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 Topic: Oil pressure at 145 psi |
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| VIXEN Replies: 3 Views: 3968 |
 Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:27 pm Subject: Oil pressure at 145 psi |
| When my 18 year old Westac Quad gauge goes wanky it is always the sender!!!!
Have fun Don Hudgeon On Sat, Jan 17, 2015 at 2:20 PM, henry.voris <henry_voris@yahoo.com ([email]henry_vori ... |
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| Topic: polyethylene tanks and fuel ports (used to be in-line filte |
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| VIXEN Replies: 4 Views: 4532 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:09 pm Subject: polyethylene tanks and fuel ports (used to be in-line filte |
| I use ONLY a gascolator on my 912 UL and in 490 hours have never had a fuel contamination issue. I use non ethanol mogas exclusively except when travelling and 100LL is all that is available. I purcha ... | |
| Topic: 8th Annual 2014 Page, AZ. Fly-In |
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| VIXEN Replies: 5 Views: 4678 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:05 pm Subject: 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 ([email]ssadiver1@yahoo.com[/email])> wrote: [quote]--> Ro ... |
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| Topic: 8th Annual 2014 Page, AZ. Fly-In |
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| VIXEN Replies: 5 Views: 4678 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:30 pm Subject: 8th Annual 2014 Page, AZ. Fly-In |
| 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 t ... |
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| Topic: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? |
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| VIXEN Replies: 12 Views: 12586 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:47 am Subject: in-line fuel filters - can you recommend any? |
| I fly a kitfox 912 ul and have the exact fuel system you describe.
in 400 hours never had a problem. take care Don On Jun 29, 2014 6:14 AM, "MacDonald Doug" <dougsnash@yahoo.com ( ... |
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| Topic: Brain Picking Engine 912 |
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| VIXEN Replies: 17 Views: 13089 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:17 pm Subject: Brain Picking Engine 912 |
| Hi Lowell
I wonder why you are running the aux fuel pump? It may be possibly excessive pressure in the system. Do you have a return line back to the gascolator or tank? I found that before installing ... |
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| Topic: Radio Antennas |
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| VIXEN Replies: 2 Views: 2938 |
Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:29 pm Subject: Re: Radio Antennas |
| Thanks Bob. I would only be use the COM as emergency backup. Will give it a try.
Thanks again Don |
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| Topic: Radio Antennas |
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| VIXEN Replies: 2 Views: 2938 |
Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:31 am Subject: Radio Antennas |
| Hello All
I could not find the answer by searching. Could someone tell me if I reconnected the wingtip VOR antennas (not used-removed the Nav/Com and replaced with ICOM A210) to a handheld emergency ... |
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| Topic: Transmit Noise |
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| VIXEN Replies: 1 Views: 2576 |
Forum: Avionics-List Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:14 pm Subject: Transmit Noise |
| Hello All.
Today flying my KF Vixen 912UL I developed a radio transmit noise. As soon as I pressed the PTT (on either stick) there is a solid sharp buzzing sound in the headsets. almost like somethin ... |
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| Topic: Ceramic Coating |
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| VIXEN Replies: 3 Views: 2508 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:13 am Subject: Ceramic Coating |
| Hello Victor.
I wrapped the exhausts on my 912UL about 150 hours ago (18 months) and so far it has worked very well. I used the automotive type. It`s about 2" wide and wraps on easily. I used SS ... |
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| Topic: Props |
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| VIXEN Replies: 4 Views: 3454 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:25 pm Subject: Props |
| I had the same combination on my Model 5 Vixen. Changed to an IVO IFA 70". Huge difference in performance. I believe you will find more discussion on this subject in former posts.
Have fun ... |
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| Topic: Removing Printed Identification Labels from Instrument Pane |
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| VIXEN Replies: 0 Views: 1137 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:05 pm Subject: Removing Printed Identification Labels from Instrument Pane |
| How about lighter fluid!!!
Don On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM, Guy Buchanan <gebuchanan@cox.net ( On 7/12/2011 3:05 PM, Jim Crowder wrote: None of this has worked so far. The labe ... |
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| Topic: rotax 582 rubber carb sockets |
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| VIXEN Replies: 2 Views: 3772 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:32 pm Subject: rotax 582 rubber carb sockets |
| My original ones on a 912UL (80HP) were 12 years old with no issues. I have recently replaced them with the JB Industries ones. They appear to be excellent quality and fit well. I removed the little s ... | |
| Topic: Speed |
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| VIXEN Replies: 11 Views: 10942 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:56 pm Subject: Speed |
| Hi Guys
I have a Model 5 long wing Vixen with 912UL. I have flown it for 100 hours always with wheel pants (spats, in some countries) and have had no issues. Always on pavement though. It cruises a ... |
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| Topic: fun and games with a manometer |
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| VIXEN Replies: 5 Views: 2894 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 8:34 pm Subject: fun and games with a manometer |
| More Manometer Stuff
Hi Guys I use a manometer to balance the carbs on my 912. I connect each end of the U-Shaped clear tubing to each nipple on the intake manifolds where the balance tube goes. ... |
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| Topic: Mag Ground |
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| VIXEN Replies: 10 Views: 5543 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 6:04 am Subject: Mag Ground |
| On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 6:49 AM, Don Hudgeon <don@hudgeon.com ( I just finished putting in a separate mag switch so I could turn
it over with mags off. ist" target="_blan ... |
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| Topic: Mag Ground |
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| VIXEN Replies: 10 Views: 5543 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 5:52 am Subject: Mag Ground |
| Hello Guys
My Model 5 Vixen has separate mag (module) switches. My normal start-up procedure is to leave the switches OFF and crank the starter a few seconds to bring up full oil pressure. I then t ... |
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| Topic: 912 UL -- easily flooded when hot |
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| VIXEN Replies: 10 Views: 9332 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 5:25 pm Subject: 912 UL -- easily flooded when hot |
| Hello Hugh
I did NOT when I had the fire. Since I have routed them into the air filter as per Roger Lee`s suggestion. Don On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 2:55 PM, Hugh McKay <hgmckay@bellsouth.net ... |
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| Topic: 912 UL -- easily flooded when hot |
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| VIXEN Replies: 10 Views: 9332 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 12:56 pm Subject: 912 UL -- easily flooded when hot |
| Hello Ernest
Be very cautious with "added fuel" on these hot starts. A couple of months ago I had the same thing but just on one start. I thought it was maybe flooded so I gave it full thro ... |
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| Topic: Rotax trouble shooting tip of the day |
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| VIXEN Replies: 6 Views: 5938 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 9:26 am Subject: Rotax trouble shooting tip of the day |
| Roger.
I would suspect that it is actually running on one mag. First check I would make is the wiring between the module and the mag switches for continuity.It is possible one of the connector jo ... |
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