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1. 08:51 AM - Re: Re: flap angles, Kitfox IV (Lowell Fitt)
2. 12:55 PM - Re: Re: Cheng shin tires (Marco Menezes)
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| Subject: | Re: flap angles, Kitfox IV |
Dave,
Lots of different Kitfoxes and lots of different folks flying in lots of
different environments. I agree with what you said regarding exploring the
envelope, but this is what suits me. I guess the reason I posted is to let
those interested know that there are a variety of purposes, experiences and
preferences when we fly our airplanes. For the individual situation, none
necessarily better than the others - just different. I would be the last
person to suggest that it is "my way or the highway" - but rather just
another way.
Lowell
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From: "Dave" <dave@cfisher.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: flap angles, Kitfox IV
>
> Michael - Agree on the flap infor for your model 3
>
> Lowell.- not using flaps ? you are limiting your usefulness of this
> plane.
> limit 20 degrees - sure for the vast majortiy maybe
> BUT
>
> The ones who actually can and want to explore the envelope of their
> kitfox further the flaps to their maximun extent will give superior
> performance benefits to the ones who chose this route.
>
> Knowing the entire envelope of your plane is a real attribute to all
> pilots/owners.
>
> You will
> know better how to take off better
> know how ot land slower and shorter when needed.
> know how to deadstick land on a runway or in a field
> know your limits better and better
> know to not become complacent
> Make a bad situation better
>
> Dave
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:40 AM
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: flap angles, Kitfox IV
>
>
>
> I can echo Michel's comments. I have never landed with flaps. Side
> slips
> makes finding the threshold easy enough. I have them blocked at 20 and
> plan on doing some experimenting with them on my new Model IV - maybe.
>
> Lowell
>
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> From: "Michel" <michel@online.no>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 3:17 AM
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: flap angles, Kitfox IV
>
>>
>> Hello everyone! ... (long time, no writing! ;-)
>>
>> If it may interest anyone: I have a Kitfox 3 built in 1992 by someone who
>> built it as his 3rd Kitfox. He had limited the flaps to 10 degrees and
>> that's how I fly today.
>>
>> I never use the flaps if it isn't as a pitch trim on long distance smooth
>> air flights. I control my altitude vs. speed on final by side-slipping.
>>
>> The only time I have used the 10 degrees flaps on take-off is when on a
>> short and wet grass field. I get airborne a bit sooner and fly a couple
>> of feet over the ground until gaining enough speed to start initial
>> climb.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Michel
>> Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200 - Norway
>>
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>> Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
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>>
>> Read this topic online here:
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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=402468#402468
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| Subject: | Re: Cheng shin tires |
They just "feel" different than the Cheng Shins. I'll get used to them with
practice. Landings are improving already.=0A-=0AMarco Menezes N99KX=0AMo
del II 582-90 C-box 3:1 w/ clutch=0AHersey, MI=0A=0A=0A=0A_________________
_______________=0AFrom: Dave <dave@cfisher.com>=0ATo: kitfox-list@matronics
.com =0ASent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:30 PM=0ASubject: Re: Kitfox-List: R
e: Cheng shin tires=0A=0A=0A=0AKing fox tires are wonderful=0A-=0Athe 21"
x 12 x 8s are great as well.........=0A-=0A=0AIf you bouncing you might
be landing too hard ?=0A=0ATires pressure?=0A=0A----- Original Message ----
- =0A>From: Marco Menezes =0A>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com =0A>Sent: Tuesd
ay, June 11, 2013 1:12 PM=0A>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Cheng shin tires
=0A>=0A>=0A>Thanks Jason. I'll look them up. I did finally mount King Fox 2
1x12-8 tires that I'm still getting used to. They're quite bouncy on landin
g I've found unless you really "grease" the touchdown.=0A>-=0A>=0A>-=0A
>=0A>=0A>=0A>________________________________=0A>From: Jason Omelchuck <jas
on@trek-tech.com>=0A>To: kitfox-list@matronics.com =0A>Sent: Sunday, June 9
, 2013 10:57 AM=0A>Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Cheng shin tires=0A>=0A>=0A>--
>=0A>I got some from Dressler tires a year or so ago.=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>msm_99
49(at)yahoo.com wrote:=0A>> Does anyone have a line on shaved 20x7.00-8 Che
ng Shins or an equivalent that will fit my rims? Original equipment has fin
ally worn out. =0A>> =0A>> Marco Menezes N99KX=0A>> Model II 582-90 C-box 3
:1 w/ clutch=0A>> Hersey, MI=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>Read this topic online
here:=0A>=0A>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopiref="http://www.matronic
s.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List" target=_blank>httpp; - - - - - -
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