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1. 02:59 AM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 30 Msgs - 01/27/08 (John Karp)
2. 04:20 AM - Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 30 Msgs - 01/27/08 (dave)
3. 06:55 PM - Turn Down Tips? (bigboyzt0yz)
4. 07:01 PM - Cargo area? (bigboyzt0yz)
5. 07:35 PM - Re: Cargo area? (Guy Buchanan)
6. 08:42 PM - Re: Cargo area? (avidfox)
7. 09:07 PM - Re: Cargo area? (Lynn Matteson)
8. 09:26 PM - Re: Cargo area? (dave)
9. 09:29 PM - Re: Turn Down Tips? (dave)
10. 10:44 PM - Re: Re: Cargo area? (Guy Buchanan)
11. 10:44 PM - Re: Re: Turn Down Tips? (Guy Buchanan)
12. 10:44 PM - Re: Re: Cargo area? (Guy Buchanan)
13. 10:50 PM - Re: Re: Cargo area? (Guy Buchanan)
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 30 Msgs - 01/27/08 |
Hi there,
=46irst, thank you for hosting the list. I had no idea how active it was
and have learned a lot reading this last week. Unfortunately this is my
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cant receive so many emails here- and by the way, I forgot my password
and I cant get anywhere trying that route to log off the emails-
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Director of Operations
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cook
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 6:33 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 30 Msgs - 01/27/08
582 bleeding coolant
I have searched archives and cannot find, someone told how to bleed all
air out of coolant system on 582 and it worked like a champ.(3 years
ago).
Charles 363KF
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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)
________________________________ Message 1
_____________________________________
Time: 04:41:07 AM PST US
From: "fox5flyer"
Subject: Kitfox-List: 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
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "FlyboyTR"
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
=66inished
> 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
=66eel 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=3Fp=160586#160586
>
>
>
________________________________ Message 2
_____________________________________
Time: 07:10:21 AM PST US
From: "fox5flyer"
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=3F 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
=66actor.
Any suggestions out there=3F
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
________________________________ Message 3
_____________________________________
Time: 07:36:42 AM PST US
From: kerrjohna@comcast.net
Subject: Kitfox-List: 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
border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on">
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
=66aced with a larger Bing carb on a Rotek radial engine.
John Kerr
Classic IV
RV9
Hatz Classic
________________________________ Message 4
_____________________________________
Time: 07:55:54 AM PST US
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Console covering
From: "kcflys"
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=3Fp=160653#160653
________________________________ Message 5
_____________________________________
Time: 08:24:23 AM PST US
From: "john oakley"
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
_____
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
=66ox5flyer
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
=66or 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=3F 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
=66actor.
Any suggestions out there=3F
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
________________________________ Message 6
_____________________________________
Time: 09:22:16 AM PST US
From: kerrjohna@comcast.net
Subject: Kitfox-List: carb to throttle linkage
Dan Mc Intyre and others
can you give me a source for more information on the Jelanti
throttle arm=3F 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
border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on">
Dan Mc Intyre and others
can you give me a source for more information on the Jelanti
throttle arm=3F 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
________________________________ Message 7
_____________________________________
Time: 10:27:13 AM PST US
From: SUE MICHAELS
Subject: Kitfox-List: Info found on HVLP gun setup!
Found an interesting web that describes how to set up the Harbor
=46reight'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
________________________________ Message 8
_____________________________________
Time: 10:40:51 AM PST US
From: paul wilson
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Console covering
Contact paper is in the 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-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
=66ox5flyer
>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=3F 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=3F
>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
>
________________________________ Message 9
_____________________________________
Time: 10:50:14 AM PST US
From: Lynn Matteson
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: carb/throttle connection
You might be referring to the arm that Dave Jalanti engineered
=66or
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
=66or 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
>
>
>
========
________________________________ Message 10
____________________________________
Time: 12:29:15 PM PST US
From: "fox5flyer"
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Console covering
John, thanks for the tip. Do you have a photo you could send=3F
Unless
there is some List interest you can just send it to me direct.
Thanks,
Deke
do not archive
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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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
=66ox5flyer
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=3F 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
=66actor.
Any suggestions out there=3F
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
________________________________ Message 11
____________________________________
Time: 12:31:25 PM PST US
From: "fox5flyer"
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Console covering
No, I hadn't considered that, but I will. Thanks,
Deke
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "kcflys"
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=3Fp=160653#160653
>
>
>
________________________________ Message 12
____________________________________
Time: 12:46:47 PM PST US
From: Clint Bazzill
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: 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=3F 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=3FThanks,Deke
MorisseMikado M
ichiganS5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT"The aim of an argument or
discussion should no
t be victory, but progress."- Joseph Joubert
________________________________ Message 13
____________________________________
Time: 12:47:04 PM PST US
From: "Vic Baker"
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Info found on HVLP gun setup!
Harbor Freight HVLP=3F I bought a Sharp HVLP, around $120 as I
recall.
Marginal results, you must clean, lub and renew the internal
=66ilter
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
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 30 Msgs - 01/27/08 |
John,
You can easily log onto the forum here
http://forums.matronics.com/viewforum.php?f=8
This is 100 times better that using the antiquated email list and alot easier to
post pics etc.
If you are on the mail list you can change the settings to get no mail or just
a daily digest.
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Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
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I have looked at several planes on line and they have turn down tips. I was wondering
how well they work and do they cut down on your top end speed. Also do
they cause any other problems on take off and landings. Lee
--------
Have your feet on the Pedals and keep reaching for the sky.
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I have looked at a couple of other planes (highlander Video on You tube) and on
just Planes link. It shows them putting a dog in the back and a then a little
scooter(not at the same time). I was wondering has any one found a GOOD way to
use the space and if so how do you gain access to the area with out hurting
the plane. And then there is the issue of having weight behind the CG to deal
with.
--------
Have your feet on the Pedals and keep reaching for the sky.
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At 06:58 PM 1/29/2008, you wrote:
>I was wondering has any one found a GOOD way to use the space and if
>so how do you gain access to the area with out hurting the plane.
>And then there is the issue of having weight behind the CG to deal with.
I think it depends on the plane. My IV has a nice cubical
baggage compartment behind the seats good for 40 pounds of stuff.
It's probably 24"W x 24"L x 24"H, maybe a little wider. I think the
later models have even larger capacity, whereas the 1-3 models had
very little room due to the flaperon mechanism.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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Attached are some pictures of access to the baggagecargo compartment on a stock
Series 5. Max weight is 150 lbs.
Steve
"5" 912UL
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I've got the baggage sack, which holds 40 lbs. I don't know whether
this is due to the velcro straps that hold the sack in place, or
whether it is a weight and balance thing. I've calc'd the weight for
my plane and I *could* add more than that, but I'd be afraid to,
because of the velcro. Mine is covered by a...again...velcro'd panel
of the same fabric as that used on the seats. I've loaded 39 lbs 10
oz's into this sack with no problems. Others have fabricated a metal
container back there.
As far as a "GOOD" way to use the space, I carry a tent, sleeping
bag, folding chair, air mattress, air pump, pillow, collapsible
cooler, tools...you get the idea.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/460+ hrs
On Jan 29, 2008, at 9:58 PM, bigboyzt0yz wrote:
> <bigboyzt0yz@yahoo.com>
>
> I have looked at a couple of other planes (highlander Video on You
> tube) and on just Planes link. It shows them putting a dog in the
> back and a then a little scooter(not at the same time). I was
> wondering has any one found a GOOD way to use the space and if so
> how do you gain access to the area with out hurting the plane. And
> then there is the issue of having weight behind the CG to deal with.
>
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> Have your feet on the Pedals and keep reaching for the sky.
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> Read this topic online here:
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> I've got the baggage sack, which holds 40 lbs. I don't know whether
> this is due to the velcro straps that hold the sack in place, or
> whether it is a weight and balance thing
Lynn, I have eyelets on my baggage sack and I use tie wraps to hold it in place.
This I feel is more secure than Velcro. I have pondered making a alum bin
behind seat, but not got to it yet.
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| Subject: | Re: Turn Down Tips? |
Droop tips I don;t think cause and extra drag than the Hoerner tip. I have never
seen any concrete data that shows there is any gain with either tip.
Some do not like the droop tip as it apparently obscures their vision off the wing
tip. I had read other like them in case of dragging a tip on the runway it
will save their wing from damage.
I do assume you are referring to droop tips ?
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At 09:04 PM 1/29/2008, you wrote:
>I've got the baggage sack, which holds 40 lbs. I don't know whether
>this is due to the velcro straps that hold the sack in place, or
>whether it is a weight and balance thing.
The question is, would your sack handle 3.8g's x 40 pounds
or 152 pounds? If not, you should seriously consider reinforcing it,
because your elevator pushrod is right below it, and a bent pushrod
might ruin your day. (Not to mention running afoul of the flaperon
system.) I suspect you could see well over 3.8g's in the baggage
compartment if you hit just the right kind of bump, I designed mine
for 6g's / 240 pounds. I tested it by jumping up and down on it with
my 195 pounds.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Re: Turn Down Tips? |
At 09:26 PM 1/29/2008, you wrote:
>Some do not like the droop tip as it apparently obscures their
>vision off the wing tip. I had read other like them in case of
>dragging a tip on the runway it will save their wing from damage.
It's a great place to install roller-blade wheels for those extreme
cross-wind landings, and for when you just can't seem to keep it straight. ;-)
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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>I was wondering as well how you gain acess to that area do I need ot
>make a trap door in the side.
Mine is accessed from the slope behind and above the seats.
The opening is small, probably 18 x 18, which limits what you can put
in. You certainly won't be putting in any folding bicycles! You can,
however, get camping gear in, as long as it's separated. (You can't
get a full size backpack in.)
I've attached three pictures. One shows the baggage opening
behind the seat. One shows half the baggage opening with the baggage
structure, but no side panels, and one good shot of the baggage
structure without the panels. Unfortunately I don't presently have
any shots with panels, but the panels are honeycomb glass on the
bottom and corrugated plastic on the sides. The baggage structure is
the silver aluminum angles. The white tubes are fuselage structure
and the silver tubes are fuel lines.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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At 08:39 PM 1/29/2008, you wrote:
>Attached are some pictures of access to the baggagecargo compartment
>on a stock Series 5. Max weight is 150 lbs.
>
>Steve
>"5" 912UL
What an ingenious idea, splitting the turtledeck so you have
hatch access as well as internal access! I wish I'd thought of it,
although I guess it isn't too late to make a new turtledeck.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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