---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 04/16/09: 13 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:20 AM - Re: Brake Bleeder (dave) 2. 04:17 AM - Re: King Fox Tire Production Run - Pre Order NOW (Kevin Ridsdale) 3. 04:46 AM - Re: Brake Bleeder (Boilermaker2000) 4. 05:05 AM - Re: Brake Bleeder (dave) 5. 05:09 AM - Flapperon Flutter. (dave) 6. 05:17 AM - Re: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City (W Duke) 7. 06:26 AM - Re: Brake Bleeder (Tom Jones) 8. 07:17 AM - FYI (Lowell Fitt) 9. 08:06 AM - Re: FYI (Noel Loveys) 10. 08:09 AM - Re: FYI (Tom Jones) 11. 11:17 AM - Sight guages (Jim Feldmann) 12. 11:48 AM - Re: FYI (Tom Jones) 13. 05:35 PM - Re: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City (Dwight Purdy) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:20:55 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Brake Bleeder From: "dave" http://www.cfisher.com/aeroshell.html Make sure you use mil spec fluid as well bleed from bottom up , till air gone into master cylinder. Have a rag on floor to catch any that over fills . Good Luck. Boilermaker2000 wrote: > I'm replacing the brake lines on my model IV. I did a search on the forum and some mentioned using an oil can to pump the fluid in. Can someone explain to me how to do that and what kind of "oil can" your talking about? I assume it's cheaper than the $80 bleeders from ATS or ACS. > > Or, one of the bleeders in the ACS catalog looks like a bottle with a couple of tubes. It says you hook it up, walk away, and it works in 15 minutes. Seems like maybe you would hook the bottom tube up to the caliper and the top one to the master cylinder. Hang the bottle up high, and gravity would push the 5606 through the system and air back into the bottle. Anyone ever used one of these. Seems like it would be pretty easy to make your own. -------- Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada http://www.cfisher.com/ Awesome *New Forum * http://rotaxaircraft.com/forum/ Realtime Kitfox movies to separate the internet chatter from the truth http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=kitfoxflyer Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=239475#239475 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:17:29 AM PST US From: Kevin Ridsdale Subject: Kitfox-List: RE: King Fox Tire Production Run - Pre Order NOW All, This pre-order price is at a reduced cost (low quantity). If 200 tires are ordered we will reduce the cost per tire by $1.25. If 400 are ordered the cost per tire will reduce $2.10 per tire. We will wait a few more days before we announce our production decision, but it appears we will not produce any tires this year Best Regards, Kevin R. --- On Fri, 4/3/09, jdmcbean wrote: > From: jdmcbean > Subject: RE: King Fox Tire Production Run - Pre Order NOW > To: "'Kevin Ridsdale'" > Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 11:24 AM > Is there a cost break for us and at > what quantity ? > > > Fly Safe !! > John & Debra McBean > Ph 208.337.5111 > www.kitfoxaircraft.com > "The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground" > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kevin Ridsdale [mailto:ksridsdale@mipowerparachute.com] > > Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 5:19 AM > To: dave@cfisher.com; > Alvie Wall > Cc: 'Pat & Marie Beaudoin'; Bill Czygan; hankncarole@aol.com; > Dan and Nikki > Knaup; harry markham; Alvie Wall; kitfox-list@matronics.com; > fox5flyer@idealwifi.net; > kitfoxuk@btinternet.com; > noelloveys@yahoo.ca; > akanka@kiamichiwb.org; > michel@online.no; > info@leadingedgeairfoils.com; > akflyer_2000@yahoo.com; > Lars-Goran Karlsson; jch@nancy-congres.com; > customtrans@qwest.net; > thesupe@hotmail.com; > dafox@ckt.net; > josh@sportsplane.com; > josh@sportplane.com; > joefischer@alaska.net; > jtwilliams@dragnet.com.au; > matthew_shelton66@hotmail.com; > jdmcbean@kitfoxaircraft.com > Subject: King Fox Tire Production Run - Pre Order NOW > > > > Everyone, > After several request, MiPPi Ultralights is considering a > production run of > the King Fox Tundra Tire 21 x 12 x 8. These are the > same tire the avaition > and Ultralight community has grown to love and trust. > > The cost for a set (2) tires will be $70.00 USF plus > shipping. > To estimate your shipping cost go to either Fed EX or USPS > shipping from zip > code 48150, box size 20 x 20 x 12, weight 22 lbs. > > All orders must be pre-ordered with a $10.00 USF deposit > (paypal payment) > required at the time of ordering. > > We are planning our production run for April 20 and the > tires will be ready > to ship at the in May 2009. > Please forward this email to your fellow flyers. > Mippi Ultralights will > need to accumulate a order of 500 tires to justify the > production run. > > Kevin s. Ridsdale - Mippi Ultralights > Phone after 5:00 PM EST 734-377-2670 > ksridsdale@mipowerparachute.com > or > ksridsdale@yahoo.com > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:46:22 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Brake Bleeder From: "Boilermaker2000" That sounds easy enough. I like the syringe idea, since it seems to be the easiest to avoid bubbles and a sore hand. As long as I can find one large enough. About how much hydraulic oil should I need for 3/16" OD Nylaflo tubing on the extended bush gear? Thanks Dave for the heads up on the brake fluid. I already saw on the other posts what can happen if you don't use 5606. I'll probably stop by an FBO and buy whatever they have in stock, but if I have to order from ACS, does it matter 5606G or 5606H? The "H", which I assume is a later and greater spec, is actually cheaper. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=239481#239481 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:05:49 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Brake Bleeder From: "dave" > hanks Dave for the heads up on the brake fluid. I already saw on the other posts what can happen if you don't use 5606. I'll probably stop by an FBO and buy whatever they have in stock, but if I have to order from ACS, does it matter 5606G or 5606H? The "H", which I assume is a later and greater spec, is actually cheaper I think the H is later than the G and should be fine. I not sure about the syringe idea but it if works then great. You wold have to get some hose and clamp it on to it . You can buy a cheap oil can with a hose on it and cut the metal end off and slide it right on the Bleeder and pump it ........ you should not get any air this way. -------- Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada http://www.cfisher.com/ Awesome *New Forum * http://rotaxaircraft.com/forum/ Realtime Kitfox movies to separate the internet chatter from the truth http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=kitfoxflyer Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=239482#239482 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:09:42 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Flapperon Flutter. From: "dave" You guys likely recall the flapperon flutter years ago and and the countweights added. The Speedster has 2 per flapperon Well Zenith 601 xl has a few infllight break ups and you seen this ? http://rotaxaircraft.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=112 Nww CNN had a ariticle last night too http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/14/ntsb.small.plane/index.html?iref=mpstoryview -------- Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada http://www.cfisher.com/ Awesome *New Forum * http://rotaxaircraft.com/forum/ Realtime Kitfox movies to separate the internet chatter from the truth http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=kitfoxflyer Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=239483#239483 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 05:17:37 AM PST US From: W Duke Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City Looks like on the NOTAM that only the south side of the field is closed fro m 7:30pm to 7am Maxwell Duke S6/TD/IO240 Dublin, GA --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Dwight Purdy wrote: From: Dwight Purdy Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City Have not flown there for some years but this is what I did. I arrived about 10:30 PM. listened to approach and went straight in. The field was not clo sed as it is at Oshkosh.-I did not taxi around but parked on the tarmac t ill morning,then moved to a camping spot. Actually, there was nothing to st op you from going where you wanted but that would be crazy. Anybody know if the field closes at night now? - Dwight Purdy model ll ----- Original Message ----- From: Aerobatics@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 2:38 PM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City I flew down 2 years ago and a Friday night ....- and it was a nightmare.. .--traffic-was way backed up ..-so I diverted to Zephyrhills-- fuel was cheap- then flew to Winter Haven to stay ...worked out perfect - Dave - In a message dated 4/15/2009 12:52:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, n981ms@ya hoo.com writes: I've been 6 times or so and only had a problem once.- Too many airplanes around the lake.- Usually just go straight on in via "the procedure" whic h is actually pretty straight forward.- If you have done it you know that - If you read it in the notam and are familiar with it you should be fine .- If you have not done it, just study the VFR arrival procedures in the notam.- Not a big deal. Why pay full price? Check out this month's deals on the new AOL Shopping. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matronhr ef="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c =0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:26:02 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Brake Bleeder From: "Tom Jones" 3/16 ID fuel line from the snowmobile or motorcycle shop fits the bleeder fitting on the calipers good and tight. -------- Tom Jones Classic IV 503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp Ellensburg, WA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=239498#239498 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:17:17 AM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Kitfox-List: FYI FYI: http://aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=6f96bfdc-120b-46d3-8629-3796638c276f& Lowell ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 08:06:34 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: FYI Looks like a winner to me. Just one question... Will it go on floats easily? Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Fitt Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:44 AM Subject: Kitfox-List: FYI FYI: http://aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=6f96bfdc-120b-46d3-8629-379663 8c276f& Lowell ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:09:33 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: FYI From: "Tom Jones" The S LSA Kitfox. This is exciting news. do not archive -------- Tom Jones Classic IV 503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp Ellensburg, WA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=239514#239514 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:17:03 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Sight guages From: "Jim Feldmann" I would like to replace the old, discolored sight guage tubing on my wing tanks. Can someone tell me what tubing to use? What specifically do I look for and where might I find it. Thanks. -------- Jim Feldmann, 3rd owner 1994 Kitfox IV Speedster / 912 Working on my Sport Pilot Certificate Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=239563#239563 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 11:48:51 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: FYI From: "Tom Jones" Float Flyr wrote: > Looks like a winner to me. Just one question... Will it go on floats > easily? > > Noel > > -- I'm sure it will, but would need to be certified to do so by the manufacturer. -------- Tom Jones Classic IV 503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp Ellensburg, WA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=239572#239572 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 05:35:07 PM PST US From: "Dwight Purdy" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City There you go. That should make it easy to get in and stay with a friend till morning. Dwight model ll ----- Original Message ----- From: W Duke To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:15 AM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City Looks like on the NOTAM that only the south side of the field is closed from 7:30pm to 7am Maxwell Duke S6/TD/IO240 Dublin, GA --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Dwight Purdy wrote: From: Dwight Purdy Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 10:56 PM Have not flown there for some years but this is what I did. I arrived about 10:30 PM. listened to approach and went straight in. The field was not closed as it is at Oshkosh. I did not taxi around but parked on the tarmac till morning,then moved to a camping spot. Actually, there was nothing to stop you from going where you wanted but that would be crazy. Anybody know if the field closes at night now? Dwight Purdy model ll ----- Original Message ----- From: Aerobatics@aol.com To: kitfox-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 2:38 PM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Sun 'n' Fun....Paradise City I flew down 2 years ago and a Friday night .... and it was a nightmare... traffic was way backed up .. so I diverted to Zephyrhills fuel was cheap then flew to Winter Haven to stay ...worked out perfect Dave In a message dated 4/15/2009 12:52:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, n981ms@yahoo.com writes: I've been 6 times or so and only had a problem once. Too many airplanes around the lake. Usually just go straight on in via "the procedure" which is actually pretty straight forward. If you have done it you know that If you read it in the notam and are familiar with it you should be fine. If you have not done it, just study the VFR arrival procedures in the notam. Not a big deal. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Why pay full price? 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