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jareds(at)verizon.net
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 Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 7:25 am Post subject: Bj"s Email |
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Greetings,
I'm still on the list occasionally. Just replaced engine and hope to get
it up and running more likely in spring as we keep getting snow in South
Dakota!
BJ really summed up the sentiments of this list. I couldnt have gotten
my plane running nor kept it going without the reassurance of all my
fixes and improvements from this list!! Everyone is so gracious offering
even a home phone number in most cases to "talk over" a piece of advice!!
Safe Flying everyone!!
Jared Schott
67YF
On 12/27/2014 6:39 PM, bjones(at)dmv.com wrote:
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Guys,
I have enjoyed and learned from the Matronics Kitfox list serve over the
years, recognizing lots of names and appreciating your insights.
If I get an e-mail from the Matronics Kitfox list serve I read it. Love
too by the way. Even if the subject does not seem of interest to me at the
moment. The experience and knowledge in the Kitfox builder/owner community
is really important to keep on the front burner and thriving for everyone
who owns or who probably should have the brand clearly on their radar
screen.
E-mails from Team Kitfox don't just appear in my IN BOX, (maybe I just
don't know how to set that up) so I have to go out of my way to log on and
then hunt for what I want in Team Kitfox. Unfortunately that translates to
out of sight, out of mind for me which is a darn shame. I get a sense that
this observation resonates with quite a few others.
Taking the next logical step, Debra, John and the the Kitfox brand are
missing out because of this. A robust owner/builder forum that grabs your
attention thru e-mails sent directly to us, that we can't miss, builds
enthusiasm, promotes interest in the brand, and is not just good for the
brand but probably essential. I suspect that many who might have some
interest in a Kitfox would be regular readers if e-mail posts were
automatic and that would be good for marketing.
I stopped by the Just factory primarily to look it over, compare their
Highlander to the Kitfox model 7 and was surprised that Troy mentioned
they have been sending 8 to 10 planes out the door per month, all Super
STOLs and probably at least in part due to all of the attention in the
aviation press on their Super STOL model. Positive attention sells planes
and grabs market share.
Kitfox is such a great and fun plane I would love to see it really
blossom. I say this having owned over a dozen piston planes, flown lord
knows how many more and really love my Kitfox.
BJ model IV 1050 Rotax 80
.
>
>
> You been hittin' that New Years eve liquid a bit early there, Mike?
>
> Lynn
> On Dec 26, 2014, at 10:33 PM, Michael Gibbs wrote:
>
>>
>> <michaelgibbs(at)cox.net>
>>
>> Isn't Arizona closer to the middle? 
>>
>> Mike G.
>> Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster, Series 6
>> Phoenix, AZ
>>
>>> On Dec 26, 2014, at 3:14 PM, Lynn Matteson<lynnmatt(at)jps.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I hear you, Lowell....how about makin' it somewhere centrally
>>> located....like Michigan, for example. : )
>>>
>>> Lynn Matteson
>>> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
>>> JabiLynn 2200, #2062
>>> Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
>>> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
>>> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
>>> Status: flying with 1601 hrs... (since 3-27-2006)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Dec 25, 2014, at 1:48 PM, lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Merry Christmas!
>>>> Without a doubt a post from Matronics will lift my spirits - any
>>>> post. I sure hope this doesn't sound like the ravings of an old
>>>> man, but I do sincerely cherish the "good old days". I feel I
>>>> have a wealth of friends - most I have never met - but friends
>>>> never the less. I guess my fantasy would be a Matronics Kitfox
>>>> Fly- in, Reunion or what ever, just because.
>>>> Lowell
>>>>
>>>> Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original message-----
>>>> From: Guy Buchanan<gebuchanan(at)cox.net>
>>>> To: "kitfox-list(at)matronics.com"<kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
>>>> Sent: Thu, Dec 25, 2014 15:17:31 GMT+00:00
>>>> Subject: Merry Christmas
>>>>
>>>> Merry Christmas to the few of you left on the list!
>>>>
>>>> Guy Buchanan
>>>> List Moderator
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPod
>>>>
>>>>> On Dec 25, 2014, at 6:57 AM, Patrick Reilly
>>>>> <patreilly43(at)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Lynn, Great to hear from you. I was on Team Kitfox a year ago. I
>>>>> tried a couple of days ago to get into the site, After trying to
>>>>> get into the site for 15 minutes answering every question about
>>>>> me, except my mother's hat size, I gave up. That site is about
>>>>> as convoluted as the IRS tax filing system.
>>>>> Marco replied to my search for a clutch. He said he'd sell me
>>>>> his for $18K and throw in the plane for free. That was the only
>>>>> response I had.
>>>>> A post showed up 2 days ago from a Kitfoxer that went to Boise
>>>>> ID to fly at the Stick& Rudder Kitfox school. That same day the
>>>>> Kit Plane mag showed up with an article about that school. I
>>>>> told my wife my were going to Boise ID for vacation.
>>>>>
>>>>> Pat Reilly
>>>>> Mod 3 583 Rebuilt
>>>>> Rockford, IL
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 9:39 AM, Lynn Matteson
>>>>> <lynnmatt(at)jps.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Pat-
>>>>> This is the first email that I've received from the Matronics
>>>>> Kitfox list in ages, but it is still working as far as it
>>>>> goes....just VERY low in frequency of posts. Everyone has gone
>>>>> over to TeamKitfox, I guess.
>>>>>
>>>>> Lynn Matteson
>>>>> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
>>>>> Jabiru 2200, #2062
>>>>> Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
>>>>> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
>>>>> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
>>>>> Status: flying with 1599 hrs... (since 3-27-2006)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Dec 10, 2014, at 6:47 PM, Patrick Reilly wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Marco, Thanks for the offer. But, not exactly what I had in
>>>>> mind. I didn't get a posting to my email through Matronics. just
>>>>> a notice that a reply was made to the topic. I had to key into
>>>>> Matronics. I wonder if something has changed. I haven't seen any
>>>>> Kitfox Matronics postings directly to me as in the past?
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Pat Reilly
>>>>> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
>>>>> Rockford,IL
>>>>> ===================================
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ====================================
>>>>> br> fts!)
>>>>> r> > eroelectric.com" target="_blank">www.aeroelectric.com
>>>>> w.buildersbooks.com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com
>>>>> p.com" target="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com
>>>>> e.com" target="_blank">www.mypilotstore.com
>>>>> " target="_blank">www.mrrace.com
>>>>> target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
>>>>> -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
>>>>> ====================================
>>>>> ox-List" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?
>>>>> Kitfox-List
>>>>> ====================================
>>>>> FORUMS -
>>>>> _blank">http://forums.matronics.com
>>>>> ====================================
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Pat Reilly
>>>>> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
>>>>> Rockford,IL
>>>>> D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>>>>> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
>>>>> 3D
>>>>> ot;">www.aeroelectric.combooks.com"">www.buildersbooks.comquot;">ww
>>>>> w.homebuilthelp.comquot;">www.mypilotstore.com">www.mrrace.comot;">
>>>>> http://www.matronics.com/
>>>>> contributionD=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>>>>> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
>>>>> 3D=3D=3D=3D=3D x-List"">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?
>>>>> Kitfox-
>>>>> ListD=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3
>>>>> D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>>>>> =3D=3D //
>>>>> forums.matronics.comD=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
>>>>> 3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3
>>>>> D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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lcfitt3(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:50 am Post subject: Bj"s Email |
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Jared's post pretty much summarizes my feelings on the differences between
the forum and the list. On Matronics it was always real people with real
names and real locations. After all Kitfox owners and fliers are like a
band of brothers. It is a great airplane and frankly some of the best
friends I have developed over a lifetime of doing things has been triggered
by this little airplane.
It has always amazed me how many of the Forum guys go to great lengths to
avoid revealing who they really are and where they are from. For me it
doesn't make for a warm and fuzzy. Yet, I have contributed on the Forum
where I felt I had something to say. But, I can honestly say the enthusiasm
is waning somewhat. I don't know if it is because of the anonymity which in
some sense suggests something sinister or that most active builders are
involved in the "heavies" or if it is the guys whose profile status is given
as 'Considering" who post as "experts" and whose posts make me wonder if
they have ever seen a real live Kitfox - of any vintage.
I remember when Matronics introduced the "Forum" option. I felt at the time
it would not help the email list. I have never flown behind a 582, but as
has been mentioned, I read every post. I became not only comfortable with
the two stroke 582, but somewhat knowledgeable about their operation. I
learned a lot about different options guys have on their airplanes. I had
joined the Matronics precursor after seeing some printouts of some
conversations on the original Kitfox email list while at one of the factory
fly-ins. This was in 1994. I remember Paul S. who was the source of
virtually all of Lynn's float mounting information he found on the Forum.
Paul has a history on this list or its precursor. I mention this only
because there is a world of knowledge behind the names who have posted on
this Merry Christmas thread and the many more who are lurking. I guess that
might be the problem. Not many builders needing help with questions. Just
a lot of guys who have been there and don’t that.
I would like to thank those who have posted. It does bring back many great
memories and I would hope we could do something someday.
Lowell
--------------------------------------------------
From: "jareds" <jareds(at)verizon.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 7:25 AM
To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Bj"s Email
| Quote: |
Greetings,
I'm still on the list occasionally. Just replaced engine and hope to get
it up and running more likely in spring as we keep getting snow in South
Dakota!
BJ really summed up the sentiments of this list. I couldnt have gotten my
plane running nor kept it going without the reassurance of all my fixes
and improvements from this list!! Everyone is so gracious offering even a
home phone number in most cases to "talk over" a piece of advice!!
Safe Flying everyone!!
Jared Schott
67YF
On 12/27/2014 6:39 PM, bjones(at)dmv.com wrote:
>
>
> Guys,
>
> I have enjoyed and learned from the Matronics Kitfox list serve over the
> years, recognizing lots of names and appreciating your insights.
>
> If I get an e-mail from the Matronics Kitfox list serve I read it. Love
> too by the way. Even if the subject does not seem of interest to me at
> the
> moment. The experience and knowledge in the Kitfox builder/owner
> community
> is really important to keep on the front burner and thriving for everyone
> who owns or who probably should have the brand clearly on their radar
> screen.
>
> E-mails from Team Kitfox don't just appear in my IN BOX, (maybe I just
> don't know how to set that up) so I have to go out of my way to log on
> and
> then hunt for what I want in Team Kitfox. Unfortunately that translates
> to
> out of sight, out of mind for me which is a darn shame. I get a sense
> that
> this observation resonates with quite a few others.
>
> Taking the next logical step, Debra, John and the the Kitfox brand are
> missing out because of this. A robust owner/builder forum that grabs your
> attention thru e-mails sent directly to us, that we can't miss, builds
> enthusiasm, promotes interest in the brand, and is not just good for the
> brand but probably essential. I suspect that many who might have some
> interest in a Kitfox would be regular readers if e-mail posts were
> automatic and that would be good for marketing.
>
> I stopped by the Just factory primarily to look it over, compare their
> Highlander to the Kitfox model 7 and was surprised that Troy mentioned
> they have been sending 8 to 10 planes out the door per month, all Super
> STOLs and probably at least in part due to all of the attention in the
> aviation press on their Super STOL model. Positive attention sells planes
> and grabs market share.
>
> Kitfox is such a great and fun plane I would love to see it really
> blossom. I say this having owned over a dozen piston planes, flown lord
> knows how many more and really love my Kitfox.
>
> BJ model IV 1050 Rotax 80
>
> .
>
>>
>>
>> You been hittin' that New Years eve liquid a bit early there, Mike?
>>
>> Lynn
>>
>>
>> On Dec 26, 2014, at 10:33 PM, Michael Gibbs wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> <michaelgibbs(at)cox.net>
>>>
>>> Isn't Arizona closer to the middle?
>>>
>>> Mike G.
>>> Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster, Series 6
>>> Phoenix, AZ
>>>
>>>> On Dec 26, 2014, at 3:14 PM, Lynn Matteson<lynnmatt(at)jps.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I hear you, Lowell....how about makin' it somewhere centrally
>>>> located....like Michigan, for example. : )
>>>>
>>>> Lynn Matteson
>>>> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
>>>> JabiLynn 2200, #2062
>>>> Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
>>>> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
>>>> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
>>>> Status: flying with 1601 hrs... (since 3-27-2006)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Dec 25, 2014, at 1:48 PM, lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Merry Christmas!
>>>>> Without a doubt a post from Matronics will lift my spirits - any
>>>>> post. I sure hope this doesn't sound like the ravings of an old
>>>>> man, but I do sincerely cherish the "good old days". I feel I
>>>>> have a wealth of friends - most I have never met - but friends
>>>>> never the less. I guess my fantasy would be a Matronics Kitfox
>>>>> Fly- in, Reunion or what ever, just because.
>>>>> Lowell
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original message-----
>>>>> From: Guy Buchanan<gebuchanan(at)cox.net>
>>>>> To: "kitfox-list(at)matronics.com"<kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
>>>>> Sent: Thu, Dec 25, 2014 15:17:31 GMT+00:00
>>>>> Subject: Merry Christmas
>>>>>
>>>>> Merry Christmas to the few of you left on the list!
>>>>>
>>>>> Guy Buchanan
>>>>> List Moderator
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPod
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Dec 25, 2014, at 6:57 AM, Patrick Reilly
>>>>>> <patreilly43(at)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lynn, Great to hear from you. I was on Team Kitfox a year ago. I
>>>>>> tried a couple of days ago to get into the site, After trying to
>>>>>> get into the site for 15 minutes answering every question about
>>>>>> me, except my mother's hat size, I gave up. That site is about
>>>>>> as convoluted as the IRS tax filing system.
>>>>>> Marco replied to my search for a clutch. He said he'd sell me
>>>>>> his for $18K and throw in the plane for free. That was the only
>>>>>> response I had.
>>>>>> A post showed up 2 days ago from a Kitfoxer that went to Boise
>>>>>> ID to fly at the Stick& Rudder Kitfox school. That same day the
>>>>>> Kit Plane mag showed up with an article about that school. I
>>>>>> told my wife my were going to Boise ID for vacation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Pat Reilly
>>>>>> Mod 3 583 Rebuilt
>>>>>> Rockford, IL
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 9:39 AM, Lynn Matteson
>>>>>> <lynnmatt(at)jps.net> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Pat-
>>>>>> This is the first email that I've received from the Matronics
>>>>>> Kitfox list in ages, but it is still working as far as it
>>>>>> goes....just VERY low in frequency of posts. Everyone has gone
>>>>>> over to TeamKitfox, I guess.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lynn Matteson
>>>>>> Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
>>>>>> Jabiru 2200, #2062
>>>>>> Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
>>>>>> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
>>>>>> Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
>>>>>> Status: flying with 1599 hrs... (since 3-27-2006)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Dec 10, 2014, at 6:47 PM, Patrick Reilly wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Marco, Thanks for the offer. But, not exactly what I had in
>>>>>> mind. I didn't get a posting to my email through Matronics. just
>>>>>> a notice that a reply was made to the topic. I had to key into
>>>>>> Matronics. I wonder if something has changed. I haven't seen any
>>>>>> Kitfox Matronics postings directly to me as in the past?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Pat Reilly
>>>>>> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
>>>>>> Rockford,IL
>>>>>> ===================================
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ====================================
>>>>>> br> fts!)
>>>>>> r> > eroelectric.com" target="_blank">www.aeroelectric.com
>>>>>> w.buildersbooks.com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com
>>>>>> p.com" target="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com
>>>>>> e.com" target="_blank">www.mypilotstore.com
>>>>>> " target="_blank">www.mrrace.com
>>>>>> target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
>>>>>> -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
>>>>>> ====================================
>>>>>> ox-List" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?
>>>>>> Kitfox-List
>>>>>> ====================================
>>>>>> FORUMS -
>>>>>> _blank">http://forums.matronics.com
>>>>>> ====================================
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Pat Reilly
>>>>>> Mod 3 582 Rebuild
>>>>>> Rockford,IL
>>>>>> D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>>>>>> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
>>>>>> 3D
>>>>>> ot;">www.aeroelectric.combooks.com"">www.buildersbooks.comquot;">ww
>>>>>> w.homebuilthelp.comquot;">www.mypilotstore.com">www.mrrace.comot;">
>>>>>> http://www.matronics.com/
>>>>>> contributionD=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>>>>>> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
>>>>>> 3D=3D=3D=3D=3D x-List"">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?
>>>>>> Kitfox-
>>>>>> ListD=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3
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>>>>>> =3D=3D //
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>>>>>> 3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3
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