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0. 12:17 AM - List Fund Raiser (Matt Dralle)
1. 12:35 AM - Re: Moderator Reminder (A Smith)
2. 01:40 AM - Re: Moderator Reminder (Michel Verheughe)
3. 04:22 AM - AW: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace (Werner Keiper)
4. 05:06 AM - Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace (Jose M. Toro)
5. 06:47 AM - 7 vs 4 and 912 vs 914 (kitfoxjunky)
6. 07:19 AM - Re: Re: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace (Noel Loveys)
7. 07:21 AM - Re: Moderator Reminder (akflyer)
8. 07:37 AM - Re: Electronic Rudder Trim (Guy Buchanan)
9. 07:46 AM - Re: Moderator Reminder (RRTRACK@aol.com)
10. 07:49 AM - Re: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace (Noel Loveys)
11. 07:49 AM - Re: Re: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace (Noel Loveys)
12. 07:52 AM - Re: 0-200 Firewall forward photos? (Zimmermans)
13. 07:53 AM - Re: [!! SPAM] Re: Moderator Reminder (Guy Buchanan)
14. 08:22 AM - Re: 0-200 Firewall forward photos? (Zimmermans)
15. 08:38 AM - Moderator Reminder (john oakley)
16. 08:49 AM - Re: [!! SPAM] Re: Moderator Reminder (Noel Loveys)
17. 09:35 AM - Re: Electronic Rudder Trim (Jim Corner)
18. 10:04 AM - Re: Re: Moderator Reminder (Dave G.)
19. 10:17 AM - Re: Moderator Reminder (eskflyer)
20. 10:34 AM - Re: Re: Moderator Reminder (Michael Gibbs)
21. 12:17 PM - Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace (Jimmie Blackwell)
22. 12:54 PM - Re: Electronic Rudder Trim (akflyer)
23. 01:13 PM - Re: Re: Moderator Reminder (84KF)
24. 02:37 PM - Re: Re: Electronic Rudder Trim (john oakley)
25. 02:55 PM - Broken EGT probe (wingnut)
26. 04:08 PM - Re: Broken EGT probe (RAY Gignac)
27. 04:39 PM - Re: Broken EGT probe (wingnut)
28. 04:52 PM - Re: Re: Broken EGT probe (Sbennett3@aol.com)
29. 04:59 PM - Re: Re: Electronic Rudder Trim (Jim Corner)
30. 05:03 PM - Re: Re: Broken EGT probe (RAY Gignac)
31. 05:05 PM - Re: Broken EGT probe (Vic Baker)
32. 05:17 PM - Re: Electronic Rudder Trim (akflyer)
33. 05:27 PM - Re: Broken EGT probe (Rexster)
34. 05:29 PM - Re: Re: Trailering Kitfox WAS: King Fox rims (Marco Menezes)
35. 05:51 PM - New Rotax 912ul for sale thousands below list (jason Parker)
36. 05:59 PM - Re: Broken EGT probe (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
37. 06:18 PM - Re: Broken EGT probe (wingnut)
38. 07:15 PM - Re: Re: Broken EGT probe (Lowell Fitt)
39. 08:17 PM - Re: Broken EGT probe (john oakley)
40. 08:59 PM - Aircraft Bill of Sale (Paul Morel)
41. 09:58 PM - Re: Re: Broken EGT probe (James Shumaker)
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| Subject: | List Fund Raiser |
Dear Listers,
Just a reminder that November is the Matronics Email List Fund Raiser month. I've
got a bunch of really nice incentive gifts this year. There's really something
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
This is just a casual response to your item #1. I think that those kind of
responses are needed in a group. That does a lot for the bonding and support
for each other, and that is what the group is supposed to be. Building and
technical support is not everything. There are times when a shoulder is nice
to lean on. That is personal and friendship, not just tech. Once again,
total tech will scare the new guys off. They need to have a place as do the
technical guys. True, a lot of clutter is bad. I think that if it mostly
Kitfox that is ok.
Albert Smith
5 TD NSI Cap and 140Turbo
MudLake, Idaho
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
On Nov 4, 2007, at 8:28 AM, A Smith wrote:
> This is just a casual response to your item #1. I think that those
> kind of responses are needed in a group. That does a lot for the
> bonding and support for each other, and that is what the group is
> supposed to be.
I support your motion, Albert. I think it should be allowed provided
that the rest of the 'netiquette' is followed: Delete what is not
informative in your reply; change the title if the subject has changed
and add your profile at the end, together with 'do not archive.'
Cheers,
Michel Verheughe
Norway
Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
do not archive
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| Subject: | Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace |
Hi Jimmie,
you may also use the Stits or Maule fabric tester. This way the wing struts
of the Piper PA18 are tested for corrosion.
There is also an official instruction how to do this.
But bad news is that you need to remove the fiberglass fairings. :-(
Werner
-----Ursprngliche Nachricht-----
Von: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] Im Auftrag von Jimmie
Blackwell
Gesendet: Sonntag, 4. November 2007 01:30
An: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Betreff: Re: Kitfox-List: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
--> <JimmieBlackwell@austin.rr.com>
Lowell
Thank you. That is great information. I certainly agree that where else
may be rusted does indeed have me concerned. As much as I dread it I am
planning on taking off the fiberglass fairings and having a look at the
whole strut unless someone knows a way to check it without taking off the
fairings.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but I do not recall anyone have this kind
of issue with the struts. Will keep all posted on what I find. I do not
want to even think about a strut failure.
Thank again Lowell.
Jimmie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
>
> Jimmie,
>
> I have been told that the cross brace is there to ease the construction
> process - stabilize the whole lift strut assembly when fitting it to the
> wing. With that thinking, it has no structural value at all. I think my
> only concern would be where else there might be rust.
>
> Lowell
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jimmie Blackwell" <JimmieBlackwell@austin.rr.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 7:00 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
>
>
> Yesterday, in a preflight I noted that the strut cross brace where the
> struts attach to the bottom of the wing has a 1/4" hole that is apparently
> the result of rust.
>
> Has anyone else had this happen?
>
> Would appreciate opinions as to whether this calls into question the
> structural integrity of the entire wing strut.
>
> Jimmie
> Model IV, 1200
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace |
Jimmie:
I had a corrosion problem with the wing struts of my ex KF II. However, the problem
was at the point where the jury struts attaches to the wing strut. I fixed
the problem by ordering two new wing struts. Since the Kitfox factory do
not have the jigs for the earlier model, I had to send the old, rusty struts in
a wooden crate. The new struts were shipped back in the same crate. I'm very
pleased and grateful of the support that I got from John and Debra McBean.
If yours is a model IV, they most likely have the jig.
On the old Kitfox, the fairings are wooden like in the Avids. I recently learned
that Kitfox went back to that method. The rust in my struts was due to water
trapped near the jury strut attachment due to the wooden fairing. The new
struts were installed without fairings. I flew the plane yesterday, and I can't
tell any difference in speed. Seems to me like 70 mph is adequate for a model
II. I'm not the owner anymore, but am still in love!!!
Hope this help,
Jos Toro
ex KFII/582
----- Original Message ----
From: Jimmie Blackwell <JimmieBlackwell@austin.rr.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 3, 2007 8:30:10 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
Lowell
Thank you. That is great information. I certainly agree that where else
may be rusted does indeed have me concerned. As much as I dread it I am
planning on taking off the fiberglass fairings and having a look at the
whole strut unless someone knows a way to check it without taking off the
fairings.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but I do not recall anyone have this kind
of issue with the struts. Will keep all posted on what I find. I do not
want to even think about a strut failure.
Thank again Lowell.
Jimmie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
>
> Jimmie,
>
> I have been told that the cross brace is there to ease the construction
> process - stabilize the whole lift strut assembly when fitting it to the
> wing. With that thinking, it has no structural value at all. I think my
> only concern would be where else there might be rust.
>
> Lowell
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jimmie Blackwell" <JimmieBlackwell@austin.rr.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 7:00 AM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
>
>
> Yesterday, in a preflight I noted that the strut cross brace where the
> struts attach to the bottom of the wing has a 1/4" hole that is apparently
> the result of rust.
>
> Has anyone else had this happen?
>
> Would appreciate opinions as to whether this calls into question the
> structural integrity of the entire wing strut.
>
> Jimmie
> Model IV, 1200
>
>
>
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| Subject: | 7 vs 4 and 912 vs 914 |
Since you have owned both...how does your current mount feel in comparison
to your previous. The weight is up, as is the HP. I am wondering what your
thoughts are on flying qualities. One thing about my KF IV...you have to
keep on the rudder. At less than 800 lbs empty, it is not a good gun
platform, as they used to say in WW2. Long cross countries when you
glance at the map then glance up again you are often not pointed in the
same direction. That being said, it is so light it is a joy to fly..very
quick on the controls. Does the heavier airplane make it more stable? Is
it still light on the controls or is it slower to respond to control
inputs?
Gary Walsh
KF IV Anphib 912S
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace |
AC 43 is the basis on which all certified maintenance is accomplished. You
will find there are things in it that don't seem, on the surface, to be
related to homebuilt aircraft. Never the less those things are worth while
keeping in mind. If you have time, and a printer I would suggest you print
out each chapter as you use it and put it in a loose leaf binder. That
binder is a lot easier to carry to the plane when you want to refer to
something. Invariably when you want to do something the last thing you will
think of is searching AC43 for the right page(s) and then printing them.
There is w real wealth of information there. It took almost a century to
build and it's free... What more could you ask for???
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of dcsfoto
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 9:51 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
>
>
>
> download copy of AC 43-13 from faa.gov it shows many repairs.
>
> David kelm do not arcive
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=143638#143638
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
I am lost here (I am getting used to it). First off you don't want any unnecessary
"chatter" or friendly banter and for everyone to keep it "technical".. then
you say you want names locations etc, so you can make it more personable...Oh
and by the way send more money... Cant have it both ways. If it is to be
kept totaly technical what difference does my name make? If it is to be friendly,
then why cant a person offer words of encouragement when one posts up "I
got my first flight in today and I LOVE my new kitfox".. most would love to have
a reply to that not just have the thread die with no follow up?
Dont have to agree, just tossing in my 10.00
--------
Leonard Perry
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1260
95% complete
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=143777#143777
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| Subject: | Re: Electronic Rudder Trim |
At 09:16 PM 11/3/2007, you wrote:
>Variable potentiometers are used to input a
>signal to the microcontoller and the servos follow the potentiometer
>position.
So then is the control a knob? Or can you do the "push to move"
switch typical of trim systems?
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
I'm with Michel as well. I think it's great to read some of the responses.
But let's use the "do not archive" to keep them off the files. And changing the
subject line is better for finding info in the archives for someone that is
looking for specific information.
Mark
Kitfox 5 Vixen
912UL IVO
Hartford, Wisconsin
" do not archive "
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| Subject: | Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace |
I used to use an awl. I would put it on the tube I wanted to test and
push
with about a hundred pounds of force or enough to lift the part. If the
part is weak the awl will penetrate it if not it only leaves the tiniest
marr of the finish which you can touch up with clear nail polish. If it
penetrates the tube don't worry that part of the tubing would have to be
replaced any way. The neat thing about this test is it can be done
through
the cloth skins.
Any one starting form scratch should inhibit their frame before doing
any
thing else. This involves drilling a very small hole somewhere in the
lower
part of the frame, at a corner and injecting about a cup of double
boiled
linseed oil. Seal up the hole with a PK screw and rotate the frame over
the
next few days to allow the linseed oil to penetrate through out the
interior
of the frame. Finally remove the screw and allow the oil to drain out
over
a day or two. Then replace the screw and paint over it.
A word of warning linseed oil in a rag can easily spontaneously combust
when
you do any wipe ups dispose of the oily rags in a good metal garbage
can.... Don't ask how I know but a small rag will fill a good size
hangar
with white smoke to the point it is difficult to see. The more oil the
more
smoke.
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
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of 84KF
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 10:53 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
>
>
>
> A common and simple method for inspecting for internal corrosion in
> aircraft steel tubing and structures is to use a small pin punch and a
> hammer. Yes, it will leave small punch marks on good strong metal but
> if the material is corroded ...you will know.
> How hard you strike the punch is a judgement call...but don't be shy.
>
> There are ultrasonic methods of NDT also available to determine
> material thickness but it will cost $$.
>
> Here is a link to corrosion from FAA 43.13 1B, CHAPTER 6. CORROSION,
> INSPECTION & PROTECTION
>
> http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryC
ircular.nsf/0/99c827db9baac81b86256b4500596c4e/$FILE/Chapter%2006.pdf
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| Subject: | Re: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace |
BTW if you do the inhibiting procedure I mentioned in the last post if you
have any small cracks in the welding the linseed oil will seep out at that
point and show you exactly where the crack is. It takes years for the oil
to dry in the presence of oxygen. Sealed inside your frame it should never
dry so any time you see the wet form the oil you will know there is a crack
in that place. Also there won't be enough seepage to have to worry about
spontaneous combustion.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of akflyer
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 11:48 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace
>
>
>
> take a look in the phone book and see if there is an
> industrial xray company in your area. You should be able to
> get the struts xray'd for a 4 hour call out. UT may be a bit
> cheaper but I can see either one running you more than
> 2-300.. a heck of alot cheaper than folding a wing or taking
> the time to pull the fairings.. plus, you still wont know
> what the ID looks like unless you have some form of NDE done.
> Make sure you tell them it is experimental, and they dont
> have to be an FAA licensed station to perform the inspections.
>
> --------
> Leonard Perry
> Soldotna AK
> Avid "C" / Mk IV
> 582 IVO IFA
> Full Lotus 1260
> 95% complete
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=143656#143656
>
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| Subject: | Re: 0-200 Firewall forward photos? |
I found this on the internet. I am also interested in 0-200 firewall
forward installation information and pictures.
Jim Zimmerman
Lake Elmo MN.
Series 5 Building.
----- Original Message -----
From: flybymike
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 10:45 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: 0-200 Firewall forward photos?
Does anyone have any Continental 0-200 firewall forward photos they
can share? Thanks.
Mike Custard
Bend, OR.
Kitfox SS
75%
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
At 07:21 AM 11/4/2007, you wrote:
>If it is to be friendly, then why cant a person offer words of
>encouragement when one posts up "I got my first flight in today and
>I LOVE my new kitfox".. most would love to have a reply to that not
>just have the thread die with no follow up?
OK. Let me clarify. I WANT you to send the personal
messages. I WANT this to be a community. Just ask yourself, when you
post the message, whether the entire list NEEDS to see it, or can it
be sent directly to the interested party. In either case I want the
message to be sent. Please don't get riled, it was just a casual reminder.
Guy Buchanan, Kitfox List Moderator
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: 0-200 Firewall forward photos? |
Jim Zimmerman
Lake Elmo MN.
Series 5 Building.
----- Original Message -----
From: flybymike
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 10:45 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: 0-200 Firewall forward photos?
Does anyone have any Continental 0-200 firewall forward photos they
can share? Thanks.
Mike Custard
Bend, OR.
Kitfox SS
75%
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| Subject: | Moderator Reminder |
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michel
Verheughe
I have been one of the guys that has been guilty of personal chatter.. I
also feel that the list for the first time in quite a while has felt like
family. even though we are spread over the world we are close.
I was going to the kitfox fly in this fall not to show my plane but to see
Lowell and Kay along with others. When Lowell had his accident I was
devastated. When someone like Kevin show pictures of his plane I am proud to
be part of the group. I love to see pictures and stories from Michel in
Norway.
Maybe I was able on the way to help someone to finish his project in a safe
way. This info would not be used if we did not have a rapier with each
other, this is building trust.
John Oakley
Speedster 4 with long and short wings
912ul cap
1400 hours in kitfox's
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
This list, unlike others, does give the address of every post. Quite
often
I will send messages directly. More often than not I get direct
replies.
As you say, if I'm replying to a specific person then the rest of the
group
may not need to see it every time.
As for the full signature and the DNA statement I tend to use it on
longer
posts or at the beginning of a thread without the DNA... I, like most,
also
have my e-mail address as part of my signature to make a direct reply
easier.
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
> Guy Buchanan
> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 12:22 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: [!! SPAM] Kitfox-List: Re: Moderator Reminder
>
>
>
> At 07:21 AM 11/4/2007, you wrote:
> >If it is to be friendly, then why cant a person offer words of
> >encouragement when one posts up "I got my first flight in today and
> >I LOVE my new kitfox".. most would love to have a reply to that not
> >just have the thread die with no follow up?
>
> OK. Let me clarify. I WANT you to send the personal
> messages. I WANT this to be a community. Just ask yourself, when you
> post the message, whether the entire list NEEDS to see it, or can it
> be sent directly to the interested party. In either case I want the
> message to be sent. Please don't get riled, it was just a
> casual reminder.
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>
> Guy Buchanan, Kitfox List Moderator
> San Diego, CA
> K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: Electronic Rudder Trim |
The control is a knob..... I initially started with a slide
potentiometer for better visualization of the servo position but they
are very scarce.
Since the servo always follows the pot position I think it is
superior to the "push to move" switch systems. With a dot or other
marking on the rotary knob
you always know the trim position.
JIm
Model 2, 582, IVO med IFA, 1100 hrs
Model 5 under construction
Calgary AB
On 4-Nov-07, at 8:28 AM, Guy Buchanan wrote:
>
> At 09:16 PM 11/3/2007, you wrote:
>> Variable potentiometers are used to input a
>> signal to the microcontoller and the servos follow the potentiometer
>> position.
>
> So then is the control a knob? Or can you do the "push to move"
> switch typical of trim systems?
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
MessageAlmost right on time, wasn't it this time last year that somebody
threw a hissy fit with his "open letter" that ended in creation of a
separate list?
Dave Goddard- Mod IV 1050/582
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From: Noel Loveys
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 12:48 PM
Subject: RE: [!! SPAM] Kitfox-List: Re: Moderator Reminder
This list, unlike others, does give the address of every post. Quite
often I will send messages directly. More often than not I get direct
replies. As you say, if I'm replying to a specific person then the rest
of the group may not need to see it every time.
As for the full signature and the DNA statement I tend to use it on
longer posts or at the beginning of a thread without the DNA... I, like
most, also have my e-mail address as part of my signature to make a
direct reply easier.
Noel Loveys, RPP, AME intern
Campbellton, Newfoundland,
Canada
Kitfox Mod III-A, 582, B box, Ivo IFA
Aerocet 1100s
noelloveys@yahoo.ca
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> >If it is to be friendly, then why cant a person offer words of
> >encouragement when one posts up "I got my first flight in today and
> >I LOVE my new kitfox".. most would love to have a reply to that not
> >just have the thread die with no follow up?
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> OK. Let me clarify. I WANT you to send the personal
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
Yep and several of us got banned from the list for talking back to the teacher
. [Laughing]
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OHH yeah my sig. is below
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Kitfox 2 N718PD
582 cbox 2:62-1 IVO IFA
Leni's FULL-LOTUS floats on MY plane forever
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
John sez:
>Yep and several of us got banned from the list for talking back to
>the teacher. [Laughing]
You know, the most frustrating thing for any teacher is when the
children don't even understand WHY they are being disciplined! :-)
Mike G.
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Phoenix, AZ
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| Subject: | Rusty Wing Strut Cross Brace |
Wow! I have sure received a lot of good information from this question.
My thanks to each of you. The knowledge and experience on this list
makes it possible for me to have fun with my Kitfox.
Again, I am most appreciative of each of your great suggestions.
Jimmie
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| Subject: | Re: Electronic Rudder Trim |
What servo do you use? Is it a digital servo?
Thanks
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| Subject: | Re: Moderator Reminder |
Is this site being referred to? http://avidfoxflyers.com/index.php
Actually, it's nothing like the Matronics "List".
It's very informal, laid back, and posters have exchange thoughts,
ideas, pictures, and humor in a casual atmosphere, much as in real
life.
Every one is welcome. It's worth a look-see. If it's not your cup of
tea, so be it.
No sig Steve
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| Subject: | Re: Electronic Rudder Trim |
Hi Guys,
When I built my fox I bought a pot and digital box that I mounted a wheel to
that made it look just like a Cessna trim wheel. You set it where you want
it and it goes to that spot and stops. It also has a led system that is a 10
or 12 dashes to show the position of the trim. I use it on my elevator and
cowl flaps.
I will be at the hanger in the morning and get the info off the box.
I used a mac servo cause that was what I had.
John Oakley
Speedster looking for a helicopter
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of akflyer
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 1:54 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Electronic Rudder Trim
What servo do you use? Is it a digital servo?
Thanks
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| Subject: | Broken EGT probe |
I lost my EGT readings on my last flight. Checking the probe, I noticed that it
seems to have come apart near the point where it enters the pipe. I have Westach
combination gage and I was wondering if I need to replace the probe with a
Westach probe or if any EGT probe will do.
--------
Luis Rodriguez
Model IV 1200
Rotax 912UL
Flying Weekly
Laurens, SC (34A)
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| Subject: | Broken EGT probe |
I don't know if this is true or not, but I read someplace that the rotax 91
2 does not need an EGT, but you do need the CHT, oil temp and oil pressure!
I'm no expert!!
Ray> Subject: Kitfox-List: Broken EGT probe> From: wingnut@spamarrest.com>
Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut" <wingnut@spamarrest.com>> > I lost
my EGT readings on my last flight. Checking the probe, I noticed that it s
eems to have come apart near the point where it enters the pipe. I have Wes
tach combination gage and I was wondering if I need to replace the probe wi
th a Westach probe or if any EGT probe will do.> > --------> Luis Rodriguez
> Model IV 1200> Rotax 912UL> Flying Weekly> Laurens, SC (34A)> > > > > Rea
d this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=
============> > >
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| Subject: | Re: Broken EGT probe |
> I don't know if this is true or not, but I read someplace that the rotax 912
does not need an EGT, but you do need the CHT, oil temp and oil pressure! I'm
no expert!!
Hmm. That would be interesting. I don't have CHT but I have EGT... Anyone else
running with no CHT?
--------
Luis Rodriguez
Model IV 1200
Rotax 912UL
Flying Weekly
Laurens, SC (34A)
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| Subject: | Re: Broken EGT probe |
Isn't CHT water temp for a 912 ??? I heard the same about egt... Not
necessary for a 4 stroke. Although mine has it too. Steve Bennett Durham NC
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| Subject: | Re: Electronic Rudder Trim |
On 4-Nov-07, at 1:54 PM, akflyer wrote:
> <akflyer_2000@yahoo.com>What servo do you use? Is it a digital servo?
>
>
I use a standard type R/C servo that has been around for at least 10
years. Specifically a Hitec HS-805BB 1/4 Scale.
There is also a newer type servo that uses improved digital
technology, but they are more expensive and I am quite satisfied
with the above.
Jim Corner
Model 2, 582,. Ivo med !FA, 1100 hrs
Model 5 under construction
Calgary, AB
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| Subject: | Re: Broken EGT probe |
As far as I know you don't need the EGT probe! I have one because the origi
nal builder installed one. However, CHT which monitors the temps on the cy
linder head is important. I remember viewing the rotax dvd I got a few mon
ths ago.
Ray> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Broken EGT probe> From: wingnut@spamarrest.c
om> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:39:26 -0800> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com> >
> I don't know if this is true or not, but I read someplace that the rotax
912 does not need an EGT, but you do need the CHT, oil temp and oil pressur
e! I'm no expert!! > > > Hmm. That would be interesting. I don't have CHT b
ut I have EGT... Anyone else running with no CHT?> > --------> Luis Rodrigu
ez> Model IV 1200> Rotax 912UL> Flying Weekly> Laurens, SC (34A)> > > > > R
ead this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p
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| Subject: | Re: Broken EGT probe |
Interesting topic. Six months ago, when I was designing my panel, I ask
Lockwood about EGT. He said "forget that". And so I did.
Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp 95%
Carson City, Nv
----- Original Message -----
From: RAY Gignac
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 4:07 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Broken EGT probe
I don't know if this is true or not, but I read someplace that the
rotax 912 does not need an EGT, but you do need the CHT, oil temp and
oil pressure! I'm no expert!!
Ray
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Broken EGT probe
> From: wingnut@spamarrest.com
> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 14:55:11 -0800
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>
<wingnut@spamarrest.com>
>
> I lost my EGT readings on my last flight. Checking the probe, I
noticed that it seems to have come apart near the point where it enters
the pipe. I have Westach combination gage and I was wondering if I need
to replace the probe with a Westach probe or if any EGT probe will do.
>
> --------
> Luis Rodriguez
> Model IV 1200
> Rotax 912UL
> Flying Weekly
> Laurens, SC (34A)
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=143849#143849
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| Subject: | Re: Electronic Rudder Trim |
thats the info I needed... a standard RC servo puts out ~42 oz. in of Tq. The
805 is 343 oz. in
I have a few HS5955-TG that I will have to try out.
Thanks for the reply
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Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1260
95% complete
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| Subject: | Re: Broken EGT probe |
Another viewpoint.............I have four EGT probes on my 912 feeding i
nto a four position switch that feeds the gauge. I don't concern myself
too much with it during normal conditions, but it sure comes in handy wh
en troubleshooting a problem. Being able to switch to each cylinder's EG
T individually narrows things down quite quickly.
Rex in S.E Michigan / 912 UL / Warp / Model 3 / 628 Hours
-- "Vic Baker" <vr_baker@nvbell.net> wrote:
Interesting topic. Six months ago, when I was designing my panel, I ask
Lockwood about EGT. He said "forget that". And so I did. Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp 95%
Carson City, Nv----- Original Message ----- From: RAY Gignac To: kitfox-
list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 4:07 PMSubject: RE: K
itfox-List: Broken EGT probe
I don't know if this is true or not, but I read someplace that the rotax
912 does not need an EGT, but you do need the CHT, oil temp and oil pre
ssure! I'm no expert!!
Ray
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Broken EGT probe
> From: wingnut@spamarrest.com
> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 14:55:11 -0800
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>
>
> I lost my EGT readings on my last flight. Checking the probe, I notice
d that it seems to have come apart near the point where it enters the pi
pe. I have Westach combination gage and I was wondering if I need to rep
lace the probe with a Westach probe or if any EGT probe will do.
>
> --------
> Luis Rodriguez
> Model IV 1200
> Rotax 912UL
> Flying Weekly
> Laurens, SC (34A)
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=143849#143849
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| Subject: | Re: Trailering Kitfox WAS: King Fox rims |
I agree. I trailer for every flight too. But I'd love to see someone unload, set
up and be ready to fly in four minutes. It takes me more like 25-30, including
filling the tanks.
That's a great option. There is a guy that live just north of me who does
the same thing. Waits for the nice weather and pulls it over to a local
grass strip and within 15 minutes can be airborne.
Kevin Cozik
----- Original Message -----
From: "jdmol2002"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 5:40 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Trailering Kitfox WAS: King Fox rims
>
> Seeing your on the subject of trailering. Anybody that is wondering about
> trailering a kitfox, I do it every flight. I pay zero for hanger fees, and
> I can go out in the garage anytime and work on my plane. It takes me 4
> minutes to get off the trailer and ready to fly. The kitfox is made to
> trailer,and I wonder why more people don't do it. If you have your own
> strip I understand. It is like having a boat, some people like it in the
> water getting full of scum, and others like it in the garage to keep it
> looking new.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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Marco Menezes
Model 2 582 N99KX
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| Subject: | New Rotax 912ul for sale thousands below list |
Hello,
I purchsed a unfinished kit from an individual. It has a new rotax 912ul and I'm going with one of my own fuel injected rotax's. www.experimentalfuelinjection.com I will sell the engine whole for 12000USD or I will sell all the external parts: cdi boxs, coils, stater flywheel, waterspyder, rectifyer, carbs, intake manifols and boots 4000USD. If I can sell the parts for 4000USD, I will keep the block to fuel inject.
Jason 661 428-1850
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| Subject: | Broken EGT probe |
I don't know if this is true or not, but I read someplace that the rotax 912 does
not need an EGT, but you do need the CHT, oil temp and oil pressure! I'm no
expert!!
Luis, I rely heavily on the relative EGT readings to guide the seasonal changes
to the main jets on my 912. I can not imagine flying without. I check it every
flight every time I change the throttle setting to be aware of how the engine
is operating.
I would recommend going with the westach probe to maintain and "apples" comparison.
John Kerr, approaching 800 hours.
-------------- Original message --------------
From: RAY Gignac <kitfoxpilot@msn.com>
I don't know if this is true or not, but I read someplace that the rotax 912 does
not need an EGT, but you do need the CHT, oil temp and oil pressure! I'm no
expert!!
Ray
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Broken EGT probe
> From: wingnut@spamarrest.com
> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 14:55:11 -0800
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>
>
> I lost my EGT readings on my last flight. Checking the probe, I noticed that
it seems to have come apart near the point where it enters the pipe. I have Westach
combination gage and I was wondering if I need to replace the probe with
a Westach probe or if any EGT probe will do.
>
> --------
> Luis Rodriguez
> Model IV 1200
> Rotax 912UL
> Flying Weekly
> Laurens, SC (34A)
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=143849#143849
>
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I don't know if this is true or not, but I read someplace that the rotax 912 does not need an EGT, but you do need the CHT, oil temp and oil pressure! I'm no expert!!<BR> <BR>Ray<BR><BR>> Subject: Kitfox-List: Broken EGT probe<BR>> From: wingnut@spamarrest.com<BR>> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 14:55:11 -0800<BR>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<BR>> <BR>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "wingnut" <wingnut@spamarrest.com><BR>> <BR>> I lost my EGT readings on my last flight. Checking the probe, I noticed that it seems to have come apart near the point where it enters the pipe. I have Westach combination gage and I was wondering if I need to replace the probe with a Westach probe or if any EGT probe will do.<BR>> <BR>> --------<BR>> Luis Rodriguez<BR>> Model IV 1200<BR>> Rotax 912UL<BR>> Flying Weekly<BR>> Laurens, SC (34A)<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Read this topic online here:<BR>> <BR>> http://f
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| Subject: | Re: Broken EGT probe |
> Interesting topic. Six months ago, when I was designing my panel, I ask Lockwood
about EGT. He said "forget that". And so I did.
I guess things just got more complicated for me then. The gage I have is a combo
gage with EGT, Water Temp, Oil Temp and Oil pressure. There's no room in my
panel for a new gage so I guess I'd have to find a similar gage with CHT instead
of EGT. That's going to pinch a bit more than a new probe. Bummer.
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Luis Rodriguez
Model IV 1200
Rotax 912UL
Flying Weekly
Laurens, SC (34A)
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Luis,
The water temp is equivalent to the CHT since the cylinders are water
cooled. You are fine. I had the EGT as well, but seldom looked at it. I
didn't have the convenience John has with one on each exhaust stack. My
thought is, and consider that my airplane is sitting in a salvage yard
somewhere. is that rather than having a dead gauge staring you in the face
every flight. I'd pony up for the new sender and then the needle would be
in the proper range on the gauge face. I sure liked the look of all the
needles in the middle of the green. Until the last flight, I mean.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "wingnut" <wingnut@spamarrest.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 6:18 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Broken EGT probe
>
>
>> Interesting topic. Six months ago, when I was designing my panel, I ask
>> Lockwood about EGT. He said "forget that". And so I did.
>
>
> I guess things just got more complicated for me then. The gage I have is a
> combo gage with EGT, Water Temp, Oil Temp and Oil pressure. There's no
> room in my panel for a new gage so I guess I'd have to find a similar gage
> with CHT instead of EGT. That's going to pinch a bit more than a new
> probe. Bummer.
>
> --------
> Luis Rodriguez
> Model IV 1200
> Rotax 912UL
> Flying Weekly
> Laurens, SC (34A)
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=143893#143893
>
>
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| Subject: | Broken EGT probe |
Luis I may have a spare probe for the westac, give me a day to look at the
hanger.... its free
John Oakley
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of wingnut
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 3:55 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Broken EGT probe
I lost my EGT readings on my last flight. Checking the probe, I noticed that
it seems to have come apart near the point where it enters the pipe. I have
Westach combination gage and I was wondering if I need to replace the probe
with a Westach probe or if any EGT probe will do.
--------
Luis Rodriguez
Model IV 1200
Rotax 912UL
Flying Weekly
Laurens, SC (34A)
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| Subject: | Aircraft Bill of Sale |
I read from the Kitfox site the "Bill of Sale" regulations posted by
John. It says "If you purchased your kit from another builder you will
need to have that person complete an AC8050-2" Does anyone know if
that form is required even if the kit was never registered?
Paul Morel
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| Subject: | Re: Broken EGT probe |
Luis=0A=0AThe water temperature is the cylinder head temperature. Rotax en
gines come with a sensor (or two) already installed in the cylinder head.
That is correct location to take a temperature reading that you can call a
cylinder head reading. There is actually not enough room to install a stan
dard cylinder head temp sensor under the spark plug. When I built my plane
, the water temperature gauge was installed in the spyder tank. This is a
pretty accurate reading for the water temperature and thus the cylinder hea
d temperature. It is actually more accurate to use the sensor in the cylin
der head for those rare instances when the cylinder boils the coolant and t
hen with the sensor in the head you will get a warning of a problem. The i
nstructions that came with the engine (1994 era) actually had the water tem
p in the spyder and the oil temp in the dry sump. The dry sump oil sensor
is a measure of the bypass gases and is not even close to the oil temp so t
hat
sensor was relocated. Then an oil cooler had to be installed because the
actual oil temps were much higher than recorded in the dry sump. The point
is that the water temp sensor you have will be fine, especially if it is c
onnected to the sensor in the cylinder head.=0A=0AJim Shumaker=0ASalinas, C
A=0AKitfox III, 912ul, 835 hours=0A=0A=0A----- Original Message ----=0AFrom
: wingnut <wingnut@spamarrest.com>=0ATo: kitfox-list@matronics.com=0ASent:
Sunday, November 4, 2007 6:18:17 PM=0ASubject: Kitfox-List: Re: Broken EGT
.com>=0A=0A=0A> Interesting topic. Six months ago, when I was designing my
panel, I ask Lockwood about EGT. He said "forget that". And so I did. =0A
=0A=0AI guess things just got more complicated for me then. The gage I have
is a combo gage with EGT, Water Temp, Oil Temp and Oil pressure. There's n
o room in my panel for a new gage so I guess I'd have to find a similar gag
e with CHT instead of EGT. That's going to pinch a bit more than a new pro
be. Bummer.=0A=0A--------=0ALuis Rodriguez=0AModel IV 1200=0ARotax 912UL=0A
Flying Weekly=0ALaurens, SC (34A)=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic online here
:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=143893#143893=0A=0A=0A
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