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Topic: Panel Replacement |
davestapa
Replies: 11
Views: 12263
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:10 am Subject: Panel Replacement |
Are you selling the whirl wind?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 8, 2020, at 7:41 PM, Michael Gibbs <michaelgibbs@cox.net> wrote:
Hi all,
I thought I’d share the upgrade project ... |
Topic: New builder |
davestapa
Replies: 31
Views: 35995
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:57 am Subject: New builder |
Bill, I finally had the engine rebuilt and reinstalled. Should fly it shortly. My brother and I built a RV-9A and flew it for several years. Sold it and helped my brother build a RV-10 which we are cu ... |
Topic: New builder |
davestapa
Replies: 31
Views: 35995
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 1:00 pm Subject: New builder |
I'm still here Roger.
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com On Behalf Of Roger Standley
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 11:04 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Kitfox-L ... |
Topic: New builder |
davestapa
Replies: 31
Views: 35995
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 12:13 pm Subject: New builder |
Not a lot of traffic on this forum. Would suggest you monitor this forum as
well as www.teamkitfox.com.
C. David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
davestapa@juno.com
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Topic: New Fox |
davestapa
Replies: 9
Views: 8057
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:47 pm Subject: New Fox |
A friend of mine has a Viking in an RV-12 and loves it. It performs very similar to another friend that has a RV-12 912 ULS. In fact he need to dial the prop back so not to exceed the ELSA speed. Has ... |
Topic: Flapperons |
davestapa
Replies: 17
Views: 15399
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 6:51 pm Subject: Flapperons |
Is anyone else getting 50+copies of Wurlybird e-mails?
C. David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
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Topic: Insurance Question, for those that garage "hangar" |
davestapa
Replies: 5
Views: 4277
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:45 pm Subject: Insurance Question, for those that garage "hangar" |
James, I just had a related question come up about insurance Monday. I am
losing my hanger because the guy I rent from wants it back. My only
option now is to store it at my office/warehouse and tra ... |
Topic: Need Model IV interior |
davestapa
Replies: 7
Views: 4760
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:18 pm Subject: Need Model IV interior |
I bought a set. They were J C Penney rocking chair pads. Still have
them. Using as pads in the RV-9A construction (lying in the tunnel
riviting).
David Estapa
Woodstock, GA
N97DE 912ULS
O ... |
Topic: Ground Loop Instruction |
davestapa
Replies: 3
Views: 3625
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:20 pm Subject: Ground Loop Instruction |
Paul, I know the first models did not have rudder pedals. My brother
owned one. Don't know about the last ones produced. I know many have been
converted to include rudder pedals.
David
Do not ... |
Topic: Ground Loop Instruction |
davestapa
Replies: 3
Views: 3625
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:27 am Subject: Ground Loop Instruction |
The correct address is:
www.eaa105.org
David Estapa
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Topic: Ground Loop Instruction |
davestapa
Replies: 3
Views: 3625
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:59 am Subject: Ground Loop Instruction |
The following humorous article on Ground loops is in EAA Chapter 105's
January newsletter. Below is text or go to:
http://www.eaa.org/ paste in browser window and click on newsletter Jan
09
D ... |
Topic: Windshield fit |
davestapa
Replies: 28
Views: 19060
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:12 pm Subject: Windshield fit |
Rick, I have the same problem, but my windshield extends more forward. I think my kit was the 128th series 5. Right now I have red duct tape covering the gap. It works! I have played with the alumin ... |
Topic: Color in Coolant |
davestapa
Replies: 1
Views: 2203
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:44 pm Subject: Color in Coolant |
Jeff'
I had the same concerns. I read the Evans paper work and it says this is
normal. It will eventually turn dark brown.
David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
N97DE S5TD 912ULS
On Wed, 8 Oc ... |
Topic: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
davestapa
Replies: 7
Views: 7089
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:54 am Subject: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
Yeah, Deke, I have the Rotax tack and calibrated it when first started. I also installed a Tiny Tack temporarily to be sure. But left it in anyway.
David
On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:17:55 -040 ... |
Topic: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
davestapa
Replies: 7
Views: 7089
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:54 am Subject: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
Rick, I have the smooth cowl with the Earl's cooler.
I'll look you up at OSH.
David
DO NOT ARCHIVE
On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:39:11 -0400 mdkitfox@aol.com ([email]mdkitfox@aol.com ... |
Topic: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
davestapa
Replies: 7
Views: 7089
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:17 pm Subject: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
Rick, the plane came in at 833 lbs. My problem with long test period was high oil temps and a vibration at high RPM's, and the plane is 50 miles from home. I did a bunch of short flights, maybe 15 a ... |
Topic: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
davestapa
Replies: 7
Views: 7089
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:49 am Subject: To Build or not to build...& Oshkosh |
On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:37:13 -0400 mdkitfox@aol.com (......I have taken so much prodding by everyone I know about the fact I am still building my Series V Speedster, and it's into it's 14th year. I ... |
Topic: S7-914 Empty Weight...and questions? |
davestapa
Replies: 6
Views: 5725
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:39 pm Subject: S7-914 Empty Weight...and questions? |
I have the 912 ULS in a Series 5. Weights are Left Main 390 lbs, Right
Main 376 Lbs, Tail wheel 67 lbs for a total of 833 lbs.
C. David Estapa
Woodstock, Georgia
N97DE S5 TD 912ULS
On Thu, ... |
Topic: Show us your finished Kitfox |
davestapa
Replies: 16
Views: 12139
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:41 pm Subject: Show us your finished Kitfox |
I broke my first windshield and when I replaced it I used the one piece that goes back to the rear spar carry thru. LP Plastics said I did not need the center support.
David Estapa
Woodstock ... |
Topic: Kitfox- List Re: Show us your finished Kitfox |
davestapa
Replies: 4
Views: 3866
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:14 am Subject: Kitfox- List Re: Show us your finished Kitfox |
Attached is pics of N97DE, a series 5 tail dragger, just before moving
to the airport last year. Note trailer in background. Also forgot to
remove flags on com antennas before engine start. Had to ... |
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