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1. 01:55 AM - Re: Tricycle Kitfox II (dave)
2. 02:04 AM - Re: Sprung Tailwheel (dave)
3. 02:04 AM - Re: Windshield Material? ? ? (dave)
4. 04:41 AM - Re: Re: Tricycle Kitfox II (Jose M. Toro)
5. 04:45 AM - Re: Re: Tricycle Kitfox II (Jose M. Toro)
6. 05:43 AM - fuel spilling out of carb inlets (Catz631@aol.com)
7. 06:31 AM - Re: Tricycle Kitfox II (Rick Spriggle)
8. 08:35 AM - Re: Tricycle Kitfox II (SkySteve)
9. 09:05 AM - Gary Buchanan, Flying Close Formation with King Air (SkySteve)
10. 09:42 AM - Re: Windshield Material? ? ? (patrick reilly)
11. 10:44 AM - Emailing: IMG_1058 (DeWayne Clifford)
12. 11:32 AM - Re: Windshield Material? ? ? (Andy Fultz)
13. 11:55 AM - Re: Windshield Material? ? ? (patrick reilly)
14. 03:09 PM - New Kitfox (wrm38)
15. 03:52 PM - Re: New Kitfox (SUE MICHAELS)
16. 04:50 PM - Re: Tricycle Kitfox II (dave)
17. 04:50 PM - Re: Tricycle Kitfox II (dave)
18. 05:19 PM - molding for cowling (jerry evans)
19. 05:21 PM - Re: Gary Buchanan, Flying Close Formation with King Air (steve shinabery)
20. 06:08 PM - Re: molding for cowling (steve shinabery)
21. 06:21 PM - Re: molding for cowling (Dee Young)
22. 07:02 PM - Re: molding for cowling (Lynn Matteson)
23. 07:14 PM - turtle deck cover (DeWayne Clifford)
24. 07:19 PM - Re: molding for cowling (jerry evans)
25. 07:23 PM - Re: molding for cowling (jerry evans)
26. 07:32 PM - Re: molding for cowling (jerry evans)
27. 08:13 PM - Re: molding for cowling (Dee Young)
28. 08:45 PM - Re: Tricycle Kitfox II (SkySteve)
29. 09:41 PM - Re: New Kitfox (Kenneth and Alice Jones)
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| Subject: | Re: Tricycle Kitfox II |
Jose,
I have a Kitfox 2 in my shop now with tri gear. Owner wanted to convert to taildragger
but now has decided to wait till spring. If you need pics , let me
know. Look on my youtube videos and you will see it flying . White one.
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
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| Subject: | Re: Sprung Tailwheel |
I use Mc Beans 3 leaf spring and would highly recommend it as a #1 upgrade if you
have one leaf or 2. They will break in time and when they do most likely your
tailwheel will go through rudder and you will be into fabric repairs. and
also it might happen that it breaks on take off and you will be flying with it
hanging. Still flys ok though. Ask me how i know :)
As far as the solid tailwheel, works fine for me and no worries of flat tires
that will ruin you day. Besides how long are you actually on the ground ?
I run the solids on my nose gear on my Amphibs as well for flat proof operations.
The solid tailwheels need a sleeve made between the 2 bearings or you will
get bearing failure quicker. I don't think that all tailwheels have a sleeve.
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
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| Subject: | Re: Windshield Material? ? ? |
Lexan works for me.
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
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| Subject: | Re: Tricycle Kitfox II |
Dave:
I need pictures of the fuselage modifications.
Thanks!
Jose
----- Original Message ----
From: dave <dave@cfisher.com>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 4:51:50 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tricycle Kitfox II
Jose,
I have a Kitfox 2 in my shop now with tri gear. Owner wanted to convert to taildragger
but now has decided to wait till spring. If you need pics , let me know.
Look on my youtube videos and you will see it flying . White one.
--------
Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=169763#169763
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| Subject: | Re: Tricycle Kitfox II |
Steve:
Could you provide pictures of the fuselage modification? Can send directly to
my e-mail. Certainly aluminum main gear sounds like the right way to go.
Thanks!
Jose
----- Original Message ----
From: SkySteve <Wilson@REinfo.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 11:30:23 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tricycle Kitfox II
Jose,
I have just completed a Model I conversion to tri gear. Glad to help if I can.
I used the Grove gear. Many people said it would only fit the Model IV and
newer, but it bolted right onto my Model I. Got the nose gear from John McBean.
When I did mine, I made certain the Grove gear could be repositioned to the
forward position so I could later convert the plane back to taildragger if I
wanted to. Make certain to keep the tail wheel if you do this.
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Steve Wilson
Huntsville, UT
Kitfox I-IV 85DD
912A / 3 Blade Warp Drive
Convertable Nosewheel & Tailwheel
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| Subject: | fuel spilling out of carb inlets |
I said I would report back on the problem I had with fuel spilling out of the
carb inlets on my 912. Well here it is. I had replaced the old float needles
with new ones I had purchased because of the time on rubber parts. (needle
tips) The old ones had been on the engine for over 12 years but appeared to be
in good shape. Well,I decided to put my old ones back in and that cured the
problem ! No more leaks. The small internal spring on the new needles are much
stronger then on the old ones so I guess that caused the problem.One of the
members suggested that and he was right. Thanks !!
Dick Maddux
Fox 4-1200
Rotax 912UL
Pensacola,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: Tricycle Kitfox II |
By the replies I've seen so far, it sounds like this is a pretty easy/common conversion
then? I'm keeping my eyes open for an older model Kitfox for some pure
flying fun, but would prefer a tri-gear over a taildragger. Any idea what
the approximate cost is for the conversion? I see the Grove gear is about $1600,
so I'm assuming about $2500 until you get the nose gear, wheels/tires, re-plumb
brakes, etc.
Thanks,
Rick
________________________________ Message ____________________________________
Time: 08:32:58 PM PST US
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Tricycle Kitfox II
From: "SkySteve" <Wilson@REinfo.org>
Jose,
I have just completed a Model I conversion to tri gear. Glad to help if I can.
I used the Grove gear. Many people said it would only fit the Model IV and
newer, but it bolted right onto my Model I. Got the nose gear from John McBean.
When I did mine, I made certain the Grove gear could be repositioned to the
forward position so I could later convert the plane back to taildragger if I
wanted to. Make certain to keep the tail wheel if you do this.
--------
Steve Wilson
Huntsville, UT
Kitfox I-IV 85DD
912A / 3 Blade Warp Drive
Convertable Nosewheel & Tailwheel
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| Subject: | Re: Tricycle Kitfox II |
I didn't do the work on mine. I hired an A&P to do it, so my costs include labor.
When I started the project I expected the rebuild to cost around $5,000 to
$8,000, but so far I have $15,000 into the rebuild plus the cost of the airplane.
One very important thing that I did was to add 10" of height to the vertical
stabilizer and replace the Model I rudder with a new model IV rudder. I
also did several other mods such as: add primer, new Warp Drive prop, move battery
to rear tail to help offset W&B change, new grove wheels and brakes, new
brake lines and add a reservoir, new brake cylinders for both sides (4), add
toe brake controls to right side, new tires and new transponder antenna. Still
have a few other mods to do but the plane is now ready to fly.
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Steve Wilson
Huntsville, UT
Kitfox I-IV 85DD
912A / 3 Blade Warp Drive
Convertable Nosewheel & Tailwheel
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| Subject: | Gary Buchanan, Flying Close Formation with King Air |
Hey Gary,
I just read the AOPA account of your prop wash adventures with a King Air. Sounds
scary. Nice "flying" though to stay safe!!
"Never Again Online: Propwash
By Guy Buchanan
A A A The day began peacefully enough. I flew my Kitfox down to Montgomery Field
to visit my friend Steve, who was doing some work on his Beech Sierra. It seems
his landing gear failed to rise on the last flight around the patch. I admired
his plane and we speculated about causes until it was time for him to leave.
Firing up the Kitfox, I slowly wound my way out amongst the small city of
T-hangars.
In the middle of this town was a large hangar and apron where it appeared several
twins and turboprops were being serviced. I had seen this facility on the way
in and thought how odd it was that a major service facility should be found
in the middle of a field of T-hangars.
As I taxied by I noticed that a King Air was sitting on the edge of the apron with
both engines turning. There was a guy out front with an instrumentation cart
and a headset, clearly talking to the pilot. I thought, Hmm. Looks dangerous.
His prop wash is blowing directly across the taxiway. Hes probably at idle,
though. Nobody would do a run-up in the middle of a bunch of hangars. Ill be
extra careful.
I tiptoed slowly up to the King Air, as far back as I could, which was only about
30 or 40 feet. I was thinking that if it started to get rough, Id just stop
and wait it out. What an idiot.
As I taxied into the propwash, the Kitfox started to buffet a little. I stopped.
I crept forward little and the buffeting increased. Suddenly I was showered
with polycarbonate as the right door slammed shut and exploded under the blast
of the prop. (I taxi with them open: air-conditioning, you know.) Then things
really got exciting. The right wing started to lift and I slammed it back down
with the ailerons. Thankfully, the Kitfox has full-length flaperons that are
really powerful. Unfortunately, when the wing lifted, the right wheel did, too,
and I spun around a little. This brought the rudder into the prop wash and
I was very quickly danced around until I was pointed right at the King Airs rudder.
I was now fully engulfed in the prop wash, and the King Air was clearly putting
out some serious horsepower. I fought the controls, trying to keep the nose pointed
straight at the turboprop and the wings level. Unfortunately, though, when
a wing lifted, that wheel dropped back, advancing the other wing into the
breeze. I was hopping wildly back and forth, and loosing ground rapidly. I knew
that there was gravel behind me and that I would soon be in it. Once there,
I would loose all braking and would then be carried away by the blast.
Panic began to rise as I realized that, sooner or later, Id be a little late on
a control input and would be flipped over on my back. I wasnt too worried about
being hurt, but I just couldnt bear the though of my beautiful plane being
destroyed in the middle of a taxiway just because Id been stupid.
I realized suddenly that my only hope lay in trying something crazy. Id try to
fly formation with a King-Air in the middle of a taxiway in the middle of Montgomery
Field! I pushed the throttle almost all the way forward and raised the
tail. Whoops! Too much! Dont want to get any closer! I found a good throttle setting
and stirred the controls frantically. The turbulence was just as bad, but
at least I wasnt going backward anymore, and I had a lot more rudder control.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the technician in front of the King-Air
began to wonder why some idiot in a Kitfox was flying formation on his plane
in the middle of the taxiway. He casually walked around the wing and stared
blankly at me while I frantically played Charades. He caught on, though, and
the King-Airs engines spooled down, giving me my very first close-formation
landing.
When the engines stopped I shut down, pushed the plane around, (I was too close
by now to rotate under power) and taxied to a place where I could shut down.
I then sat in the aircraft amongst the plastic shards waiting for my heart to
slow. I walked back, expecting to meet a concerned technician and pilot. I looked
around but they had wandered off who knows where. Was this is a regular occurrence?
Looking around, I saw pieces of my door scattered here and there. I
picked up the pieces, some as much as 200 feet away, and stuffed them into my
baggage compartment. This gave me a chance to give myself a royal chewing. ManI
havent heard language like that since I lived with my parents.
Feeling a little better, I flew the Kitfox gingerly back to Ramona. Thankfully,
it likes to fly without doors. Now, when Im on the ground, I taxi like my grandma
used to drive. I refuse to taxi past rotating Robinson R22s. I stay 200 feet
behind Piper Cubs; and if I even see a turboprop, I head the other way. Light
Sport pilots beware.
Guy Buchanan, AOPA 3645551, is a retired engineer and aircraft owner living in
Ramona, California. A private pilot for more than seven years, he has logged around
450 flight hours.
E-mail the author at bnn@nethere.com."
--------
Steve Wilson
Huntsville, UT
Kitfox I-IV 85DD
912A / 3 Blade Warp Drive
Convertable Nosewheel & Tailwheel
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| Subject: | Windshield Material? ? ? |
Andy, I have never used this product, but I just ordered a piece. I am in t
he process of replacing a windshield in my rebuild. I had it cut from acryl
ic but didn't like the lack of quality in the cut job and will do it myself
. I think I will call the company to request literature on machining and cu
ting. Thanks for bringing the product to my attention. It costs twice as mu
ch as acrylic, but sounds like it will be worthit and it is easy to order o
nline.
do not archieve
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 Rebuild
Rockford, IL> From: andynfultz@bellsouth.net> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
; avid_flyer@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Kitfox-List: Windshield Material? ?
?> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:44:42 -0500> > --> Kitfox-List message posted
by: "Andy Fultz" <andynfultz@bellsouth.net>> > Someone on the AVID or KITFO
X list once mentioned using PETG Sheet from> K-Mac Plastics as replacement
material.> http://www.k-mac-plastics.net/petg-sheet.htm> > Has anyone used
actually used it and if so how is working? I'm going to> have to replace mi
ne before first flight and will be needing to order> something soon. Thanks
=======> > >
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| Subject: | Emailing: IMG_1058 |
pictures of turtle deck cover
Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link
attachments:
IMG_1058
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| Subject: | Windshield Material? ? ? |
Pat,
I'd be real interested in what you learn form the company on cutting and
machining. Let me know how it works for you.
Andy F.
andynfultz@bellsouth.net
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of patrick reilly
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 11:40 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Windshield Material? ? ?
Andy, I have never used this product, but I just ordered a piece. I am in
the process of replacing a windshield in my rebuild. I had it cut from
acrylic but didn't like the lack of quality in the cut job and will do it
myself. I think I will call the company to request literature on machining
and cuting. Thanks for bringing the product to my attention. It costs twice
as much as acrylic, but sounds like it will be worthit and it is easy to
order online.
do not archieve
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 Rebuild
Rockford, IL
> From: andynfultz@bellsouth.net
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com; avid_flyer@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Windshield Material? ? ?
> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:44:42 -0500
>
<andynfultz@bellsouth.net>
>
> Someone on the AVID or KITFOX list once mentioned using PETG Sheet from
> K-Mac Plastics as replacement material.
> http://www.k-mac-plastics.net/petg-sheet.htm
>
> Has anyone used actually used it and if so how is working? I'm going to
> have to replace mine before first flight and will be needing to order
> something soon. Thanks.
>
> Andy F.
>
=======================
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Windshield Material? ? ? |
Andy, I have call in to tech. He didn't answer. I left a message to call. I
ordered the piece at 10am. They reported shipped at 12 noon. They're deliv
ery is better than tech advise.
do not archieve
Pat Reilly
From: andynfultz@bellsouth.netTo: kitfox-list@matronics.comSubject: RE: Kit
fox-List: Windshield Material? ? ?Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:29:25 -0500
Pat,
I'd be real interested in what you learn form the company on cutting and
machining. Let me know how it works for you.
Andy F.
andynfultz@bellsouth.net
-----Original Message-----From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mai
lto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of patrick reillySent:
Friday, March 14, 2008 11:40 AMTo: kitfox-list@matronics.comSubject: RE: K
itfox-List: Windshield Material? ? ?Andy, I have never used this product, b
ut I just ordered a piece. I am in the process of replacing a windshield in
my rebuild. I had it cut from acrylic but didn't like the lack of quality
in the cut job and will do it myself. I think I will call the company to re
quest literature on machining and cuting. Thanks for bringing the product t
o my attention. It costs twice as much as acrylic, but sounds like it will
be worthit and it is easy to order online. do not archieve Pat Reilly Mod 3
RebuildRockford, IL> From: andynfultz@bellsouth.net> To: kitfox-list@matro
nics.com; avid_flyer@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Kitfox-List: Windshield Mate
rial? ? ?> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:44:42 -0500> > --> Kitfox-List message
posted by: "Andy Fultz" <andynfultz@bellsouth.net>> > Someone on the AVID
or KITFOX list once mentioned using PETG Sheet from> K-Mac Plastics as repl
acement material.> http://www.k-mac-plastics.net/petg-sheet.htm> > Has anyo
ne used actually used it and if so how is working? I'm going to> have to re
place mine before first flight and will be needing to order> something soon
. Thanks.> > Andy F.> =================
=======> > >
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matronhr
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Got my Super Sport Kit yesterday! Thanks John & Debra McBean and also Thanks to
Bill Kuler with Partrain Transport. I started doing the inventory today and can't
wait to start building. Bill Morris Connellsville PA. Super Sport Tri
Gear 0-235
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Happy building and even when things get a little tough or you don't feel like working
on it that day, just do a little and then it begins to feel more like
a having cold one right after work. Addicted!!!
George
----- Original Message ----
From: wrm38 <wrm38@cvzoom.net>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 3:05:24 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: New Kitfox
Got my Super Sport Kit yesterday! Thanks John & Debra McBean and also Thanks to
Bill Kuler with Partrain Transport. I started doing the inventory today and can't
wait to start building. Bill Morris Connellsville PA. Super Sport Tri
Gear 0-235
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| Subject: | Re: Tricycle Kitfox II |
Steve what is the gross weight of your model 1 and what is the empty weight now
?
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
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| Subject: | Re: Tricycle Kitfox II |
Jose, email me this weekend to remind me to send you pics.
I will get out and snap some for you
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
Flying Videos and Kitfox Info
http://www.cfisher.com/
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| Subject: | molding for cowling |
Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on some molding to go on my cowling
to the windsheld ? Thanks
Jerry Evans
96% done 582
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
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| Subject: | Re: Gary Buchanan, Flying Close Formation with King Air |
SkySteve wrote:
>
> Hey Gary,
> I just read the AOPA account of your prop wash adventures with a King Air. Sounds
scary. Nice "flying" though to stay safe!!
>
>
> "Never Again Online: Propwash
> By Guy Buchanan
>
>
> A A A The day began peacefully enough. I flew my Kitfox down to Montgomery Field
to visit my friend Steve, who was doing some work on his Beech Sierra. It
seems his landing gear failed to rise on the last flight around the patch. I
admired his plane and we speculated about causes until it was time for him to
leave. Firing up the Kitfox, I slowly wound my way out amongst the small city
of T-hangars.
>
> In the middle of this town was a large hangar and apron where it appeared several
twins and turboprops were being serviced. I had seen this facility on the
way in and thought how odd it was that a major service facility should be found
in the middle of a field of T-hangars.
>
> As I taxied by I noticed that a King Air was sitting on the edge of the apron
with both engines turning. There was a guy out front with an instrumentation
cart and a headset, clearly talking to the pilot. I thought, Hmm. Looks dangerous.
His prop wash is blowing directly across the taxiway. Hes probably at idle,
though. Nobody would do a run-up in the middle of a bunch of hangars. Ill be
extra careful.
>
> I tiptoed slowly up to the King Air, as far back as I could, which was only about
30 or 40 feet. I was thinking that if it started to get rough, Id just stop
and wait it out. What an idiot.
>
> As I taxied into the propwash, the Kitfox started to buffet a little. I stopped.
I crept forward little and the buffeting increased. Suddenly I was showered
with polycarbonate as the right door slammed shut and exploded under the blast
of the prop. (I taxi with them open: air-conditioning, you know.) Then things
really got exciting. The right wing started to lift and I slammed it back down
with the ailerons. Thankfully, the Kitfox has full-length flaperons that are
really powerful. Unfortunately, when the wing lifted, the right wheel did,
too, and I spun around a little. This brought the rudder into the prop wash and
I was very quickly danced around until I was pointed right at the King Airs
rudder.
>
> I was now fully engulfed in the prop wash, and the King Air was clearly putting
out some serious horsepower. I fought the controls, trying to keep the nose
pointed straight at the turboprop and the wings level. Unfortunately, though,
when a wing lifted, that wheel dropped back, advancing the other wing into the
breeze. I was hopping wildly back and forth, and loosing ground rapidly. I knew
that there was gravel behind me and that I would soon be in it. Once there,
I would loose all braking and would then be carried away by the blast.
>
> Panic began to rise as I realized that, sooner or later, Id be a little late
on a control input and would be flipped over on my back. I wasnt too worried about
being hurt, but I just couldnt bear the though of my beautiful plane being
destroyed in the middle of a taxiway just because Id been stupid.
>
> I realized suddenly that my only hope lay in trying something crazy. Id try to
fly formation with a King-Air in the middle of a taxiway in the middle of Montgomery
Field! I pushed the throttle almost all the way forward and raised the
tail. Whoops! Too much! Dont want to get any closer! I found a good throttle
setting and stirred the controls frantically. The turbulence was just as bad,
but at least I wasnt going backward anymore, and I had a lot more rudder control.
>
> Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the technician in front of the King-Air
began to wonder why some idiot in a Kitfox was flying formation on his
plane in the middle of the taxiway. He casually walked around the wing and stared
blankly at me while I frantically played Charades. He caught on, though,
and the King-Airs engines spooled down, giving me my very first close-formation
landing.
>
> When the engines stopped I shut down, pushed the plane around, (I was too close
by now to rotate under power) and taxied to a place where I could shut down.
I then sat in the aircraft amongst the plastic shards waiting for my heart to
slow. I walked back, expecting to meet a concerned technician and pilot. I looked
around but they had wandered off who knows where. Was this is a regular
occurrence? Looking around, I saw pieces of my door scattered here and there.
I picked up the pieces, some as much as 200 feet away, and stuffed them into my
baggage compartment. This gave me a chance to give myself a royal chewing. ManI
havent heard language like that since I lived with my parents.
>
> Feeling a little better, I flew the Kitfox gingerly back to Ramona. Thankfully,
it likes to fly without doors. Now, when Im on the ground, I taxi like my grandma
used to drive. I refuse to taxi past rotating Robinson R22s. I stay 200
feet behind Piper Cubs; and if I even see a turboprop, I head the other way.
Light Sport pilots beware.
>
> Guy Buchanan, AOPA 3645551, is a retired engineer and aircraft owner living in
Ramona, California. A private pilot for more than seven years, he has logged
around 450 flight hours.
>
> E-mail the author at bnn@nethere.com."
>
> --------
> Steve Wilson
> Huntsville, UT
> Kitfox I-IV 85DD
> 912A / 3 Blade Warp Drive
> Convertable Nosewheel & Tailwheel
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=169820#169820
>
>
>
Guy What a story,,That is another great story from you.did U check your
pants all so.for dropings there???I can not wait to hear another great
stoy from your collection.Steve Shinabery N554KF KF2
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jerry evans wrote:
> Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on some molding to go on
> my cowling to the windsheld ? Thanks
>
> Jerry Evans
> 96% done 582
> Magalia Calif.
> N582'er'
> kitfox 555
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> Checked by AVG.
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Hi Jerry,,may be Wag-Aero has some..U might want 2 check there,,,Steve
Shinabery N554KF KF2 with the little 582
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From: jerry evans<mailto:kitfox555@sbcglobal.net>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:12 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: molding for cowling
Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on some molding to go on
my cowling to the windsheld ? Thanks
Jerry Evans
96% done 582
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
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Page 129 of the Aircraft Spruce Catalog 2007-2008...several different
sizes and shapes to choose from.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/480+ hrs
On Mar 14, 2008, at 8:12 PM, jerry evans wrote:
> Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on some molding to go
> on my cowling to the windsheld ? Thanks
>
> Jerry Evans
> 96% done 582
> Magalia Calif.
> N582'er'
> kitfox 555
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Dee what is acs there is 56000 in search
Dee Young <henrysfork1@msn.com> wrote: ACS
----- Original Message -----
From: jerry evans
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:12 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: molding for cowling
Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on some molding to go on my cowling
to the windsheld ? Thanks
Jerry Evans
96% done 582
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matronhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c
Jerry Evans
96% done 582
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
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Thanks Lynn I looked but must of miss it Thanks Jerry
Page 129 of the Aircraft Spruce Catalog 2007-2008...several different
sizes and shapes to choose from.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/480+ hrs
On Mar 14, 2008, at 8:12 PM, jerry evans wrote:
> Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on some molding to go
> on my cowling to the windsheld ? Thanks
>
> Jerry Evans
> 96% done 582
> Magalia Calif.
> N582'er'
> kitfox 555
> www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List _-
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> ===========================================================
Jerry Evans
96% done 582
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
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Dee I'm sorry My bad I always just called the aircraft spruce Should of thought
Jerry
Dee Young <henrysfork1@msn.com> wrote: ACS
----- Original Message -----
From: jerry evans
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:12 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: molding for cowling
Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on some molding to go on my cowling
to the windsheld ? Thanks
Jerry Evans
96% done 582
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matronhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c
Jerry Evans
96% done 582
Magalia Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
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Aircraft Spruce in sunny California.
Dee Young
Model II N345DY
KFM 112
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: jerry evans<mailto:kitfox555@sbcglobal.net>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: molding for cowling
Dee what is acs there is 56000 in search
Dee Young <henrysfork1@msn.com<mailto:henrysfork1@msn.com>> wrote:
ACS
----- Original Message -----
From: jerry evans<mailto:kitfox555@sbcglobal.net>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com<mailto:kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:12 PM
Calif.
N582'er'
kitfox 555
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avigator?Kitfox-List>
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My Model I (85DD) Gross Weight 1050#, Empty weight 625#.
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Steve Wilson
Huntsville, UT
Kitfox I-IV 85DD
912A / 3 Blade Warp Drive
Convertable Nosewheel & Tailwheel
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Glad to here it Bill. Good luck, but I'll be quite upset if you finish
yours before I finish mine.
Ken Jones
Waynesboro, PA - Series 7 builder
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----- Original Message -----
From: "wrm38" <wrm38@cvzoom.net>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:05 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: New Kitfox
>
> Got my Super Sport Kit yesterday! Thanks John & Debra McBean and also
> Thanks to Bill Kuler with Partrain Transport. I started doing the
> inventory today and can't wait to start building. Bill Morris
> Connellsville PA. Super Sport Tri Gear 0-235
>
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