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1. 08:05 PM - Re: Re: 8th Annual 2014 Page, AZ. Fly-In (Don Hudgeon)
2. 08:15 PM - polyethylene tanks and fuel ports (used to be in-line filters) (Sacha)
3. 08:29 PM - Re: Re: 8th Annual 2014 Page, AZ. Fly-In (bjones@dmv.com)
4. 08:53 PM - Re: polyethylene tanks and fuel ports (used to be in-line filters) (Guy Buchanan)
5. 09:55 PM - Re: polyethylene tanks and fuel ports (used to be in-line filters) (Sacha)
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| Subject: | Re: 8th Annual 2014 Page, AZ. Fly-In |
Thanks Roger
I will plan on attending.
Cheers
Don
On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 10:58 PM, Roger Lee <ssadiver1@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Don,
>
> All are welcome. We have aircraft of all types and speeds.
>
> --------
> Roger Lee
> Tucson, Az.
> Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
> Rotax Repair Center - Heavy Maint. Rated
> Home 520-574-1080 TRY HOME FIRST
> Cell 520-349-7056
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=426988#426988
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| Subject: | polyethylene tanks and fuel ports (used to be in-line |
filters)
Hi Guy, thank for your feedback yeah, those are scary thoughts.
I did mean to add =9Cand then glass them over=9D to my
original post in fact.
But it turns out my wing tanks are not made of resin after all; a friend
who is more knowledgeable than me in these matters told me they look
like they are polyethylene, or maybe a kind of nylon, like the Kitfox
header tank. So gluing will be difficult and I=99m not sure
glassing them will work either: it looks like I will not be able to fit
finger strainers (or fuel drain valves) to either wing tank as I
can=99t find a viable way to attach the fuel ports/aluminum
flanges to the tank walls. (As they need to be close to the trailing
edge of the wing, it=99s not feasible to fit a counter-nut on the
inside of the tank either).
Instead of finger strainers on each wing, I=99m thinking of
fitting a single finger strainer to the header tank. It looks like this
can be done without too much difficulty if I can tin-solder some brass
mesh to the fuel port (the finger strainers they sell at ACS seem to be
made that way in fact I=99m having trouble finding brass
mesh so I may have to cut some from one of the ACS strainers).
sacha
From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Guy
Buchanan
Sent: Sunday, 20 July, 2014 07:07
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend
any?
Sorry for the late reply, Sacha, I've been out of town.
That might work. You must be very careful to sand, clean, then use
something like MetalPrep
<http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/metalprep.php?clickkey=9
9083> , then Alodine, to prep the surface of the aluminum so you get a
really good bond. It will seriously ruin your day to have this flange
pop off with the finger strainer in place, thereby letting the entire
tank of fuel drain into your wing. >:o (Meaning: I would never do it,
unless I glassed over it after bonding it.)
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
Now a glider pilot, too.
On 7/16/2014 8:50 PM, Sacha wrote:
What do you think of the idea of gluing aluminum welding flanges to the
outside of the tank using two-part epoxy resin/glue or some other
adhesive. Would it work?
Once the flanges are glued i could drill holes in the tank and then
screw the finger strainers/fuel drains in place.
The flange for the fuel port could be cut so that it can sit lower down.
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| Subject: | Re: 8th Annual 2014 Page, AZ. Fly-In |
Hi Don,
I usually trailer my Kitfox to Page at the same time as the CT flyin and
have used the large gravel area just past the main transient ramp to park
the trailer if the ramp is expected to be loaded.
Last year the lady who had airport management duties and wears other hats
for the town was concerned about having room for my rig until I negotiated
an arrangement to have the on site airport maintenance guys work with me
to make sure I was not "in the way". If you end up using the gravel area
expect to deal with sand burs.
By the way, I will do two forums at Air Venture this year, the usual tips
on touring by motorhome and folding wing plane. Not much changed in the
forums since the last forums at Sun N Fun, Sebring and Copper State.
Hope you get to have FUN!
Robert (Bob) Jones
Kitfox IV 912
Enclosed trailer
> Hi Roger
> Just wondering if a Canadian with a KITFOX Vixen would be welcome!!!
>
> I am presently building an enclosed trailer for my Vixen with the
> intention
> of traveling to AZ for a few months this winter. I am towing it with a
> Sprinter Campervan.
> I would organize my trip to come through the Page area at this time.. I
> could arrive in time to setup my plane and join you CT folks on the flying
> trips.
>
> Don Hudgeon
> 14008 Nesbitt Ave
> Summerland,BC
> V0H 1Z1
> 250 494-9042
> don@hudgeon.com
>
> KITFOX Vixen C-FOXK
> 912UL IVO IFA prop.
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 7:05 AM, Roger Lee <ssadiver1@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
>>
>> The Page Fly-In attendees list was just updated.
>>
>> WHY ISN'T YOUR NAME ON THE LIST?
>>
>> Come join us. It will be the best trip you ever had. Scenery and friends
>> like none other.
>>
>> p.s.
>> Don't forget to send Roger your personal info as it is ask for in the
>> original post.
>>
>> --------
>> Roger Lee
>> Tucson, Az.
>> Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
>> Rotax Repair Center - Heavy Maint. Rated
>> Home 520-574-1080 TRY HOME FIRST
>> Cell 520-349-7056
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=426929#426929
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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| Subject: | Re: polyethylene tanks and fuel ports (used to be |
in-line filters)
On 7/20/2014 3:49 PM, Sacha wrote:
>
> But it turns out my wing tanks are not made of resin after all; a
> friend who is more knowledgeable than me in these matters told me they
> look like they are polyethylene, or maybe a kind of nylon, like the
> Kitfox header tank. So gluing will be difficult and Im not sure
> glassing them will work either:
>
It's true. Nothing sticks reliably to polyethylene. It has to be welded.
>
> Instead of finger strainers on each wing, Im thinking of fitting a
> single finger strainer to the header tank. It looks like this can be
> done without too much difficulty if I can tin-solder some brass mesh
> to the fuel port (the finger strainers they sell at ACS seem to be
> made that way in fact Im having trouble finding brass mesh so I may
> have to cut some from one of the ACS strainers).
>
I think the ACS strainers use steel mesh. Call them, they should be able
to tell you.
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
Now a glider pilot, too.
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| Subject: | Re: polyethylene tanks and fuel ports (used to be |
in-line filters)
I have one here and it looks like bronze or brass. It's tin-soldered to a 1/2"
male 3/8" female NPT fitting.
> On Jul 21, 2014, at 5:53, Guy Buchanan <gebuchanan@cox.net> wrote:
>
> I think the ACS strainers use steel mesh.
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