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Topic: Ignition switch replacement |
avidfox
Replies: 3
Views: 3537
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:57 pm Subject: Re: Ignition switch replacement |
Mr. Wingnut,
Is this what your looking for? It's a "start" only, (momentary 'on') no mag switching function.
If it is, I'll let ya have it for say.......... nothing. I'll never use it. ... |
Topic: Series 5 Light Sport |
avidfox
Replies: 26
Views: 12267
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:43 am Subject: Re: Series 5 Light Sport |
..... and this is how I level most "taildraggers" for rigging and actual weight and balance work.
Steve
84KF |
Topic: Series 5 Light Sport |
avidfox
Replies: 26
Views: 12267
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:27 am Subject: Series 5 Light Sport |
Noel,
The purpose of scales at that time was simply to determine (and verify) the empty weight.... which is the same regardless of attitude.
Steve
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Topic: Series 5 Light Sport |
avidfox
Replies: 26
Views: 12267
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:00 pm Subject: Re: Series 5 Light Sport |
John,
First, let me say that my "5" has the typical "Experimental Amateur Built" airworthiness certificate, There is nothing special or different with 84KF. It was assembled IAW ... |
Topic: Series 5 Light Sport |
avidfox
Replies: 26
Views: 12267
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:46 pm Subject: Series 5 Light Sport |
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Topic: Proposed Sport Pilot and LSA rule changes |
avidfox
Replies: 5
Views: 5005
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:26 pm Subject: Proposed Sport Pilot and LSA rule changes |
Proposed change #9.... is for Lynns next west coast trip. ; )
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-1127.pdf
Me,... I'm just happy flying a Series 5 up to the Maximum Takeoff Weight of 132 ... |
Topic: Short field take off : was 6" extension |
avidfox
Replies: 23
Views: 12800
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:32 am Subject: Short field take off : was 6" extension |
All alive and well, thank you,,,
[url=http://avidfoxflyers.com/index.php]http://avidfoxflyers.com/index.php
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Topic: skis |
avidfox
Replies: 48
Views: 24841
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:15 pm Subject: skis |
I believe your example is more descriptive of "shock cooling", a common problem faced when behind an air cooled, hi-performance 4 stroke, although all engines are susceptible if the conditi ... |
Topic: Bing carbs |
avidfox
Replies: 19
Views: 9178
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:11 am Subject: Re: Bing carbs |
Lynn,
Question: Is the carb you use the same as on a 64 used on the Rotax 912UL? I have not researched this.
If so, you could install one, or both, of mine for trouble shooting purposes. I don't ... |
Topic: skis |
avidfox
Replies: 48
Views: 24841
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:01 pm Subject: skis |
"....Wouldn't a (coolant) thermostat be necessary to run in winter in a cold climate?"
Necessary? No.
Desired for comfort? Perhaps.
The engine was not designed with one, not ne ... |
Topic: Black paint |
avidfox
Replies: 15
Views: 11453
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:04 am Subject: Black paint |
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Topic: 582 Cabin Heat. Was Re: skis |
avidfox
Replies: 3
Views: 2995
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:27 pm Subject: Re: 582 Cabin Heat. Was Re: skis |
Forgive me if someone has mentioned this in the past, but has anyone tried to use, for cabin heat, the type of device that is used on (at least) a C-172L to collect hot air for carburetor heat?
It i ... |
Topic: 582 Cabin Heat. Was Re: skis |
avidfox
Replies: 3
Views: 2995
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:33 pm Subject: 582 Cabin Heat. Was Re: skis |
While I stand by my previous view of my heater while in flight, I must say that during the ( long) time I am waiting for oil temp to rise to an acceptable temp for takeoff, the heater does tend to ta ... |
Topic: skis |
avidfox
Replies: 48
Views: 24841
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:20 pm Subject: skis |
Pat,
The Series 5 I have is equipped with a heater core. Referring to the original Skystar packing list, dated 01/23/95, it was part of "Heater Kit, Single, 912 #69014.000 ". The "R ... |
Topic: Tricycle Kitfox II |
avidfox
Replies: 26
Views: 17575
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:42 pm Subject: Tricycle Kitfox II |
Steve,
Great name...
Would it be correct..., or incorrect..., to say that there was no information about the "gross weight" concerning N85DD on file with the FAA that would have m ... |
Topic: 95% Complete??? Registration questions |
avidfox
Replies: 10
Views: 6387
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:32 pm Subject: 95% Complete??? Registration questions |
Hmm...bad link?
try..
[url=http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/ultralights/amateur_built/amateur_regs/]http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/ultralights/amateur_built/amateur_regs/
And again ... |
Topic: 95% Complete??? Registration questions |
avidfox
Replies: 10
Views: 6387
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:19 pm Subject: 95% Complete??? Registration questions |
".....when does one get the FAA involved for registration? "
[url=http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/0ca2845e2aafffbb86256dbf00640cb2//AC20-27F ... |
Topic: Contest: Identify this instrument.... |
avidfox
Replies: 9
Views: 7783
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:55 pm Subject: Re: Contest: Identify this instrument.... |
"I don't think I'd use this instead of a VSI but it could be fun getting your
attitude right for landing."
Noel, (and all)
Pitch attitude\landing...My thinking exactly...(in combinat ... |
Topic: Contest: Identify this instrument.... |
avidfox
Replies: 9
Views: 7783
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:16 pm Subject: Contest: Identify this instrument.... |
"I believe it may be a B17 nose pitch gauge"
I realize that the following link is not an "original picture", and does not represent all models produced, buI don't see t ... |
Topic: skis |
avidfox
Replies: 48
Views: 24841
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:39 am Subject: skis |
Look at it this way:
The aircraft configuration is intended for use on land, and IAW the regs, landing gear IS fixed....Nothing in the regs say the skis cannot used, or that said skis cannot be ret ... |
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