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 Topic: ELT - 406 MHz or 121.5 standard? |
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| Mike C Replies: 11 Views: 4853 |
 Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:29 am Subject: Re: ELT - 406 MHz or 121.5 standard? |
| The Canadian implementation of the 406 ELT will be phased in over the next 2 years starting next month. It must be an impact activated device so only a proper ELT will do. The grapevine is saying that ... | |
| Topic: Painting the inside of the cowl |
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| Mike C Replies: 2 Views: 1894 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 11:50 am Subject: Painting the inside of the cowl |
| We've been using Spray-Bondo to fill and smooth light imperfections prior to painting. It is a product similar to automotive body fill but in a liquid spray able form. I doubt that it would complet ... | |
| Topic: ELT Placement in a Model II |
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| Mike C Replies: 6 Views: 3484 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 11:39 am Subject: ELT Placement in a Model II |
| Marco, I know where you are talking about now. I have my wingtip strobes power supply, intercom and 12 volt outlet there. My mount was above that on a crosstube and the aileron mechanism would come ... | |
| Topic: ELT Placement in a Model II |
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| Mike C Replies: 6 Views: 3484 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 5:35 am Subject: ELT Placement in a Model II |
| I had mine up there originally but it interfered with the wing folding. I finally decided to do something about it and moved it down.
Mike Model II 582 [quote] -- |
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| Topic: ELT Placement in a Model II |
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| Mike C Replies: 6 Views: 3484 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 1:34 pm Subject: ELT Placement in a Model II |
| Bryan,
I mounted mine under the passenger seat with the mounting base bolted to the seat. Mike Crutchlow Model II 582 [quote] -- |
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| Topic: capacitance fuel probes |
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| Mike C Replies: 9 Views: 6388 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:32 am Subject: capacitance fuel probes |
| We've just completed the installation of capacitance probes on a pair of
RV4 tanks. The installation should be similar for the Kitfox with the probe mounted on the side of the tank. Because of the d ... |
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| Topic: 1 line drawing |
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| Mike C Replies: 4 Views: 3741 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:15 pm Subject: 1 line drawing |
| Glenn,
Hope these help. Mike Crutchlow Kitfox Model II 582 [quote] -- |
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| Topic: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 07/07/07 |
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| Mike C Replies: 4 Views: 4255 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:18 pm Subject: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 07/07/07 |
| Hugh,
Your right that you can have different MON and RON values and still come up with the same AKI number. I don't know how you can determine these values other than asking the refining company. T ... |
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| Topic: Fuel Octane for 912 Engine |
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| Mike C Replies: 2 Views: 3099 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:05 pm Subject: Fuel Octane for 912 Engine |
| The factory Rotax engine brochure calls for a minimum octane rating of MON 83 / RON 91 / AKI 87 to be used in the 912 UL. The operators manual calls for RON 90 in the UL and RON 95 in the ULS.
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| Topic: props for Guy |
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| Mike C Replies: 13 Views: 4325 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:27 pm Subject: props for Guy |
| Dave,
I haven't flown much out of my area here. I'm not sure of a suitable place. Mike DO NOT ARCHIVE -- |
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| Topic: props for Guy |
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| Mike C Replies: 13 Views: 4325 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 5:18 am Subject: props for Guy |
| Dave,
Even with the "bad" tach, the 582 performed very well. These Kitfoxes are amazing compared to some of the production line planes like the Cessna 152 that I trained in. There ar ... |
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| Topic: props for Guy |
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| Mike C Replies: 13 Views: 4325 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:55 pm Subject: props for Guy |
| Dave,
I can confirm that Rotax tachs can be notoriously inaccurate. I have just put a Tiny Tach in my Kitfox II (582) to check the accuracy of the Rotax and found a 500 rpm error. This was confirme ... |
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| Topic: Poll |
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| Mike C Replies: 21 Views: 9531 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:58 am Subject: poll |
| Guys,
I had the same problem of not being able to select a choice in the poll. It turns out that I had to log into the forum before I could select anything. Mike C -- |
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| Topic: No Title |
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| Mike C Replies: 0 Views: 867 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:26 am Subject: No Title |
| Model II with 582 bluehead and a tailwheel.
Mike C. [quote] -- |
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| Topic: More 582 Temperature Questions |
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| Mike C Replies: 22 Views: 8507 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:54 am Subject: More 582 Temperature Questions |
| I've never flown it without the extension so I can't judge the power
difference. It does NOT lack for power with the pipe. Mike -- |
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| Topic: More 582 Temperature Questions |
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| Mike C Replies: 22 Views: 8507 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:13 pm Subject: More 582 Temperature Questions |
| The pipe was on when I bought the plane. It is an extension of the
regular pipe. It's the same type of pipe that is flared and bolted on. It keeps the exhaust heat away from the rad and the landing ... |
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| Topic: More 582 Temperature Questions |
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| Mike C Replies: 22 Views: 8507 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:46 pm Subject: More 582 Temperature Questions |
| Guy,
Do you have the short exhaust stack that blows on to the rad? The heat from the exhaust would heat the coolant in the rad. I have an extension on my exhaust pipe that directs the gasses below ... |
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