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1. 05:37 AM - Re: 912 carb (Catz631@aol.com)
2. 09:04 AM - Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (Wes Bender)
3. 09:13 AM - Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (akflyer)
4. 10:24 AM - Re: Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (Jose M. Toro)
5. 10:52 AM - Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (akflyer)
6. 11:32 AM - Re: Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (Ron Liebmann)
7. 02:29 PM - Re: need kitfox pictures (Rick Frederick)
8. 08:37 PM - Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (carlisle)
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Louie,
You got it right. I have a suggestion for you though. Why don't you check
out _highwing llc_ (highwing llc) for a "throttle link" You attach this
little jewel to the back of one of your cables at the back of the bellcrank arm
and you can sync your carbs without messing with the lock nuts at the carb
end. It's GREAT. I can sync my carbs in about a minute. You could even sync
them while you are flying if you could figure out a way to read the vacuum
at each carb. The throttle link moves the cable on one of the carbs a little
at a time as you turn the knob. You match the throttle opening perfectly
from one carb to the other(use gauges of course) then safety wire the knob in
position if you like.It is unlikely to move because of design.
Then if you really want a nice setup you attach a counter balance spring
to the bellcrank (auto parts store throttle return spring...long) and no
longer do you have the carb springs trying to pull your throttles wide open.You
can adjust your throttle position with no pressure(ala: a normal production
aircraft) by adjusting the counterbalance spring length and pressure on the
bellcrank where the throttle cable attaches at the nut.(center of bellcrank)
I have the other end of my spring hooked at the throttle quadrant. IF a
cable were to break and one carb go wide open you just knock the long return
spring off at its throttle quadrant attach point (lower instrument panel) with
your hand and you are back to normal. A little confusing but I know but
you will figure it out.
I just got tired of the bouncing on landing (rough grass field) sometimes
causing the palm of my hand to hit the center knob of the Vernier throttle.
Then the throttle would advance at the wrong time and I would end up going
around because of limited runway left. The counter balance spring keeps the
throttle where I put it. Just an idea.
Dick Maddux
Fox 4
Milton,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
I know a lot of Avid owners follow this list. (I'm one.) If you are thinking
about flying your Avid without the lift strut wood fairings, you should reconsider.
The fairings are not optional equipment. They add strength to the strut
under compression loads. See AD (Avid Directory) #7, available under the files
section of the Avid Yahoo group. That AD covers mandatory installation of
flaperon counterweights and strut speed fairings.
Regards,
Wes
[quote="jose_m_toro(at)yahoo.com"]Ron:
I'm not surprised. Mine was worse...by far. Again, I strongly recommend NOT to
use a fairing. Like yours, mine had wood fairing.
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
The Avid AD
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DO NOT ARCHIVE
Leonard Perry aka SNAKE
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 (147 hrs and counting on the rebuild)
IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1450
#1 snake oil salesman since 1-22-2009
I would rather die trying to live, than to live trying not to die....
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http://forums.matronics.com//files/avid_ad_007_585.pdf
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
Wes:=0A=0AI don't recall a similar AD for the Kitfox II.- My former Kitfo
x II has been flown without fairings since 2007.- No problem.- However,
it seems to me like a good idea to order the model II struts using the wid
er tubes, like in the Kitfox IV.=0A=0ABest regards!=0A=0AJos=E9=0A=0A=0A=0A
=0A________________________________=0AFrom: Wes Bender <bender_wes@yahoo.co
m>=0ATo: kitfox-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Mon, April 5, 2010 12:04:16 PM
=0ASubject: Kitfox-List: Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts=0A=0A--> Kitfox-Lis
t message posted by: "Wes Bender" <bender_wes@yahoo.com>=0A=0AI know a lot
of Avid owners follow this list.- (I'm one.)- If you are thinking about
flying your Avid without the lift strut wood fairings, you should reconsid
er.- The fairings are not optional equipment.- They add strength to the
strut under compression loads.- See AD (Avid Directory) #7, available un
der the files section of the Avid Yahoo group.- That AD covers mandatory
installation of flaperon counterweights and strut speed fairings.=0A=0ARega
rds,=0A=0AWes=0A=0A=0A=0A[quote="jose_m_toro(at)yahoo.com"]Ron:=0A=0A=0AI
'm not surprised.- Mine was worse...by far.- Again, I strongly recommen
d NOT to use a fairing. =EF=BDLike yours, mine had wood fairing.=0A=0A
=0A=0A=0ARead this topic online here:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com/view
- - - - - - - - - - - - -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
======0A=0A=0A
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
I flew mine without the strut fairings for awhile, but I have alot heavier tubes.
This biggest surprise to me when I put the fairings on was the increase in
climb rate of about 250 FPM. the extra 5 mph or so in cruise was not that big
a deal to me, but I liked the climb increase!
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DO NOT ARCHIVE
Leonard Perry aka SNAKE
Soldotna AK
Avid "C" / Mk IV
582 (147 hrs and counting on the rebuild)
IVO IFA
Full Lotus 1450
#1 snake oil salesman since 1-22-2009
I would rather die trying to live, than to live trying not to die....
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
Thanks Wes, do not archive
> I know a lot of Avid owners follow this list. (I'm one.) If you are
> thinking about flying your Avid without the lift strut wood fairings, you
> should reconsider. The fairings are not optional equipment. They add
> strength to the strut under compression loads. See AD (Avid Directory)
> #7, available under the files section of the Avid Yahoo group. That AD
> covers mandatory installation of flaperon counterweights and strut speed
> fairings.
>
> Regards,
>
> Wes
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: need kitfox pictures |
As my Kitfox IV isn't complete my KF pics may not be of interest.
However I was wondering why you chose a Mooney for you banner picture.
--Rick FoxIV
----- Original Message -----
From: "kirk hull" <kirkhull@kc.rr.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:04 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: need kitfox pictures
>
> The picture database on www.SportFlight.net is now up and running but I am
> in need of good high res pictures to add. An sense I am partial to
> Kitfox's
> I thought I would toss out a request for pictures. Anyone interested is
> posting a picture please send it to the email address below.
>
> sportflight@ymail.com
>
> Please include as much of the following info as possible as this will make
> it easier to search and find your pics. NOTE: N# is not required but
> makes
> it real easy for your friends to find pictures of your plane
>
> Photographer name
> Photographer notes
> Date taken
> Aircraft make
> Aircraft model
> Registration/ N#
> Near by airport
> Country/state
>
> Thanks
> kirk
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
I've flown my Model 2 for almost 20 yrs without the fairings without a problem.
Does anyone know if replacing with the larger diameter tubing changes the maximum
gross weight? An extra 100 lb (current gross is 950) would open up a whole
new world of sharing for me.
Chris
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