---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 01/24/13: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:52 AM - Re: rotax enginesrotax engines (Catz631@aol.com) 2. 08:16 PM - Viking (Ed Gray) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:52:31 AM PST US From: Catz631@aol.com Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: rotax enginesrotax engines Good point Lowell ...and well put ! Dick Maddux Fox 4 Milton,Fl ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:16:02 PM PST US From: "Ed Gray" Subject: Kitfox-List: Viking Guys, great discussion of Rotax/Viking! I am just finishing my Speedster. It's ready to cover and the Viking is still on the floor. I hope to fly it by summer, and will report all relevant info. I will use a Warp 3-blade prop. Far as I know, it may be the first Viking/Kitfox. McBean has a Viking but has never installed it. Jan is building my engine mount so w&b will be a "wait and see" proposition. I have extra weight in the tail (fully airfoiled surfaces and controls) so the little extra weight will be ok. My building has been going slow since I have been flying all over the country in my new Lancair 360. The folded Kitfox and 360 fit into a single T hangar. My thinking is initial cost and repairability of the Honda can't be touched by Rotax. Break a Rotax crank, if you don't crash you probably will sell your house to buy a new one. I have driven many Honda engines, cars and bikes, and never put a wrench on one. Plus, all parts available down the street at Dallas Honda. No freakin carbs falling off due to broken rubber! I can't promise the performance numbers, but I will race anyone with a 912 and bet a C note. We'll know soon! Ed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.