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Tue 11/16/21


Total Messages Posted: 2



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     1. 07:09 AM - Re: Canvas Cover (Michael Gibbs)
     2. 07:34 AM - Re: Canvas Cover (Robert Toth)
 
 
 


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    Time: 07:09:00 AM PST US
    From: Michael Gibbs <michaelgibbs@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: Canvas Cover
    Both my Model IV and Series 7 Kitfoxes use PolyFiber. Mike Phoenix, AZ > On Nov 16, 2021, at 1:03 AM, Kirby Cramer <kitfox@mcn.org> wrote: > > > Hi George, > > Mine was Ceconite (1992 Kitfox Model 4) which used the Stitts Poly Fiber system for adhesive and cover. > I think Stitts and Ceconite are similar. Flew it today, about 525 hours on Subaru EA81. > > I f you're going to use Stitts covering, I would recommend Poly Tone paint as it is easy to patch and repair. > I used System 3 paint and its very hard to patch properly. > > Kirby Cramer > Kitfox 4 NSI Subaru, N45KC > Vans RV7A O-360, N445KC > FAA Experimental Aircraft Repairman > EAA Life Member > 26 Rollingview Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 > KirbyCramer@gmail.com > 760-505-3173 > YouTube: Cramer's Classic Cycles > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com <owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com> On Behalf Of George Nielsen > Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 11:38 PM > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Subject: Kitfox-List: Canvas Cover > > > Does anyone know what kind of material is used for the canvas cover of Kitfoxes and Avid Flyers? Is it Ceconite? > > I am asking because I have found small holes in my aircraft and would like to patch them up. > > Thanks. > > George Nielsen > Avid Flyer I-6640 > > > > > > > >


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    Time: 07:34:51 AM PST US
    From: Robert Toth <rtoth4310@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Canvas Cover
    Did mine with Stitts Poly Fiber and the Poly Tone paints worked great and pretty easy! Good luck! Bob Toth Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2021, at 10:14 AM, Michael Gibbs <michaelgibbs@cox.net> wrote: > > > Both my Model IV and Series 7 Kitfoxes use PolyFiber. > > Mike > Phoenix, AZ > >> On Nov 16, 2021, at 1:03 AM, Kirby Cramer <kitfox@mcn.org> wrote: >> >> >> Hi George, >> >> Mine was Ceconite (1992 Kitfox Model 4) which used the Stitts Poly Fiber system for adhesive and cover. >> I think Stitts and Ceconite are similar. Flew it today, about 525 hours on Subaru EA81. >> >> I f you're going to use Stitts covering, I would recommend Poly Tone paint as it is easy to patch and repair. >> I used System 3 paint and its very hard to patch properly. >> >> Kirby Cramer >> Kitfox 4 NSI Subaru, N45KC >> Vans RV7A O-360, N445KC >> FAA Experimental Aircraft Repairman >> EAA Life Member >> 26 Rollingview Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 >> KirbyCramer@gmail.com >> 760-505-3173 >> YouTube: Cramer's Classic Cycles >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com <owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com> On Behalf Of George Nielsen >> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 11:38 PM >> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com >> Subject: Kitfox-List: Canvas Cover >> >> >> Does anyone know what kind of material is used for the canvas cover of Kitfoxes and Avid Flyers? Is it Ceconite? >> >> I am asking because I have found small holes in my aircraft and would like to patch them up. >> >> Thanks. >> >> George Nielsen >> Avid Flyer I-6640 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >




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