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fly2wb(at)dishmail.net
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 Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:58 am Post subject: Videos of Kitfox 5 Lycoming o-235 |
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Hey guys,
I also have been playing around with a video camera as I fly. Installed a mount in the baggage bay and have been taking some flights with it.
Some turn out better then others depending on the sun and time of day or the mounting location----I will keep experimenting.
Anyway.......starting to post a few on youtube----go check out my Lcoming powered 5 that I built!
(there are 3 videos in there so far)
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kitfox+5
I hope the link works!
Brad
Wichita
5 lyc o235 l2c
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Tom Jones
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| Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:42 am Post subject: Re: Videos of Kitfox 5 Lycoming o-235 |
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Brad, watching from that perspective is like flying in the backseat of a Cub. I enjoyed the rides1
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| Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:44 am Post subject: Videos of Kitfox 5 Lycoming o-235 |
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Thanks for sharing the videos Brad. I sure do love that sound! The only thing better on my ears is a round engine.
Tell us more about your engine setup. Is the O235 stock or did you make mods to reduce the weight and/or performance? What is the empty weight of the airplane? Using 70f and near sea level, how does it perform, ie., climb, cruise, stall, etc? How many hours do you have on it so far? What prop are you using and is it giving you want you want? Any other useful info would be appreciated.
We've had a few O235 Kitfoxes here in the past and as I recall, there were satisfied owners and have been no issues that I recall. We don't hear much about anything other than Rotax so it's nice to see alternatives.
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT
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| Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject: Videos of Kitfox 5 Lycoming o-235 |
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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Good Video Brad
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fly2wb(at)dishmail.net
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| Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject: Videos of Kitfox 5 Lycoming o-235 |
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Thanks guys!
Like a lot of you I have been on this list a long time....but primarily as a lurker. I remember first joining in Feb. 2000 and was floored to be able to get help whenever I wanted. Seems like we forget about that sometimes. It's probably just me.....but I liked the list even better when Deke and Don were running it as just a simple e-mail forum with very few harsh words from anyone...only friendly banter. Times change. The talk of builders back and forth with their completed airplanes made me strive harder to complete mine....even when life and the odds seemed to great.
Mine was started in June 1999 and first flew September 2005. About 1600 hours build time. Engine is a Lycoming 0-235L2C and was chosen partly because any airport in the U.S. is familiar with it and I do not like tinkering with aircraft engines much. Just me....I know that some of you are good at it. Found my engine in Arkansaw by another builder on this list...thanks JC...who actually has a lycoming 290 in his. As some of you other "heavy builders" like Bruce Lina know, these engines are really not to heavy for this aircraft. True, you won't get off the ground like kitfox Mike does......or land quite that slow....but it gets off better than spans do. My engine has a 2400 hour TBO (if all parts are lycoming) and a 2000 if not. Lycoming is stock except for the oil filter I added instead of the screen and the oil cooler that the factory supplied with the firewall forward kit. John Mcbean was a big help for me when giving advice on the engine prop combo and statis of the old company while I was building. I still try and remember to thank him every year at Osh when I see him and am so thankfull that he has the company now. You guys that are building or buying from John should take great comfort in knowing that he will do anything he can to help you get your aircraft flying.
Empty weight is 921 with a gross of 1500 with the 1 degree forward wing sweep. My CG is fine by myself with hardly any fuel as I have a 25# tool bag in the back of the baggage bay. Leo Rice tought me that. You can load her up with full fuel, heavy rider, or as much baggage as you want as long as it is not over 1550. Full fuel at 160#, me at 200#, buddy at 200#, still leaves me with about 70# in the baggage. Don't need any more than that. Prop is wood Sensenich W74-EM-2-54 which is climb/cruise combo.
Still a work in progress so I have yet to put lift strut fairings on yet----have the old plastic ones but am holding out for something lighter----no stripes yet but will put some on someday---- so cruise right now is about 105mph at 2500. The Lycoming high compression engine says that I can run it all day at 2800 which gives more speed but just do not want to do that at this time. Wing strut fairings should add about 15mph which should give me my goal of about 120-125 cruise. Wheel fairings? Maybe, maybe not. Stall is about 50 at gross....around 40 with just me and half tanks... 1 notch flaps. Takeoff can be had in about 400 ft (like Bruce) and maybe a little less but I have gotten off quicker than anything I am used to. I always climb out at 70 and have seen 1200 fpm climbs but not the norm. Final I always try for 70 until runway made but could go slower.
Did have a little problem with big tires...I think they were 800s....squirrelly....but switched to 600s and added taper shims....1 degree....handles like a dream for me now. Do not know if it was the switch or just me.
Francisco, my opinion only, I would think the Ly o-200 would also be a good fit for this aircraft....unless you just really need the short ground performance of a lighter airplane. Also, engine is one that is well known for it's longevity.
My homefield has a grass strip thats 1600 ft....big tree at the north end of 19. Have had no problems using this strip with my airplane.
More videos on the way......
Brad
Wichita
Kitfox 5 Lycoming o-235l2c
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| Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject: Videos of Kitfox 5 Lycoming o-235 |
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Thanks for the info Brad. It's good to hear of another success story. Have you considered any of the inflight adjustable props to maximize your takeoff/climb/cruise? A lot of folks are using the IVO Magnum on the big bores. Drag reduction can really add up and increases the airspeed dramatically. Extra speed at the same rpm equals economy and at today's fuel prices, it really ads up.
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
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