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Lynn Matteson
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Location: Grass Lake, Michigan
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 Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:33 am Post subject: Electroair direct fire ignition system in a Jabiru 2200/snow |
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Enjoy it while it lasts, Gary....there's a forecast for snow flurries
for Lower Michigan next Tuesday, and Aussie-land will still be warm,
I'll bet.
Speaking of snow, now that my engine is working like a charm, it's
time to get back to thinking about a different design for snow skis
for my plane. My old ones have a section of ski right behind the
wheel, which collects snow. I also feel that the wheel penetrates the
ski too far...about 2". This was what I thought was correct, but in
seeing other style skis, I've decided to make a new set with less
penetration, and no ski area right behind the wheel. This will allow
for less snow buildup behind the wheel...nothing there for snow to
build up on...and having the wheel penetrate less allows for less
drag in the snow. What got me concerned, was having a problem getting
out of 9 inches of snow last year. I finally got it up "on step", but
it ate up a bunch of runway. I also had to raise the plane to slide
the skis under the wheels (one at a time), and my new design
(borrowed from the others I've seen) will allow for installation
without raising the plane. So you see, Gary, there is some benefit to
keeping that snow shovel close at hand. : )
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster
Jabiru 2200, 579.1hrs
Sensenich 62x46
flying again (17 hrs) after rebuild, and new Electroair direct-fire
ignition system
On Oct 22, 2008, at 7:52 PM, gary.algate(at)sandvik.com wrote:
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Damn and here's me sitting in my office looking at the blue skies
and perfectly still leaves !!!!!
I envy you
Gary
Gary Algate
SMC, Exploration
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Thanks, Gary.
I just got back from a 1.1 hr flight which garnered just over 100
miles. Not too bad when you figure I was doing some VERY steep climbs/
attempts to stall, so I wasn't getting very many miles on the GPS
during that time. The plane seems to climb at a LOT steeper angle
now, maybe due to a fresh engine. In the spirit of the break-in
mandates, I'm not subjecting the engine to long extended climbs, just
a few short steep ones, testing the gravity feed to the carb, with
and without aux. fuel pump on. Sure is fun to see that VSI hit the
"peg" even for a brief time.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster
Jabiru 2200, 578hrs
Sensenich 62x46
flying again after rebuild, and new Electroair direct-fire ignition
system
do not archive
On Oct 22, 2008, at 5:39 PM, gary.algate(at)sandvik.com wrote:
>
> Good News Lynn
>
> I still haven't done any more about verifying my prop pitch and
> trying the new one but will advise once I get a chance to do so
>
> Regards
>
> Gary
>
> Gary Algate
> SMC, Exploration
> Office Phone: +61 8 8276 7655
>
>
> This e-mail is confidential and it is intended only for the
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> Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>
> Sent by: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com
> 22/10/2008 09:06 PM
> Please respond to
> kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
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> To
> kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
> cc
> Subject
> Re: Electroair direct fire ignition system in a Jabiru
> 2200
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>
>
>
>
>
> I'm in Michigan, Gary...the reason for the late posting time was a
> late afternoon nap that left me staring at the ceiling come bedtime,
> so I got up to check for computer traffic. : )
>
> Yes, the engine is running strong now, and really rips once I push
> the throttle in at take-off. Whether it's the ignition, or the fresh
> engine, I can firewall the throttle and it accelerates
immediately. I
> was just looking for the information...I think from Jabiru...that
> says to open the throttle slowly, taking over 1 second to go to WOT.
> I used to have to do this but no longer...it accelerates
immediately,
> and pulls strongly. Hopefully it is still tight (and it is) from the
> rebuild, and will gain power as it breaks in.
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster
> Jabiru 2200, 578hrs
> Sensenich 62x46
> flying again after rebuild, and new Electroair direct-fire ignition
> system
>
>
>
> On Oct 22, 2008, at 12:48 AM, gary.algate(at)sandvik.com wrote:
>
> >
> > Lynn
> >
> > You must be on the West Coast otherwise it's well past your bed
> time.
> >
> > It sounds like you've worked all of the bugs out of your ignition
> > system are you happy now with the overall engine performance after
> > the rebuild?
> >
> > regards
> >
> > Gary
> >
> > Gary Algate
> > SMC, Exploration
> > Office Phone: +61 8 8276 7655
>
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: Electroair direct fire ignition system in a Jabiru 2200/snow |
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I must admit this was my first winter without snow for 16 years. To tell the truth the 20 degC Winters here in Adelaide aren't too Bad
Gary Algate
SMC, Exploration
Office Phone: +61 8 8276 7655
This e-mail is confidential and it is intended only for the addressees. Any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, kindly notify us immediately by telephone or e-mail and delete the message from your system. The sender does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message which may arise as a result of the e-mail transmission.
Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>
Sent by: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com
24/10/2008 12:15 AM
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>
Enjoy it while it lasts, Gary....there's a forecast for snow flurries
for Lower Michigan next Tuesday, and Aussie-land will still be warm,
I'll bet.
Speaking of snow, now that my engine is working like a charm, it's
time to get back to thinking about a different design for snow skis
for my plane. My old ones have a section of ski right behind the
wheel, which collects snow. I also feel that the wheel penetrates the
ski too far...about 2". This was what I thought was correct, but in
seeing other style skis, I've decided to make a new set with less
penetration, and no ski area right behind the wheel. This will allow
for less snow buildup behind the wheel...nothing there for snow to
build up on...and having the wheel penetrate less allows for less
drag in the snow. What got me concerned, was having a problem getting
out of 9 inches of snow last year. I finally got it up "on step", but
it ate up a bunch of runway. I also had to raise the plane to slide
the skis under the wheels (one at a time), and my new design
(borrowed from the others I've seen) will allow for installation
without raising the plane. So you see, Gary, there is some benefit to
keeping that snow shovel close at hand. : )
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster
Jabiru 2200, 579.1hrs
Sensenich 62x46
flying again (17 hrs) after rebuild, and new Electroair direct-fire
ignition system
On Oct 22, 2008, at 7:52 PM, gary.algate(at)sandvik.com wrote:
>
> Damn and here's me sitting in my office looking at the blue skies
> and perfectly still leaves !!!!!
>
> I envy you
>
> Gary
>
> Gary Algate
> SMC, Exploration
> Office Phone: +61 8 8276 7655
>
>
> This e-mail is confidential and it is intended only for the
> addressees. Any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of
> this message by persons or entities other than the intended
> recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error,
> kindly notify us immediately by telephone or e-mail and delete the
> message from your system. The sender does not accept liability for
> any errors or omissions in the contents of this message which may
> arise as a result of the e-mail transmission.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>
> Sent by: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com
> 23/10/2008 09:21 AM
> Please respond to
> kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
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> To
> kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
> cc
> Subject
> Re: Electroair direct fire ignition system in a Jabiru
> 2200
>
>
>
>
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>
>
> Thanks, Gary.
>
> I just got back from a 1.1 hr flight which garnered just over 100
> miles. Not too bad when you figure I was doing some VERY steep climbs/
> attempts to stall, so I wasn't getting very many miles on the GPS
> during that time. The plane seems to climb at a LOT steeper angle
> now, maybe due to a fresh engine. In the spirit of the break-in
> mandates, I'm not subjecting the engine to long extended climbs, just
> a few short steep ones, testing the gravity feed to the carb, with
> and without aux. fuel pump on. Sure is fun to see that VSI hit the
> "peg" even for a brief time.
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster
> Jabiru 2200, 578hrs
> Sensenich 62x46
> flying again after rebuild, and new Electroair direct-fire ignition
> system
> do not archive
>
>
> On Oct 22, 2008, at 5:39 PM, gary.algate(at)sandvik.com wrote:
>
> >
> > Good News Lynn
> >
> > I still haven't done any more about verifying my prop pitch and
> > trying the new one but will advise once I get a chance to do so
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Gary
> >
> > Gary Algate
> > SMC, Exploration
> > Office Phone: +61 8 8276 7655
> >
> >
> > This e-mail is confidential and it is intended only for the
> > addressees. Any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of
> > this message by persons or entities other than the intended
> > recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error,
> > kindly notify us immediately by telephone or e-mail and delete the
> > message from your system. The sender does not accept liability for
> > any errors or omissions in the contents of this message which may
> > arise as a result of the e-mail transmission.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>
> > Sent by: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com
> > 22/10/2008 09:06 PM
> > Please respond to
> > kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
> >
> > To
> > kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
> > cc
> > Subject
> > Re: Electroair direct fire ignition system in a Jabiru
> > 2200
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>
> >
> > I'm in Michigan, Gary...the reason for the late posting time was a
> > late afternoon nap that left me staring at the ceiling come bedtime,
> > so I got up to check for computer traffic. : )
> >
> > Yes, the engine is running strong now, and really rips once I push
> > the throttle in at take-off. Whether it's the ignition, or the fresh
> > engine, I can firewall the throttle and it accelerates
> immediately. I
> > was just looking for the information...I think from Jabiru...that
> > says to open the throttle slowly, taking over 1 second to go to WOT.
> > I used to have to do this but no longer...it accelerates
> immediately,
> > and pulls strongly. Hopefully it is still tight (and it is) from the
> > rebuild, and will gain power as it breaks in.
> >
> > Lynn Matteson
> > Kitfox IV Speedster
> > Jabiru 2200, 578hrs
> > Sensenich 62x46
> > flying again after rebuild, and new Electroair direct-fire ignition
> > system
> >
> >
> >
> > On Oct 22, 2008, at 12:48 AM, gary.algate(at)sandvik.com wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Lynn
> > >
> > > You must be on the West Coast otherwise it's well past your bed
> > time.
> > >
> > > It sounds like you've worked all of the bugs out of your ignition
> > > system are you happy now with the overall engine performance after
> > > the rebuild?
> > >
> > > regards
> > >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > > Gary Algate
> > > SMC, Exploration
> > > Office Phone: +61 8 8276 7655
> >
> > -
> > -
> > -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List _-
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