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1. 05:21 AM - Re: Leading edge : best and most amusing test procedure (Paul A. Franz, P.E.)
2. 06:37 AM - Re: Mr Funnel for MoGas not airport 100LL (Noel Loveys)
3. 08:07 AM - Throttle springs and HS adjustment (larry huntley)
4. 08:50 AM - Re: Throttle springs (Jim Feldmann)
5. 10:14 AM - Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment (Tom Jones)
6. 10:28 AM - Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment (Guy Buchanan)
7. 10:33 AM - Model IV pre-formed windshield (Giovanni Day)
8. 11:03 AM - Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (Jim_and_Lucy Chuk)
9. 01:03 PM - Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (floran higgins)
10. 02:05 PM - Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (Lynn Matteson)
11. 03:18 PM - Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (Giovanni Day)
12. 03:32 PM - Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment (gary.algate@sandvik.com)
13. 03:37 PM - Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (gary.algate@sandvik.com)
14. 03:46 PM - Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (Giovanni Day)
15. 04:26 PM - Re: Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (gary.algate@sandvik.com)
16. 04:56 PM - New Rotax 912/914 Ring Mount (ricklach)
17. 05:13 PM - Re: Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (Larry Huntley)
18. 05:16 PM - Re: New Rotax 912/914 Ring Mount (jdmcbean)
19. 05:17 PM - Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (Larry Huntley)
20. 05:19 PM - Re: Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (Larry Huntley)
21. 05:22 PM - Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment (Larry Huntley)
22. 05:28 PM - Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment (larry huntley)
23. 06:48 PM - New GSC 68" blade on EBay (Ron Liebmann)
24. 07:50 PM - Re: Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield (Jim_and_Lucy Chuk)
25. 09:02 PM - Ready for AW Cert (Cecil Stokesberry)
26. 10:33 PM - Prop pitch (Cecil Stokesberry)
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| Subject: | Re: Leading edge : best and most amusing test procedure |
On Wed, October 8, 2008 5:09 pm, Guy Buchanan wrote:
> A reasonable concern, considering how much flex I see when I fly. If
> I were you I would definitely hang the plane by the tips before
> covering and jump up and down on the fuselage while observing the top
> skin. It should be pretty obvious if there's going to be a problem.
That ought do to it alright! :) Should be a cartoon showing this!
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Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Mr Funnel for MoGas not airport 100LL |
Long ago, when the earth was green and we had several grades of aviation
gas, we also used to pump our gas into the planes. In those days we used a
felt in a funnel to fill the wing tanks. Of course there were 90 gallon
(Imp) barrels cached all over the place and everyone flying carried a hand
pump. The idea was as long as we carried the funnel and felt we may as well
use it. It is surprising how small the droplets of water in contaminated
fuel are that get caught in a felt.
Fast forward a few decades and all the small commercial planes I worked on,
all had well used funnels, plastic now, with equally well used felts. I
guess that is the reason I assumed that Lowell would have used the funnel
all the time. Yes, using a funnel makes fuelling the plane a little longer.
We always refuelled after a flight as that will help keep down condensation.
Because I tow my plane after every flight I have to do the opposite... I
defuel the plane to keep my wings lighter.
One other thing I always do is to wait twenty minutes after fuelling a plane
before starting the engine. This gives any water in the fuel a chance to
settle out and be drained off the sumps. A few years ago a fellow spun his
Lake, not sure if it was a 4 or a Musketeer, into the pavement at
Stephenville airport (CYJT) The investigation determined his engine stalled
on takeoff because of water in the fuel. Friends who were at the airport
that day said he flew in, no problems refuelled from the pumps and
immediately tried to take off. There was some water found in the
underground tanks... We figure the rest of the water was found in the a
plane.
Noel
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Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 3:10 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Mr Funnel for MoGas not airport 100LL
<paul@eucleides.com>
On Wed, October 8, 2008 8:16 am, Noel Loveys wrote:
> I am surprised that you found a piece of rubber in one of your tanks as
you
> use a Mr. Funnel.
The way I intyerpret what he said is; he uses that funnel every single time
he puts in
MoGas from, I presume, gas cans. He doesn't use the filter funnel at
airports when
filling with 100LL so that's how he knows he got the piece of gasket or
O-ring from an
airport filling, not from using MoGas.
--
Paul A. Franz, P.E.
PAF Consulting Engineers
Office 425.440.9505
Cell 425.241.1618
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| Subject: | Throttle springs and HS adjustment |
Hi Folks,
I have a different problem with a throttle spring. I am working on a
Kitfox 2 (N815TL) with a 582 Rotax and 2 Bing carburetors.The aircraft has
over 500 hours and is on at least its third owner. He wants to learn to fly
on this bird,so I am concerned about getting everything right.
I am familiar with Kitfox . I built a 4-1200 / Soob on which I have
500hrs.
On the model 2 the spring(s) is quite strong and pulls to CLOSE the
throttle. In case of a failure of the throttle cable, it seems that it would
shut the engine down. Is this the normal situation for this aircraft? I know
absolutely nothing about Rotax engines so any help will be beneficial. This
plane has a vernier throttle( which I don't care for) and the spring is
strong enough to make the vernier difficult to manage. I have flown the
plane only once. It seems to be a fine aircraft.
The other problem with this model 2 is the elevator. It is in the bottom
of two holes at the leading edge. In flight the stick is much farther
forward than in any other aircraft I have flown. If you line up the elevator
and the horizontal stabilizer on the ground,this stick is in what feels like
a more normal position. This means that in flight the elevator must be well
into the down position. The owner says the seller had taken him for a ride
in the plane,so he must have been flying it like this. Don't know how many
of the 500 hours he put on it.
Sorry to be so long-winded,but wanted to give enough info to be able to
get some logical responses.
Thank you for any help. Larry Huntley - KF 4-1200 - Soob
EA81 -AMAX redrive - Warp Drive prop N234EE 506 HRS
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle springs |
Thanks Jim, I will check all cables for broken strands.
Jim
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment |
larry huntley wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> I have a different problem with a throttle spring. I am working on a
> Kitfox 2 (N815TL) with a 582 Rotax and 2 Bing carburetors.The aircraft has
> over 500 hours and is on at least its third owner. He wants to learn to fly
> on this bird,so I am concerned about getting everything right.
> I am familiar with Kitfox . I built a 4-1200 / Soob on which I have
> 500hrs.
> On the model 2 the spring(s) is quite strong and pulls to CLOSE the
> throttle. In case of a failure of the throttle cable, it seems that it would
> shut the engine down. Is this the normal situation for this aircraft? I know
> absolutely nothing about Rotax engines so any help will be beneficial. This
> plane has a vernier throttle( which I don't care for) and the spring is
> strong enough to make the vernier difficult to manage. I have flown the
> plane only once. It seems to be a fine aircraft.
> The other problem with this model 2 is the elevator. It is in the bottom
> of two holes at the leading edge. In flight the stick is much farther
> forward than in any other aircraft I have flown. If you line up the elevator
> and the horizontal stabilizer on the ground,this stick is in what feels like
> a more normal position. This means that in flight the elevator must be well
> into the down position. The owner says the seller had taken him for a ride
> in the plane,so he must have been flying it like this. Don't know how many
> of the 500 hours he put on it.
> Sorry to be so long-winded,but wanted to give enough info to be able to
> get some logical responses.
> Thank you for any help. Larry Huntley - KF 4-1200 - Soob
> EA81 -AMAX redrive - Warp Drive prop N234EE 506 HRS
Larry,
The throttle system you describe is normal for the Rotax two strokes. The cables
are pretty robust. I do not know of any failures in flight. I have and prefer
a friction type throttle. I don't like the vernier either.
That Horizontal stab/stick/elevator position is odd.
Two things come to mind. An adverse aft center of gravity and/or the flaperon
rigging is out of wack. Did you have to hold forward pressure on the stick for
level flight?
--------
Tom Jones
Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment |
At 08:07 AM 10/9/2008, you wrote:
>On the model 2 the spring(s) is quite strong and pulls to CLOSE the
>throttle. In case of a failure of the throttle cable, it seems that it would
>shut the engine down. Is this the normal situation for this aircraft?
Yes and no. I have a big spring inside the cabin that offsets the
carb springs so I have no load on the vernier. Ideally you should
have it set up so the carbs go full throttle in case of breakage, but
there's no way to do that with the motorcycle carbs on the 582.
> In flight the stick is much farther
>forward than in any other aircraft I have flown.
Possibly a seriously aft CG. I'd check it. Also make sure the
flaperons aren't reflexed up, as they are used for trim on the model II.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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| Subject: | Model IV pre-formed windshield |
I am wondering what kind of luck people are having with the Model IV pre-formed
windshield. Specifically scratch resistance, crazing and cracking.
Thanks
--------
_______________________________________
Giovanni Day
Model 4 speedster 912
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| Subject: | Model IV pre-formed windshield |
Never got a chance to try mine out=2C the guy I bought my kit from had boug
ht the preformed windshield in 1994 when he bought the kit. Paid about $35
0 for it also. After I had the butt and center ribs on the fusaloge=2C I t
ook the windshield and set it up in place. I walke around the plane and l
ifted up the font corner of the windshield about an inch to move it just a
bit and I heard a little snap. No real pressure on it it or anything=2C bu
t it had cracked right where it makes the sharpest bend. What a waste of m
oney. It had sat in the big box it came in=2C maybe it was brittle because
of it's age=2C I don't know. So far I have cut some pieces out of it and
heat formed some wingtip light lens caps. It seems to work for that. I wo
uld just get the lexan if it was me and make my own windshield. Jim Chuk
Kitfox 4 building. Mn> Subject: Kitfox-List: Model IV pre-formed windshiel
d> From: thedays@mchsi.com> Date: Thu=2C 9 Oct 2008 10:32:59 -0700> To: kit
<thedays@mchsi.com>> > I am wondering what kind of luck people are having
with the Model IV pre-formed windshield. Specifically scratch resistance=2C
crazing and cracking.> > Thanks> > --------> _____________________________
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| Subject: | Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield |
I have had the preformed windshield on my Speedster for three years. I
have not had any cracks, scratchs, or crazing with it.
Floran Higgins
Speedster
912ULS
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 12:00 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Model IV pre-formed windshield
Never got a chance to try mine out, the guy I bought my kit from had
bought the preformed windshield in 1994 when he bought the kit. Paid
about $350 for it also. After I had the butt and center ribs on the
fusaloge, I took the windshield and set it up in place. I walke around
the plane and lifted up the font corner of the windshield about an inch
to move it just a bit and I heard a little snap. No real pressure on it
it or anything, but it had cracked right where it makes the sharpest
bend. What a waste of money. It had sat in the big box it came in,
maybe it was brittle because of it's age, I don't know. So far I have
cut some pieces out of it and heat formed some wingtip light lens caps.
It seems to work for that. I would just get the lexan if it was me and
make my own windshield. Jim Chuk Kitfox 4 building. Mn
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Model IV pre-formed windshield
> From: thedays@mchsi.com
> Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:32:59 -0700
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>
<thedays@mchsi.com>
>
> I am wondering what kind of luck people are having with the Model IV
pre-formed windshield. Specifically scratch resistance, crazing and
cracking.
>
> Thanks
>
> --------
> _______________________________________
> Giovanni Day
> Model 4 speedster 912
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 8065#208065
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| Subject: | Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield |
I have had the LP Aeroplastic preformed windshield/skylight in my
Speedster for 2 1/2 years with nary a problem.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster
Jabiru 2200, 562 hrs, temporarily grounded as one-half of ignition
system is in for a "medical checkup"
On Oct 9, 2008, at 3:58 PM, floran higgins wrote:
> I have had the preformed windshield on my Speedster for three
> years. I have not had any cracks, scratchs, or crazing with it.
>
> Floran Higgins
> Speedster
> 912ULS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 12:00 PM
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Model IV pre-formed windshield
>
> Never got a chance to try mine out, the guy I bought my kit from
> had bought the preformed windshield in 1994 when he bought the
> kit. Paid about $350 for it also. After I had the butt and center
> ribs on the fusaloge, I took the windshield and set it up in
> place. I walke around the plane and lifted up the font corner of
> the windshield about an inch to move it just a bit and I heard a
> little snap. No real pressure on it it or anything, but it had
> cracked right where it makes the sharpest bend. What a waste of
> money. It had sat in the big box it came in, maybe it was brittle
> because of it's age, I don't know. So far I have cut some pieces
> out of it and heat formed some wingtip light lens caps. It seems
> to work for that. I would just get the lexan if it was me and make
> my own windshield. Jim Chuk Kitfox 4 building. Mn
>
> > Subject: Kitfox-List: Model IV pre-formed windshield
> > From: thedays@mchsi.com
> > Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:32:59 -0700
> > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> >
> <thedays@mchsi.com>
> >
> > I am wondering what kind of luck people are having with the Model
> IV pre-formed windshield. Specifically scratch resistance, crazing
> and cracking.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > --------
> > _______________________________________
> > Giovanni Day
> > Model 4 speedster 912
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 8065#208065
> >
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| Subject: | Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield |
Called about a 4x8 sheet today and it was $213 until the next shipment when it
will go up again. The preformed is going to cost about $500 to buy and get here.
I have replaced three of the non-preformed ones in the last 1.5 years and it
is growing old. The first one broke after being on for several months but never
flown. It was the old rhino 0.125 that came with the kit in the 90s. The next
two were plexiglass not lexan so I guess I was asking for it with those. I
want something that will last a long time and look nice.
Anyone else??
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_______________________________________
Giovanni Day
Model 4 speedster 912
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment |
Larry
It is normal for the 582 to spring closed. To make this a bit more
manageable you can use the same method as the guys with the 912's and use
a counterbalance spring on the bellcrank to arrive at the best feel for
you.
I got a hell of a shock when I first flew the Jabiru powered Kitfox after
flying my 582 model as when I pushed the vernier know in to taxi it
immediately leapt to full throttle. Gave my passenger quite a fright - Me
too!
Gary Algate
Classic 4 jabiru 2200
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Hi Folks,
I have a different problem with a throttle spring. I am working on a
Kitfox 2 (N815TL) with a 582 Rotax and 2 Bing carburetors.The aircraft has
over 500 hours and is on at least its third owner. He wants to learn to
fly
on this bird,so I am concerned about getting everything right.
I am familiar with Kitfox . I built a 4-1200 / Soob on which I have
500hrs.
On the model 2 the spring(s) is quite strong and pulls to CLOSE the
throttle. In case of a failure of the throttle cable, it seems that it
would
shut the engine down. Is this the normal situation for this aircraft? I
know
absolutely nothing about Rotax engines so any help will be beneficial.
This
plane has a vernier throttle( which I don't care for) and the spring is
strong enough to make the vernier difficult to manage. I have flown the
plane only once. It seems to be a fine aircraft.
The other problem with this model 2 is the elevator. It is in the bottom
of two holes at the leading edge. In flight the stick is much farther
forward than in any other aircraft I have flown. If you line up the
elevator
and the horizontal stabilizer on the ground,this stick is in what feels
like
a more normal position. This means that in flight the elevator must be
well
into the down position. The owner says the seller had taken him for a ride
in the plane,so he must have been flying it like this. Don't know how many
of the 500 hours he put on it.
Sorry to be so long-winded,but wanted to give enough info to be able to
get some logical responses.
Thank you for any help. Larry Huntley - KF 4-1200 - Soob
EA81 -AMAX redrive - Warp Drive prop N234EE 506 HRS
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| Subject: | Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield |
I also purchased an LP Aero windscreen thru John McBean and as I was
drilling the main holes through the cabin uprights it cracked from the
hole towards the centre of the windscreen. I was using the supplied
special drills and used some really choice adjectives when it cracked!
Crazy thing was that from the centre of the hole to the outside of the
windscreen was only about 1/4" yet it cracked back thru the centre of the
windscreen.
I called LP Aero and with John's help they were pretty good about it and
sent me another one for only a couple hundred bucks.
As I was planning a trip I was able to get a sheet of lexan and had a new
one made up in about 3 hrs - the new LP Aero It is still in the box!
I intend to fit it as they look great but I just need to get my confidence
back - Lynn when you get a chance perhaps you could let me know how you
went about fitting yours?
Gary
Gary Algate
Classic 4 Jabiru 2200
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Re: Kitfox-List: Model IV pre-formed windshield
I have had the LP Aeroplastic preformed windshield/skylight in my
Speedster for 2 1/2 years with nary a problem.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster
Jabiru 2200, 562 hrs, temporarily grounded as one-half of ignition
system is in for a "medical checkup"
On Oct 9, 2008, at 3:58 PM, floran higgins wrote:
> I have had the preformed windshield on my Speedster for three
> years. I have not had any cracks, scratchs, or crazing with it.
>
> Floran Higgins
> Speedster
> 912ULS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 12:00 PM
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Model IV pre-formed windshield
>
> Never got a chance to try mine out, the guy I bought my kit from
> had bought the preformed windshield in 1994 when he bought the
> kit. Paid about $350 for it also. After I had the butt and center
> ribs on the fusaloge, I took the windshield and set it up in
> place. I walke around the plane and lifted up the font corner of
> the windshield about an inch to move it just a bit and I heard a
> little snap. No real pressure on it it or anything, but it had
> cracked right where it makes the sharpest bend. What a waste of
> money. It had sat in the big box it came in, maybe it was brittle
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> out of it and heat formed some wingtip light lens caps. It seems
> to work for that. I would just get the lexan if it was me and make
> my own windshield. Jim Chuk Kitfox 4 building. Mn
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> IV pre-formed windshield. Specifically scratch resistance, crazing
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| Subject: | Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield |
What Chemistry is the LP Aero? Does it have to be trimmed at the edges?
Thanks again.
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| Subject: | Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield |
It has to be trimmed to size and it is formed from Acrylic . It is hard
and quite brittle but once fitted correctly is optically clear and
distortion free.
Minor scratches that develop can be polished out so this is quite a
benefit.
Mine is also tinted - damn I'm going to have to fit it now!
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What Chemistry is the LP Aero? Does it have to be trimmed at the edges?
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| Subject: | New Rotax 912/914 Ring Mount |
Hi Guys,
I am a specialty manufacture of aircraft engine mounts and I have developed and
I'm now marketing the Ring Mount required on all Rotax 912/914 engine installations.
Rotax sell this exact mount for $1064.88. I've price my mount at $895.00.
Dealer pricing and quantity pricing are available. We are an FAA-PMA parts
manufacture and even though this part does not require a FAA manufacturing approval
it is manufactured using the same processes and quality control required
by the FAA for our certified part.
I have also attached a flyer.
Should you have any questions I can be reached at rick@ravenaviation.us
Thank You
Rick Lach
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| Subject: | New Rotax 912/914 Ring Mount |
Thats interesting.. We include them with the engine purchase or sell them
for $525 separately.
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
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Subject: Kitfox-List: New Rotax 912/914 Ring Mount
Hi Guys,
I am a specialty manufacture of aircraft engine mounts and I have developed
and I'm now marketing the Ring Mount required on all Rotax 912/914 engine
installations. Rotax sell this exact mount for $1064.88. I've price my mount
at $895.00. Dealer pricing and quantity pricing are available. We are an
FAA-PMA parts manufacture and even though this part does not require a FAA
manufacturing approval it is manufactured using the same processes and
quality control required by the FAA for our certified part.
I have also attached a flyer.
Should you have any questions I can be reached at rick@ravenaviation.us
Thank You
Rick Lach
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle springs and HS adjustment |
Thanx to everyone for the responses to our problems with the throttle and HS on
the Mod 2 . You have been most helpful.
For some reason I can't seem to post from outlook express. I am receiving ok.
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| Subject: | New GSC 68" blade on EBay |
Hi Kitfox Folks,
I have listed one GSC new prop blade with leading edge guard on EBay. It
is
for a 68" 3 blade prop. I've been off the list for some time and just
thought I'd tell you about the blade.
Item number: 120314244112
Thanks for reading, Ron
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| Subject: | Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield |
Check with a local comercial glass installer and see if they can get it for
you on one of their shipments. Probably get it for a good bit less. Also
=2C if you can get it in 4X10 you will have enough for the next time you wa
nt to change it also. Jim Chuk Kitfox 4 building Mn> Subject: Kitfox-Lis
t: Re: Model IV pre-formed windshield> From: thedays@mchsi.com> Date: Thu
=2C 9 Oct 2008 15:17:38 -0700> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com> > --> Kitfox-
List message posted by: "Giovanni Day" <thedays@mchsi.com>> > Called about
a 4x8 sheet today and it was $213 until the next shipment when it will go u
p again. The preformed is going to cost about $500 to buy and get here. I h
ave replaced three of the non-preformed ones in the last 1.5 years and it i
s growing old. The first one broke after being on for several months but ne
ver flown. It was the old rhino 0.125 that came with the kit in the 90s. Th
e next two were plexiglass not lexan so I guess I was asking for it with th
ose. I want something that will last a long time and look nice.> > Anyone e
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| Subject: | Ready for AW Cert |
I had to put a hold on engine running due to rain (and maybe a golf game or
so).
Now back to breaking in the engine (582 grey head, 3.1 C gearbox, GSC 3
blade).
Resumed running every thing going well until the 5th section of a 5 min run
at 5000rpm -
then poof the rear cyl quit.
Egt was showing 1180 on front and 1110 on rear - then rear dropped very
quickly.
After a lot of testing the problem turned out to be a plugged jet in the
carb.
I use a Mr. Funnel but have no in line filter.
Still running rough at idle and smooth at 3000+ but carbs still bouncing
greatly.
Replaced Carb socket boots with after market ones (thicker and harder
rubber compound)
then engine ran with less roughness at idle and carbs were steady.
Cecil
N161CP
582 1050
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I have a GSC 3-blade ground adjustable prop.
If my memory has not failed me I orginally
set the prop angle at 10 deg at 75 deg of radius.
The static rpm is 6800 which is max rpm.
I think the static should be 6200. When
increasing the pitch to reduce static rpm
how many degrees change is there
for, say, each 100 rpm's?
Thanks for any insight.
Cecil
Md 4 582 1050
C gear box
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