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davyken(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:49 am Post subject: LP Windshield

Hi Pat,

  

 LP Aeroplastics.  They make all kind of pre-molded windshield and doors.  The lexan sheet that came with my kit was flat.  You install it by bending it to fit.  The LP windshield is pre formed to fit your plane, so there's no bending.  The fit as delivered was perfect.  Just trim the edges and fasten in place.  It's a little thicker and a little heaver but it's still a really nice upgrade that I can recommend.

  

 I also went with LP bubble doors.  They're one piece clear doors.  They bow out to give a little more shoulder room.

  

 http://www.lostskyranch.com/Lost%20Sky%20Ranch/EventGallery/Kitfox/Front-Right-Quarter-01.jpg

  

 Ken Davy

 N1701S

 Classic IV - Rotax 912

  

Ken, What is LP windshield? I need to replace mine. Pat Reilly Mod3 Rebuild Rockford, IL

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patreilly43(at)hotmail.co
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject: LP Windshield

Ken, Do you know the thickness of the LP windshield? I looked at their website. I could fin only listed certified aircraft windshields. How do you index the Kitfox in their wesite catalog? I increased my cabin width 4 1/2 inches at the shoulders. Murle Williams out of Phoenix, AZ sells a 5 inch steel kit, I built mine out of wood. I had to reform the door frames. I have the old widows and windshield for patterns. I planned on buying Lexan sheet locally and making my windshield, turtleback and bubble doors. How much did the LP winshield sell for?

  Pat Reilly

 Mod 3 Rebuild

 Rockford, IL

 [quote]  From: davyken(at)comcast.net

To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Kitfox-List: LP Windshield

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:46:28 +0000



 Hi Pat,

  

 LP Aeroplastics.  They make all kind of pre-molded windshield and doors.  The lexan sheet that came with my kit was flat.  You install it by bending it to fit.  The LP windshield is pre formed to fit your plane, so there's no bending.  The fit as delivered was perfect.  Just trim the edges and fasten in place.  It's a little thicker and a little heaver but it's still a really nice upgrade that I can recommend.

  

 I also went with LP bubble doors.  They're one piece clear doors.  They bow out to give a little more shoulder room.

  

 http://www.lostskyranch.com/Lost%20Sky%20Ranch/EventGallery/Kitfox/Front-Right-Quarter-01.jpg

  

 Ken Davy

 N1701S

 Classic IV - Rotax 912

  Ken, What is LP windshield? I need to replace mine. Pat Reilly Mod3 Rebuild Rockford, IL



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jdmcbean(at)kitfoxaircraf
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: LP Windshield

Pat,  

            We could help….  Windshield in clear $380 and the light smoke tint is $456 + shipping..  

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Ken, Do you know the thickness of the LP windshield? I looked at their website. I could fin only listed certified aircraft windshields. How do you index the Kitfox in their wesite catalog? I increased my cabin width 4 1/2 inches at the shoulders. Murle Williams out of Phoenix, AZ sells a 5 inch steel kit, I built mine out of wood. I had to reform the door frames. I have the old widows and windshield for patterns. I planned on buying Lexan sheet locally and making my windshield, turtleback and bubble doors. How much did the LP winshield sell for?

  Pat Reilly

 Mod 3 Rebuild

 Rockford, IL <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]> <![endif]>       

   

From: davyken(at)comcast.net

 To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: LP Windshield

 Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:46:28 +0000  

Hi Pat,  

   

LP Aeroplastics.  They make all kind of pre-molded windshield and doors.  The lexan sheet that came with my kit was flat.  You install it by bending it to fit.  The LP windshield is pre formed to fit your plane, so there's no bending.  The fit as delivered was perfect.  Just trim the edges and fasten in place.  It's a little thicker and a little heaver but it's still a really nice upgrade that I can recommend.  

   

I also went with LP bubble doors.  They're one piece clear doors.  They bow out to give a little more shoulder room.  

   

http://www.lostskyranch.com/Lost%20Sky%20Ranch/EventGallery/Kitfox/Front-Right-Quarter-01.jpg  

   

Ken Davy  

N1701S  

Classic IV - Rotax 912  

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davyken(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:50 am Post subject: LP Windshield

Thanks John,  I ordered mine several years ago so I couldn't quote the current price.  It's been installed for a while so I don't know the exact thickness but it was a noticeable difference.  It has a much more solid feel than the Lexan.  There was an chain on the list quite some time ago about the stress at the bend in the Lexan.  A friend of mine in the Chicago area installed his windshield before me.  There was a bang and the Lexan broke in half.  If you're going to use the Lexan, you have to make sure the edges are really smooth.  Since the LP is blown to the correct shape, there is no stress at the bend.  

  

 For that price, I'd do it again.

  

 My windshield is clear.  I found a  bronze tinted film film that blocks IR/UV to try and keep the plane from turning into a greenhouse.  I cut it to fit the upper part of the windshield.  The only problem I had with that is that applying it was a project for a winter afternoon.  I did it on the family room floor.  The film carries quite a static charge and it attracted every clump of cat hair in the house.

  

 Ken Davy

 Classic IV - Rotax 912

  

  

 Pat,

            We could help.  Windshield in clear $380 and the light smoke

tint is $456 + shipping..



Fly Safe !!

John & Debra McBean

208.337.5111

www.kitfoxaircraft.com

"It's not how Fast... It's how Fun!"



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Fox5flyer
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:26 am Post subject: LP Windshield

Something to keep in mind about the LP windshields  and doors is that they're made of acrylic, not polycarbonate (lexan).   Lexan is very tough and bendable, but scratches if you look too closely at  it.  It has its advantages, but the LP acrylic units, which is the same as  what is used on certified aircraft, is much more scratch resistant and very  strong.  With proper care and hangared, it will probably last more than ten  years, maybe much more.  I have both the LP windshield and doors that have  been on since early 2000 and still look as good as new.  They're easily  polished with car wax.

 Yes, they're more expensive, but in the long run,  they're actually cheaper than Lexan.

 Deke Morisse

Mikado Michigan

S5/Subaru/CAP  355+ TT

"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but  progress."

- Joseph Joubert

 [quote]   From:    davyken(at)comcast.net (davyken(at)comcast.net) 

   To: Kitfox (kitfox-list(at)matronics.com) 

   Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 9:47    AM

   Subject: LP Windshield

   



   Thanks John,  I ordered mine several years ago so I couldn't quote    the current price.  It's been installed for a while so I don't know the    exact thickness but it was a noticeable difference.  It has a much more    solid feel than the Lexan.  There was an chain on the list quite some    time ago about the stress at the bend in the Lexan.  A friend of mine in    the Chicago area installed his windshield before me.  There was a bang    and the Lexan broke in half.  If you're going to use the Lexan, you have    to make sure the edges are really smooth.  Since the LP is blown to the    correct shape, there is no stress at the bend.  

    

   For that price, I'd do it again.

    

   My windshield is clear.  I found a  bronze tinted film film    that blocks IR/UV to try and keep the plane from turning into a    greenhouse.  I cut it to fit the upper part of the windshield.  The    only problem I had with that is that applying it was a project for a winter    afternoon.  I did it on the family room floor.  The film    carries quite a static charge and it attracted every clump of cat hair in the    house.

    

   Ken Davy

   Classic IV - Rotax 912

    

    

   Pat,

               We could help.  Windshield in clear $380 and the light smoke

tint is    $456 + shipping..



Fly Safe !!

John & Debra    McBean

208.337.5111

www.kitfoxaircraft.com

"It's not how Fast... It's how    Fun!"



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patreilly43(at)hotmail.co
Guest

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject: LP Windshield

John & Debra, The windshield you supply, what is it made of and how thick is it. And, Is the light smoke the entire windshield?  Thank You

  

 Pat Reilly

 Mod 3 Rebuild

 Rockford ,IL

 [quote]  From: fox5flyer(at)idealwifi.net

To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: LP Windshield

Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:22:55 -0500



     Something to keep in mind about the LP windshields and doors is that they're made of acrylic, not polycarbonate (lexan).  Lexan is very tough and bendable, but scratches if you look too closely at it.  It has its advantages, but the LP acrylic units, which is the same as what is used on certified aircraft, is much more scratch resistant and very strong.  With proper care and hangared, it will probably last more than ten years, maybe much more.  I have both the LP windshield and doors that have been on since early 2000 and still look as good as new.  They're easily polished with car wax.

 Yes, they're more expensive, but in the long run, they're actually cheaper than Lexan.

 Deke Morisse

Mikado Michigan

S5/Subaru/CAP 355+ TT

"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."

- Joseph Joubert

 [quote] From: davyken(at)comcast.net (davyken(at)comcast.net) 

 To: Kitfox (kitfox-list(at)matronics.com) 

 Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 9:47 AM

 Subject: LP Windshield

 



 Thanks John,  I ordered mine several years ago so I couldn't quote the current price.  It's been installed for a while so I don't know the exact thickness but it was a noticeable difference.  It has a much more solid feel than the Lexan.  There was an chain on the list quite some time ago about the stress at the bend in the Lexan.  A friend of mine in the Chicago area installed his windshield before me.  There was a bang and the Lexan broke in half.  If you're going to use the Lexan, you have to make sure the edges are really smooth.  Since the LP is blown to the correct shape, there is no stress at the bend.  

  

 For that price, I'd do it again.

  

 My windshield is clear.  I found a  bronze tinted film film that blocks IR/UV to try and keep the plane from turning into a greenhouse.  I cut it to fit the upper part of the windshield.  The only problem I had with that is that applying it was a project for a winter afternoon.  I did it on the family room floor.  The film carries quite a static charge and it attracted every clump of cat hair in the house.

  

 Ken Davy

 Classic IV - Rotax 912

  

  

 Pat,

            We could help.  Windshield in clear $380 and the light smoke

tint is $456 + shipping..



Fly Safe !!

John & Debra McBean

208.337.5111

www.kitfoxaircraft.com

"It's not how Fast... It's how Fun!"



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