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1. 03:18 AM - Re: Re: Full lotus floats (Larry Huntley)
2. 08:46 AM - Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions ?? (JetPilot)
3. 09:06 AM - Re: To Build ...& Oshkosh (Rexinator)
4. 09:15 AM - Re: N914KF is officially an airplane! (jeff puls)
5. 11:06 AM - Re: Full lotus floats (akflyer)
6. 11:49 AM - Re: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh (C David Estapa)
7. 11:55 AM - Re: Re: Full lotus floats (Larry Huntley)
8. 12:02 PM - Re: To Build ...& Oshkosh (Lynn Matteson)
9. 12:40 PM - Re: Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions ?? (Randy Daughenbaugh)
10. 01:00 PM - Re: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh (mdkitfox@aol.com)
11. 01:04 PM - Re: Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions ?? (mdkitfox@aol.com)
12. 04:05 PM - Re: Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions ?? (Roger McConnell)
13. 04:14 PM - Re: New Items, Oshkosh and the Factory Fly-in (patrick reilly)
14. 06:17 PM - Re: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh (C David Estapa)
15. 07:42 PM - Re: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh (mdkitfox@aol.com)
16. 09:54 PM - Oshkosh group camping (Marco Menezes)
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| Subject: | Re: Full lotus floats |
Seems like they would have used some blocker whern they were manufactured. I
am going down to look at them "one of these days". Will look real careful.
Thanks for the response. Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "akflyer" <akflyer_2000@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 11:28 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Full lotus floats
>
> I picked up a set of used 1260's a little over a year ago and put 180+
> hours on them on mud, grass, snow, ice, oh yeah, and water. It all
> depends on how they were stored. sitting out of the sun wont hurt them.
> You can also get a UV blocker that really helps out google 303 protectant.
> it is SPF 40 for your floats or inflatable boat.
>
> --------
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
> Leonard Perry
> Soldotna AK
> Avid "C" / Mk IV
> 582 IVO IFA
> Full Lotus 1260
> 95% complete
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=193875#193875
>
>
> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
> 6:35 PM
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions ?? |
I am going to build the Kitfox 7 Super Sport with a Rotax 912-S, and tricycle gear.
Are there are any mods or options that are a " Must Have " on this plane
? Any suggestions in building or that could make this the best plane possible
would be greatly appreciated.
Mike
--------
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
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| Subject: | Re: To Build ...& Oshkosh |
Everyone,
I'll be there camping next to the Rexsters model 3. My 1st trip to Airventure
and I'll be there the whole week. Hope to meet as many Kitfoxers as possible.
Please make note of my cell number and contact me while there.
--
Rex Hefferan - cell: 719-651-9192
SE Colorado / M-II / 582-C / still waiting repairs
mdkitfox@aol.com wrote:
> <snip>
>
> Is any one going to be at Oshkosh this year? Did I miss that thread?
> The mind is a terrible thing to waste!
>
> Rick Weiss
> Series V Speedster
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| Subject: | Re: N914KF is officially an airplane! |
Pictures, pictures! Jeff Classic IV KTZR
----- Original Message -----
From: "darinh" <gerns25@netscape.net>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 2:10 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: N914KF is officially an airplane!
>
> Well, the conditions were perfect tonight so my bird took to the air. It
> was a very short (single circuit) flight as planned and the airplane flew
> better than I could have hoped for. The controls were solid and the
> engine...well, lets say that I shouldn't have any trouble keeping up in
> the climb with the Huskies and Super Cubs. I didn't push it at all and
> actually didn't even check my VSI so I don't know what climb rate I had
> but the acceleration and the pull from the 914/Airmasters prop combo is a
> thing of beauty! I will obviously get detailed performance data during
> phase 1 and will try to post it if anyone is interested.
>
> The approach and touchdown was conducted a bit faster than needed but the
> rollout was smooth and straight (I really like the Grove gear). Taxied
> back to the hangar and shut it down. I still can't get the smile off my
> face. I did end up with a few sqawks though...my EGTs and CHT were
> reading higher than expected and even topped the limits on the initial
> climb out so I need to look into this. I did speak with other guys flying
> my setup and they mentioned that my temps were normal so I am not overly
> concerned. The radio was a bit noisier than expected also...I made some
> changes to the squelch settings and ANL (automatic noise limit feature)
> and hope that makes a difference. And lastly, David is right on the
> horiz. stabilizer incidence...it needs to be set about at about as
> negative incidence as the rod will allow. I ran out of nose up trim on
> final but have about 1/4" to 3/8" of adjustment that I can go so that
> should make all the difference.
>
> This is my first experience as a test pilot...what a great experience!
> And a great airplane.
>
> Do not archive
>
> --------
> Darin Hawkes
> Series 7 (Phase 1 - Flight Testing)
> 914 Turbo
> Kaysville, Utah
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=193547#193547
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| Subject: | Re: Full lotus floats |
UV blocker on the fabric needs to be refreshed a couple times a year IMO. These
get alot of wear etc from walking on them. They also make a slip cover to put
on them when they are at the dock to block the sun.
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Leonard Perry
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1260
95% complete
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| Subject: | Re: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:13 -0400 mdkitfox@aol.com writes:
......I have taken so much prodding by everyone I know about the fact I
am still building my Series V Speedster, and it's into it's 14th year.
It's nice to know there is someone else out there who's got me beat,
thank you, thank you! I have Serial Number 1 of the Model V and it looks
like this is the year to complete it (maybe )..........
Rick, I thought I might have the record for longest build time for a 5 (9
years-my original goal was 2 years-but life seems to get in the way
sometimes. But I may have longest Phase 1 test time-over a year now!!)
David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
N97DE S5 TD 912 ULS
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| Subject: | Re: Full lotus floats |
Supposedly these have never been used and have been stored inside.Sounsds
good?? Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "akflyer" <akflyer_2000@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 2:03 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Full lotus floats
>
> UV blocker on the fabric needs to be refreshed a couple times a year IMO.
> These get alot of wear etc from walking on them. They also make a slip
> cover to put on them when they are at the dock to block the sun.
>
> --------
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
> Leonard Perry
> Soldotna AK
> Avid "C" / Mk IV
> 582 IVO IFA
> Full Lotus 1260
> 95% complete
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=193948#193948
>
>
> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
> 2:01 PM
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: To Build ...& Oshkosh |
I'll be in the Homebuilders Camping Area, same as last year. Cell
#517- 945- 4381. I plan on getting there on Sunday before the thing
opens.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster
Jabiru 2200
Status: flying w/547+ hrs
On Jul 20, 2008, at 12:05 PM, Rexinator wrote:
>
> Everyone,
> I'll be there camping next to the Rexsters model 3. My 1st trip to
> Airventure and I'll be there the whole week. Hope to meet as many
> Kitfoxers as possible. Please make note of my cell number and
> contact me while there.
>
> --
> Rex Hefferan - cell: 719-651-9192
> SE Colorado / M-II / 582-C / still waiting repairs
>
>
> mdkitfox@aol.com wrote:
>
>> <snip>
>>
>> Is any one going to be at Oshkosh this year? Did I miss that
>> thread? The mind is a terrible thing to waste!
>>
>> Rick Weiss
>> Series V Speedster
>
>
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| Subject: | Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions |
??
Mike,
Build it light. No carpet. No lights (unless you need lights for your
mission.) Minimal instrumentation. But get a lift reserve instrument.
Randy
Series 5 tail dragger, Series 7 firewall forward.
912s Warp Drive Taper tip.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JetPilot
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 9:43 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions
??
I am going to build the Kitfox 7 Super Sport with a Rotax 912-S, and
tricycle gear. Are there are any mods or options that are a " Must Have "
on this plane ? Any suggestions in building or that could make this the
best plane possible would be greatly appreciated.
Mike
--------
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could have !!!
Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
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| Subject: | Re: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
David,
You, my friend, are a speed builder relative to me. =C2-Good thing I bough
t the quick build:-) =C2-I'll do my best to let you have the record for th
e longest phase 1 test time, but you never know. =C2-Do you have specs for
plane? =C2-Cruise speed, Empty weight, etc? =C2-Going out to the hangar
now to press on before leaving for Oshkosh. =C2-By the way, where is Wood
stock, GA? =C2-I'm near Daytona Beach? =C2-Are you going to Oshkosh?
Rick Weiss
Series V Speedster
DO NOT ARCHIVE
-----Original Message-----
From: C David Estapa <davestapa@juno.com>
Sent: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 2:43 pm
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh
On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:13 -0400 mdkitfox@aol.com writes:
=C2-
......I have taken so much prodding by everyone I know about the fact I
am still building my Series V Speedster, and it's into it's 14th year.
=C2-It's nice to know there is someone else out there who's got me beat, t
hank
you, thank you! =C2-I have Serial Number 1 of the Model V and it looks lik
e
this is the year to complete it (maybe=C2-)..........=C2-=C2-
=C2-
=C2-
Rick, I thought I might have the record for longest build time for a 5 (9
years-my original goal was 2 years-but life seems to get in the way sometime
s.
But I may have longest Phase 1 test time-over a year now!!)
=C2-
David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
N97DE S5 TD 912=2
0ULS
=C2-
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| Subject: | Re: Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions |
??
Mike,
Tell us what you would like to do with the airplane? =C2-Cross country, ju
st bum around, instrument capable/proficiency, yada, yada, yada! That way yo
u'll get more targeted and meaningful information.
Rick Weiss
Series V Speedster
Do Not Archive
-----Original Message-----
From: JetPilot <orcabonita@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:43 am
Subject: Kitfox-List: Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions
??
I am going to build the Kitfox 7 Super Sport with a Rotax 912-S, and tricycl
e
gear. Are there are any mods or options that are a " Must Have " on this pl
ane
? Any suggestions in building or that could make this the best plane possi
ble
would be greatly appreciated.
Mike
--------
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ld
have !!!
Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
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| Subject: | Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions |
??
Mike,
I would order the predrilled quick build wings for the Rotax 912S. It will
save you a lot of time with setting the wings for proper position.
Roger McConnell, Duncan, OK
Model 7 Trigear, Rotax 912uls
Flying sense Jan. 06
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JetPilot
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:43 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Going to Build a Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Any suggestions
??
I am going to build the Kitfox 7 Super Sport with a Rotax 912-S, and
tricycle gear. Are there are any mods or options that are a " Must Have "
on this plane ? Any suggestions in building or that could make this the
best plane possible would be greatly appreciated.
Mike
--------
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could have !!!
Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
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| Subject: | New Items, Oshkosh and the Factory Fly-in |
John=2C Thanks for the reply. I don't blame you. It's a long long long driv
e.
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford=2C IL
From: jdmcbean@kitfoxaircraft.comTo: kitfox-list@matronics.comSubject: RE:
Kitfox-List: New Items=2C Oshkosh and the Factory Fly-inDate: Sat=2C 19 Jul
2008 20:32:20 -0600
Patrick=2C
We do not have a ground crew that drives to the shows.. We choo
se to fly the Fox to the shows.. much more fun.
Fly Safe !!John & Debra McBeanPh 208.337.5111www.kitfoxaircraft.com "The Sk
y is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-serv
er@matronics.com] On Behalf Of patrick reillySent: Saturday=2C July 19=2C 2
008 7:19 PMTo: kitfox-list@matronics.comSubject: RE: Kitfox-List: New Items
=2C Oshkosh and the Factory Fly-in
John=2C Sounds great. See you at Oshkosh. Are you bringing any parts for sa
le? Pat ReillyMod 3 582 RebuildRockford=2C IL
From: jdmcbean@kitfoxaircraft.comTo: kitfox-list@matronics.comSubject: Kitf
ox-List: New Items=2C Oshkosh and the Factory Fly-inDate: Sat=2C 19 Jul 200
8 19:05:26 -0600
Good Evening=85
Thought it was about time to post a couple if items.. first Osh
kosh.. Hope to see many of you there and we are planning on a get together
at the Charcoal Pit on Thursday evening.. Hope you can make it. We are exc
ited about this years up coming events and some releases that are happening
.
Our factory fly-in is scheduled for Labor day weekend (primarily Saturday w
ith Friday arrivals) We are looking to have a great time again and hopeful
ly exceed last years 40 aircraft and 33 Kitfox=92s. We are also considerin
g a possibility of an air to air photo shoot opportunity of your aircraft.
Please let us know if that is something that may be of interest to you. W
e would also like to know that you are coming as well.
Now on to the New Items: www.kitfoxaircraft.com http://kitfoxaircraft.com
/New%20Items.htm
We are working on a Parts and Accessory catalog so be patient and if you ar
e looking for something just give us a shout.
Kitfox Bush Gear: This has been a long time coming. It is currently avail
able for the 3 and 4 models and is soon to be available for the Series 5 th
ru the current Super Sport.
Fuel Tanks: We have completed a year long test of new resins with our curr
ent fuel tanks and are happy to report that while one test was using 10% et
hanol and the other was 85% neither had any effect on the new resins. Thes
e tanks are available and have been standard on the S7 Super Sport kits for
some time. Please keep in mind that ethanol is not good on other systems
either and should be avoided if possible.
LED Nav/Strobe lights: We now offer an all LED Nav/Strobe system that is a
ll self contained and light weight.
New Seat: Series 5 thru SS Seat with pre-formed underseat storage.
Tow Bar: Fold up tow bar for nose gear aircraft.. (working on the tail whe
el version) Works with or without wheel pants.
Tool Kit: for the just getting started builders=85
Fly Safe !!John & Debra McBeanPh 208.337.5111www.kitfoxaircraft.com "The Sk
y is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
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| Subject: | Re: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
Rick, the plane came in at 833 lbs. My problem with long test period was
high oil temps and a vibration at high RPM's, and the plane is 50 miles
from home. I did a bunch of short flights, maybe 15 at no more than 30
minutes trying different mods to lower oil temps. I had pitched my prop
for 5200 static. Some one suggested it might be too flat, so I repitched
it for lower rpm. Still need to adjust, but I'm only getting 4800 at
takeoff. However oil temps dropped dramatically, speed increased, and
rate of climb increased. I'm seeing consistently 105 to 110 mph (no
pants, but strut fairings), and 1100 fpm climb at density altitudes of
2100 common in summer here. But you know I have more fun cruising around
the North Georgia mountains at 60. I plan on slowly changing pitch to see
what happens. (by the way it is a warp drive tapered tip, I believe 72
in,) Ironically my DAR assigned me 25 hours. I questioned this, but he
said I had an approved prop and engine combination. Most people I have
discussed this with say I'm legal after 25 hours, but I'm not convinced.
So I'm taking it to 40 hours. I have about thirty and no that I have most
issues solved it should go real quick.
Yes I'm going to OSH. Driving up Sunday and leaving Thursday. Woodstock
is 35 miles NE of Atlanta.
David
DO NOT ARCHIVE
On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:57:18 -0400 mdkitfox@aol.com writes:
David,
You, my friend, are a speed builder relative to me. Good thing I bought
the quick build:-) I'll do my best to let you have the record for the
longest phase 1 test time, but you never know. Do you have specs for
plane? Cruise speed, Empty weight, etc? Going out to the hangar now to
press on before leaving for Oshkosh. By the way, where is Woodstock, GA?
I'm near Daytona Beach? Are you going to Oshkosh?
Rick Weiss
Series V Speedster
DO NOT ARCHIVE
-----Original Message-----
From: C David Estapa <davestapa@juno.com>
Sent: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 2:43 pm
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh
On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:13 -0400 mdkitfox@aol.com writes:
......I have taken so much prodding by everyone I know about the fact I
am still building my Series V Speedster, and it's into it's 14th year.
It's nice to know there is someone else out there who's got me beat,
thank you, thank you! I have Serial Number 1 of the Model V and it looks
like this is the year to complete it (maybe )..........
Rick, I thought I might have the record for longest build time for a 5 (9
years-my original goal was 2 years-but life seems to get in the way
sometimes. But I may have longest Phase 1 test time-over a year now!!)
David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
N97DE S5 TD 912 ULS
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| Subject: | Re: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
David,=C2-
I have the same engine/prop combination so I'm finding this particularly int
eresting. =C2-I also have the bump cowl and the Earl's oil cooler which is
upfront under the engine, partially hidden by the cowl. =C2-Is yours simi
lar? =C2- High oil temp seems to be a common issue on early flights. =C2
-I test flew my friend's Model IV (40 hour test period) but we had EGT pro
blems. =C2-Turns out the probes were too close to the exhaust valves, we m
oved them and the readings became normal - there never was a problem with th
e temps themselves. =C2-=C2-We expected oil temp problems, but it didn't
seem to be an issue for us - we were lucky I guess. =C2-It sounds like yo
ur airplane is performing real good. =C2-
I'll be at Oshkosh the whole time. =C2-If you make it to Aeroshell square
look for the Aeroshell coach (an ugly old RV) parked right next to the road
parallel to the flight line, and ask around for me. =C2-I'l be there quite
often, especially late in the afternoon each day. =C2-I'd like to say hey
!
Later,
RIck Weiss
Series V Speedster
DO NOT ARCHIVE
-----Original Message-----
From: C David Estapa <davestapa@juno.com>
Sent: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 9:13 pm
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh
Rick, the plane came in at 833 lbs. My problem with long test period was
high oil temps and a vibration at high RPM's, and the plane is 50 miles from
home.=2
0I did a bunch of short flights, maybe 15 at no more than 30 minutes trying
different mods to lower oil temps. I had pitched my prop for 5200 static. So
me
one suggested it might be too flat, so I repitched it for lower rpm. Still n
eed
to adjust, but I'm only getting 4800 at takeoff. However oil temps dropped
dramatically, speed increased, and rate of climb increased. I'm seeing
consistently 105 to 110=C2- mph (no pants, but strut fairings), and 1100 f
pm
climb at density altitudes of 2100 common in summer here. But you know I hav
e
more fun cruising around the North Georgia mountains at 60. I plan on slowly
changing pitch to see what happens. (by the way it is a warp drive tapered t
ip,
I believe 72 in,) Ironically my DAR assigned me 25 hours. I questioned this,
but
he said I had an approved prop and engine combination. Most people I have
discussed this with say I'm legal after 25 hours, but I'm not convinced. So
I'm
taking it to 40 hours. I have about thirty and no that I have most issues so
lved
it should go real quick.
=C2-
Yes I'm going to OSH. Driving up Sunday and leaving Thursday. Woodstock is
35 miles NE of Atlanta.
=C2-
David
=C2-
DO NOT ARCHIVE
=C2-
On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:57:18 -0400 mdkitfox@aol.com writes:
David,
You, my friend, are a speed builder relative to me. =C2-Good thing I
bought the quick build:-) =C2-I'll do my best to let you have t
he record for
the longest phase 1 test time, but you never know. =C2-Do you have specs
for
plane? =C2-Cruise speed, Empty weight, etc? =C2-Going out to the hanga
r
now to press on before leaving for Oshkosh. =C2-By the way, where is
Woodstock, GA? =C2-I'm near Daytona Beach? =C2-Are you going to
Oshkosh?
Rick Weiss
Series V Speedster
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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Message-----
From: C David Estapa <davestapa@juno.com>
kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 2:43 pm
Subject: Re:
Kitfox-List: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh
On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:13 -0400 mdkitfox@aol.com writes:
=C2-
......I have taken so much prodding by everyone I know about the fact
I am still building my Series V Speedster, and it's into it's 14th year.
=C2-It's nice to know there is someone else out there who's got me beat,
thank you, thank you! =C2-I have Serial Number 1 of the Model V and it l
ooks
like this is the year to complete it (maybe=C2-)..........=C2-=C2-
=C2-
=C2-
Rick, I thought I might have the record for longest build time for a 5 (9
years-my original goal was 2 years-but life seems to get in the way someti
mes.
But I may have longest Phase 1 test time-over a year now!!)
=C2-
David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
N97DE S5 TD 912 ULS
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| Subject: | Oshkosh group camping |
Someone suggested last year, can't remember who, that as-we taxi up to HB
C, to put up another sign in the windscreen with the row-we want to camp
in. The idea is to get as many Kitfoxes parked together as possible. I thin
k "700" was the suggestion.
-
Might work. How about it?
-
Lynn . . . gonna go around again this year-or over the top?
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Marco Menezes N99KX
Model 2 582-90 C-Box
--- On Sun, 7/20/08, Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net> wrote:
From: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: To Build ...& Oshkosh
I'll be in the Homebuilders Camping Area, same as last year. Cell
#517- 945- 4381. I plan on getting there on Sunday before the thing
opens.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster
Jabiru 2200
Status: flying w/547+ hrs
On Jul 20, 2008, at 12:05 PM, Rexinator wrote:
<hefferans@gmail.com>
>
> Everyone,
> I'll be there camping next to the Rexsters model 3. My 1st trip to
> Airventure and I'll be there the whole week. Hope to meet as many
> Kitfoxers as possible. Please make note of my cell number and
> contact me while there.
>
> --
> Rex Hefferan - cell: 719-651-9192
> SE Colorado / M-II / 582-C / still waiting repairs
>
>
> mdkitfox@aol.com wrote:
>
>> <snip>
>>
>> Is any one going to be at Oshkosh this year? Did I miss that
>> thread? The mind is a terrible thing to waste!
>>
>> Rick Weiss
>> Series V Speedster
>
>
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