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1. 06:27 AM - Re: Super STOL You tube video (Paul Seehafer)
2. 07:24 AM - Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen (FlyboyTR)
3. 08:20 AM - Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen ()
4. 09:08 AM - Grove Main gear Wanted for Kitfox 5 Vixen (RRTRACK@aol.com)
5. 02:00 PM - Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen (kirk hull)
6. 02:37 PM - Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen (John Alexander)
7. 02:50 PM - Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen (FlyboyTR)
8. 02:58 PM - Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen (FlyboyTR)
9. 04:01 PM - FULL LOTUS VS. OTHERS... (PEDRO PEREZ)
10. 05:51 PM - Re: Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen (Dan Billingsley)
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| Subject: | Re: Super STOL You tube video |
Gary,
Believe it or not, his original empty weight on that airplane was 387
pounds. Oh yeah, ON FLOATS!!!!
It gradually creeped up to around 400 lbs due to mods he added later
when he went from the 532 to the 583. He now has a 670 Rotax (115 hp!)
he's playing around with, and it hs crept up again, now a tad over 425
lbs (On floats as well). But he did add an electric starter and a
really cool prop clutch. Early Avids were just super lightweight, super
performing STOL planes.
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: kitfoxjunky
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 6:16 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Super STOL You tube video
Wow !
What is his empty weight?
Gary Walsh
KF IV Anphib 912S
C-GOOT
www.decisionlabs.com/kitfox
do not archive
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| Subject: | Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen |
I have ordered a Tru-Trak autopilot for my Vixen. It is the ADI-II model with
altitude hold. My turn and bank indicator stopped working a few months ago.
The ADI controller will replace my defective instrument and will also provide
the same flight information...plus more.
I did a search for autopilot on the Kitfox forum. It didn't return much other
than using RC parts. I would appreciate any information regarding installation,
etc if you have an ADI or similar autopilot. I will also give a report on
the installation and function upon completion.
Merry Christmas to all!
Travis :D
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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen
N-789DF
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| Subject: | Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen |
Travis sez:
> I did a search for autopilot on the Kitfox forum. It didn't return much other
> than using RC parts. I would appreciate any information regarding installation,
> etc if you have an ADI or similar autopilot.
Murle Williams installed an autopilot in his Series V Kitfox. You might give him
a call at 602-978-0553 or drop him an e-mail at Murle.Williams @ gmail.com.
Mike G.
N728KF
Phoenix, AZ
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| Subject: | Grove Main gear Wanted for Kitfox 5 Vixen |
Looking for Grove main gear to replace the composite landing gear on my
Kitfox Vixen. My plane has a gross weight of 1320# and Matco wheels and brakes
6
x 6.00 tires and wheel pants, all from Kitfox. All parts I would like to use
with the Grove gear. Any advice to changing over would help as well. Thanks,
Mark
Kitfox 5 Vixen
912UL IVO
Hartford, Wisconsin
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| Subject: | Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen |
An autopilot kind of takes the fun out of flying a Kitfox.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of FlyboyTR
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 9:24 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen
I have ordered a Tru-Trak autopilot for my Vixen. It is the ADI-II model
with altitude hold. My turn and bank indicator stopped working a few months
ago. The ADI controller will replace my defective instrument and will also
provide the same flight information...plus more.
I did a search for autopilot on the Kitfox forum. It didn't return much
other than using RC parts. I would appreciate any information regarding
installation, etc if you have an ADI or similar autopilot. I will also
give a report on the installation and function upon completion.
Merry Christmas to all!
Travis :D
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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen
N-789DF
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=154177#154177
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| Subject: | Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen |
I've been lurking for a while and will be ordering a Kitfox in March. Time
to come out of the woodwork, I guess.
Kirk, you are correct under most circumstances. But if you have made any
lengthy trips, you will know that an autopilot really makes the trip much
less tiresome. It's really great when you have 4 or 5 hours of flying to
do, to be able to just plug in the flight plan and then sit back, relax and
monitor progress and status rather than having to hand fly the plane.
I love low and slow, but sometimes, it's just the getting there that you
need to do. I'll be putting an ADI Pilot II in my Kitfox, so I'm really
interested in this thread.
John Alexander
Woodland, CA
On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:56:32 -0600, kirk hull wrote
>
> An autopilot kind of takes the fun out of flying a Kitfox.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of FlyboyTR
> Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 9:24 AM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen
>
>
> I have ordered a Tru-Trak autopilot for my Vixen. It is the ADI-II model
> with altitude hold. My turn and bank indicator stopped working a
> few months ago. The ADI controller will replace my defective
> instrument and will also provide the same flight information...plus more.
>
> I did a search for autopilot on the Kitfox forum. It didn't return much
> other than using RC parts. I would appreciate any information regarding
> installation, etc if you have an ADI or similar autopilot. I will also
> give a report on the installation and function upon completion.
>
> Merry Christmas to all!
>
> Travis :D
>
> --------
> Travis Rayner
> Mobile, AL
> Skystar Vixen
> N-789DF
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=154177#154177
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen |
I will get in touch with Mr. Williams. He has helped me in the past with a few
items... good guy. Thanks for that suggestion!
Kirk... I don't believe an auto pilot will take the fun out of flying a Kitfox.
We frequently fly several hundred miles one way for a weekend trip. When you're...at
least when I'm...stuck in a seat for 3-4 hours and having to constantly
fly the plane...it gets rather tiring! Look away from the instruments for
30 seconds and then I'm off course, altitude changes rapidly, etc. We also fly
anywhere between 6,000 and 14,000 feet...there's not that much excitement about
flying anything at that altitude and at 120 MPH! The autopilot should help
me to me more relaxed upon arrival! As far as fun local flying...airport hopping,
etc...it's really hard to beat a Fox...and for that...an autopilot would
certainly diminish the fun factor for flying. Merry Christmas!
Travis :D
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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen
N-789DF
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=154240#154240
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| Subject: | Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen |
JohnA,
Welcome to the group! I do a lot more reading that I do posting. I will be posting
updates, etc regarding the installation, performance, problems, etc...I
hope the problems are few! :? And I would again appreciate any comments from
Fox flyers with autopilots.
Travis :D
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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen
N-789DF
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=154241#154241
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| Subject: | FULL LOTUS VS. OTHERS... |
LIST: NEED INF. OF
AMPHIBIAN FLOATS /// LOTUS WITH AMPHIB GEAR
PUDDLE JUMPER // AEROCET & OTHERS...
HOW WEIGHT ADD THE FLOATS AND WHAT DIFF. IN
PERFORMANCE WITH FLOATS INTALLED.?
ABOUT LOTUS FLOATS L. GEAR .... DO BRAKES CAN INSTALLED? DO NOSE
OR TAIL WHEEL??
IF ANY SEND ME PHOTOS TO TAKE A LOOK WILL THANKS A MILLION ......
KITFOX@CHOICECABLE.NET
PEDRO
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| Subject: | Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen |
Travis, don't forget to take pictures along the way. I know many would appreciate
them.
Thanks ,
Dan B
Mesa, AZ KF-IV, 912s
Covering
FlyboyTR <flyboytr@bellsouth.net> wrote:
JohnA,
Welcome to the group! I do a lot more reading that I do posting. I will be posting
updates, etc regarding the installation, performance, problems, etc...I hope
the problems are few! :? And I would again appreciate any comments from Fox
flyers with autopilots.
Travis :D
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Travis Rayner
Mobile, AL
Skystar Vixen
N-789DF
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=154241#154241
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