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Topic: persistent left roll |
Vic Baker
Replies: 3
Views: 3027
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:17 am Subject: persistent left roll |
John,
Check wing twist as described in the manual, I've seen two Kitfox aircraft set up improperly.
Vic
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Topic: 912 SB |
Vic Baker
Replies: 0
Views: 1517
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:34 am Subject: 912 SB |
Kitfox folks with 912 installs, go to [url=http://www.vansairforce.net]www.vansairforce.net , check RV12 SB regarding coolant hose.
Vic
KF 7
912ULS
Carson City
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Topic: Rotax 912ULS ETC |
Vic Baker
Replies: 3
Views: 3308
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:55 pm Subject: Rotax 912ULS ETC |
Clint,
Good post.
Thanks,
Vic
Carson City
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Topic: Brain Picking Engine 912 |
Vic Baker
Replies: 17
Views: 13080
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:26 am Subject: Brain Picking Engine 912 |
As long as we're at it, what do you do about kickback while trying to start? Especially in the winter. I've tried all sorts of start procedures and have installed the "soft start" mod ... |
Topic: batteries and electrical |
Vic Baker
Replies: 9
Views: 7743
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:21 am Subject: batteries and electrical |
Where can we buy ethanol free premium fuel?
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Topic: gas tank slosh |
Vic Baker
Replies: 17
Views: 7014
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:11 am Subject: gas tank slosh |
Well advised Floran, after feeling the hair on my arm raised from static electricity while fueling from a non-metallic tank years ago I would never use anything except a metal "safety" ta ... |
Topic: Kitfox-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 04/28/12 |
Vic Baker
Replies: 5
Views: 4900
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:35 pm Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 04/28/12 |
Impressive panel Mike.
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Topic: Kitfox-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 04/28/12 |
Vic Baker
Replies: 5
Views: 4900
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:32 pm Subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 04/28/12 |
Hey Ed,
How about a picture of that Lancair panel?
Vic
Vic Baker
KF 7 warp 912
Carson City, Nv
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Topic: !Re: Finally "getting it" |
Vic Baker
Replies: 0
Views: 1378
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:30 pm Subject: !Re: Finally "getting it" |
Same problem here with my #13's. Got a pair of moccasin's, these work
great! How-some-ever I always throw my shoes in the back just in case a
hike back to the airport from a distant field is n ... |
Topic: airframe grounding |
Vic Baker
Replies: 10
Views: 8625
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 8:25 am Subject: airframe grounding |
James,
Good question. Unwanted ground loops will cause radio noise. Here's what I
did:
On the engine mount, the one that bolts to the firewall and airframe, there
is a tab intended for gr ... |
Topic: Radiator pressure test |
Vic Baker
Replies: 2
Views: 3263
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:28 am Subject: Radiator pressure test |
Hi Don,
I believe my suspected coolant leak was a false alarm as I've observed no
further loss. I'd planned on purchasing a radiator pressure test kit and
also another Rotax radiator cap. That ... |
Topic: Tailwheel Dolly |
Vic Baker
Replies: 6
Views: 9005
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:46 am Subject: Tailwheel Dolly |
This works well on solid surfaces provided wings are NOT folded. Don't know about your gravel floor.
[url=http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/taildragger.php]http://www.aircraftspru ... |
Topic: Radiator pressure test |
Vic Baker
Replies: 2
Views: 3263
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 3:36 pm Subject: Radiator pressure test |
Anyone out there had occasion to do a pressure test on their cooling system? I'm loosing a little coolant, maybe a cup or so every 3-4 hours, and am looking for a pressure test kit. Question is: ... |
Topic: Info found on HVLP gun setup! |
Vic Baker
Replies: 19
Views: 21303
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:36 am Subject: Info found on HVLP gun setup! |
James,
I think you'll like the Binks, as I recall mine was around $150 - year 2006
price.
Vic
Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp
Carson City, Nv
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Topic: engine quit due to ethanol |
Vic Baker
Replies: 18
Views: 15270
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:00 am Subject: engine quit due to ethanol |
Ok guys, that's enough for me. No more ethanol in my fuel tanks! Just
found fuel 60 miles away in Fallon, Nevada. Going to load up my jerry jugs
and drive there today.
http://www.pure-gas.o ... |
Topic: Sealant for header tank fittings |
Vic Baker
Replies: 20
Views: 30338
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:11 pm Subject: Sealant for header tank fittings |
I'm with Mike on this one. Just ordered the Dow 730. A fuel leak is
unacceptable.
Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp
Carson City, Nv
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Topic: Sealant for header tank fittings |
Vic Baker
Replies: 20
Views: 30338
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:37 pm Subject: Sealant for header tank fittings |
Yikes! John Mcbean can point you in the right direction. Used the sealant that came with my kit (2004 vintage) with success. Better check those fuel tank fittings also.
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Topic: LOP!! |
Vic Baker
Replies: 4
Views: 3563
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:05 am Subject: LOP!! |
Lynn,
Sounds like the Rotec throttle body does a good job.
Thanks for the clarification,
Vic
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Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp
Carson City, Nv
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Topic: LOP!! |
Vic Baker
Replies: 4
Views: 3563
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:42 pm Subject: LOP!! |
Thanks Ted,
Sounds right. Of course we with the humble Rotax 912 trust Bing to do the
job....
Vic
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Vic Baker
S7 912S Warp
Carson City, Nv
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Topic: Another Kitfox hits 1000 hours |
Vic Baker
Replies: 37
Views: 21700
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:10 am Subject: Another Kitfox hits 1000 hours |
Ok, Lynn,
What's LOP? Using celestial navigation it's "Line of Position", don't
think your doing that.
lost in carson city
Vic
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Vic Baker
S7 91 ... |
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