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| Author | Message |
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 Topic: muffler, wheels |
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| starlaker Replies: 3 Views: 2145 |
 Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:26 am Subject: muffler, wheels |
| Hi Mark,
This is the email for John and Debra McBean: jdmcbean@cableone.net ( [b] |
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| Topic: Speedster Electric Trim Wire Routing |
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| starlaker Replies: 6 Views: 2048 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:24 am Subject: Speedster Electric Trim Wire Routing |
| Nick Scholtes wrote:
Hey Listers! I bought a Model IV Speedster recently. It was designed to have electric trim, so darn-it, I want it to have electric trim! The seller (also the bui ... |
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| Topic: 912S alternator Was: RE: Kitfox list just like the Lancair |
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| starlaker Replies: 0 Views: 1711 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:45 am Subject: 912S alternator Was: RE: Kitfox list just like the Lancair |
| Dick writes:
There may be some confusion as to the correct term to use, but in the parts list it is called a magneto generator. It has a magnetic ring that rotates around a static winding assembly ... |
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| Topic: Magnetic Plug |
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| starlaker Replies: 11 Views: 4368 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:23 am Subject: Magnetic Plug |
| The plug can be very difficult to remove.
Check out the site below for "Expanded Instructions & Tips for the Removal of the Magnetic Plug on Rotax 912 & 914 Engines" [b] |
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| Topic: Rotax 912 or 912S decision |
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| starlaker Replies: 8 Views: 3867 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:46 pm Subject: Rotax 912 or 912S decision |
| Brent,
Regarding performance of the 912 UL on a Classic 4 at altitude. My C4 has an empty weight of 640 lb. Flying solo with about 2/3 fuel load I have recorded 500FPM climb at 12,000 Ft MSL. ... |
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| Topic: Water Skiing and Flying, oops, here's the link |
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| starlaker Replies: 2 Views: 2292 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:44 pm Subject: Water Skiing and Flying, oops, here's the link |
| Very cool, Nick. Thanks
Nick Scholtes wrote: Uh, I suppose you want the link...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGMq0nv6SuM Nick KitFoxers, I've been monitoring ... |
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| Topic: Landing Practices |
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| starlaker Replies: 22 Views: 6224 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:27 pm Subject: Landing Practices |
| Try landing with the door open. It's easy to see how close you are to the ground that way.
Good luck, Dick GENTRYLL@aol.com ( [b] |
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| Topic: Prop Blade Length |
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| starlaker Replies: 8 Views: 4474 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:12 pm Subject: Prop Blade Length |
| Ron,
Is your ivoprop a 2 or 3 blade prop? Thanks, Dick ron schick wrote: <roncarolnikko@hotmail.com> Same with the VW. Barely got over the trees with the GSC and does 92 KTS ... |
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| Topic: Prop Blade Length |
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| starlaker Replies: 8 Views: 4474 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:41 pm Subject: Prop Blade Length |
| Does anyone have ideas about what length propeller is optimal on a
Series 4 Kitfox?. At one time Skystar (remember them?) recommended a 72 " blade, and Warp Drive suggest a 70". I am us ... |
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| Topic: Looking for a kitfox trailer |
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| starlaker Replies: 20 Views: 12036 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:52 am Subject: Looking for a kitfox trailer |
| I converted my 5' by 8', 1,500 GVW utility trailer to haul my Classic
4. I did the typical tail first method. First I bought a 3"x3"x11' square steel tube to replace the existing tongu ... |
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| Topic: Wheel Landings - Lynn |
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| starlaker Replies: 4 Views: 2129 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:38 pm Subject: Wheel Landings - Lynn |
| When you take off, you never really know what the conditions will be
when you are landing. Under certain circumstances, wheel landings are the only safe alternative. Ergo, (which is a fancy way ... |
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| Topic: Undercarriage - Bungee nico press |
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| starlaker Replies: 6 Views: 4068 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:45 am Subject: Undercarriage - Bungee nico press |
| Wicks
[b] |
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| Topic: metal bushings in the poly header tank |
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| starlaker Replies: 0 Views: 1271 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:33 pm Subject: metal bushings in the poly header tank |
| I never liked using metal bushings in the poly header tank but, since I didn't have the option of an aluminum tank, finally came upon this solution. I used polyeurathane glue (also known at gorilla g ... | |
| Topic: Type of Aircraft |
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| starlaker Replies: 60 Views: 23609 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:12 am Subject: Re: Type of Aircraft |
| Classic 4
912UL 2-blade warp drive Jefferson County, Washington |
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| Topic: Is a taildragger dangerous? |
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| starlaker Replies: 21 Views: 9943 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:04 am Subject: Is a taildragger dangerous? |
| This thread has so many replies that I felt I should offer my experience as an example.
Prior to flying my Classic 4 (w/914 ul) I had about 120 hours Total Filght Duration (mostly in 152's but i ... |
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| Topic: ANR headsets for Rotax 912 |
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| starlaker Replies: 9 Views: 5403 |
Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 11:27 am Subject: ANR headsets for Rotax 912 |
| I use a LightSPEED 20XLc headset in my Classic 4/Rotax 912/ 2-blade Warp Drive and it is amazing the difference it makes. Communications are a lot easier and the prop beat is greatly attenuated.
D ... |
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