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Andrew,

I didn't get your post until today... Just got back from 3 weeks in Thailand and Malaysia...work!

I will call on cell, but now suspect you are back in JAK...

Rich

Thanks guys... appreciate it..

Andrew, do you have your CFI and can do TW signoffs? Still have the plane at B19

Rich

How does that work? He can do and/or sign off..yes? I am 2nd owner and it's been 14years since the plane was built.. I have address and name.. but frankly.. Think the guy might have even passed away. ...

Anyone know of an A/P who will sign off or do the annual on a kitfox M3 in the S Maine /S New Hampshire area? Both of my hopefuls have renigned and changed their minds.. Due in Nov 06

thanks
Rich

Tail-draggers are NOT inherently dangerous... Pilots are !!!

I wouldn't do it! Unless you are a 100lb pilot, will never take up another passenger, won't fly in hot humid weather... you'd be pushing the envelope..

Don't get me wrong.. the 503 is a great eng ...

I just purchased a new oil cooler from Williams Aviation in AZ.. Recv'd the parts , cooler, connects and brackets, but there is no drawing for installation.

Has anyone installed this type cooler o ...

So...to get back to the original question.. Yes, there are some Kitfoxes in Thailand. I go work/go there often for my job.. I travel between Bangkok and Laem Chabang Industrial zone near Pattaya Beach ...

Ditto... 225hrs in 9 years??? Or 25 hours a year...!! Not saying , dead stick landing is any picnic, nor would I like to exp one as a surprize..but experience counts for alot here... Heck , I fly at ...

I currently own and drive a Model III with the 912UL.. 80hp, 3blade GSC wood prop. Agree and concur with the stats.. Rotate at 200' , climb 1000-1200fpm, cruise 75-85mph at 75%power... It's a great en ...

Bradley,
thanks good site... found just the ones..

Rich

Does anyone know where I can buy a "bussmann" fuse holder as above.. Aircraft Spruce, Wicks, Leading Edge, ect ect... all have 10a or 15a , but I have not found an aircraft parts dealer or o ...

Thanks Mike,
I agree...and btw, nice pics on your frapper site... I need to do some of Maine..we have smaller hills...but way more trees!!!

Rich

Never had one myself, but know of many who did and failed... Been around awhile and they did have problems with the rotary values, something to do with caburation...

I would NOT use it, or offered ...

Paul,
300F max on the CHT is right... IF the CHT and Cyl Water Temp have a direct corelation...then I am okay at 230! Just not sure if they do..

thanks

List,

I have a Rotax 912UL - with Evans NPG - water temp is running 200-230F, does this sound right or too hot?? Oil temp is running 190-230 (normal).

My oil cooler is on top of the motor, proba ...

No Problem Michael....

I'll be arrogant enough for the both of us... A 3000 hr GA pilot plus... former flight instructor.... 7th owned aircraft...

In other words.. the PIC has no flying issues.. ...

List,

Just installed the new KingFox (21x12x8) tires on the KF.. They look GREAT! Roll off my grass field is great.. on landing however, I did my typical 3pt landing...and bounced at least 3 times. ...

List,

Rotax 912 / AN4 - 6 bolt pattern - GSC 3blade wood prop...what is the proper torque for the bolts? 120in lbs

I know the blade hub - is 100 in lbs...

thanks

Hey guys,
Just got back fronm SnF sunday... Very disappointing on the KF front... I too did see the older KF sitting on the trailer and saw one fly off... But, other than that, I saw no older kitfoxe ...