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1. 01:32 AM - Re: 582 Fireward Forward for Sale (JC Propellerdesign)
2. 03:53 AM - Re: Puff The Magic Taildragger (Dave G.)
3. 04:24 AM - Re: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin (Harold Flynn)
4. 05:06 AM - BMW (JC Propellerdesign)
5. 05:08 AM - Re: Puff The Magic Taildragger (JC Propellerdesign)
6. 05:10 AM - Re: Series 7 Wt & Balance ()
7. 07:10 AM - Re: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin (Noel Loveys)
8. 07:11 AM - Re: New Rotax 912-S Running Rough... (JetPilot)
9. 07:15 AM - Re: Series 7 Wt & Balance (Noel Loveys)
10. 11:10 AM - Re: Series 7 Wt & Balance ()
11. 11:29 AM - Re:BMW 1100S (Ron Liebmann)
12. 11:38 AM - video link to kitfox float flying (akflyer)
13. 12:00 PM - Re: BMW 1100s (GONER752@AOL.COM)
14. 12:08 PM - Central TX Kitfox I for sale; Question (Jack L Bell)
15. 12:22 PM - Re: BMW 1100s (GONER752@aol.com)
16. 12:46 PM - Re: BMW 1100s (JC Propellerdesign)
17. 01:14 PM - Re: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin (John W. Hart)
18. 01:14 PM - Re: Central TX Kitfox I for sale; Question (akflyer)
19. 02:41 PM - good source for 582 cranks (akflyer)
20. 03:23 PM - Kitfox/582 coolant bleeding (john beirne)
21. 06:36 PM - Re: Wing Specs?? (Keithc)
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| Subject: | Re: 582 Fireward Forward for Sale |
The BMW 1100S is a modern engine that don't cost a lot, modern
electronic injection, cheep on fuel, cheep to buy, 85-90 useful HP
(depending on RPM) the torque is almost constant, I have pic from a guy
in Poland that replaced his VW 1835 with a BMW he more then doubled the
climb rate. speed up to VNE on his dragy TULAK (highwing side by side
plane, MTOW 450 kg / 1000 lbs)
The pic is big is size so if any one want to see I can send to your
private mail.
Jan
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave G.
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 582 Fireward Forward for Sale
Hello Mark. It's amazing how close your FWF is to my own. Almost
identical. In any case I'd be very interested in performance numbers
on
your new engine package. I have a mid-time 582 also and would like to
replace it come rebuild time. The HKS is one option, the 912 is the
other as the Jabiru dealers here in Canada have proved unreliable. I
suspect the HKS might come close to the Jabiru in some respects with
it's lower prop RPM. What model are you flying?
Napier, Mark wrote:
>I've bought an HKS 700e and want to start making a motor mount for
it.
>I'm flying on my 582 but want to sell it outright or part it out. I
>hate to do it now that good flying weather is coming but have to
>sometime.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Puff The Magic Taildragger |
Might be, you were the only one there. My BMW motorcycle always seeps
oil past the rings if I park on the sidestand unless I tip it away from
that side for a few seconds while parking. The smoke cloud is amazing.
Dave Goddard- Mod IV 1050/582
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: jeff puls
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 12:14 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Puff The Magic Taildragger
I went out to the airport to fly the Fox the other night. I have the
912UL. I have not flown in over a month and a half. I removed my oil cap
to cycle the prop through. The prop seemed to be frozen. In the past I
have removed a plug and let the oil seep out as I was cranking the
engine and it locked. Anyway, while I was standing there I leaned on the
prop as it was at the horizontal. Ever so lightly I leaned on the prop
and applied a little constant pressure and it cycled through. I
continued to cycle the prop and after what seemed like a short period of
time (Less than normal) it did the customary "Gurgle." I started the
engine and got a bunch of smoke coming from my exhaust. It seemed to do
it for about 200' and then it stopped. It looked like I was spraying for
misquitos. I went ahead and flew and the engine ran perfect. I assume
that I had some oil in one of the cylinders when it seemed to be locked.
Does anyone concur with that. I don't think I bent a rod because it ran
perfect as it always does. It hasn't belched or f _ _ ted in 300 hours.
Jeff Classic IV
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| Subject: | Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin |
When building my S5 in 1996 I talked to the tec. department at skystar about the
forward wing spar bolts. They told me that the wings had a forward lifting force
on them and in theory in level flight the bolts could be removed and the
wings would remain in place. How about that!!!
The operative word there I think is, "practically" . The only load at all
is shear but you are right that is minimal. No doubt the clevis pin could
be a lot smaller and still do the job. For the reason you give, pilot
confidence, if the cad plating ever wears off my pins I'll replace them.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> kenneth schooley
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:00 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin
>
>
>
>
> Just a quick note regarding the wing retaining pins, I was
> told as an Avid
> Flyer salesman. That there is practically NO shear on these
> pins. Because of
> the location of the wing lift struts at the lower pivot
> point, the pin has
> approx. 18 lbs. forward load at nominal cruise (there is virtually no
> rearward load). The reason for the size of this pin is for
> pilot confidence,
> not necessarily for strength. The most loading will occur
> during landing
> configuration or ground movement.
>
>
>
> Thanks, Ken
>
>
> >From: "Noel Loveys"
> >To:
> >Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug
> >2007 22:37:42 -0230
> >
> >That's because clevis pins are usually used in moving shear
> applications
> >e.g. axels for pulleys. The application on the 'Fox and the
> Avid is a
> >static shear application. Because I fold my wings after
> every flight I
> >keep
> >an eye peeled on the condition of the clevis pin and if it
> ever gets to the
> >point where the cad plate is worn through I'll replace them.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Noel Loveys, RPP, AME intern
> >Campbellton, Newfoundland,
> >Canada
> >Kitfox Mod III-A, 582, B box, Ivo IFA
> >Aerocet 1100s
> > noelloveys@yahoo.ca
> >
> >
> >Do not archive
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> > > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> > > Lynn Matteson
> > > Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 5:27 PM
> > > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin
> > >
> > >
>
> > >
> > > You're welcome, John.
> > >
> > > I was gonna add this part earlier, but figured you didn't need
> > > another thing to worry about. Now that you've got a few
> hours older
> > > (joke), I think you can handle it. In Spruce's description of the
> > > clevis pins, it says: "Used with clevis forks and in secondary
> > > controls which are not subjected to continuous operation." Makes
> > > you wonder, doesn't it? :)
> > >
> > > Lynn Matteson
> > > Grass Lake, Michigan
> > > Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
> > > flying w/395+ hrs
> > > do not archive
> > >
> > >
> > > On Aug 24, 2007, at 10:42 AM, John W. Hart wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Lynn. I have a Model IV also, and I was pretty
> sure I had
> > > > the right
> > > > critter, but I don't like guessing when it comes to parts as
> > > > critical as
> > > > these. I bought the aircraft already built, and have a
> lot of the
> > > > paperwork, but couldn't locate anything telling me EXACTLY
> > > what the
> > > > pin is.
> > > > I appreciate the help.
> > > > John Hart
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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I will check with the friend from Poland, how many hours they have on
this engine's, he just installed his, but have installed many on others
plane inkl the school plane, he is also the one that got the bmw
electronic box to work on airplane, there is 3 different manufactures of
gear box, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Germany, he recommend the Cz gear
box
The BMW 1100S is a modern engine that don't cost a lot, modern
electronic injection, cheep on fuel, cheep to buy, 85-90 useful HP
(depending on RPM) the torque is almost constant, I have pic from a guy
in Poland that replaced his VW 1835 with a BMW he more then doubled the
climb rate. speed up to VNE on his dragy TULAK (highwing side by side
plane, MTOW 450 kg / 1000 lbs)
The pic is big is size so if any one want to see I can send to your
private mail.
Jan
DATA OF ALL ENGINES R 1100/1150 SERIES (I PUT ONLY USEFULLY PARAMETERS,
SKIP VALVE TRAIN GEOMETRY, CLEARANCES AND CONTROL DIMENSIONS, THIS IS
TASK FOR EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN) ):
FOR ALL ENGINES R 1100 SERIES:
Idle speed 1000...1150 min-1
Effective displacement 1085 cm3
Engine oil, 20W-50 (BMW NUMBER: 81 22 9 407 685)
Compression test pressure
Good min 10 bar
Normal 8.5...10 bar
Poor max 8.5 bar
Valve clearances
Engine cold max 35 =B0C
Inlet 0.15 mm
Exhaust 0.3 mm
BMW R 1100GS, R 1100R,
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Nominal output At engine rpm 6750 min-1 59 kW
Max. torque At engine rpm 5250 min-1 97 Nm
Maximum permissible engine speed 7800 min-1
Permissible continuous engine speed max 7600 min-1
BMW R 1100RS
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Nominal output At engine rpm 7250 min-1 66 kW
Max. torque At engine rpm 5500 min-1 95 Nm
Maximum permissible engine speed 7900 min-1
Permissible continuous engine speed max 7600 min-1
BMW R 1100RT
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Nominal output At engine rpm 7250 min-1 66 kW
Max. torque at engine rpm 5500 min-1 95 Nm
Maximum permissible engine speed 7900 min-1
Permissible continuous engine speed max 7600 min-1
BMW R 1100S
Engine - compression ratio 11.3:1
Engine - nominal output At engine rpm 7500 min-1 72 kW
Engine - max. torque At engine rpm 5750 min-1 97 Nm
Engine - maximum permissible speed 8210 min-1
FOR ALL ENGINES R 1150 SERIES:
Idle speed 1100+/-50 min-1
Cylinder bore 101 mm
Piston stroke 70.5 mm
Effective displacement 1130 cm3
Engine oil, 20W-50 (BMW NUMBER: 81 22 9 407 685)
Compression test pressure
Good min 10 bar
Normal 8.5...10 bar
Poor max 8.5 bar
Valve clearances
Engine cold max 35 =B0C
Inlet 0.15 mm
Exhaust 0.3 mm
BMW R 1150GS, 1150GS Adventure, 1150R, 1150 R Rockster,
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Nominal output at engine rpm 6750 min-1 62.5 kW
Max. torque at engine rpm 5250 min-1 98 Nm
Maximum permissible engine speed 7900 min-1
BMW R 1150 RS:
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Nominal output At engine rpm 7250 min-1 70 kW
Max. torque At engine rpm 5500 min-1 100 Nm
Maximum permissible engine speed 7900 min-1
BMW R 1150 RT
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Nominal output at engine rpm 7250 min-1 70 kW
Max. torque at engine rpm 5500 min-1 100 Nm
Maximum permissible engine speed 7900 min-1
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| Subject: | Re: Puff The Magic Taildragger |
That will be a problem on kitfox with BMW or Rotax when having a central
monowheel installed.
//unknown :-)
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave G.
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Puff The Magic Taildragger
Might be, you were the only one there. My BMW motorcycle always seeps
oil past the rings if I park on the sidestand unless I tip it away from
that side for a few seconds while parking. The smoke cloud is amazing.
Dave Goddard- Mod IV 1050/582
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: jeff puls
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 12:14 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Puff The Magic Taildragger
I went out to the airport to fly the Fox the other night. I have the
912UL. I have not flown in over a month and a half. I removed my oil cap
to cycle the prop through. The prop seemed to be frozen. In the past I
have removed a plug and let the oil seep out as I was cranking the
engine and it locked. Anyway, while I was standing there I leaned on the
prop as it was at the horizontal. Ever so lightly I leaned on the prop
and applied a little constant pressure and it cycled through. I
continued to cycle the prop and after what seemed like a short period of
time (Less than normal) it did the customary "Gurgle." I started the
engine and got a bunch of smoke coming from my exhaust. It seemed to do
it for about 200' and then it stopped. It looked like I was spraying for
misquitos. I went ahead and flew and the engine ran perfect. I assume
that I had some oil in one of the cylinders when it seemed to be locked.
Does anyone concur with that. I don't think I bent a rod because it ran
perfect as it always does. It hasn't belched or f _ _ ted in 300 hours.
Jeff Classic IV
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matron
href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
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| Subject: | Series 7 Wt & Balance |
Noel
Yes, leveled IAW instructions.
Frank
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Noel Loveys
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:03 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
Did you have your tail wheel raised up to level the plane?
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> frank.phyllis@mindspring.com
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:41 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
>
>
>
> All
> I just completed (I hope) the wt & balance for my Series 7
> with a Rotax,
> i.e. no fwd sweep in wing.
>
> Wt came out to be 822 -- I'm happy with that.
>
> What I'm questioning is the wheel measurements.
> I dropped the wing leading edge (datum) and found it to be to the rear
> of the main wheel axles by 2 3/8". (I actually had to drop the string
> outside the main wheels because the string was touching the Grove Gear
> leading edge.) The diagram/worksheet shows the wing leading
> edge to be
> fwd of the main wheels.
>
> Tail wheel was 164" behind leading edge.
>
> What wheel measurements have you found on your S7?
>
> Frank McDonald
> N5929
> Hopefully, ready for DAR
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin |
I don't disbelieve it, especially if the air velocity over the wing is
constant. I'm not going to try it...U first!! ;-)
Noel
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Harold
Flynn
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 8:54 AM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin
When building my S5 in 1996 I talked to the tec. department at skystar
about
the forward wing spar bolts. They told me that the wings had a forward
lifting force on them and in theory in level flight the bolts could be
removed and the wings would remain in place. How about that!!!
Noel Loveys <noelloveys@yahoo.ca> wrote:
The operative word there I think is, "practically" . The only load at
all
is shear but you are right that is minimal. No doubt the clevis pin
could
be a lot smaller and still do the job. For the reason you give, pilot
confidence, if the cad plating ever wears off my pins I'll replace them.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> kenneth schooley
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:00 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin
>
>
>
>
> Just a quick note regarding the wing retaining pins, I was
> told as an Avid
> Flyer salesman. That there is practically NO shear on these
> pins. Because of
> the location of the wing lift struts at the lower pivot
> point, the pin has
> approx. 18 lbs. forward load at nominal cruise (there is virtually no
> rearward load). The reason for the size of this pin is for
> pilot confidence,
> not necessarily for strength. The most loading will occur
> during landing
> configuration or ground movement.
>
>
>
> Thanks, Ken
>
>
> >From: "Noel Loveys"
> >To:
> >Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug
> >2007 22:37:42 -0230
> >
> >That's because clevis pins are usually used in moving shear
> applications
> >e.g. axels for pulleys. The application on the 'Fox and the
> Avid is a
> >static shear application. Because I fold my wings after
> every flight I
> >keep
> >an eye peeled on the condition of the clevis pin and if it
> ever gets to the
> >point where the cad plate is worn through I'll replace them.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Noel Loveys, RPP, AME intern
> >Campbellton, Newfoundland,
> >Canada
> >Kitfox Mod III-A, 582, B box, Ivo IFA
> >Aerocet 1100s
> > noelloveys@yahoo.ca
> >
> >
> >Do not archive
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> > > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> > > Lynn Matteson
> > > Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 5:27 PM
> > > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin
> > >
> > >
>
> > >
> > > You're welcome, John.
> > >
> > > I was gonna add this part earlier, but figured you didn't need
> > > another thing to worry about. Now that you've got a few
> hours older
> > > (joke), I think you can handle it. In Spruce's description of the
> > > clevis pins, it says: "Used with clevis forks and in secondary
> > > controls which are not subjected to continuous operation." Makes
> > > you wonder, doesn't it? :)
> > >
> > > Lynn Matteson
> > > Grass Lake, Michigan
> > > Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
> > > flying w/395+ hrs
> > > do not archive
> > >
> > >
> > > On Aug 24, 2007, at 10:42 AM, John W. Hart wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Lynn. I have a Model IV also, and I was pretty
> sure I had
> > > > the right
> > > > critter, but I don't like guessing when it comes to parts as
>
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| Subject: | Re: New Rotax 912-S Running Rough... |
I dont think its a fuel pressure problem, as its been running lean until I changed
the needle position.
Mike
--------
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=131056#131056
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| Subject: | Series 7 Wt & Balance |
I thought it over after I made the last post and can't find anything wrong
with the mains being so close to the Datum.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> frank.phyllis@mindspring.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 9:40 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
>
>
>
> Noel
> Yes, leveled IAW instructions.
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> Noel Loveys
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:03 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
>
>
> Did you have your tail wheel raised up to level the plane?
>
> Noel
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> > frank.phyllis@mindspring.com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:41 PM
> > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
> >
> >
> >
> > All
> > I just completed (I hope) the wt & balance for my Series 7
> > with a Rotax,
> > i.e. no fwd sweep in wing.
> >
> > Wt came out to be 822 -- I'm happy with that.
> >
> > What I'm questioning is the wheel measurements.
> > I dropped the wing leading edge (datum) and found it to be
> to the rear
> > of the main wheel axles by 2 3/8". (I actually had to drop
> the string
> > outside the main wheels because the string was touching the
> Grove Gear
> > leading edge.) The diagram/worksheet shows the wing leading
> > edge to be
> > fwd of the main wheels.
> >
> > Tail wheel was 164" behind leading edge.
> >
> > What wheel measurements have you found on your S7?
> >
> > Frank McDonald
> > N5929
> > Hopefully, ready for DAR
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Series 7 Wt & Balance |
Thanks, Noel
Frank
Do not archive
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Noel Loveys
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 10:13 AM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
I thought it over after I made the last post and can't find anything
wrong
with the mains being so close to the Datum.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> frank.phyllis@mindspring.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 9:40 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
>
>
>
> Noel
> Yes, leveled IAW instructions.
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> Noel Loveys
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:03 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
>
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> Did you have your tail wheel raised up to level the plane?
>
> Noel
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> > frank.phyllis@mindspring.com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:41 PM
> > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Wt & Balance
> >
> >
> >
> > All
> > I just completed (I hope) the wt & balance for my Series 7
> > with a Rotax,
> > i.e. no fwd sweep in wing.
> >
> > Wt came out to be 822 -- I'm happy with that.
> >
> > What I'm questioning is the wheel measurements.
> > I dropped the wing leading edge (datum) and found it to be
> to the rear
> > of the main wheel axles by 2 3/8". (I actually had to drop
> the string
> > outside the main wheels because the string was touching the
> Grove Gear
> > leading edge.) The diagram/worksheet shows the wing leading
> > edge to be
> > fwd of the main wheels.
> >
> > Tail wheel was 164" behind leading edge.
> >
> > What wheel measurements have you found on your S7?
> >
> > Frank McDonald
> > N5929
> > Hopefully, ready for DAR
> >
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Hi Jan,
I have been looking at the BMW 1200 for some time now. 115hp on a Rotax
gearbox looks great.
Send me your 1100 picture if you will.
Thanks much, Ron N55KF
----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 3:31 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 582 Fireward Forward for Sale
The BMW 1100S is a modern engine that don't cost a lot, modern
electronic injection, cheep on fuel, cheep to buy, 85-90 useful HP
(depending on RPM) the torque is almost constant, I have pic from a guy
in Poland that replaced his VW 1835 with a BMW he more then doubled the
climb rate. speed up to VNE on his dragy TULAK (highwing side by side
plane, MTOW 450 kg / 1000 lbs)
The pic is big is size so if any one want to see I can send to your
private mail.
Jan
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave G.
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 582 Fireward Forward for Sale
Hello Mark. It's amazing how close your FWF is to my own. Almost
identical. In any case I'd be very interested in performance numbers
on
your new engine package. I have a mid-time 582 also and would like
to
replace it come rebuild time. The HKS is one option, the 912 is the
other as the Jabiru dealers here in Canada have proved unreliable. I
suspect the HKS might come close to the Jabiru in some respects with
it's lower prop RPM. What model are you flying?
Napier, Mark wrote:
>I've bought an HKS 700e and want to start making a motor mount for
it.
>I'm flying on my 582 but want to sell it outright or part it out.
I
>hate to do it now that good flying weather is coming but have to
>sometime.
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| Subject: | video link to kitfox float flying |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHPp3jUyyQo
A short clip of some flying from a couple weeks ago. The long take off run was
to put me in front of the cammera at lift off so I could see how bad the heels
were digging on takeoff so I could re-rig the floats if needed. That is when
I just ended up swapping to the full lotus floats, but as you can see the heels
were dragging just a bit. 1 more degree on the wing and she would have been
better.
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Leonard Perry
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1260
95% complete
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List:BMW 1100s |
Jan,
Please send along the pic. you have. Also, any spec's? engine weight,dual
ignition,etc. And possibly where to look for the stand alone engine. Thanks,
Greg G.
Macedon, N.Y.
23NK
n375KL
Mod 2
582
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| Subject: | Central TX Kitfox I for sale; Question |
I'm not certain whether this is appropriate or not, but this morning I
pulled my kitfox I (582 gray head.. like me..) out of the hangar, added
back a bit of gas (can't leave gas in with one wing folded- I *know* this
for a fact..), pre-flighted, warmed her up, and shot a few landings. Still as
good-natured as ever. Flies great, and I have the doors off again.. nothing
like it.
I have the plane on barnstormers:
http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?mode=usersearch&user=n79jw
and I'm somewhat dismayed at the low number of queries I've received.
Do I say something in the ad that might put folks off?
She's a great plane- but one plane is more than enough to occupy my spare time.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
-Jack
Kitfox I; Rotax 582; GSC prop
Avid Mk IV; jabiru 2200; prince prop
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List:BMW 1100s |
Jan,
I should have read my mail further as I see you had already posted further
info. At 170+ pounds, this doesn't look like a likely alternative for my model
2. Looks like the 2200 Jab. still tops my wish list.Thanks again,
Greg G.
Macedon, N.Y.
23NK
n375KL
Mod 2
582
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List:BMW 1100s |
I think it is a good alternative to R 80 hp
Jan
----- Original Message -----
From: GONER752@aol.com
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:BMW 1100s
Jan,
I should have read my mail further as I see you had already posted
further info. At 170+ pounds, this doesn't look like a likely
alternative for my model 2. Looks like the 2200 Jab. still tops my wish
list.Thanks again,
Greg G.
Macedon, N.Y.
23NK
n375KL
Mod 2
582
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| Subject: | Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin |
I don't think I want to personally test that theory! ;<)
John Hart
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Harold Flynn
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 6:24 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Leading Edge Spar Retaining Pin
When building my S5 in 1996 I talked to the tec. department at skystar
about the forward wing spar bolts. They told me that the wings had a forward
lifting force on them and in theory in level flight the bolts could be
removed and the wings would remain in place. How about that!!!
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| Subject: | Re: Central TX Kitfox I for sale; Question |
nothing in the add that wouls make me run the other way... but most folks who are
looking for a KF are probably going to be looking for a newer model... Just
my .02. If I were looking for a good time builder, this would be a great one
to have!
--------
Leonard Perry
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1260
95% complete
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| Subject: | good source for 582 cranks |
http://www.tmracing.ca/listing.php?itemID=7906
I got my new 582 crank from these guys. fast shipping and ya cant beat the deal.
500.00 for a new in the box mod 99 crank. He had a shelf full of them when
I called as he had purchased a large quantity from Rotax. It ened up being
cheaper to just pay the core and not send my old crank back as shipping would
have cost more than the return.. I am not sure the mark up on parts for the
aircraft dealers, but rotax snowmachine dealers get one heck of a mark up.. they
ATLEAST double the money on parts sales.
Just a heads up to anyone who is getting close to a crank replacment..
--------
Leonard Perry
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1260
95% complete
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| Subject: | Kitfox/582 coolant bleeding |
I changed the coolant hoses that run to the cabin heater on my 582 engined fox
and then refilled the system with coolant and bled the system at the vent on top
of the thermostat until the coolant ran through, however now the engine overheats!
Both rads get hot evenly over all their surfaces so I dont think any air is trapped
inside those
I even placed the tail wheel on a barrel to ensure the cylinder head was level
and prevent air entrapment inside the head while filling and bleeding
What am I missing?
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Specs?? |
Tom,
Thanks for the reply.
I will be doing a bit more measuring very soon. I would like to hear from a series
5 builder as to the part number comparison or if possible maybe receive some
drawings for comparison . The strut diameter has me wondering??
Regards,
Keith
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