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2. 01:51 AM - Rotax 912 UL For Sale (Jimmie Blackwell)
3. 04:00 AM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: (Lynn Matteson)
4. 09:26 AM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: (john oakley)
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I flew my Series 5 - Jabiru 3300 - for the first time this morning --
once around the patch -- went well.
Cheers from Australia
Cy
Series 5
Jabiru 3300
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> 1. 06:22 AM - Float Plane Fun (kitfoxjunky)
> 2. 09:08 AM - Re: 4 stroke engine (crazyivan)
> 3. 09:19 AM - Re: Tires (crazyivan)
> 4. 12:44 PM - Re: throttle (Jacques Voynaud)
> 5. 03:33 PM - Re: Re: Tires (Lowell Fitt)
> 6. 03:43 PM - Re: Re: Tires (Kevin Ridsdale)
> 7. 04:18 PM - Re: Float Plane Fun (Fred Shiple)
> 8. 04:49 PM - Re: Re: Tires (Noel Loveys)
> 9. 05:47 PM - Re: Re: Tires (Lowell Fitt)
>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 1
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 06:22:56 AM PST US
> From: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Float Plane Fun
>
> Last weekend I got up early and took a trip up North with some
friends...a
> Rebel, a Stinson and a J3. All were on floats. This time of year in
> Canada the leaves are changing color, and up North it is mostly forest
so
> we wanted to take in the view. If you like looking at pictures and
video
> clips of floatplanes check out the link below.
>
>
http://www.decisionlabs.com/QuickPlace/kitfox/Main.nsf/h_8D4D05BE99F5A13A852572D6004AE0AE/1741BFE7B5CA05788525736700020217/?OpenDocument
>
>
> Gary Walsh
> KF IV Anphib 912S
> C-GOOT
> www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
>
> do not archive
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 09:08:34 AM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: 4 stroke engine
> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>
>
> One of my favorite subjects: auto conversion vs. the "airplane" engine.
>
> When it boils down to it the Jabiru/Rotax have a few things going for
them:
> -They are light!
> -More popular kitplanes have a FWF package that fits and has been
tested. This'll
> save time and experimentation.
> -They have worked the kinks out.
> -There is a running list of service notices for the kinks yet to be
found.
>
> The auto engines:
> -They cost a lot less.
> -You design the FWF yourself so you are intimately familiar with every
aspect.
>
> -There are a lot of them to choose from with a large choice of hp.
>
> About cost, though. There is a guy on the internet that built a Zodiac.
Initially
> he put in a VW but it wasn't powerful enough and overheated. He then
switched
> to a Corvair, but that engine had the crankshaft break. This is a
relatively
> frequent occurrence if the crank isn't reconditioned the precisely
correct
> way. I think he ended up buying a Jabiru. In the end the auto engine
didn't
> pay off.
>
> I came to the conclusion that picking your engine is a factor of cost,
capability,
> and risk tolerance. If I lived in the Midwest with a kozillion acres of
emergency
> landing strips, I'd hang a Corvair on the front of a new Kitfox Super
> Sport. But, right now I live/fly in Maine and plan on eventually doing
some
> west coast back country flying. I have a Rotax 912 on my Speedster and
I'll probably
> end up with a Jabiru on my next plane. The extra $10K will turn into
> peace of mind while flying 50 miles from civilization over heavily
forested real
> estate with my son as copilot.
>
> --------
> Dave
> Speedster 912 UL
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138079#138079
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 09:19:39 AM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>
>
> Mike,
>
> Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox tires anymore.
I think
> they closed their doors for good.
>
> If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you fly off of
grass. I
> love them because I can get into about 5 or 6 inches of snow with no
problem and
> they make for a comfortable taxi. They are good in mud, puddles, and
longer
> grass too. There is less breaking action but unless you are flying from
a 600'
> strip this won't make a difference. They will also slow you down about
5
> mph (more if you use wheel pants).
>
> They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service shop mount the
pair for
> $30.
>
> --------
> Dave
> Speedster 912 UL
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 4
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 12:44:06 PM PST US
> From: "Jacques Voynaud" <jacques.voynaud@cegepat.qc.ca>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: re: throttle
>
> John, where did you plug the aircraft primer on the 912=3F Did you use
the
> carb balance tube=3F
> Jacques Voynaud
> Conseiller en formation
> Cegep de l'Abitibi-T=E9miscamingue
> Centre de Ville-Marie (819)629-3211
>
> jacques=2Evoynaud@cegepat=2Eqc=2Eca
>
> ________________________________ Message 5
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 03:33:28 PM PST US
> From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
> The tires sold as Kingfox are Nankang. Check the following Link. The
tires
> are listed on the bottom of the page.
> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/nankang_atv_tires.htm
>
> Also Goodyear makes a treadless tire, but it is smaller in diameter and
> width. I was planning on ordering a pair to look at them until my
airplane
> turned to scrap metal.
>
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Goodyear/goodyear_smooth_terra.htm
>
> Regards.
>
> Lowell
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:18 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox tires anymore.
I
>> think they closed their doors for good.
>>
>> If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you fly off of
>> grass. I love them because I can get into about 5 or 6 inches of snow
with
>> no problem and they make for a comfortable taxi. They are good in mud,
>> puddles, and longer grass too. There is less breaking action but
unless
>> you are flying from a 600' strip this won't make a difference. They
will
>> also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use wheel pants).
>>
>> They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service shop mount the
>> pair for $30.
>>
>> --------
>> Dave
>> Speedster 912 UL
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 6
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 03:43:56 PM PST US
> From: Kevin Ridsdale <ksridsdale@mipowerparachute.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
> Kitfox owners
> MiPPi has 1 set of King Fox tires remaining, however a
> couple of our dealers like Dave Fisher in Ontario
> Canada and Infinify PPC (Sturgis, Mi) still have some
> remaining stock as well.
>
> Keep flying
> Kevin
> MiPPi Ultralights
> 734-377-2670
>
> --- crazyivan <dmivezic@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the
>> Kingfox tires anymore. I think they closed their
>> doors for good.
>>
>> If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially
>> if you fly off of grass. I love them because I can
>> get into about 5 or 6 inches of snow with no problem
>> and they make for a comfortable taxi. They are good
>> in mud, puddles, and longer grass too. There is
>> less breaking action but unless you are flying from
>> a 600' strip this won't make a difference. They
>> will also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use
>> wheel pants).
>>
>> They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV
>> service shop mount the pair for $30.
>>
>> --------
>> Dave
>> Speedster 912 UL
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> browse
>> Subscriptions page,
>> FAQ,
>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List
>>
>> Web Forums!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 7
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 04:18:26 PM PST US
> From: Fred Shiple <fredshiple@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Float Plane Fun
>
> Thanks for the report and the great photos. Always enjoy floatplane
adventu
> res. =0AAs you know you've got some wonderful country to fly
in.=0A=0AFred
> Shiple=0AS6/912S Amphibs=0AToledo OH=0A=0A=0A
>
> ________________________________ Message 8
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 04:49:38 PM PST US
> From: "Noel Loveys" <noelloveys@yahoo.ca>
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
> Buy the tires... Build the rest of a plane around them ;-)
>
> Noel
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>> Lowell Fitt
>> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:00 PM
>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>>
>>
>> <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>>
>> The tires sold as Kingfox are Nankang. Check the following
>> Link. The tires
>> are listed on the bottom of the page.
>> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/nankang_atv_tires.htm
>>
>> Also Goodyear makes a treadless tire, but it is smaller in
>> diameter and
>> width. I was planning on ordering a pair to look at them
>> until my airplane
>> turned to scrap metal.
>> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Goodyear/goodyear_sm
>> ooth_terra.htm
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>> Lowell
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:18 AM
>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Mike,
>> >
>> > Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox
>> tires anymore. I
>> > think they closed their doors for good.
>> >
>> > If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you
>> fly off of
>> > grass. I love them because I can get into about 5 or 6
>> inches of snow with
>> > no problem and they make for a comfortable taxi. They are
>> good in mud,
>> > puddles, and longer grass too. There is less breaking
>> action but unless
>> > you are flying from a 600' strip this won't make a
>> difference. They will
>> > also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use wheel pants).
>> >
>> > They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service
>> shop mount the
>> > pair for $30.
>> >
>> > --------
>> > Dave
>> > Speedster 912 UL
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Read this topic online here:
>> >
>> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 9
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 05:47:40 PM PST US
> From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
> Noel,
>
> Moving in that direction, but not sure yet. Thanks.
>
> Lowell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Noel Loveys" <noelloveys@yahoo.ca>
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:49 PM
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
>>
>> Buy the tires... Build the rest of a plane around them ;-)
>>
>> Noel
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>>> Lowell Fitt
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:00 PM
>>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>>> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>>>
>>>
>>> <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>>>
>>> The tires sold as Kingfox are Nankang. Check the following
>>> Link. The tires
>>> are listed on the bottom of the page.
>>> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/nankang_atv_tires.htm
>>>
>>> Also Goodyear makes a treadless tire, but it is smaller in
>>> diameter and
>>> width. I was planning on ordering a pair to look at them
>>> until my airplane
>>> turned to scrap metal.
>>> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Goodyear/goodyear_sm
>>> ooth_terra.htm
>>>
>>> Regards.
>>>
>>> Lowell
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>>> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:18 AM
>>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>>>
>>>
>>> >
>>> > Mike,
>>> >
>>> > Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox
>>> tires anymore. I
>>> > think they closed their doors for good.
>>> >
>>> > If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you
>>> fly off of
>>> > grass. I love them because I can get into about 5 or 6
>>> inches of snow with
>>> > no problem and they make for a comfortable taxi. They are
>>> good in mud,
>>> > puddles, and longer grass too. There is less breaking
>>> action but unless
>>> > you are flying from a 600' strip this won't make a
>>> difference. They will
>>> > also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use wheel pants).
>>> >
>>> > They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service
>>> shop mount the
>>> > pair for $30.
>>> >
>>> > --------
>>> > Dave
>>> > Speedster 912 UL
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Read this topic online here:
>>> >
>>> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Rotax 912 UL For Sale |
I have a 912UL still in the original factory box for sale. Asking
$8,500 for it.
Was planning to list it on Barnstormers, but thought I would give the
Kitfox list first option.
Contact me at jimmieblackwell@austin.rr.com or call me at 512 695-6627
for details.
Jimmie
do not archieve
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Way to go, Cy. Keep us posted as to how it's going. Why only once
around, though?
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/400+ hrs
do not archive
On Oct 6, 2007, at 3:11 AM, cy wrote:
>
> I flew my Series 5 - Jabiru 3300 - for the first time this
> morning -- once around the patch -- went well.
>
> Cheers from Australia
>
> Cy
> Series 5
> Jabiru 3300
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Cy,
There is no greater feeling as you now know. Please let us know how it is
going and a few pictures of the installation and plane would be cool.
Congratulations,
John Oakley
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of cy
Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 1:11 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox-List Digest:
I flew my Series 5 - Jabiru 3300 - for the first time this morning --
once around the patch -- went well.
Cheers from Australia
Cy
Series 5
Jabiru 3300
----- Original Message -----
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To: "Kitfox-List Digest List" <kitfox-list-digest@matronics.com>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 4:58 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 9 Msgs - 10/04/07
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>
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> two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest
formatted
> in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes
> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version
> of the Kitfox-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
> such as Notepad or with a web browser.
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> HTML Version:
>
>
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07-10-04&Archive=Kitfox
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>
> Today's Message Index:
> ----------------------
>
> 1. 06:22 AM - Float Plane Fun (kitfoxjunky)
> 2. 09:08 AM - Re: 4 stroke engine (crazyivan)
> 3. 09:19 AM - Re: Tires (crazyivan)
> 4. 12:44 PM - Re: throttle (Jacques Voynaud)
> 5. 03:33 PM - Re: Re: Tires (Lowell Fitt)
> 6. 03:43 PM - Re: Re: Tires (Kevin Ridsdale)
> 7. 04:18 PM - Re: Float Plane Fun (Fred Shiple)
> 8. 04:49 PM - Re: Re: Tires (Noel Loveys)
> 9. 05:47 PM - Re: Re: Tires (Lowell Fitt)
>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 1
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 06:22:56 AM PST US
> From: kitfoxjunky <kitfoxjunky@decisionlabs.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Float Plane Fun
>
> Last weekend I got up early and took a trip up North with some
friends...a
> Rebel, a Stinson and a J3. All were on floats. This time of year in
> Canada the leaves are changing color, and up North it is mostly forest
so
> we wanted to take in the view. If you like looking at pictures and
video
> clips of floatplanes check out the link below.
>
>
http://www.decisionlabs.com/QuickPlace/kitfox/Main.nsf/h_8D4D05BE99F5A13A852
572D6004AE0AE/1741BFE7B5CA05788525736700020217/?OpenDocument
>
>
> Gary Walsh
> KF IV Anphib 912S
> C-GOOT
> www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
>
> do not archive
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 09:08:34 AM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: 4 stroke engine
> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>
>
> One of my favorite subjects: auto conversion vs. the "airplane" engine.
>
> When it boils down to it the Jabiru/Rotax have a few things going for
them:
> -They are light!
> -More popular kitplanes have a FWF package that fits and has been
tested. This'll
> save time and experimentation.
> -They have worked the kinks out.
> -There is a running list of service notices for the kinks yet to be
found.
>
> The auto engines:
> -They cost a lot less.
> -You design the FWF yourself so you are intimately familiar with every
aspect.
>
> -There are a lot of them to choose from with a large choice of hp.
>
> About cost, though. There is a guy on the internet that built a Zodiac.
Initially
> he put in a VW but it wasn't powerful enough and overheated. He then
switched
> to a Corvair, but that engine had the crankshaft break. This is a
relatively
> frequent occurrence if the crank isn't reconditioned the precisely
correct
> way. I think he ended up buying a Jabiru. In the end the auto engine
didn't
> pay off.
>
> I came to the conclusion that picking your engine is a factor of cost,
capability,
> and risk tolerance. If I lived in the Midwest with a kozillion acres of
emergency
> landing strips, I'd hang a Corvair on the front of a new Kitfox Super
> Sport. But, right now I live/fly in Maine and plan on eventually doing
some
> west coast back country flying. I have a Rotax 912 on my Speedster and
I'll probably
> end up with a Jabiru on my next plane. The extra $10K will turn into
> peace of mind while flying 50 miles from civilization over heavily
forested real
> estate with my son as copilot.
>
> --------
> Dave
> Speedster 912 UL
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138079#138079
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
_____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 09:19:39 AM PST US
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>
>
> Mike,
>
> Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox tires anymore.
I think
> they closed their doors for good.
>
> If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you fly off of
grass. I
> love them because I can get into about 5 or 6 inches of snow with no
problem and
> they make for a comfortable taxi. They are good in mud, puddles, and
longer
> grass too. There is less breaking action but unless you are flying from
a 600'
> strip this won't make a difference. They will also slow you down about
5
> mph (more if you use wheel pants).
>
> They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service shop mount the
pair for
> $30.
>
> --------
> Dave
> Speedster 912 UL
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
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>
>
> ________________________________ Message 4
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>
> Time: 12:44:06 PM PST US
> From: "Jacques Voynaud" <jacques.voynaud@cegepat.qc.ca>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: re: throttle
>
> John, where did you plug the aircraft primer on the 912=3F Did you use
the
> carb balance tube=3F
> Jacques Voynaud
> Conseiller en formation
> Cegep de l'Abitibi-T=E9miscamingue
> Centre de Ville-Marie (819)629-3211
>
> jacques=2Evoynaud@cegepat=2Eqc=2Eca
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> ________________________________ Message 5
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>
> Time: 03:33:28 PM PST US
> From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
> The tires sold as Kingfox are Nankang. Check the following Link. The
tires
> are listed on the bottom of the page.
> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/nankang_atv_tires.htm
>
> Also Goodyear makes a treadless tire, but it is smaller in diameter and
> width. I was planning on ordering a pair to look at them until my
airplane
> turned to scrap metal.
>
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Goodyear/goodyear_smooth_terra.htm
>
> Regards.
>
> Lowell
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:18 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox tires anymore.
I
>> think they closed their doors for good.
>>
>> If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you fly off of
>> grass. I love them because I can get into about 5 or 6 inches of snow
with
>> no problem and they make for a comfortable taxi. They are good in mud,
>> puddles, and longer grass too. There is less breaking action but
unless
>> you are flying from a 600' strip this won't make a difference. They
will
>> also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use wheel pants).
>>
>> They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service shop mount the
>> pair for $30.
>>
>> --------
>> Dave
>> Speedster 912 UL
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 6
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>
>
> Time: 03:43:56 PM PST US
> From: Kevin Ridsdale <ksridsdale@mipowerparachute.com>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
> Kitfox owners
> MiPPi has 1 set of King Fox tires remaining, however a
> couple of our dealers like Dave Fisher in Ontario
> Canada and Infinify PPC (Sturgis, Mi) still have some
> remaining stock as well.
>
> Keep flying
> Kevin
> MiPPi Ultralights
> 734-377-2670
>
> --- crazyivan <dmivezic@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the
>> Kingfox tires anymore. I think they closed their
>> doors for good.
>>
>> If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially
>> if you fly off of grass. I love them because I can
>> get into about 5 or 6 inches of snow with no problem
>> and they make for a comfortable taxi. They are good
>> in mud, puddles, and longer grass too. There is
>> less breaking action but unless you are flying from
>> a 600' strip this won't make a difference. They
>> will also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use
>> wheel pants).
>>
>> They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV
>> service shop mount the pair for $30.
>>
>> --------
>> Dave
>> Speedster 912 UL
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> browse
>> Subscriptions page,
>> FAQ,
>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List
>>
>> Web Forums!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 7
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>
>
> Time: 04:18:26 PM PST US
> From: Fred Shiple <fredshiple@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Float Plane Fun
>
> Thanks for the report and the great photos. Always enjoy floatplane
adventu
> res. =0AAs you know you've got some wonderful country to fly
in.=0A=0AFred
> Shiple=0AS6/912S Amphibs=0AToledo OH=0A=0A=0A
>
> ________________________________ Message 8
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>
>
> Time: 04:49:38 PM PST US
> From: "Noel Loveys" <noelloveys@yahoo.ca>
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
> Buy the tires... Build the rest of a plane around them ;-)
>
> Noel
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>> Lowell Fitt
>> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:00 PM
>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>>
>>
>> <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>>
>> The tires sold as Kingfox are Nankang. Check the following
>> Link. The tires
>> are listed on the bottom of the page.
>> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/nankang_atv_tires.htm
>>
>> Also Goodyear makes a treadless tire, but it is smaller in
>> diameter and
>> width. I was planning on ordering a pair to look at them
>> until my airplane
>> turned to scrap metal.
>> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Goodyear/goodyear_sm
>> ooth_terra.htm
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>> Lowell
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:18 AM
>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Mike,
>> >
>> > Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox
>> tires anymore. I
>> > think they closed their doors for good.
>> >
>> > If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you
>> fly off of
>> > grass. I love them because I can get into about 5 or 6
>> inches of snow with
>> > no problem and they make for a comfortable taxi. They are
>> good in mud,
>> > puddles, and longer grass too. There is less breaking
>> action but unless
>> > you are flying from a 600' strip this won't make a
>> difference. They will
>> > also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use wheel pants).
>> >
>> > They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service
>> shop mount the
>> > pair for $30.
>> >
>> > --------
>> > Dave
>> > Speedster 912 UL
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Read this topic online here:
>> >
>> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 9
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>
>
> Time: 05:47:40 PM PST US
> From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
> Noel,
>
> Moving in that direction, but not sure yet. Thanks.
>
> Lowell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Noel Loveys" <noelloveys@yahoo.ca>
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:49 PM
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>
>
>>
>> Buy the tires... Build the rest of a plane around them ;-)
>>
>> Noel
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>>> Lowell Fitt
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:00 PM
>>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>>> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>>>
>>>
>>> <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>>>
>>> The tires sold as Kingfox are Nankang. Check the following
>>> Link. The tires
>>> are listed on the bottom of the page.
>>> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/nankang_atv_tires.htm
>>>
>>> Also Goodyear makes a treadless tire, but it is smaller in
>>> diameter and
>>> width. I was planning on ordering a pair to look at them
>>> until my airplane
>>> turned to scrap metal.
>>> http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Goodyear/goodyear_sm
>>> ooth_terra.htm
>>>
>>> Regards.
>>>
>>> Lowell
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "crazyivan" <dmivezic@yahoo.com>
>>> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:18 AM
>>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tires
>>>
>>>
>>> >
>>> > Mike,
>>> >
>>> > Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox
>>> tires anymore. I
>>> > think they closed their doors for good.
>>> >
>>> > If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you
>>> fly off of
>>> > grass. I love them because I can get into about 5 or 6
>>> inches of snow with
>>> > no problem and they make for a comfortable taxi. They are
>>> good in mud,
>>> > puddles, and longer grass too. There is less breaking
>>> action but unless
>>> > you are flying from a 600' strip this won't make a
>>> difference. They will
>>> > also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use wheel pants).
>>> >
>>> > They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service
>>> shop mount the
>>> > pair for $30.
>>> >
>>> > --------
>>> > Dave
>>> > Speedster 912 UL
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Read this topic online here:
>>> >
>>> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=138081#138081
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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