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1. 10:27 AM - Re: folding wing flotaplanes (bjones@dmv.com)
2. 10:36 AM - Re: osh (bjones@dmv.com)
3. 10:40 AM - Re: Fuel Lines (Marco Menezes)
4. 02:23 PM - valve for heater core (Dave)
5. 03:07 PM - Re: valve for heater core (Michael Logan)
6. 03:30 PM - Re: valve for heater core (TIM VADER)
7. 07:13 PM - Re: Fuel Lines (Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky)
8. 07:33 PM - Re: osh (Av8r3400)
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| Subject: | Re: folding wing flotaplanes |
Hey guys,
I'd love to have a float plane with a reliable 4 stroke that could fit,
with wings folded, inside an enclosed trailer, which could serve as
hanger, shop and transporter for the float plane.
Any thoughts, recommendations or referrals?
I have two "Kitfox" trailers. One has a seven foot high rear door opening
the other is over-wide at 9 feet.
A Sky Raider that I looked at had Full Lotus floats that might squeeze
between the inner fenders of the taller trailer. The tail feathers might
just barely clear the vertical door opening if the plane were loaded nose
up a bit, but it has a Jabiru 2200 that runs too hot for lower 48 problem
free warm weather seaplane operations, and Sky Raider says no other
suitable 4 stroke is available quite yet from them.
BJ
Kitfox
IV 912
Aerocet amphibs
> There will be a meeting for flapron type aircraft {fox, avid ,ridge
> runners ,skyraiders etc at the seaplane base at 12 noon, the 28th!
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Mal,
That old extra wide Kitfox trailer that I got from you about a year ago is
a dream to load compared to my first 8 foot 6 inch wide Kitfox trailer
which was built by the same trailer shop that built Kitfox trailers used
for years by the Kitfox factory. And, the trailer I got from you, being
shorter, tows a lot easier getting 3 mpg better tow vehicle mileage! Happy
customer.
BJ
> i will be at sea base all week with a pair of flaperon skins un bentall
> cut and fitted for the mod 1,2,3, rooled up in a box and ready to go
> mal
>
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> Malcolm & Jeanne Brubaker
> Michigan Sport Pilot Repair
> LSRM-A, PPC, WS
> Great Sails - Sailmaker
> for Ultralight & Light Sport
> (989)513-3022
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> From: "snaps@embarqmail.com" <snaps@embarqmail.com>
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 12:27 PM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: osh
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> There will be a meeting for flapron type aircraft {fox, avid ,ridge
> runners ,skyraiders etcat the seaplane base at==================
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LLoyd,
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I've thought of doing that very thing myself. For now, I'm running the 5/16
" blue line from the wing all the way to the header, with Purelator glass f
ilters in between, located just inside the cabin where I can see them. Work
s great. The blue fuel lines present no problems with ethanol although I've
been running ethanol-free gas lately.
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Marco Menezes N99KX
Model 2 582-90 C-Box 3:1 w/clutch
Hersey, MI
--- On Sat, 7/16/11, Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky <7suds@Chartermi.net> wrote
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From: Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky <7suds@Chartermi.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: Fuel Lines
termi.net>
Guys,
Trying to finish up my interior and have come to the point of installing th
e
fuel lines from the wing tanks to the header tank, couple questions, has
anyone ran aluminum from the header to just inside the wing root then rubbe
r
to the wing? What are the watch outs to doing so? Also, what flex fuel line
s
have people had success with in reference to ethanol resistance, I know
Gates Barricade was previously discussed on the forum, I have not had any
success finding a distributor yet, what else have people been comfortable
with?
Thanks for the help,
Lloyd Cudnohufsky
Model 5 912ul IVO IFA
Northern Mi.
le, List Admin.
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| Subject: | valve for heater core |
On a flight this weekend, in 30 deg C (around 86) I was treated to a dismal
300 FPM climb two up in the Kitfox. I was reluctant to climb at a slower
speed as temps were hovering at 180. I am thinking that if I could close off
the heater and force all the coolant that does not flow through the engines
bypass hose through the rad, I might be able to bring the airspeed back a
little and claw for more climb without heating things up too much.
Does anyone have a part description for a suitable valve? I dropped by Napa
and asked for a heater valve from any Dodge from the sixties or seventies
and they had no clue. Cortina, Vauxhall, MG etc, all brought blank stares.
So, any clues?
Dave G.
KF IV 1050 582 Warp 68 Taper
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| Subject: | valve for heater core |
1984 Dodge full size van with 318 should get you the right valve.
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 5:21 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: valve for heater core
On a flight this weekend, in 30 deg C (around 86) I was treated to a dismal
300 FPM climb two up in the Kitfox. I was reluctant to climb at a slower
speed as temps were hovering at 180. I am thinking that if I could close off
the heater and force all the coolant that does not flow through the engines
bypass hose through the rad, I might be able to bring the airspeed back a
little and claw for more climb without heating things up too much.
Does anyone have a part description for a suitable valve? I dropped by Napa
and asked for a heater valve from any Dodge from the sixties or seventies
and they had no clue. Cortina, Vauxhall, MG etc, all brought blank stares.
So, any clues?
Dave G.
KF IV 1050 582 Warp 68 Taper
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| Subject: | Re: valve for heater core |
Dave
When I had the Subaru in my Kitfox I used a simple cable actuated valve from a
Toyota Forerunner from about early 90's vintage I believe.
Tim Vader
403 620-3848
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave <occom@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Kitfox-List: valve for heater core
> On a flight this weekend, in 30 deg C (around 86) I was treated
> to a dismal
> 300 FPM climb two up in the Kitfox. I was reluctant to climb at
> a slower
> speed as temps were hovering at 180. I am thinking that if I
> could close off
> the heater and force all the coolant that does not flow through
> the engines
> bypass hose through the rad, I might be able to bring the
> airspeed back a
> little and claw for more climb without heating things up too
> much.
>
> Does anyone have a part description for a suitable valve? I
> dropped by Napa
> and asked for a heater valve from any Dodge from the sixties or
> seventiesand they had no clue. Cortina, Vauxhall, MG etc, all
> brought blank stares.
> So, any clues?
>
> Dave G.
> KF IV 1050 582 Warp 68 Taper
>
Tim Vader
403 620-3848
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Guys,
Thanks for the responses on the fuel lines, I am searching out the parts and
just might wait until I am in Oshkosh to pick them up. Guy I noticed you
said you used 3/8, I was planning 5/16 but see that the fittings are more
difficult to find especially when you get to the hose ends.
Thanks again.
Lloyd
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See you at the Thursday lunch. I'll be parked in the Ultralight Field and camping
across the street all week...
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Thanks,
Av8r3400
Kitfox Model IV-1200 W/912UL & IVO
Kitfox Model IV-1050 W/912UL & Warp
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