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 Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy, is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a 1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:29 am Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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I just installed a larger battery in my Model IV 1200, I relocated it to behind the passenger seat. This will require a new W&B do to location and going from a 10lb battery to an 18lb battery.
Ray
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To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:17:18 +0000
.ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy, is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a 1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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Lynn Matteson
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:33 am Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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How much difference is there between the Classic 1200, and a Model IV
Speedster?...besides the wingspan?
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/490+ hrs
On Apr 21, 2008, at 11:17 AM, Jim_and_Lucy Chuk wrote:
| Quote: | Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery
in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move
depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more
with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy,
is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a
Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a
1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem
getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it
with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large
passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all
needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot
easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later
if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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clint_bazzill(at)hotmail.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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I have mine installed on pilots side as in instructions. Have added a lot of options since then and balance is fine. Do not believe in these huge batteries. I use standard motorcycle 14BS. I replace it every 2 years even though it appears perfect. If you are stalled somewhere because of battery, just go to your local auto store, put in the acid in the store and by the time you get back you are ready to fly. Battery is so light you can take it home with you. Kitfox Model IV-1200 1340 hours. Clint
[quote] From: kitfoxpilot(at)msn.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:26:28 +0000
.ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} I just installed a larger battery in my Model IV 1200, I relocated it to behind the passenger seat. This will require a new W&B do to location and going from a 10lb battery to an 18lb battery.
Ray
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To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:17:18 +0000
.ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy, is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a 1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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On my classic 4 with a Subaru the battery is in the tail as far back as it could go on a plate that drops down for access
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:17 AM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy, is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a 1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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clint_bazzill(at)hotmail.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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How much does the battery weight? Clint
[quote] From: kirkhull(at)kc.rr.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:22:47 -0500
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On my classic 4 with a Subaru the battery is in the tail as far back as it could go on a plate that drops down for access
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:17 AM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy, is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a 1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:53 pm Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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Thanks Kirk and others who responded to my question. Kirk, do you have any pictures of your battery setup. Thanks, Jim Chuk Avids Kitfox 4 Mn
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Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:22:47 -0500
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On my classic 4 with a Subaru the battery is in the tail as far back as it could go on a plate that drops down for access
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:17 AM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy, is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a 1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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I don’t have any handy but I will take some tomorrow when it go out to the airport
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 7:50 PM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Thanks Kirk and others who responded to my question. Kirk, do you have any pictures of your battery setup. Thanks, Jim Chuk Avids Kitfox 4 Mn
From: kirkhull(at)kc.rr.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:22:47 -0500
On my classic 4 with a Subaru the battery is in the tail as far back as it could go on a plate that drops down for access
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:17 AM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy, is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a 1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:04 pm Post subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ??? |
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I don’t remember the weight I will have to check the logs and get back to you . it is a gel cell.
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Clint Bazzill
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 6:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
How much does the battery weight? Clint
From: kirkhull(at)kc.rr.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:22:47 -0500
On my classic 4 with a Subaru the battery is in the tail as far back as it could go on a plate that drops down for access
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim_and_Lucy Chuk
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:17 AM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Battery location in a Kitfox 4 Classic 1200 ???
Hi all, Just wondering where some of you have located your battery in your Kitfox 4? I'm sure the position will want to move depending if you have a 582 verses a Jabiru or 912, and even more with a Subaru. I know that the Avids tend to be a bit nose heavy, is this true also of the Kitfox? Is anyone on the list running a Jabiru engine in a Classic 1200? How is the performance? I have a 1500' strip with tall trees on the end and while I have no problem getting out of it with my Avid with a Jabiru, I've always done it with just myself in the plane and wouldn't concider it with a large passenger. I'm been looking at the fusaloge and thinking what all needs to be done before it can be covered and it would be a lot easier to put in a battery tray in the back now rather than later if it's possible it will be needed to balence t===============
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