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1. 09:11 AM - 582 engine install and removal (RON LIEBMANN)
2. 10:42 AM - Re: 582 engine install and removal (Rex)
3. 04:34 PM - Panel Replacement (Michael Gibbs)
4. 05:36 PM - Re: Panel Replacement (Rex)
5. 05:48 PM - Re: Panel Replacement (Ted or Ella)
6. 06:16 PM - Re: Panel Replacement (Kirby Cramer)
7. 08:39 PM - Re: Panel Replacement (Michael Gibbs)
8. 10:29 PM - Re: Panel Replacement (Kirby Cramer)
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| Subject: | 582 engine install and removal |
Hi Listers,
Has anyone on the list had the chance to remove a 582 from a Model 2 or 3 Kitfox?
I pulled mine out for rebuild and had to remove the left rear motor mount
first to get the engine out. I don't remember having to do the opposite when
I installed it 30 years ago.
Thanks for reading......Ron rliebmann@comcast.net mailto:rliebmann@comcast.net Schaumburg, IL
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| Subject: | Re: 582 engine install and removal |
I have a Model 2/582 which I have not removed the engine but could look
at mine to provide photos or other info. Let me know if I can assist. I
am restoring it and it has not been run in over 20 years. I probably
need the engine rebuilt so I'd like to learn what you find out anyway.
Rex Hefferan
Pueblo, CO
On 6/8/2020 10:09 AM, RON LIEBMANN wrote:
> Hi Listers,
>
> Has anyone on the list had the chance to remove a 582 from a Model 2
> or 3 Kitfox? I pulled mine out for rebuild and had to remove the left
> rear motor mount first to get the engine out. I don't remember having
> to do the opposite when I installed it 30 years ago.
>
> Thanks for reading......Ron rliebmann@comcast.net
> <mailto:rliebmann@comcast.net> Schaumburg, IL
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| Subject: | Panel Replacement |
Hi all,
I thought I=99d share the upgrade project I completed last weekend. My
Kitfox Series 7 was in need of a panel upgrade. The new panel was built in t
he shop and assembled on the living room table. A few months ago I pulled th
e old panel out of the plane and started working on installing the new one.
Original panel (2005-2019)
New panel (in the dining room)
New panel (installed). I moved the engine controls down to the console while
retaining the mechanical pitch trim handle there. It=99s a tight sque
eze underneath but we got everything to fit.
Here=99s what=99s what. There are no autopilot servos installed a
t this time, but the Dynon AP-74 has a knob that makes things like altitude/
heading bugs and altimeter settings much easier than poking buttons on the m
ain unit.
She also has a new Ivo in-flight adjustable prop with constant speed control
ler. The previous prop was a very nice Whirlwind but it was ground-adjustabl
e only. Of course, the new prop required the Rotax hollow prop shaft and she
had the solid one, so that added $$$ to the project!
I finished the last of the ground testing on Saturday, so I think she=99
s ready to return to the skies.
Mike G.
Phoenix, AZ
Kitfox Series 7
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| Subject: | Re: Panel Replacement |
Looks great!
Rex Hefferan
M2/582
On 6/8/2020 5:30 PM, Michael Gibbs wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I thought Id share the upgrade project I completed last weekend. My Kitfox Series
7 was in need of a panel upgrade. The new panel was built in the shop and
assembled on the living room table. A few months ago I pulled the old panel out
of the plane and started working on installing the new one.
>
> Original panel (2005-2019)
>
>
> New panel (in the dining room)
>
>
> New panel (installed). I moved the engine controls down to the console while
retaining the mechanical pitch trim handle there. Its a tight squeeze underneath
but we got everything to fit.
>
>
> Heres whats what. There are no autopilot servos installed at this time, but the
Dynon AP-74 has a knob that makes things like altitude/heading bugs and altimeter
settings much easier than poking buttons on the main unit.
>
>
> She also has a new Ivo in-flight adjustable prop with constant speed controller.
The previous prop was a very nice Whirlwind but it was ground-adjustable only.
Of course, the new prop required the Rotax hollow prop shaft and she had
the solid one, so that added $$$ to the project!
>
>
> I finished the last of the ground testing on Saturday, so I think shes ready
to return to the skies.
>
> Mike G.
> Phoenix, AZ
> Kitfox Series 7
>
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| Subject: | Re: Panel Replacement |
Great job on the panel and also in moving all the controls that you made changes
to. Good to see that a few posts are being made to this site.
Ted Palamarek IV/912ul
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| Subject: | Panel Replacement |
Nice job Mike! I especially like your Ipad mount. Looks factory.
I have a Ram Roller mount in my Kitfox that works well too.
I have found my 2.5 amp USB charger can't keep up with the Ipad on long flights.
What are you using for power?
(the home Ipad charger is 5 amps I think)?
Cheers,
Kirby Cramer Kitfox 4 N45KC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com <owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com>
On Behalf Of Michael Gibbs
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 4:31 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Panel Replacement
Hi all,
I thought Id share the upgrade project I completed last weekend. My Kitfox Series
7 was in need of a panel upgrade. The new panel was built in the shop and assembled
on the living room table. A few months ago I pulled the old panel out
of the plane and started working on installing the new one.
Original panel (2005-2019)
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| Subject: | Re: Panel Replacement |
Thanks for the kind comments, everyone.
Actually, the iPad mount is home-grown. It=99s just a sheet of aluminu
m with three edges folded over to grip the edges of the iPad. The top is ope
n and it pivots on a piano hinge, so I can pull the small latch up, tilt it f
orward, and slide the iPad out, if needed. There=99s also a small comp
uter fan behind it that comes on with the master switch to help keep the iPa
d cool.
I used a small USB plug behind the panel for power. It provides 2.1 amps to e
ach of two USB sockets (only one is used). This is an iPad Air, so 2 amps is
enough to power and charge it. You have to be careful with power plugs, a l
ot of plugs that are labeled =9C2 amps=9D also have two plugs, a
nd each plug only provides 1 amp, which is not enough to power the tablet. T
his one is rated at 4.2 amps, so 2.1 is available for each plug.
It=99s not a good picture, but this is the USB plug before it was moun
ted behind the panel. There is a second one on the front side of the panel f
or pilot and passenger use.
Mike
> On Jun 8, 2020, at 6:17 PM, Kirby Cramer <kitfox@mcn.org> wrote:
>
>
>
> Nice job Mike! I especially like your Ipad mount. Looks factory.
> I have a Ram Roller mount in my Kitfox that works well too.
>
> I have found my 2.5 amp USB charger can't keep up with the Ipad on long fl
ights. What are you using for power?
> (the home Ipad charger is 5 amps I think)?
>
> Cheers,
> Kirby Cramer Kitfox 4 N45KC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com <owner-kitfox-list-server@mat
ronics.com> On Behalf Of Michael Gibbs
> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 4:31 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Panel Replacement
>
> Hi all,
>
> I thought I=99d share the upgrade project I completed last weekend. M
y Kitfox Series 7 was in need of a panel upgrade. The new panel was built in
the shop and assembled on the living room table. A few months ago I pulled t
he old panel out of the plane and started working on installing the new one.
>
> Original panel (2005-2019)
>
>
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| Subject: | Panel Replacement |
The fan is even more impressive. My Ipad does get hot especially in the sun..
Any info on your charging source and output?
Thanks again
-Kirby
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com <owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com>
On Behalf Of Michael Gibbs
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Panel Replacement
Thanks for the kind comments, everyone.
Actually, the iPad mount is home-grown. Its just a sheet of aluminum with three
edges folded over to grip the edges of the iPad. The top is open and it pivots
on a piano hinge, so I can pull the small latch up, tilt it forward, and slide
the iPad out, if needed. Theres also a small computer fan behind it that comes
on with the master switch to help keep the iPad cool.
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