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1. 06:44 AM - Re: kitfox with a round engine (Marco Menezes)
2. 06:44 AM - Re: Aero Carb (Southern Skies)
3. 09:01 AM - Re: kitfox with a round engine (Av8r3400)
4. 02:01 PM - Re: kitfox with a round engine (Lynn Matteson)
5. 02:11 PM - Re: kitfox with a round engine (Lynn Matteson)
6. 02:47 PM - Kitfox Lite finally sold to Wichita couple (dave)
7. 02:48 PM - Re: Rotax engines (dave)
8. 07:43 PM - Re: Tundra tires (Francisco Drovetta)
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| Subject: | Re: kitfox with a round engine |
It's-a thing of beauty to behold. The only downside would be constantly w
iping the bug guts off all those shiny pushrod and rocker covers.
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Marco Menezes N99KX
Model 2 582-90 C-Box 3:1 w/clutch
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--- On Mon, 6/1/09, kirk hull <kirkhull@kc.rr.com> wrote:
From: kirk hull <kirkhull@kc.rr.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: kitfox with a round engine
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Jim-
I do have limited experience with the Aero Carb, it came on a Franklin engine I
recently purchased and installed 11 hrs ago -replacing an 0-200 by the way. The
aero carb was very simple, looks great and is a modern design. I ground tested
with it for 2 hrs but decided to install the old Marvel MA3 for the time being
to get used to the Franklin. Did not want to much new stuff at a time. There
was one drawback to the Aero Carb- it needs frequent mixture adjustment and
close monitoring of EGT. With operator inattention the aero carb lets raw fuel
out. This happens at idle if you don't quickly lean. This bothered me as the
engine was new to me but I will install it soon and check it out in flight.
I do like the expected lower fuel burn and modern design.
No there was nothing wrong with the 0-200 I just came across the Franklin, it was
reasonable, I like to tinker and somebody wanted my 0-200 so I went for it,
the Franklin had been fitted with high compression pistons and is supposedly
making 130 HP. The HP gain seems correct as my Ivo Props pitch adjustment is now
maxed out and I am still over redline, bigger prop in the works.
There was not much top speed gain, only 10 mph but I sure like the climbout and
the low vibration.
Chris Bowles
Model 5, Franklin 235
Flying whenever I can...
-----Original Message-----
>Time: 08:04:39 PM PST US
>From: "Zimmermans" <jezim@pro-ns.net>
>Subject: Kitfox-List: carburator
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>Anyone with a Continental, Lycoming, Subaru or other engine have any
>experience with the Sonex Aero Carb?
>Thanks Jim
>Series 5 0-200 building.
>Lake Elmo MN
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| Subject: | Re: kitfox with a round engine |
It belongs to Joe Meyeres (http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=386) and is absolutely a thing of beauty.
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Thanks,
Av8r3400
Currently between planes, but not for long...
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| Subject: | Re: kitfox with a round engine |
I'm almost certain this is Joe Meyeres plane...Joe is from Olathe,
Kansas.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 664.8 hrs
Sensenich 62x46 Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Status: flying
On Jun 1, 2009, at 10:16 PM, kirk hull wrote:
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| Subject: | Re: kitfox with a round engine |
Also, if you look real close at the right side of the top picture,
you'll see what looks like another Kitfox under construction.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 664.8 hrs
Sensenich 62x46 Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Status: flying
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On Jun 1, 2009, at 10:16 PM, kirk hull wrote:
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> I ran into this at the Gardner Kansas airport and thought everyone
> would like these. I hope the files are not to large
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| Subject: | Kitfox Lite finally sold to Wichita couple |
Looks like it was not being discussed before when i brought up the Michael Berglund
was selling out the Kitfox Lite line.
Well it looks like a done deal now .
Good luck to the Weibes in their new venture and good luck to Mike and his health.
Dave
Wichita entrepreneurs acquire Kitfox Ultralight production rights
WICHITAWichita entrepreneurs James and Kathy Wiebe have acquired the rights to
manufacture an ultralight aircraft called the Kitfox Lite.
The Wiebes have formed a new business called Belite Aircraft to market it.
The company will offer kits and fully assembled aircraft.
The couple has acquired the tooling, existing parts and manufacturing rights to
the aircraft.
As a condition of the transaction, they plan to rebrand the plane to prevent confusion
with a larger, two-place light sport Kitfox that shares some design features
but is owned by another company.
The Wiebes will announce availability and pricing later this summer at the Experimental
Aircraft Associations AirVenture 2009 in Oshkosh, Wis. They expect to
have an aircraft on display there.
They could not immediately be reached for comment.
James Wiebe, an instrument-rated pilot, is developing a proprietary lightweight
carbon fiber structure he will incorporate into the planes construction.
He also will include other modifications into the design to further improve performance
and versatility, Wiebe said in a statement.
Converting the spars, ribs and struts to the carbon fiber will reduce the aircrafts
weight, which will bring it well below Federal Aviation Administration weight
limits for ultralight vehicles, according to information in a news release.
The carbon fiber will have potential for other aircraft and in other markets, they
said.
The Wiebes are the founders and former owners of WiebeTech, a digital forensic
computer storage device company, and Newer Technologies.
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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
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax engines |
Always good deals on trade in 582.
Long block a good way to go.
866-418- 4164
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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
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=246513#246513
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| Subject: | Re: Tundra tires |
Hi
Each Goodyear 26" tire weight is 23 lbs. (pair is 46 lbs)
What about Alaskan Bushwheel ??
26" Goodyear U$S 520 each
26" Alaskan U$S 1000 each
price difference justify weight difference?
FD
Brazil, SA
----- Original Message -----
From: jdmcbean
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 2:28 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Tundra tires
Chris,
The Goodyears are nice tires but heavy.
We are a dealer for the Alaskan Bushwheel and have a set of the 26"
for our aircraft. They are much lighter.
I know we are working with them to make a tire that is of the same
design but a size between the 800 and the 850.
Fly Safe !!
John & Debra McBean
Ph 208.337.5111
www.kitfoxaircraft.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris Budd
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 10:20 AM
To: KitFox List
Subject: Kitfox-List: Tundra tires
Has anyone put the Goodyear 26" tundra tires on their Kitfox? If so,
how did you like them? They are made for the blimp operations and I have
heard they are pretty stiff even with low pressure. You also have to be
careful with really hard breaking because you can rotate the tire on the
rim and can snap the valve stems off the tube. They also weigh about
22lbs each. That's 44lbs of tires. Is this worth it?
I would also appreciated any comments on 8.00x6 and 8.50x6 tires as
well.
Also, Alaskan Bushwheel is now making a 26" and 29" tire for light
sport aircraft that are lighter then the regular ones the produce. They
are called Airstreaks. Anyone have any experience with these tires or
the regular Bushwheels?
Any feed back would be great.
Chris...
2000 Model IV Speedster
Great Planes VW 2180 76hp
260 hours.
Chris Budd
buddcr@yahoo.com
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