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1. 06:53 AM - Re: warp prop (dpurdy@comteck.com)
2. 07:21 AM - Re: warp prop (Pete Christensen)
3. 08:46 AM - Re: warp prop (Roger Lee)
4. 09:04 AM - Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 06/02/12 (James Shumaker)
5. 09:19 AM - Amphib Floats For Sale (Okanogan Lew)
6. 02:06 PM - Fw: wing tanks (bob noffs)
7. 08:10 PM - Re: Fw: wing tanks (Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky)
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Jog my memory. What is the Power Fin tape like?
Dwight Purdy
model II 503
> <pchristensen10@austin.rr.com>
>
> Lloyd,
>
> I had an Ivo blade throw the metal leading edge tape off while I was in a
> misting rain getting ready to land to wait out an approaching storm. I think
> the tape was only a couple months old. I had to remove all the tape on all the
> blades to proceed. I so far like the Powerfin tape I replaced it with. Easier
> to apply. Lighter. Goes on smoothly. Sticks better.
>
> Pete
> Kitfox III/912
> Leander, Tx
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jun 2, 2012, at 7:20 PM, "Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky" <7suds@Chartermi.net>
> wrote:
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>> <7suds@chartermi.net>
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>> Guys,
>> I run an IVO with the SS Leading edge tape, anyone have any experience with
>> the SS tape causing a similar concern on the IVO? Anyone running the IVO
>> without the leading edge protector?
>>
>> Lloyd Cudnohufsky
>> Northern Mi.
>> Model 5 912ul IVO IFA
>> Rebuilt Ground Looped Project
>> Status: Flying 8 hrs since rebuild
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Matteson
>> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 4:21 PM
>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: warp prop
>>
>>
>> Bob-
>> The stuff I use came from Lonnie Prince (Prince Aircraft Co). It is fairly
>> thin, and a bit tricky to apply, but once on it is virtually
>> invisible....until covered with bug guts. : )
>>
>> Lynn Matteson
>> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
>> Jabiru 2200, #2062
>> Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
>> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
>> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
>> Status: flying with 1276 hrs... (since 3-27-2006)
>>
>>
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>> On Jun 2, 2012, at 2:49 PM, bob noffs wrote:
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>>> hi all, yes, this is clear, rather thick tape. since i posted i got a
>>> hold of another builder who helped me all the way with advice while
>>> building. he had a warp on a cont 85 hp and was very happy with it.
>>> when i asked him this morning about the tape he said, ''i guess we
>>> never discussed that tape. after i tried it i ripped the @# $%^& stuff
>>> off , it hurt performance so much. flew without it for
>>> 12 yrs. and my prop is still ok.
>>> so mine will come off tomorrow!.
>>> bob noffs
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 9:46 AM, Lowell Fitt <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
>>> wrote:
>>> Bob, This is interesting. It reminds me of an article in a recent
>>> Kitplanes where airfoils are discussed. One instance mentioned was of
>>> a canard airplane which was test flown and everything tweaked to
>>> satisfaction, then the builder decided it was time to paint. he put
>>> longitudinal stripes on the canard and the paint line after pulling
>>> the masking tape caused enough disruption of the laminar flow that
>>> handling was seriously compromised.
>>> Lowell
>>>
>>> From: bob noffs
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 6:14 AM
>>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>>> Subject: Kitfox-List: warp prop
>>>
>>> hi all,
>>> just installed the ''stone guard'' tape on my blades and it is hard
>>> to believe how much they hurt the performance. used to be 2850 rpm was
>>> 110 mph, now 2950 is onlt 103 mph. anyone have any experience with
>>> this?
>>> bob noffs
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Dwight,
Very thin urethane. Mine is black but they also have clear.
Pete
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 3, 2012, at 8:47 AM, dpurdy@comteck.com wrote:
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> Jog my memory. What is the Power Fin tape like?
>
> Dwight Purdy
> model II 503
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>> <pchristensen10@austin.rr.com>
>>
>> Lloyd,
>>
>> I had an Ivo blade throw the metal leading edge tape off while I was in a
>> misting rain getting ready to land to wait out an approaching storm. I think
>> the tape was only a couple months old. I had to remove all the tape on all
the
>> blades to proceed. I so far like the Powerfin tape I replaced it with. Easier
>> to apply. Lighter. Goes on smoothly. Sticks better.
>>
>> Pete
>> Kitfox III/912
>> Leander, Tx
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Jun 2, 2012, at 7:20 PM, "Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky" <7suds@Chartermi.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> <7suds@chartermi.net>
>>>
>>> Guys,
>>> I run an IVO with the SS Leading edge tape, anyone have any experience with
>>> the SS tape causing a similar concern on the IVO? Anyone running the IVO
>>> without the leading edge protector?
>>>
>>> Lloyd Cudnohufsky
>>> Northern Mi.
>>> Model 5 912ul IVO IFA
>>> Rebuilt Ground Looped Project
>>> Status: Flying 8 hrs since rebuild
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
>>> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Matteson
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 4:21 PM
>>> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
>>> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: warp prop
>>>
>>>
>>> Bob-
>>> The stuff I use came from Lonnie Prince (Prince Aircraft Co). It is fairly
>>> thin, and a bit tricky to apply, but once on it is virtually
>>> invisible....until covered with bug guts. : )
>>>
>>> Lynn Matteson
>>> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
>>> Jabiru 2200, #2062
>>> Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
>>> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
>>> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
>>> Status: flying with 1276 hrs... (since 3-27-2006)
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Buy it from Warp.
It is pre-cut and much thinner than the 3M from places like Spruce.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Repair Center - Heavy Maint. Rated
Home 520-574-1080 TRY HOME FIRST
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 06/02/12 |
I had the same experiance.- The loss of performance was too much, so I ju
st run bare and fill with epoxy if I fly where the weeds are too high.=0A
-=0AJim Shumaker=0AKitfox III 912ul 2000=0ACalifornia
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| Subject: | Amphib Floats For Sale |
Full Lotus amphib 1650, $8750. See Barnstormers
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: bob noffs <icubob@gmail.com>
Subject: wing tanks
i have started taking careful measurements on my fuel system and so far i
have a little problem. rt. wink tank holds just under 7 gallons. sitting
level it drains all but a few ounces into the cowl tank. flying is a
different matter. when the tank won't drain any more there is still a
little over a gallon left. i am thinking the cowl tank is pressurized by
the vent facing into the breeze and it won't let the wing tank drain
completely. i even went up and flew 70 mph for 10 minutes but the last
gallon won't drain. any ideas? would flaring the end of the vent on the
wing tank make any difference?
a couple electric pumps seems like a lot of unnecessary plumbing to get a
wing tank to drain by gravity!.
bob noffs
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Bob,
I had a similar problem with my Model 4 draining from the wing tank into the
panel mounted tank, I could get them to drain if I did a forward slip with
that tank on the high wing.
Lloyd Cudnohufsky
Northern Mi
Model 5 912ul IVO IFA
Rebuilt Ground Loop Project
Status: Flying since November
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob noffs
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 4:06 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Fwd: wing tanks
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: bob noffs <icubob@gmail.com>
Subject: wing tanks
i have started taking careful measurements on my fuel system and so far i
have a little problem. rt. wink tank holds just under 7 gallons. sitting
level it drains all but a few ounces into the cowl tank. flying is a
different matter. when the tank won't drain any more there is still a little
over a gallon left. i am thinking the cowl tank is pressurized by the vent
facing into the breeze and it won't let the wing tank drain completely. i
even went up and flew 70 mph for 10 minutes but the last gallon won't drain.
any ideas? would flaring the end of the vent on the wing tank make any
difference?
a couple electric pumps seems like a lot of unnecessary plumbing to get a
wing tank to drain by gravity!.
bob noffs
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