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1. 04:00 AM - Re: Opinions for a newbie? (dave)
2. 04:04 AM - Re: Elevator Control Tube Guide Bushing (Lubrication) (dave)
3. 04:09 AM - Re: Fuel tanks and TCP (dave)
4. 05:02 AM - Flight Instructor (Jimmy Cantrell)
5. 07:17 AM - Re: Re: Elevator Control Tube Guide Bushing (Lubrication) (paul wilson)
6. 08:15 AM - Re: Re: Elevator Control Tube Guide Bushing (Lubrication) (Noel Loveys)
7. 08:15 AM - Re: Re: Opinions for a newbie? (Noel Loveys)
8. 09:10 AM - Re: Opinions for a newbie? (Jose M. Toro)
9. 09:29 AM - Re: Opinions for a newbie? (dave)
10. 03:00 PM - Re: Exhaust parts 582 (dave)
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| Subject: | Re: Opinions for a newbie? |
Andrew,
Sounds like a good deal. Last owner getting 800 hours from his engine is excellent.
He was doing it right .
If you have a friend with a IV model then I would go and see how you like it .
Model II is quite similar with a lower gross weight and with a little more adverse
yaw but certainly a nice flyer and an excellent performer.
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=139533#139533
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| Subject: | Re: Elevator Control Tube Guide Bushing (Lubrication) |
When adding lubricant you will likely be adding something that will attract dust,
dirt etc which can become abrasive.
I think it is just a guide more than a actual tight fitting bushing.
Is it binding now ? You should be able to move stick full aft and let go to have
the stick return full forward. If not something could be binding.
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=139535#139535
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel tanks and TCP |
Noel, you are correct that Rotax does not recommend the use of AVGAS. I go
through about 1000 to 1500 gals of gas a year in My Kitfox alone and use regular
pump gas. I have no idea if it has ethanol or not. Likely it does as it is
law here to have it .
I have not noticed any problems yet using what i have been using. So ethanol gas
to me is no big deal. I am not an advocate of ethanol gas and I think that it
is likely I will use more gas for the same power setting with ethanol gas.
All that being said I have used AVGAS occasionally if at a seaplane base or airport
that has no auto gas but really prefer to get regular auto gas as it has
worked well for me .
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
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http://www.cfisher.com/
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| Subject: | Flight Instructor |
Looking for a Kitfox flight instructor for Kitfox 5 TD with Rotec radial,
plane located in Missouri near Cape Giraedeau.
Jim Cantrell
H 205-935-5122
C 256-668-4032
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| Subject: | Re: Elevator Control Tube Guide Bushing (Lubrication) |
I suggest rubbing a candle on the cable. It will not attract
dirt/dust and is compatible with the nylon. I use this for many
a[pplications. It is not permanent but seems long lasting. No harm in trying it
Paul
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At 05:03 AM 10/12/2007, you wrote:
>
>When adding lubricant you will likely be adding something that will
>attract dust, dirt etc which can become abrasive.
>I think it is just a guide more than a actual tight fitting bushing.
>
>Is it binding now ? You should be able to move stick full aft and
>let go to have the stick return full forward. If not something
>could be binding.
>
>--------
>Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
>Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
>http://www.cfisher.com/
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=139535#139535
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Elevator Control Tube Guide Bushing (Lubrication) |
One of the messy jobs I had at the AMO was greasing the flap tracks of
Cessnas. Just about all the planes we serviced were on commercial contracts
so we saw then every 50 hr... No exceptions. What used to get me is every
time I went to grease the tracks there would be great gobs of grease all
over them, usually full of dust, flies, bugs, etc. The first thing I would
have to do is to get all the old crap off. The MM for the plane said a
light coat of grease and that is what they got what would fit on the top of
your little finger would be enough to lubricate one track ( there were 4).
The idea was to put enough on to lubricate but not enough to catch dirt, and
re lubricate often enough so there wouldn't be a build up of crud.
The rest of the pivots on the plane were also oiled with a light oil, then
it was wiped clean, oiled again and the excess was wiped off....again every
50 hr. Doing this not only assured the smooth operation of all controls but
it gave us the chance to have a close up look at every part of the plane.
One day I asked one of the pilots where all the grease was coming from...
He said he thought we had forgotten to put grease on the tracks so he "Went
at 'er" with a can of axel grease.
Noel Loveys, RPP, AME intern
Campbellton, Newfoundland,
Canada
Kitfox Mod III-A, 582, B box, Ivo IFA
Aerocet 1100s
noelloveys@yahoo.ca
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of dave
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 8:34 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Elevator Control Tube Guide Bushing
> (Lubrication)
>
>
>
> When adding lubricant you will likely be adding something
> that will attract dust, dirt etc which can become abrasive.
> I think it is just a guide more than a actual tight fitting bushing.
>
> Is it binding now ? You should be able to move stick full aft
> and let go to have the stick return full forward. If not
> something could be binding.
>
> --------
> Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
> Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
> http://www.cfisher.com/
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| Subject: | Re: Opinions for a newbie? |
"Adverse Yaw???? My plane resembles the remark! Only if I don't use the
rudder.
It's amazing though how you get used to it very fast. Given the option of
the higher differential bell cranks I'd only install them after a complete
tear down...Maybe!
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
Do not archive
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of dave
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 8:30 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Opinions for a newbie?
>
>
>
> Andrew,
>
> Sounds like a good deal. Last owner getting 800 hours from
> his engine is excellent. He was doing it right .
>
> If you have a friend with a IV model then I would go and see
> how you like it . Model II is quite similar with a lower
> gross weight and with a little more adverse yaw but certainly
> a nice flyer and an excellent performer.
>
> --------
> Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
> Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
> http://www.cfisher.com/
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=139533#139533
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Opinions for a newbie? |
Andrew:
What the owner means by a "New" 532. Production of that engine ended about 15
years ago. Has it been opened and verified recently?
I used to own a KF II/582, and still have the opportunity to fly it. It is a very
nice combo. Excellent performance: 70 mph cruise, 500 fpm climb dual, 30
mph stalls, very short take offs and landings.
The one on the picture looks great. It seems to me like the price is right even
with the 532. I would go for it!!! As an instruction plane, it should make
of you a good "taildragger driver".
Jos
----- Original Message ----
From: Andrew Lawrence <1alawrence@earthlink.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:14:18 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Opinions for a newbie?
Hi guys,
I am new here, and was reccomended by a friend. I am looking into getting
a Kitfox somtime soon, and have one that I would like to bounce off you all,
and a few questions.
My situation is that I have about 15 hours of flying time in gliders, with 6-7
solo flights. I decided I wanted to move to power instead of gliders. What I
am looking into is going in halves on a Kitfox, then getting LSA instruction.
Here is the current plane that I am looking at, and some info about it:
http://www.barnstormers.com/ad_detail.php?ID=198743
It is a Kitfox 2, it was repainted last year. The owner just wnated to freshen
it up I guess. Empty weight is 492. It has an 8 Gallon tank and a brand new
532 motor, not rebuilt. The airframe has about 800 hours on it, and the new
motor only 2 hours. Electric start, no oil injection, and Hydrolic brakes.
My main question is around the 532. Is this a decent engine? He said the previous
532 he had in it had over 800 hours, with no rebuild. He decided rather
than a rebuild to put the new 532 in.
Please let me know what you think of this plane, and the motor.
Andrew
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| Subject: | Re: Opinions for a newbie? |
Noel,
I don't think you can just change bell cranks to change to aileron differntial.
I did talk to Mc Bean a few weeks back and he does offer a kit i believe to
upgrade to aileron diferential on the pre IV models or at least some of them.
Best to contact John to find out for sure.
> Adverse Yaw???? My plane resembles the remark! Only if I don't use the rudder.
> It's amazing though how you get used to it very fast. Given the option of the
higher differential bell cranks I'd only install them after a complete tear down...Maybe!
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=139602#139602
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| Subject: | Re: Exhaust parts 582 |
Ok , I not sure if this topic getting a bit stretched or not , maybe a new topic
if anyone thinks fit.
I finally got time to day to make a new elbow from scratch. It turned out about
the same as the Skystar one except it a bit longer at bottom rather than at
the top as I modified the last one and gained the HP.
I had to cut the tapered pipe where it joins onto the Rotax muffler and rotated
it . length should be the same (+/- 1/8" ).
Wind today was 10 G 15 knots so it was hard to get a good handle on take off performance
if better or not. I think i got about 50 to 70 more RPM static, really
not a big deal. Got about 10 take offs and landings in at a few grass strips
and worked ok.
Could not find a camera last 2 days around here - 3 kids plus a wife -- who knows
where it is now. Will try to get some pics when I find it.
Overall I give this mod a thumbs up for performance gain.
Has anyone used a tuned pipe other than the Rotax muffler on their 582 Kitfox and
if so what results did you see. ?
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=139643#139643
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