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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 8:23 am    Post subject: Pitot/Static tube Reply with quote

Has anyone out there replaced or originally install a pitot/static tube instead of the original one supplied by Skystar? Also, what would be the best way to install my speedster wing tips so I could easily remove them—nut plates or anchor nuts a good idea? What are Pk screws? Ref e-mail on wings and speedster, my classic model 4 speedster does not have any elevator trim at all. Wish it did, not an option. -- Leon

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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 11:49 am    Post subject: Pitot/Static tube Reply with quote

I used the pitot tube from Spruce...p/n 15135...the L-shaped
one...works fine. I had to glue a wider piece of wood under the
capstrip in order for the mounting screws to have something to bite
into.
I installed my wingtips with two-lug anchor nuts, flat head machine
screws and tinnerman washers...8-32's as I recall...10 screws on top,
and 10 on the bottom.

Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/275+ hrs
On May 15, 2007, at 12:22 PM, <l.morris(at)tx.rr.com> wrote:

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Has anyone out there replaced or originally install a pitot/static
tube instead of the original one supplied by Skystar? Also, what
would be the best way to install my speedster wing tips so I could
easily remove them—nut plates or anchor nuts a good idea? What are
Pk screws? Ref e-mail on wings and speedster, my classic model 4
speedster does not have any elevator trim at all. Wish it did, not
an option. -- Leon



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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:22 pm    Post subject: Pitot/Static tube Reply with quote

Thanks for the info.How do you like the Jabiru 2200? Thinking about using it for my project. Leon Morris/Classic 4 Sptr/50%/Flower Mound ,TX
---- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net> wrote:
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I used the pitot tube from Spruce...p/n 15135...the L-shaped
one...works fine. I had to glue a wider piece of wood under the
capstrip in order for the mounting screws to have something to bite
into.
I installed my wingtips with two-lug anchor nuts, flat head machine
screws and tinnerman washers...8-32's as I recall...10 screws on top,
and 10 on the bottom.

Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/275+ hrs


On May 15, 2007, at 12:22 PM, <l.morris(at)tx.rr.com> wrote:

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>
> Has anyone out there replaced or originally install a pitot/static
> tube instead of the original one supplied by Skystar? Also, what
> would be the best way to install my speedster wing tips so I could
> easily remove them—nut plates or anchor nuts a good idea? What are
> Pk screws? Ref e-mail on wings and speedster, my classic model 4
> speedster does not have any elevator trim at all. Wish it did, not
> an option. -- Leon
>
>
>
>
>












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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:37 pm    Post subject: Pitot/Static tube Reply with quote

I love it, although I'm having some minor problems that nobody else
seems to be having. Search the archives for the last 7-10 days on the
Matronics JabiruEngine-List for the details.
I especially like the simple, no coolant, no prop adjustment, slow-
turning, direct-drive, single carb, features of the Jabiru. It might
come up a bit short on power, but for flying and building simplicity,
you can't beat it.

Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/275+ hrs
On May 15, 2007, at 6:22 PM, <l.morris(at)tx.rr.com> wrote:

Quote:


Thanks for the info.How do you like the Jabiru 2200? Thinking about
using it for my project. Leon Morris/Classic 4 Sptr/50%/Flower
Mound ,TX
---- Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net> wrote:
>
>
> I used the pitot tube from Spruce...p/n 15135...the L-shaped
> one...works fine. I had to glue a wider piece of wood under the
> capstrip in order for the mounting screws to have something to bite
> into.
> I installed my wingtips with two-lug anchor nuts, flat head machine
> screws and tinnerman washers...8-32's as I recall...10 screws on top,
> and 10 on the bottom.
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Grass Lake, Michigan
> Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
> flying w/275+ hrs
> On May 15, 2007, at 12:22 PM, <l.morris(at)tx.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Has anyone out there replaced or originally install a pitot/static
>> tube instead of the original one supplied by Skystar? Also, what
>> would be the best way to install my speedster wing tips so I could
>> easily remove them—nut plates or anchor nuts a good idea? What are
>> Pk screws? Ref e-mail on wings and speedster, my classic model 4
>> speedster does not have any elevator trim at all. Wish it did, not
>> an option. -- Leon
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>


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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 6:37 pm    Post subject: Pitot/Static tube Reply with quote

I used a static/pitot tube from Sprue. Seems to work fine.
Albert Smith
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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 7:17 pm    Post subject: Pitot/Static tube Reply with quote

Pk screws are the coarse thread sheet metal screws they sometimes use in duct work. Some guys use them to hold the inspection plates in the floors or their Cessnas. There are tinnerman nuts that give a pretty good hold with PK screws. I wouldn't consider structural use for them. Go with anchor nuts or tinnerman nuts with structural screws for the wing tips. What would you say if you saw one or your wingtips deplane before coming to a complete stop in front of the hangar??...at 5000'agl???


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