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1. 05:45 AM - Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer (Catz631@aol.com)
2. 06:14 AM - throttle return spring (Catz631@aol.com)
3. 07:17 AM - Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer (Lynn Matteson)
4. 08:17 AM - Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 12 Msgs - 08/28/09 (Ed Gray)
5. 07:37 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 12 Msgs - 08/28/09 (Lynn Matteson)
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| Subject: | Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer |
Lynn,
My transducer is directly above my gascolater which has a screen in it.
I have an inline filter from each wing tank (over my shoulder) prior to the
header tank. That's three filters prior to the transducer. I used some
compressed air pressure to see if I could free up the rotor after I removed the
transducer-no joy.
There have been several failures noted on the net (from the boat people)
and the Northstar tech didn't sound suprised. Anyway,I have another one
coming. I like having the unit and as Leonard said ,it can be mighty useful !
Dick Maddux
Fox 4
Milton,Fl
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| Subject: | throttle return spring |
I finally got around to installing a spring on my throttle as Lowell had on
his aircraft. It's a throttle return spring I bought from an auto parts
store (about a foot long) It connects at the bellcrank where the throttle cable
meets and extends back to the instrument panel. It is a "balancing" spring
that counteracts the force of the two springs at the carbs. So no longer
does my throttle slam forward when I accidentally hit the button on my Vernier
throttle with my palm.( this has caused me to go around on more than a few
occasions at a short airstrip) This is great !!!! Wish I would have done it
sooner. If I need to, I can pop this spring off with my finger. I have it
attached at the throttle quadrant thru an unused hole next to my throttle It's
attached on the back of a black button that covers the hole so you can't
even see it's there.
Thanks Lowell !!
Dick Maddux
Fox 4
Milton,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer |
Sounds like you've got the same filtering that I have, Dick,...one in
each line to the header and another one just before the transducer.
However, is the screen in the gascolater a real fine mesh like the
others? I'm not saying that that's where the junk might be hiding,
but it's worth a shot.
I just re-did my "under-the-tunnel" fuel lines, the make the lines
more uniform, and to more "verticallize" the F210 transducer, and I
did a fuel flow test for one minute. Now my fuel flow rate
(calculated from the amount measured in actual volume) is 13.125 gph,
and the flow meter was showing 12.7 gph...close enough for me.
I've even got a "last chance filter"....that's what the Rotec people
call a small filter that's inside the TBI.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 744.1 hrs
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying
On Aug 29, 2009, at 8:40 AM, Catz631@aol.com wrote:
> Lynn,
> My transducer is directly above my gascolater which has a screen
> in it. I have an inline filter from each wing tank (over my
> shoulder) prior to the header tank. That's three filters prior to
> the transducer. I used some compressed air pressure to see if I
> could free up the rotor after I removed the transducer-no joy.
> There have been several failures noted on the net (from the boat
> people) and the Northstar tech didn't sound suprised. Anyway,I have
> another one coming. I like having the unit and as Leonard said ,it
> can be mighty useful !
> Dick
> Maddux
> Fox 4
> Milton,Fl
>
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| Subject: | RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 12 Msgs - 08/28/09 |
Lynn, flying around with no goal is a sad scenario. I suggest you start
working on "weaponizing" the kitfox in case of a "Red Dawn" scenario, or in
case we are invaded by Canadians. A rocket launch rail would be one method.
I expected you to build floats for you bird by now, and when you do I want
your plans. I am considering the "Muktuk" floats for mine. Certainly can't
afford Lotus or other factory floats. Does anyone on here have plans or
drawings for Kitfox floats? I have a concept in mind for amphibian gear
(lower main wheels by a jackscrew powered by a small reversible 12 v. dc
motor) without the complexity of hydraulics.
Regarding Lexan for windscreen, I got mine from a local plastics supplier in
Dallas. 4 by 8 sheet was about $ 40, no shipping, and I think it is .60
thick.
Ed Gray, Dallas
K II, 582, finished and doing weight and balance now, waiting for FAA
license
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1. 05:53 AM - Re: wind shield mod 2 (Tom Jones)
2. 05:54 AM - Re: wind shield mod 2 (Malcolm Brubaker)
3. 06:31 AM - Re: wind shield mod 2 (Tom Jones)
4. 06:44 AM - Re: wind shield mod 2 (ctmcdowell@comcast.net)
5. 08:26 AM - Re: wind shield mod 2 (Lowell Fitt)
6. 08:53 AM - Re: wind shield mod 2 (Larry Huntley)
7. 09:43 AM - Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer (Perkins,
Mike)
8. 11:18 AM - Re: wind shield mod 2 (Marco Menezes)
9. 12:01 PM - Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer (Lynn
Matteson)
10. 05:34 PM - Re: wind shield mod 2 (akflyer)
11. 05:39 PM - Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer (akflyer)
12. 07:20 PM - Re: Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer (Lynn
Matteson)
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Time: 05:53:06 AM PST US
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
From: "Tom Jones" <nahsikhs@elltel.net>
It will go much faster if you have the old wind shield for a pattern. The
originals
come as a piece of lexan 48 inches by about 49 inches. There is a rough
outline on them to get you started. You cut out the outline then try it,
cut
some more, try it, cut some more...
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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=260178#260178
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Time: 05:54:29 AM PST US
From: Malcolm Brubaker <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
thanks for the info I am now wondering how thick the polly carb is
--- On Fri, 8/28/09, ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net> wrote:
From: ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
#yiv619524609 p {margin:0;}Malcolm. Sorry this is late. I just got this e-m
ail a few minutes ago. I bought poly-carbonate from McMaster-Carr company.
This is an industrial supply company. They had UPS deliver me a full sheet
of Poly-carb in a blinding snow storm. Great company to-deal with.- Hop
e this helps-Tom=0A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:43:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
=0A=0A=0A=0AI need a source for a wind shield- so we can install it at th
e oshkosh120 hr L.S.R.M. course next month lexan--- or- poly carb
--- On Wed, 8/26/09, delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com> wrote:
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From: delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Whistling Noise
=0A=0AI have a KitFox Model IV, with a Rotax 582 and have noticed a high-pi
tched whistling type noise emanating from under the hood. It's not terribly
loud and has a bell's tonal quality. The frequency does not change at diff
erent rpm settings, it only get somewhat louder. In other words, the cycle,
or pitch of the noise doesn't change with different power settings.=0AI ha
ve listened to it also with the upper cowling removed and both doors off tr
yng to determine if it is caused by prop blast blowing through an opening o
r hole. It's hard to pinpoint where it's coming from, but it seems to be st
rongest on the right side (while seated on the left).=0AIf anyone else has
experienced this type of thing before, or has any ideas, I would like to he
ar from them. I won't be flying it until I can figure this out!=0ADavid Lyn
ch=0AN97C=0ATimberlake, NC
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Time: 06:31:13 AM PST US
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
From: "Tom Jones" <nahsikhs@elltel.net>
Here is some information on the windshields. It is not specific to the
model 2
but will probably help with your install.
http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com/support/service_bulletins/sb34.htm
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Tom Jones
Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA
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Time: 06:44:14 AM PST US
From: ctmcdowell@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
It comes in many thicknesses. You will need to take a mic to what you have
to get the tickness. Caution-if you want to bend this, be carefull with hea
t. To much heat will cause air bubbles in it. There is a process to heat an
d bend Poly-carb with no adverse affects.-Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 8:50:54 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
thanks for the info I am now wondering how thick the polly carb is
--- On Fri, 8/28/09, ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net> wrote:
From: ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
Malcolm. Sorry this is late. I just got this e-mail a few minutes ago. I bo
ught poly-carbonate from McMaster-Carr company. This is an industrial suppl
y company. They had UPS deliver me a full sheet of Poly-carb in a blinding
snow storm. Great company to=C2-deal with.=C2- Hope this helps-Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:43:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
I need a source for a wind shield=C2- so we can install it at the oshkosh
120 hr L.S.R.M. course next month lexan=C2-=C2-=C2- or=C2- poly car
b
--- On Wed, 8/26/09, delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com> wrote:
From: delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Whistling Noise
I have a KitFox Model IV, with a Rotax 582 and have noticed a high-pitched
whistling type noise emanating from under the hood. It's not terribly loud
and has a bell's tonal quality. The frequency does not change at different
rpm settings, it only get somewhat louder. In other words, the cycle, or pi
tch of the noise doesn't change with different power settings.
I have listened to it also with the upper cowling removed and both doors of
f tryng to determine if it is caused by prop blast blowing through an openi
ng or hole. It's hard to pinpoint where it's coming from, but it seems to b
e strongest on the right side (while seated on the left).
If anyone else has experienced this type of thing before, or has any ideas,
I would like to hear from them. I won't be flying it until I can figure th
is out!
David Lynch
N97C
Timberlake, NC
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Time: 08:26:49 AM PST US
From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
Keep in mind that the Lowes, Home Depot material is glazing for windows. I
think it is .090. I have always used the .063 or what ever it is and that
is only available in a plastics shop or online. If you are in California
there is a family owned company that sells Polycarbonate. They are also
online - Tap Plastics.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 5:50 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
thanks for the info I am now wondering how thick the polly carb is
--- On Fri, 8/28/09, ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net> wrote:
From: ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
#yiv619524609 p {margin:0;}Malcolm. Sorry this is late. I just got this
e-mail a few minutes ago. I bought poly-carbonate from McMaster-Carr
company. This is an industrial supply company. They had UPS deliver me a
full sheet of Poly-carb in a blinding snow storm. Great company to deal
with. Hope this helps-Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:43:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
I need a source for a wind shield so we can install it at the oshkosh120 hr
L.S.R.M. course next month lexan or poly carb
--- On Wed, 8/26/09, delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com> wrote:
From: delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Whistling Noise
I have a KitFox Model IV, with a Rotax 582 and have noticed a high-pitched
whistling type noise emanating from under the hood. It's not terribly loud
and has a bell's tonal quality. The frequency does not change at different
rpm settings, it only get somewhat louder. In other words, the cycle, or
pitch of the noise doesn't change with different power settings.
I have listened to it also with the upper cowling removed and both doors off
tryng to determine if it is caused by prop blast blowing through an opening
or hole. It's hard to pinpoint where it's coming from, but it seems to be
strongest on the right side (while seated on the left).
If anyone else has experienced this type of thing before, or has any ideas,
I would like to hear from them. I won't be flying it until I can figure this
out!
David Lynch
N97C
Timberlake, NC
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Time: 08:53:09 AM PST US
From: "Larry Huntley" <asq@roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
Polycarbonate is polycarbonate. Lexan is a good brand. Rhino is another. I
have used both. They come in various thicknesses. Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
>
> Keep in mind that the Lowes, Home Depot material is glazing for windows.
> I
> think it is .090. I have always used the .063 or what ever it is and that
> is only available in a plastics shop or online. If you are in California
> there is a family owned company that sells Polycarbonate. They are also
> online - Tap Plastics.
>
> Lowell
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 5:50 AM
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
>
>
> thanks for the info I am now wondering how thick the polly carb is
> --- On Fri, 8/28/09, ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> From: ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 1:10 AM
>
> #yiv619524609 p {margin:0;}Malcolm. Sorry this is late. I just got this
> e-mail a few minutes ago. I bought poly-carbonate from McMaster-Carr
> company. This is an industrial supply company. They had UPS deliver me a
> full sheet of Poly-carb in a blinding snow storm. Great company to deal
> with. Hope this helps-Tom
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:43:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
>
>
> I need a source for a wind shield so we can install it at the oshkosh120
> hr
> L.S.R.M. course next month lexan or poly carb
>
> --- On Wed, 8/26/09, delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Whistling Noise
> To: Kitfox-List@matronics.com
> Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 1:33 PM
>
>
> I have a KitFox Model IV, with a Rotax 582 and have noticed a high-pitched
> whistling type noise emanating from under the hood. It's not terribly loud
> and has a bell's tonal quality. The frequency does not change at different
> rpm settings, it only get somewhat louder. In other words, the cycle, or
> pitch of the noise doesn't change with different power settings.
> I have listened to it also with the upper cowling removed and both doors
> off
> tryng to determine if it is caused by prop blast blowing through an
> opening
> or hole. It's hard to pinpoint where it's coming from, but it seems to be
> strongest on the right side (while seated on the left).
> If anyone else has experienced this type of thing before, or has any
> ideas,
> I would like to hear from them. I won't be flying it until I can figure
> this
> out!
> David Lynch
> N97C
> Timberlake, NC
>
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Time: 09:43:58 AM PST US
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer
From: "Perkins, Mike" <Michael.Perkins@Rauland.com>
My almost-new Northstar F210 occasionally drops to 0 gph during cruise.
After a while it starts reading correctly again. It seems to do this
once or twice every hour of flight. I have no idea why.
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Time: 11:18:53 AM PST US
From: Marco Menezes <msm_9949@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
Mal,
-
Buy--locally if you can. The shipping on a full sheet of Lexan (half-sh
eet is not enough) will eat you alive. Because of it's size many suppliers
ship only by common carrier. When I checked, freight to Mich-was more tha
n the cost of the Lexan. Wound up bying from John McBean. He sells a piece
just big enough with pattern traced on. Cut it with tin snips and installat
ion is a snap. No heat required.
-
Good luck.
-
Marco Menezes N99KX
Model 2 582-90 C-box 3:1 w/clutch
--- On Fri, 8/28/09, Lowell Fitt <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
From: Lowell Fitt <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
Keep in mind that the Lowes, Home Depot material is glazing for windows.-
I think it is .090.- I have always used the .063 or what ever it is and
that is only available in a plastics shop or online.- If you are in Calif
ornia there is a family owned company that sells Polycarbonate.- They are
also online - Tap Plastics.
Lowell
----- Original Message ----- From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.co
m>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 5:50 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
thanks for the info I am now wondering how thick the polly carb is
--- On Fri, 8/28/09, ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net> wrote:
From: ctmcdowell@comcast.net <ctmcdowell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
#yiv619524609 p {margin:0;}Malcolm. Sorry this is late. I just got this e-m
ail a few minutes ago. I bought poly-carbonate from McMaster-Carr company.
This is an industrial supply company. They had UPS deliver me a full sheet
of Poly-carb in a blinding snow storm. Great company to deal with. Hope thi
s helps-Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Brubaker" <brubakermal@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:43:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
I need a source for a wind shield so we can install it at the oshkosh120 hr
L.S.R.M. course next month lexan or poly carb
--- On Wed, 8/26/09, delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com> wrote:
From: delynch1@juno.com <delynch1@juno.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Whistling Noise
I have a KitFox Model IV, with a Rotax 582 and have noticed a high-pitched
whistling type noise emanating from under the hood. It's not terribly loud
and has a bell's tonal quality. The frequency does not change at different
rpm settings, it only get somewhat louder. In other words, the cycle, or pi
tch of the noise doesn't change with different power settings.
I have listened to it also with the upper cowling removed and both doors of
f tryng to determine if it is caused by prop blast blowing through an openi
ng or hole. It's hard to pinpoint where it's coming from, but it seems to b
e strongest on the right side (while seated on the left).
If anyone else has experienced this type of thing before, or has any ideas,
I would like to hear from them. I won't be flying it until I can figure th
is out!
David Lynch
N97C
Timberlake, NC
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Time: 12:01:48 PM PST US
From: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer
Do you folks that are having problems with the F210 have good fuel
filters prior to the fuel going into the transducer?
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 744.1 hrs
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying
On Aug 28, 2009, at 12:16 PM, Perkins, Mike wrote:
> My almost-new Northstar F210 occasionally drops to 0 gph during
> cruise. After a while it starts reading correctly again. It seems
> to do this once or twice every hour of flight. I have no idea why.
>
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Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2
From: "akflyer" <akflyer_2000@yahoo.com>
Watch what you get from home depot. I was looking for lexan at the local HD
and
all they had was acetate. Great for building aquariums, but sucks for
windshields.
Will not cut with tin snips as it is too brittle, and will shatter instead
of cracking and breaking.
Last time I ordered it from A.S. they rolled it up and put it in a shipping
tube
for me. I think a sheet, shipped to my house in AK using priority mail was
120.00. The supplier that is 150 miles away from me wanted 180 bucks a
sheet
and I had to drive up to go get it.
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DO NOT ARCHIVE
Leonard Perry aka SNAKE
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1450
#1 snake oil salesman since 1-22-2009
hander outer of humorless darwin awards
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________________________________ Message 11
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Time: 05:39:02 PM PST US
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer
From: "akflyer" <akflyer_2000@yahoo.com>
[quote="mikeperkins"]My almost-new Northstar F210 occasionally drops to 0
gph during
cruise. After a while it starts reading correctly again. It seems to do
this once or twice every hour of flight. I have no idea why.
> [b]
Sounds like crap in the fuel lines. I was flying yesterday and noticed my
flow
rate was slowly dropping. Should have been burning 7.2 in climb out and I
was
showing 6.3. I pushed over into cruise and pulled it back to where I should
have been burning 5.6 and was showing 4.9. I kicked on the electric booster
and the flow jumped back up to 5.6. Looked over my right shoulder and could
see
crap in the filter just above the transducer. Landed, put in a new filter
and everything was back to normal. If I did not have that fuel flow meter,
I
could have easily had a fuel starvation issue and had a nice ride into the
trees,
instead, I was able to catch it in plenty of time and make the lake. Would
have to say it is the best 119.00 bucks I have spent.
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DO NOT ARCHIVE
Leonard Perry aka SNAKE
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1450
#1 snake oil salesman since 1-22-2009
hander outer of humorless darwin awards
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________________________________ Message 12
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Time: 07:20:27 PM PST US
From: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt@jps.net>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Northstar F210 fuel flow gauge transducer
Same here, although for different reasons. With the fuel flow gauge
showing my gph usage, I've found that I can fly lean-of-peak EGT
(thanks to the Rotec TBI, with its mixture control), and check to see
how close my cylinders are to each other in terms of fuel/air
distribution. With that information, I'm currently making
modifications to my engine that will even out the distribution to the
cylinders. I just finished making a "turbulator" and will install and
test it shortly. I was getting kinda bored just flying around with no
particular goal in mind. : )
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 744.1 hrs
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying
On Aug 28, 2009, at 8:36 PM, akflyer wrote:
> Would have to say it is the best 119.00 bucks I have spent.
>
> --------
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
> Leonard Perry aka SNAKE
> Soldotna AK
> Avid "C" / Mk IV
> 582 IVO IFA
> Full Lotus 1450
> #1 snake oil salesman since 1-22-2009
>
> hander outer of humorless darwin awards
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=260305#260305
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 12 Msgs - 08/28/09 |
As a Detroit Red Wings fan, I've always been nervous around the
Canadiens.....but now I am more worried (with good reason) about
attacks from the vicinity of Pittsburgh. To this end, I will equip my
Kitfox with anti-Penguin guns, and if that fails, I have buckets of
poisoned fish to feed them.
And speaking of goals......if only Detroit had had a few more......: )
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 744.1 hrs
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying
do not archive
On Aug 29, 2009, at 11:09 AM, Ed Gray wrote:
>
> Lynn, flying around with no goal is a sad scenario. I suggest you
> start
> working on "weaponizing" the kitfox in case of a "Red Dawn"
> scenario, or in
> case we are invaded by Canadians. A rocket launch rail would be
> one method.
> I expected you to build floats for you bird by now, and when you do
> I want
> your plans. I am considering the "Muktuk" floats for mine.
> Certainly can't
> afford Lotus or other factory floats. Does anyone on here have
> plans or
> drawings for Kitfox floats? I have a concept in mind for amphibian
> gear
> (lower main wheels by a jackscrew powered by a small reversible 12
> v. dc
> motor) without the complexity of hydraulics.
>
> Regarding Lexan for windscreen, I got mine from a local plastics
> supplier in
> Dallas. 4 by 8 sheet was about $ 40, no shipping, and I think it
> is .60
> thick.
>
> Ed Gray, Dallas
> K II, 582, finished and doing weight and balance now, waiting for FAA
> license
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