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Topic: What Happen to this Kifox List? |
MHastedt
Replies: 21
Views: 20147
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:32 am Subject: What Happen to this Kifox List? |
Me, too!
Margaret Hastedt
Classic IV, Jabiru 3300
College Station, TX
>> Marco Menezes <msm_9949@yahoo.com> 12/9/2013 10:19 AM >>>
I'm still here!
Marco Menez ... |
Topic: Stancil Aircraft Busted for Selling Aircraft to MX Cartels |
MHastedt
Replies: 1
Views: 2176
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:59 am Subject: Stancil Aircraft Busted for Selling Aircraft to MX Cartels |
About 26 hrs now. It'd have more if job and weather would cooperate!
-Margaret
Sent from my iPad
On Feb 4, 2012, at 9:12 AM, aerobatics@aol.com ([email]aerobatics@aol.com[/email]) wrote:
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Topic: Stancil Aircraft Busted for Selling Aircraft to MX Cartels |
MHastedt
Replies: 2
Views: 3276
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:46 am Subject: Stancil Aircraft Busted for Selling Aircraft to MX Cartels |
If you're looking for horsepower and low weight, consider putting in a Jabiru 3300 (120 HP). I've got one in my Classic IV and actually got 47 lbs of useful load back from my EA-81 installation. My ... |
Topic: Hirth F30 thoughts |
MHastedt
Replies: 17
Views: 12540
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:17 am Subject: Hirth F30 thoughts |
Hi Albert,
I am in the process of installing a Jabiru 3300 (120 HP) in my Classic IV. I retired my semi-NSI Subaru after too many problems to list. I'm looking forward to 50% more horsepower and ... |
Topic: EA-81 weight FYI |
MHastedt
Replies: 1
Views: 1966
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:12 am Subject: EA-81 weight FYI |
Hi gang,
I am proceeding with replacing my (mostly) NSI EA-81 engine with a Jab 3300. For fun and curiosity I went out and bought a big-game scale, removed the engine, mount, radiator etc etc and ... |
Topic: Looking for the owner of a Classic IV w/a Jab 3300 |
MHastedt
Replies: 1
Views: 2151
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:00 pm Subject: Looking for the owner of a Classic IV w/a Jab 3300 |
Hi Gang,
I am trying to locate a guy who has a Classic IV with a Jabiru 3300 engine. I want to pick his brain because I intend to put one in mine. I've heard he might live in either CT or PA. Th ... |
Topic: Show us your finished Kitfox |
MHastedt
Replies: 16
Views: 12649
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 12:54 pm Subject: Show us your finished Kitfox |
Okay you guys, for those who haven't already seen it here's mine...
Margaret H.
Classic IV EA-81
College Station, TX |
Topic: Spinner |
MHastedt
Replies: 3
Views: 2597
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:36 pm Subject: Spinner |
I got my spinner from this site: http://www.uhsspinners.com/index.html
I have the F-model Powerfin prop on my Classic IV. The spinner fit nearly perfectly at the get-go. The only thing I added ... |
Topic: NSI normal asperated oil blowoff |
MHastedt
Replies: 9
Views: 5610
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:00 am Subject: NSI normal asperated oil blowoff |
Hi everyone,
I was discussing this with my friend and he made an interesting point: it's possible that the lengthened vent line may be in a low-pressure location and is literally suctioning the oi ... |
Topic: Kitfox Upgrades |
MHastedt
Replies: 8
Views: 5319
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:32 am Subject: Kitfox Upgrades |
I also bought the under-seat bin, but opted to cut out the front of it instead. I installed a fabric front panel with elastic at the top so that I can just reach in, but it keeps stuff from coming ou ... |
Topic: type of fuel |
MHastedt
Replies: 7
Views: 5359
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:16 pm Subject: type of fuel |
I haven't used anyting BUT avgas in my EA-81 engine. No problems to date, but with only 45 hours of flight time it's not very conclusive. I haven't been using any lead scavenging products either. To ... |
Topic: EA-81 Subaru Drivers |
MHastedt
Replies: 22
Views: 7679
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:38 am Subject: EA-81 Subaru Drivers |
Please give us details on that oil-to-water cooler! My non-turbo EA-81's oil temps are always much higher than the water temp (230+ deg. vs. 175 tops). No thermostat yet. I was just about to try m ... |
Topic: NSI Redrive Oil Seal Leaks |
MHastedt
Replies: 13
Views: 5794
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:59 am Subject: NSI Redrive Oil Seal Leaks |
I have a Hirth redrive on my (mostly) NSI engine and it definitely has a vent. Originally the vent was on the middle-front face of the unit, just below the prop flange. However, I had to move it to ... |
Topic: EA-81 oil leaks |
MHastedt
Replies: 4
Views: 2070
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:35 am Subject: EA-81 oil leaks |
Oil leaks... the gift from Hell that keeps on giving!
Any other Soob owners out there have persistent or recurring oil leaks like I do? I have a quasi-NSI non-turbo EA-81 that I rebuilt using most ... |
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