Marwynne
----- Original Message -----
From: "mic thiessen" <wannaflyfox4@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Model 4 door gas strut parts
> <wannaflyfox4@hotmail.com>
>
> check out your nearest camper supply store they are the same as on the
> back door of most toppers that you put on your truck. you can get all the
> needed stuff there.
>
> mic
> do not archive
>
>
>>From: Guy Buchanan <bnn@nethere.com>
>>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Model 4 door gas strut parts
>>Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2007 22:08:28 -0700
>>
>>
>>At 07:21 PM 7/7/2007, you wrote:
>>>I need the door bracket and balls for the passenger side door. Any one
>>>know where I could get them?
>>
>>If nobody has the stock items, I fabricated some out of Guden parts and
>>4130 tubing. Let me know and I'll send drawings.
>>
>>
>>Guy Buchanan
>>San Diego, CA
>>K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
>>
>>Do not archive
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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| Subject: | Re: Butt ribs issue |
> why does the manual show 4 brackets in the photos on page WB-12, but then describes
using only 3 on page WB-13???? I have 8 brackets and plan on using all
of them.
Kent, my manual is the same as yours and my kit included 8 brackets. I used them
all. I guess the manual didn't get updated as fast as the airplane evolved.
There are a few other puzzeling instructions you will run into...if you haven't
already...that will keep you wondering.
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Tom Jones
Classic IV, Phase one
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA
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Hey Guys...
Just to let everyone know that Arlington is supposed to have KITFOX Parking
next to the vendor booths in the grassy area... We are in booth 36 and
parking should be in the first couple of rows to the Southwest.
Hope to see you there !!
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
208.337.5111
www.kitfoxaircraft.com
"It's not how Fast... It's how Fun!"
8:00 PM
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| Subject: | windshield/Enougth already |
I have been around dozens of Kitfox'es with lexan windshields and they are
fine. You would think that these are terrible. I have my second one in my
Model IV. Only because I had the origional one 2.5 MM, or 3/32. Replaced
it with 3 MM by accident, annealed it with heat gun just below melting
point. It is great, you can see the stress lines in it if you use polaroid
glasses, but you can see them in preformed ones also. Do not get scared of
the single sheet ones. Clint
From: "floran higgins" <cliffh@outdrs.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: windshield
When I ordered the preformed windshield from Kitfox I was told that It would
take two weeks to get delivery.
Rather than being AOG I decided to repair the crack as per AC 43.13-1B.
As I was finishing lacing the crack I heard a loud pop and discovered the
other side of the windshield had cracked exactly as the first side, so I
wound up lacing the other side as well.
Apparently when you make these windshields out of flat sheet it causes a lot
of stress at the compound curve at the wing root.
This is the second windshield that I have had to replace due to this
problem. This second one is only about three years old and had almost no
crazing prior to cracking.
I hope this new preformed one doesn't have the same stresses.
Floran Higgins
Helena, Mt.
Speedster
912ULS
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox Continental O-200 powered |
--- Francisco dcubj3 Terra <dcubj3@terra.com.br>
wrote:
> Hi from Brazil, SA. I have a O-200 engine "0 SMOH"
> ready to use, and Im looking for a good project for
> this. Im thinking to find a Kitfox V because is a
> classic-fashioned and a fast aircraft.
> I would like to know what is your opinion about this
> aircraft wit O-200 Continental engine. in this
> aircraft. Performance, cruise airspeed, gas
> consuption... Who has a O-200 Kitfox powered? Could
> you send me some engine installed and cowling
> photos? Thanks a lot.
>
> Francisco Drovetta
> So Paulo, Brazil
-----------------------------------------------------
Hi Francisco,
I looked at the O-200 when making my engine decision
for my V, but went with a Soob instead because I
wanted a turbo for mountain flying.
I think the O-200 is a very good match for the KitFox
V and should perform similar to a Cessna 150. You
will have shorter takeoffs, landings, and faster
climbs, but maybe a little less cruise. It depends
upon how much drag reduction you use and what prop.
It will also carry more weight than a C-150. Fuel
flow should be the same, 4.0 to 4.5 gph.
If you have been using a J-3, as in your e-mail name,
the KitFox should be a better performer all around.
It also handles much better in the air, in my opinion.
KitFox's have a faster and smoother roll and pitch
control and are just plane more fun to fly. If you
build 2 clear doors and a clear overhead window, you
make it easy to see all the country side. I like the
side-by-side seating better too.
The KitFox smooth cowl will fit the O-200. In fact,
the old SkyStar factory provided firewall forward kits
for that engine. You can check with John and his wife
at:
http://www.sportplanellc.com/
to see if they still have the firewall fwd package for
you at the new factory.
The KitFox pilots guide lists the following for the V
with O-200 at sealevel with 2-170 lb pilots:
Average weight: 850 lbs
Max Gross: 1550 lbs
Average load 700 lbs
Stall speed 43 mph
Cruise speed 110-120 mph
Average climb rate 1200 feet/min
Takeoff roll 300 feet
landing roll 300 feet
I will be flying to GRU early in August for my
girfriends birthday in Campinas. What side of So
Paulo do you live on?
Kurt Schrader
S-5/NSI turbo
Florida and panama
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| Subject: | Re: Model 4 door gas strut parts |
occom wrote:
> I've never had a situation yet where a call or email to Kitfox has not
> resulted in the parts being available.
>
> Dave Goddard- Mod IV 1050/582
> do not archive
>
> ---
I called John to see about getting a set for my Avid...he is less than enthusiastic
about making anything for anything earlier than a mod. IV...I was ready to
pay for them, but no joy..
I was told that the drawings for them were somewhere but he was not sure where
and not sure if he could find them blah blah blah..
--------
Leonard Perry
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1260
95% complete
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| Subject: | Re: Arlington 2007 |
I have a friend going to Arlington, you cant miss him his name is Lavern
and he has long red hair and the biggest handlebar mustache you have ever
seen.; his girlfriend is a beautiful blond they drove there from Florida.
when you see him please tell him Malcolm will see him at Oshkosh mal
michigan
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Yesterday I flew my model 5 to 14,000 feet and was still climbing at better than
200 FPM. My altitude was verified by ATC at 13k on the way up. After a stop
at Port Townsend International I returned to my home field to find the nose up
trim was not working. Back on the ground I verified that the trim motor would
run in the nose down direction to the limit but would not run at all in the nose
up direction. Searchng through the archives I find two likely suspects; the
trim switch or the actuator motor armature. I have 50 hours total on the plane.
My question is which is more likely to be the culprit?
Thanks,
--------
Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912 ULS Aerocomp amphibs
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My belief it is the trim switch. Could be the wiring. I may have a used
trim switch somewhere. I would just reverse the wiring and see if she
runs the other direction. There is only one DC motor so if she runs one
direction it should run the other direction. You can apply 12 volts at
the trim motor , just switch polarity and see how she runs. It is a jack
screw driven by a DC motor.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Joel
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:29 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Trim failure
Yesterday I flew my model 5 to 14,000 feet and was still climbing at
better than 200 FPM. My altitude was verified by ATC at 13k on the way
up. After a stop at Port Townsend International I returned to my home
field to find the nose up trim was not working. Back on the ground I
verified that the trim motor would run in the nose down direction to the
limit but would not run at all in the nose up direction. Searchng
through the archives I find two likely suspects; the trim switch or the
actuator motor armature. I have 50 hours total on the plane. My question
is which is more likely to be the culprit?
Thanks,
--------
Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912 ULS Aerocomp amphibs
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3:26 PM
3:26 PM
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My guess is that Rick is right...................unless the motor malfun
ctioned due to lack of oxygen at 14,000 feet! :-)
Of course, you had your supply, right?
Rex in Michigan
912 UL / Warp / Model 3
Do not archive
-- "Rick" <wingsdown@verizon.net> wrote:
My belief it is the trim switch. Could be the wiring. I may have a used
trim switch somewhere. I would just reverse the wiring and see if she
runs the other direction. There is only one DC motor so if she runs one
direction it should run the other direction. You can apply 12 volts at
the trim motor , just switch polarity and see how she runs. It is a jack
screw driven by a DC motor.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Joel
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:29 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Trim failure
Yesterday I flew my model 5 to 14,000 feet and was still climbing at
better than 200 FPM. My altitude was verified by ATC at 13k on the way
up. After a stop at Port Townsend International I returned to my home
field to find the nose up trim was not working. Back on the ground I
verified that the trim motor would run in the nose down direction to the
limit but would not run at all in the nose up direction. Searchng
through the archives I find two likely suspects; the trim switch or the
actuator motor armature. I have 50 hours total on the plane. My question
is which is more likely to be the culprit?
Thanks,
--------
Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912 ULS Aerocomp amphibs
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3:26 PM
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| Subject: | Kitfox list: Series 6 line drawings |
Hi all,
My airplane is scheduled for inspection on July 20th after almost 4 years of
part time building. After sending the program letter, paperwork and photos
to the inspector, he has asked me to forward a 3 view line drawing as well.
Anyone have one they can email to me? I would think a model 5 would work as
well.
Thanks for all the help.
Kevin Cozik
Series 6 Rotax 914 turbo
Czech amphibs.
Laingsburg Michigan
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Rick's pointing you in the right direction with regards to your probable switch
failure, but replace it with a high quality switch as that switch sees a lot
of use cycles. When mine went I used ACS's momentary double-pole double-throw
switch after quizzing Skystar. It's a bit pricey but it's now lasted 3 years
(only got 6 months with the first one).
Fred
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| Subject: | Kitfox list: series 6 line drawings |
Hi all,
My airplane is scheduled for inspection on July 20th after almost 4
years of
part time building. After sending the program letter, paperwork and
photos
to the inspector, he has asked me to forward a 3 view line drawing as
well.
Anyone have one they can email to me? I would think a model 5 would
work as
well.
Thanks for all the help.
Kevin Cozik
Series 6 Rotax 914 turbo
Czech amphibs.
Laingsburg Michigan
----- Original Message -----
From: Rexster
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:25 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Trim failure
My guess is that Rick is right...................unless the motor
malfunctioned due to lack of oxygen at 14,000 feet! :-)
Of course, you had your supply, right?
Rex in Michigan
912 UL / Warp / Model 3
Do not archive
-- "Rick" <wingsdown@verizon.net> wrote:
My belief it is the trim switch. Could be the wiring. I may have a
used
trim switch somewhere. I would just reverse the wiring and see if she
runs the other direction. There is only one DC motor so if she runs
one
direction it should run the other direction. You can apply 12 volts at
the trim motor , just switch polarity and see how she runs. It is a
jack
screw driven by a DC motor.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Joel
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:29 PM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Trim failure
Yesterday I flew my model 5 to 14,000 feet and was still climbing at
better than 200 FPM. My altitude was verified by ATC at 13k on the way
up. After a stop at Port Townsend International I returned to my home
field to find the nose up trim was not working. Back on the ground I
verified that the trim motor would run in the nose down direction to
the
limit but would not run at all in the nose up direction. Searchng
through the archives I find two likely suspects; the trim switch or
the
actuator motor armature. I have 50 hours total on the plane. My
question
is which is more likely to be the culprit?
Thanks,
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Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912 ULS Aerocomp amphibs
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This thread has generated a question for anyone that has their trim switch in a
Ray Allen (MAK) stick grip. I am still building and this is where I am planning
to stick mine. Has anyone put the Ray Allen trim switch (on the stick grip)
through a time tested ringer?
Dan B
Mesa, AZ
KF IV, 912s
Fred Shiple <fredshiple@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Rick's pointing you in the right direction with regards to your probable switch
failure, but replace it with a high quality switch as that switch sees a lot
of use cycles. When mine went I used ACS's momentary double-pole double-throw
switch after quizzing Skystar. It's a bit pricey but it's now lasted 3 years
(only got 6 months with the first one).
Fred
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| Subject: | Continental O-200 carb heat box for Kitfox V |
Hi!
Which is the difference between O-200 Original carburator heat box
(C-150) and Skystar=B4s custom O-200 carb heat box? If somebody has
photos, please I=B4d like to receive them.
Thanks a lot
Francisco Drovetta
S=E3o Paulo, Brazil, SA
Future Kitfox V O-200 owner
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox list: series 6 line drawings |
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| Subject: | Re: Trim failure |
I have a MAC trim switch on my stick--has been faithful for 1180 hours. I
wouldn't have my trim switch anywhere else--great on final!
Stan Specht
Kitfox Model IV Speedster "Columbine"
Denver, Colorado
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| Subject: | Static port trouble |
I put my static port in the back just in front of the tail on the pilot side. My
vertical speed reads that I am descending all the time and the airspeed reads
low. I remove the static and they get better but the vertical speed is dampened
for some reason. The air speed is not far off with the cockpit pressure. What
where are most of you getting your static air?
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Giovanni Day
Model 4 speedster 912
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| Subject: | nav lights and strobes |
What are most people using for nav/strobe lights? Any one used the AEROFLASH brand?
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Giovanni Day
Model 4 speedster 912
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| Subject: | Re: Static port trouble |
Giovani,
My static port is essentially where yours is - per the Skystar bulletin at
the time. My airspeed is pretty accurate, but runs lower than friends I fly
with. I don't find it a problem as all the speeds I use - approach, stall,
etc are relative to what the ASI reads error and all. There is a small
screw on the face of the VSI that I can set to zero when straight and level.
I adjusted it a time or two by necessity.
Lowell Fitt
Cameron Park, CA
Model IV-1200 R-912 UL Warp
1998 870 hrs.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Giovanni Day" <thedays@mchsi.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:37 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Static port trouble
>
> I put my static port in the back just in front of the tail on the pilot
> side. My vertical speed reads that I am descending all the time and the
> airspeed reads low. I remove the static and they get better but the
> vertical speed is dampened for some reason. The air speed is not far off
> with the cockpit pressure. What where are most of you getting your static
> air?
>
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> Giovanni Day
> Model 4 speedster 912
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=122801#122801
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