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1. 04:41 AM - Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen (fox5flyer)
2. 07:10 AM - Console covering (fox5flyer)
3. 07:36 AM - carb/throttle connection (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
4. 07:55 AM - Re: Console covering (kcflys)
5. 08:24 AM - Re: Console covering (john oakley)
6. 09:22 AM - carb to throttle linkage (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
7. 10:27 AM - Info found on HVLP gun setup! (SUE MICHAELS)
8. 10:40 AM - Re: Console covering (paul wilson)
9. 10:50 AM - Re: carb/throttle connection (Lynn Matteson)
10. 12:29 PM - Re: Console covering (fox5flyer)
11. 12:31 PM - Re: Re: Console covering (fox5flyer)
12. 12:46 PM - Re: Console covering (Clint Bazzill)
13. 12:47 PM - Re: Info found on HVLP gun setup! (Vic Baker)
14. 01:42 PM - Luggage Pod ideas (LarryM)
15. 01:43 PM - Re: Info found on HVLP gun setup! (Ron Zeppin)
16. 02:07 PM - Re: Luggage Pod ideas (Michel Verheughe)
17. 04:07 PM - Re: Console covering (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
18. 04:18 PM - Re: Console covering (GONER752@aol.com)
19. 04:36 PM - Re: Console covering (Sbennett3@aol.com)
20. 04:44 PM - 912S oil temp (lazflyn)
21. 05:06 PM - Re: Luggage Pod ideas (fox5flyer)
22. 05:06 PM - Re: Console covering (fox5flyer)
23. 05:07 PM - Re: Console covering (fox5flyer)
24. 07:06 PM - Re: Console covering (Cudnohufsky's)
25. 08:03 PM - (RAY Gignac)
26. 08:11 PM - Re: 912S oil temp (jeff puls)
27. 08:38 PM - Re: Console covering (Guy Buchanan)
28. 08:38 PM - Re: Re: Luggage Pod ideas (Guy Buchanan)
29. 08:38 PM - Re: 912S oil temp (Guy Buchanan)
30. 08:38 PM - Re: Re: Console covering (Guy Buchanan)
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| Subject: | Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen |
Thanks for the report, Travis. After you get a few hours on it, please give
us another update.
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."
- Joseph Joubert
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----- Original Message -----
From: "FlyboyTR" <flyboytr@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 3:28 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tru-Trak Autopilot in S5/Vixen
>
> I have completed the install of the autopilot. No major headaches or
> fabrication needed. However....I so apologize!!!! When we finished
> everything it was a cold rainy day (our hanger is open on two sides).
> After we cleaned up all the tools, etc. Kathy pulled out the camera, and
> after that...dead battery warning! We did not take ANY pictures. Since I
> had the help, we put the plane back together and flew it the next day.
>
> We made a few control adjustments while in flight (changing the torque and
> movement speeds of the servos). This is done at the control head and is
> actually quite easy to do. We locked on altitude at 2,000' and it did not
> change by more than 10' up or down. It also held us on course and making
> directional changes are easy. We took it down to 800' because it was
> really turbulent at that altitude. Altitude +/- 20 and it held the course
> heading. We had to increase the lateral adjustment (how fast the servo
> responds and moves). After that it did a fantastic job of keeping the
> wings level even though it was a rough ride. At present...I have no
> complaints about the ADI Pilot II. I'm just glad it is installed...and
> I'm thrilled.
>
> The main servo is mounted on the left side of the fuselage behind the
> seat, attached with Adell clamps to the two V shaped tubes. The elevator
> servo is also behind the seat just above the push/pull tubs. It is also
> mounted to the structural tubes in that location. The pushrod is attached
> the elevator pushrod under the seat.
>
> When we pull the plane down for it's next 100 hour inspection I will take
> lots of pictures with printed detail and post them. I really feel bad
> that i was unable to take the pictures...but I had help and didn't want to
> delay the test flight.
>
> If you have any specific questions, please ask!
>
> Travis :D
>
> --------
> Travis Rayner
> Mobile, AL
> Skystar Vixen
> N-789DF
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=160586#160586
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>
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| Subject: | Console covering |
When I built my S5 (1st flight May 2000) I chose to cover the console
top side with Cordura fabric to match the seats. My biggest reason for
using fabric was to cover up all of the rivets that would have been
visible had I painted it. I used spray on 3M adhesive and it held up
for about three years and since then it has gradually worked loose and
looked unsightly so I removed it. Now I need to recover with something.
What have some of you used to cover your console that has lasted? I'm
just looking for alternatives to what I've already tried and didn't work
very well. Vinyl contact paper was suggested, but I don't know where to
find something suitable and of course, color would be a limiting factor.
Any suggestions out there?
Thanks,
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but
progress."
- Joseph Joubert
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| Subject: | carb/throttle connection |
Dan Mc Intyre and others
Can you give me a source for more information on the Jelati throttle arm. the
posted pictures appear to offer a possible to a solution faced with a larger Bing
carb on a Rotek radial engine.
John Kerr
Classic IV
RV9
Hatz Classic
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arm. the posted pictures appear to offer a possible to a solution
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| Subject: | Re: Console covering |
Deke,
Have you considered screw down snaps like for boat covers, etc. A little more
weight but would probably need half doz. or less.
--------
Keith C.
kitfox wannabe
C-150
Rancho Cordova CA
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| Subject: | Console covering |
Deke,
I used nagahide on my fox panel top. I had a bead sown in along the front
edge of the top and glued in place. I still looks great after 10 year and
that includes 4 years in the summer sun at high altitude.
John Oakley
Speedster 4 912ul cap
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of fox5flyer
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:39 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Console covering
When I built my S5 (1st flight May 2000) I chose to cover the console top
side with Cordura fabric to match the seats. My biggest reason for using
fabric was to cover up all of the rivets that would have been visible had I
painted it. I used spray on 3M adhesive and it held up for about three
years and since then it has gradually worked loose and looked unsightly so I
removed it. Now I need to recover with something.
What have some of you used to cover your console that has lasted? I'm just
looking for alternatives to what I've already tried and didn't work very
well. Vinyl contact paper was suggested, but I don't know where to find
something suitable and of course, color would be a limiting factor.
Any suggestions out there?
Thanks,
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."
- Joseph Joubert
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| Subject: | carb to throttle linkage |
Dan Mc Intyre and others
can you give me a source for more information on the Jelanti throttle arm? I have
a Rotek radial engine with a larger Bing throttle and the pictures of you installation
suggest a solution to a problem I am having.
John Kerr
Classic IV w 912ul
RV9 w 0320
Hatz Classic w 150hp Radial
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<DIV><FONT size=2>can you give me a source for more information on the Jelanti
throttle arm? I have a Rotek radial engine with a larger Bing throttle and the
pictures of you installation suggest a solution to a problem I am having.</FONT></DIV>
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| Subject: | Info found on HVLP gun setup! |
Found an interesting web that describes how to set up the Harbor Freight's current
HVLP spray gun # 43430. Harbor Freight has them on sale for $40.00 in the
store price but go to their WEB site and buy it for $20.00. Even if you don't
like it, for 20 bucks you can always paint the patio furniture with it. No, I
have not tried it but I ordered one.
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/techinfo/HVLPspraygun.html
George
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| Subject: | Console covering |
Contact paper is in the housewares dept of WalMart, Target etc. Its
worth a try because the cost in minimal.
PW
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>----------
>From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of fox5flyer
>Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:39 AM
>To: Kitfox List
>Subject: Kitfox-List: Console covering
>
>When I built my S5 (1st flight May 2000) I chose to cover the
>console top side with Cordura fabric to match the seats. My biggest
>reason for using fabric was to cover up all of the rivets that would
>have been visible had I painted it. I used spray on 3M adhesive and
>it held up for about three years and since then it has gradually
>worked loose and looked unsightly so I removed it. Now I need to
>recover with something.
>What have some of you used to cover your console that has
>lasted? I'm just looking for alternatives to what I've already
>tried and didn't work very well. Vinyl contact paper was suggested,
>but I don't know where to find something suitable and of course,
>color would be a limiting factor.
>Any suggestions out there?
>Thanks,
>Deke Morisse
>Mikado Michigan
>S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
>"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."
>- Joseph Joubert
>
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| Subject: | Re: carb/throttle connection |
You might be referring to the arm that Dave Jalanti engineered for
his Jabiru installation in his Kitfox. If so, I got mine from Pete at
USJabiru ( www.usjabiru.com or email them at
info@usjabiru.com ) in Tennessee, a Jabiru dealer. This arm extends
the length of the VERY short Bing throttle arm, and thus allows for a
more precise control of the throttle.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/460+ hrs
On Jan 27, 2008, at 10:09 AM, kerrjohna@comcast.net wrote:
> Dan Mc Intyre and others
>
> Can you give me a source for more information on the Jelati
> throttle arm. the posted pictures appear to offer a possible to a
> solution faced with a larger Bing carb on a Rotek radial engine.
>
> John Kerr
> Classic IV
> RV9
> Hatz Classic
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Console covering |
John, thanks for the tip. Do you have a photo you could send? Unless
there is some List interest you can just send it to me direct.
Thanks,
Deke
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Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Console covering
Deke,
I used nagahide on my fox panel top. I had a bead sown in along the
front edge of the top and glued in place. I still looks great after 10
year and that includes 4 years in the summer sun at high altitude.
John Oakley
Speedster 4 912ul cap
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[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of fox5flyer
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:39 AM
To: Kitfox List
Subject: Kitfox-List: Console covering
When I built my S5 (1st flight May 2000) I chose to cover the console
top side with Cordura fabric to match the seats. My biggest reason for
using fabric was to cover up all of the rivets that would have been
visible had I painted it. I used spray on 3M adhesive and it held up
for about three years and since then it has gradually worked loose and
looked unsightly so I removed it. Now I need to recover with something.
What have some of you used to cover your console that has lasted? I'm
just looking for alternatives to what I've already tried and didn't work
very well. Vinyl contact paper was suggested, but I don't know where to
find something suitable and of course, color would be a limiting factor.
Any suggestions out there?
Thanks,
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but
progress."
- Joseph Joubert
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
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| Subject: | Re: Console covering |
No, I hadn't considered that, but I will. Thanks,
Deke
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From: "kcflys" <kcflys@pacbell.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 10:53 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Console covering
>
> Deke,
> Have you considered screw down snaps like for boat covers, etc. A little
> more weight but would probably need half doz. or less.
>
> --------
> Keith C.
> kitfox wannabe
> C-150
> Rancho Cordova CA
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=160653#160653
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Console covering |
I used some black thin carpet that is used in RV's. It is great and have a
lot extra, contact me off line. Clint
ac@sisna.comSubject: RE: Kitfox-List: Console coveringContact paper is in t
he housewares dept of WalMart, Target etc. Its worth a try because the cost
in minimal.PW============
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [ mailto:owner-kitfox-list-ser
ver@matronics.com] On Behalf Of fox5flyerSent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:3
9 AMTo: Kitfox ListSubject: Kitfox-List: Console covering When I built my S
5 (1st flight May 2000) I chose to cover the console top side with Cordura
fabric to match the seats. My biggest reason for using fabric was to cover
up all of the rivets that would have been visible had I painted it. I use
d spray on 3M adhesive and it held up for about three years and since then
it has gradually worked loose and looked unsightly so I removed it. Now I
need to recover with something. What have some of you used to cover your c
onsole that has lasted? I'm just looking for alternatives to what I've alr
eady tried and didn't work very well. Vinyl contact paper was suggested, b
ut I don't know where to find something suitable and of course, color would
be a limiting factor.Any suggestions out there?Thanks,Deke MorisseMikado M
ichiganS5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT"The aim of an argument or discussion should no
t be victory, but progress."- Joseph Joubert
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| Subject: | Re: Info found on HVLP gun setup! |
Harbor Freight HVLP? I bought a Sharp HVLP, around $120 as I recall.
Marginal results, you must clean, lub and renew the internal filter
often. A friend finally tired of my complaints, loaned me his Binks
HVLP. Whole new world. I'm keeping the Sharp for the patio
furniture.
Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp 95%
Carson City, Nv
----- Original Message -----
From: SUE MICHAELS
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 9:15 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Info found on HVLP gun setup!
Found an interesting web that describes how to set up the Harbor
Freight's current HVLP spray gun # 43430. Harbor Freight has them on
sale for $40.00 in the store price but go to their WEB site and buy it
for $20.00. Even if you don't like it, for 20 bucks you can always paint
the patio furniture with it. No, I have not tried it but I ordered one.
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/techinfo/HVLPspraygun.html
George
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| Subject: | Luggage Pod ideas |
Does anyone use or have tried using an automotive roof luggage pod mounted under
the landing gear? Would appreciate hearing about your experience/suggestions.
Thanks,
larry
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| Subject: | Re: Info found on HVLP gun setup! |
I have the 43430 which I used to paint a rocket back in July... in
Phoenix... 110F-115F...
I was using a krylon water based paint recommended by a buddy of mine.
The gun worked flawlessly,
but the paint was almost dry by the time it hit the airframe. I went
through 2 qts of primer, and one coat of
white. (Rocket is 16" Diameter and 11ft long.) I was pretty happy with
the gun, but I'm also an amateur and
supposed I wouldn't know a great gun from a so-so gun.
I'll be using it again in the next couple of months with 'normal'
temperatures... 80's to 90's... relatively low humidity and
we'll see how it goes.
Ron
Vic Baker wrote:
> Harbor Freight HVLP? I bought a Sharp HVLP, around $120 as I
> recall. Marginal results, you must clean, lub and renew the internal
> filter often. A friend finally tired of my complaints, loaned me his
> Binks HVLP. Whole new world. I'm keeping the Sharp for the patio
> furniture.
>
>
>
> Vic Baker
> S7 912S Warp 95%
> Carson City, Nv
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* SUE MICHAELS <mailto:michaega@verizon.net>
> *To:* kitfox-list@matronics.com <mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, January 27, 2008 9:15 AM
> *Subject:* Kitfox-List: Info found on HVLP gun setup!
>
> Found an interesting web that describes how to set up the Harbor
> Freight's current HVLP spray gun # 43430. Harbor Freight has them
> on sale for $40.00 in the store price but go to their WEB site and
> buy it for $20.00. Even if you don't like it, for 20 bucks you can
> always paint the patio furniture with it. No, I have not tried it
> but I ordered one.
>
> http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/techinfo/HVLPspraygun.html
>
> George
>
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| Subject: | Re: Luggage Pod ideas |
On Jan 27, 2008, at 10:37 PM, LarryM wrote:
> Does anyone use or have tried using an automotive roof luggage pod
> mounted under the landing gear? Would appreciate hearing about your
> experience/suggestions.
Nothing more than looking at them and thinking: If I was to install
that on my Kitfox, I would do it the aerodynamically correct way; the
blunt end first. :-)
Cheers,
Michel Verheughe
Norway
Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
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| Subject: | Re: Console covering |
Deke, I used the light weight carpet that came with my interior kit. 12 years
later it is still in place, held by spray-on adhesive.
John Kerr
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From: "fox5flyer" <fox5flyer@idealwifi.net>
When I built my S5 (1st flight May 2000) I chose to cover the console top side
with Cordura fabric to match the seats. My biggest reason for using fabric was
to cover up all of the rivets that would have been visible had I painted it.
I used spray on 3M adhesive and it held up for about three years and since then
it has gradually worked loose and looked unsightly so I removed it. Now I
need to recover with something.
What have some of you used to cover your console that has lasted? I'm just looking
for alternatives to what I've already tried and didn't work very well. Vinyl
contact paper was suggested, but I don't know where to find something suitable
and of course, color would be a limiting factor.
Any suggestions out there?
Thanks,
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."
- Joseph Joubert
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>When I built my S5 (1st flight May 2000) I chose to
cover the console top side with Cordura fabric to match the seats. My
biggest reason for using fabric was to cover up all of the rivets that would have
been visible had I painted it. I used spray on 3M adhesive and it held
up for about three years and since then it has gradually worked loose and looked
unsightly so I removed it. Now I need to recover with something.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>What have some of you used to cover your console that
has lasted? I'm just looking for alternatives to what I've already tried
and didn't work very well. Vinyl contact paper was suggested, but I
don't know where to find something suitable and of course, color would be a limiting
factor.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any suggestions out there?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Deke Morisse<BR>Mikado Michigan<BR>S5/Subaru/CAP 355+
TT<BR>"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."<BR>-
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| Subject: | Re: Console covering |
Deke,
I got my carpet for my mod.II at Home depot. I believe it was called "fish
and ski" for boats. Although it is very thin backed it is quite tough. The
thin backing and very low pile makes bends easily. I got mine in black, although
I don't know if other colors are available. The one pitfall I do recall
however is the fact that they only sell it by the roll length yard. Meaning,
narrowest available would be 3 ft.x the length of the roll(10ft.?).
Hope this helps.
Greg G.
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Can anyone tell me where I can purchase clear plastic brake line for
my Matco brakes ? I went to the Matco site, but I can't find it.
Steve Bennett Durham NC USA Kitfox 4-1200 Rotax 912 UL
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Hello,
I just bought a Series 5. I am experiencing oil temps that are too high. This
happens at high power settings (above 5000 rpm) in level cruise. It's winter
time and that really concerns me. What can be done to help cool the oil better,
especially when summer rolls around and it is really needing to be cooled.
The oil cooler is mounted below the front of the engine, with a dedicated scoop
for it. Is there not enough air exiting the rear of the cowl? Not enough flow
through the radiator and side exits of the firewall? Air bubbles in my oil?
Please help me understand the possibilities, I am new to aircraft ownership. The
builder said I should mount the oil cooler on top of the radiator to help.
Do you think that would help?
Thanks in advance.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=160728#160728
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| Subject: | Re: Luggage Pod ideas |
Good point Michel. I've always wondered why they mount those things
backward. I thought the same thing about sailboats too. Seems the pointy
end should be facing aft.
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."
- Joseph Joubert
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michel Verheughe" <michel@online.no>
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Luggage Pod ideas
>
> On Jan 27, 2008, at 10:37 PM, LarryM wrote:
>> Does anyone use or have tried using an automotive roof luggage pod
>> mounted under the landing gear? Would appreciate hearing about your
>> experience/suggestions.
>
> Nothing more than looking at them and thinking: If I was to install that
> on my Kitfox, I would do it the aerodynamically correct way; the blunt end
> first. :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Michel Verheughe
> Norway
> Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
> do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Console covering |
Thanks John. I didn't receive any extra carpet with my kit, but I might
be able to find something suitable in a fabric shop. I'm thinking that
when I first applied the adhesive, I didn't get enough on the fabric to
make a good bond.
Deke
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From: kerrjohna@comcast.net
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Console covering
Deke, I used the light weight carpet that came with my interior
kit. 12 years later it is still in place, held by spray-on adhesive.
John Kerr
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From: "fox5flyer" <fox5flyer@idealwifi.net>
When I built my S5 (1st flight May 2000) I chose to cover the
console top side with Cordura fabric to match the seats. My biggest
reason for using fabric was to cover up all of the rivets that would
have been visible had I painted it. I used spray on 3M adhesive and it
held up for about three years and since then it has gradually worked
loose and looked unsightly so I removed it. Now I need to recover with
something.
What have some of you used to cover your console that has lasted?
I'm just looking for alternatives to what I've already tried and didn't
work very well. Vinyl contact paper was suggested, but I don't know
where to find something suitable and of course, color would be a
limiting factor.
Any suggestions out there?
Thanks,
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but
progress."
- Joseph Joubert
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Thanks Greg. Another great possibility. I appreciate the input.
Deke
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From: GONER752@aol.com
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Console covering
Deke,
I got my carpet for my mod.II at Home depot. I believe it was called
"fish and ski" for boats. Although it is very thin backed it is quite
tough. The thin backing and very low pile makes bends easily. I got mine
in black, although I don't know if other colors are available. The one
pitfall I do recall however is the fact that they only sell it by the
roll length yard. Meaning, narrowest available would be 3 ft.x the
length of the roll(10ft.?).
Hope this helps.
Greg G.
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Deke,
Something a little different to ponder, I primed my glare shield and
then shot it with Fleck paint to give it a textured finish then shot it
with a satin black paint, the textured finish helps on glare and also
hides any imperfections in the glass. I setup my shield so it intersects
the bars in the center of the windscreen where they come together so all
that was needed was a slot in the glare shield to install. Leading edge
will receive a rubber edge molding. Great glare reduction, min weight,
slot behind the bars can be covered with a velcro installed patch.
Lloyd C
Upper Mi.
Mod 5-912ul
Rebuild
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Looking for a cargo pod for my Model IV. Does anyone have one to sell or c
an help me in the right direction.
Thanks
Ray
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| Subject: | Re: 912S oil temp |
Inspect the oil line from the oil cooler to the oil pump. It is very short
and does an immediate bend. If the bend is a bit much it cuts the oil supply
some and gives you high pressure readings. It could also affect oil temps.
At least worth a look. Jeff Classic IV CMH
----- Original Message -----
From: "lazflyn" <markdj57@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: 912S oil temp
>
> Hello,
>
> I just bought a Series 5. I am experiencing oil temps that are too high.
> This happens at high power settings (above 5000 rpm) in level cruise.
> It's winter time and that really concerns me. What can be done to help
> cool the oil better, especially when summer rolls around and it is really
> needing to be cooled.
>
> The oil cooler is mounted below the front of the engine, with a dedicated
> scoop for it. Is there not enough air exiting the rear of the cowl? Not
> enough flow through the radiator and side exits of the firewall? Air
> bubbles in my oil?
>
> Please help me understand the possibilities, I am new to aircraft
> ownership. The builder said I should mount the oil cooler on top of the
> radiator to help. Do you think that would help?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=160728#160728
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Console covering |
At 06:38 AM 1/27/2008, you wrote:
>Now I need to recover with something.
>What have some of you used to cover your console that has
>lasted? I'm just looking for alternatives to what I've already
>tried and didn't work very well. Vinyl contact paper was suggested,
>but I don't know where to find something suitable and of course,
>color would be a limiting factor.
The top of my panel has nauga glued down with industrial strength
contact adhesive. It's only been around about 5 years without much sun, though.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: Luggage Pod ideas |
At 04:57 PM 1/27/2008, you wrote:
>Good point Michel. I've always wondered why they mount those things
>backward. I thought the same thing about sailboats too. Seems the
>pointy end should be facing aft.
Well it depends on what you're trying to do. On a car they're trying
to make it look sleek, of course, but they also have to kill lift as
best they can or the top will rip right off, or the whole thing will
rip off the car. I suspect you'd have the same problem on the Kitfox
and would want to mount it the way it's mounted on the car. The
latches aren't really designed to take much load and you'd have to
come up with a different closure to mount it upside down.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: 912S oil temp |
At 04:40 PM 1/27/2008, you wrote:
>Please help me understand the possibilities, I am new to aircraft
>ownership. The builder said I should mount the oil cooler on top of
>the radiator to help. Do you think that would help?
Some assistance may be found in the archives:
http://www.matronics.com/searching/ws_script_short.cgi. Select
"Kitfox" under "Select Archive" and search for "high oil temp" and
you'll get a bunch of hits. This has been a common problem with
Series 5's. (One of my flying compatriots replaced his stock 5 oil
cooler with one 50% bigger and ducted from the inlet to the cooler.
His heat problems diminished, but the darn thing keeps falling off!
Lousy bracket designs.)
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: Console covering |
At 04:27 PM 1/27/2008, you wrote:
>Can anyone tell me where I can purchase clear plastic brake line for
>my Matco brakes ? I went to the Matco site, but I can't find it.
It's probably 3/16" Nylaflow, with Poly-Flo fittings, available at
Aircraft Spruce. (PN 05-00110, $0.19/ft.) They also sell 1/8 and 1/4
so you'll have to check.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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