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1. 05:40 AM - Engine Options (RONAL SMITH)
2. 08:04 AM - Re: Engine Options (Lynn Matteson)
3. 09:12 AM - Re: Engine Options (jdmcbean)
4. 10:36 AM - Re: Engine Options (Jose M. Toro)
5. 01:37 PM - Re: ENGINE OPTIONS (Patrick Reilly)
6. 06:14 PM - Re: Series 7 Completion (cde2fly@aol.com)
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I have a KF IV with a Jabiru 2200, and I am pleased with it's
performance. I would recommend using the Skyfox cowl instead of the
round cowl. Cooling is a major issue, but if you have sufficient air
flow over the cylinders, it doesn't seem to be a problem. Also you
might need to rejet the Bing carb to control the EGTs.
Ronal Smith, KF IV
Jabiru 2200, S/N 2030, 150hrs.
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Options |
I'll second what Ron said, and add that the addition of the Rotec
TBI-40 mechanical fuel injection system will enable the pilot to
control the EGT's rather well. I've been test flying mine over the
last several days, and I've seen EGT's as close together as (today's
flight) 41 degrees F., and CHT's as close together as 7 degrees F.
It's nice to be able to adjust the mixture with this device, and also
to see the fuel flow read down as low as 2.9 gph at about 80 mph
groundspeed into a 12 mph wind at 2700 rpm.
I've been playing with "lean of peak" with this device, which is one
reason that I bought it. It amazed me that you can see the EGT's go
down after reaching peak temperature....I was a sceptic as first, but
if the engine lives, I'll be a believer. Even without the ability to
go lean of peak, just being able to adjust the mixture on the fly is
worth the added workload on this pilot during takeoff and landing.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 727.5 hrs
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: TBI installation done...tests flights underway
On Aug 10, 2009, at 8:32 AM, RONAL SMITH wrote:
> I have a KF IV with a Jabiru 2200, and I am pleased with it's
> performance. I would recommend using the Skyfox cowl instead of
> the round cowl. Cooling is a major issue, but if you have
> sufficient air flow over the cylinders, it doesn't seem to be a
> problem. Also you might need to rejet the Bing carb to control the
> EGTs.
>
> Ronal Smith, KF IV
> Jabiru 2200, S/N 2030, 150hrs.
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Then there is always the Kitfox Smooth cowlings.
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 RONAL SMITH
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 6:33 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Engine Options
I have a KF IV with a Jabiru 2200, and I am pleased with it's performance.
I would recommend using the Skyfox cowl instead of the round cowl. Cooling
is a major issue, but if you have sufficient air flow over the cylinders,
it doesn't seem to be a problem. Also you might need to rejet the Bing carb
to control the EGTs.
Ronal Smith, KF IV
Jabiru 2200, S/N 2030, 150hrs.
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Options |
Ronal:=0A=0AWhere is the oil cooler located in your installation?=0A=0AJos
=E9=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: RONAL SMITH <ron
al22@verizon.net>=0ATo: Kitfox-List Digest Server <kitfox-list@matronics.co
m>=0ASent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:32:37 AM=0ASubject: Kitfox-List: Engin
e Options=0A=0A=0AI have a KF IV with a Jabiru 2200, and I am pleased with
it's performance.- I would recommend using the Skyfox cowl instead of the
round cowl.- Cooling is a major issue,-but if you have sufficient air
flow over the cylinders,- it doesn't seem to be a problem.- Also you mi
ght need to rejet the Bing carb to control the EGTs.- =0A-=0ARonal Smit
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| Subject: | Re: ENGINE OPTIONS |
Lane, Why not use the 582? What reduction box is with it?
Pat Reilly
Mod3 582 Rebuild
Rockford, IL
On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 8:11 AM, lst <ltaylor02@chartermi.net> wrote:
> I've performed a search regarding engine selection specific to VW
> applications and the AeroVee. Did anyone follow through with an AeroVee
> installation and if so, are you satisfied with performance? I have a new
> grey head 582 complete FF setup for my model IV, but am continuing
> to research other options. Appreciate any feedback. I've also been
> evaluating the Jabiru 2200.
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> Lane
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| Subject: | Re: Series 7 Completion |
Thanks Roger - see the link below for the lights.=C2- I'm using one spot
and one flood - I believe you can get them from Merrill Williams as well.
=C2- I mounted them by fabricating a bracket from aluminum L channel (Lo
ews or Home Depot) and attaching it using the landing gear attach bolts.
=C2-
http://trailtech.net/single_hid_scmr16.html
Chris Engler
Kitfox 7 Rotax 912S
-----Original Message-----
From: Roger McConnell <rdmac@swbell.net>
Sent: Sun, Aug 9, 2009 10:07 pm
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Completion
Chris,
=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2- Nice lo
oking plane. Could you give a little info on the lights you have attached
to the landing gear? I am wanting to install some sort of landing lights
on my Model 7 and need some ideas..thanks
=C2-
Roger McConnell, Duncan, OK
Model 7 Trigear, Rotax 912uls
Flying sense Jan. 06
=C2-
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-ser
ver@matronics.com] On Behalf Of CDE2fly@aol.com
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 10:15 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Series 7 Completion
=C2-
=C2-
After 3 1/2 years of construction, Series 7 N725CE took off for the first
time on July 28th.=C2- I'm happy to report that the first flight was un
eventful=C2-and required no trimming to fly hands off.=C2- Power is pr
ovided=C2-by a Rotax 912S turning a three bladed=C2-IVO electronically
adjustable prop and it is a=C2-joy to fly with
excellent control authority and stability (intercoastals were used on bot
h the rudder and stabilizer).=C2- The panel includes=C2-includes a Dyn
on D100, Flight Cheetah FL210 moving map GPS with=C2-satellite weather
and=C2-synthetic vision, EIS engine analyzer,=C2-icom A200 radio, and
EP Load Center.
=C2-
Custom features include=C2-cockpit adjustable rudder trim and custom bui
lt hinge gap seals for the elevator which result in very effective elevato
r control and=C2- easy three=C2-point landings=C2-just above stall
speed.=C2- The polyfiber system was used for coving and Aerothane paint
was used throughout.=C2-=C2-Empty weight is 838 pounds...several phot
os attached.
=C2-
Looking forward to flying off the 40 hours!
=C2-
Chris Engler
Kitfox 7 Rotax 912S=C2-
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