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brubakermal(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:46 pm Post subject: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

I need a source for a wind shield  so we can install it at the oshkosh120 hr L.S.R.M. course next month lexan    or  poly carb



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From: delynch1(at)juno.com <delynch1(at)juno.com>

Subject: Kitfox-List: Whistling Noise

To: Kitfox-List(at)matronics.com

Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 1:33 PM

I have a KitFox Model IV, with a Rotax 582 and have noticed a high-pitched whistling type noise emanating from under the hood. It's not terribly loud and has a bell's tonal quality. The frequency does not change at different rpm settings, it only get somewhat louder. In other words, the cycle, or pitch of the noise  doesn't change with different power settings. 

I have listened to it also with the upper cowling removed and both doors off tryng to determine if it is caused by prop blast blowing through an opening or hole. It's hard to pinpoint where it's coming from, but it seems to be strongest on the right side (while seated on the left). 

If anyone else has experienced this type of thing before, or has any ideas, I would like to hear from them. I won't be flying it until I can figure this out! 

David Lynch 

N97C 

Timberlake, NC  



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larry huntley

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Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:14 pm Post subject: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

Lowes or Home Depot. Lexan is  polycarbonate.   Larry

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Tom Jones

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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:50 am Post subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

It will go much faster if you have the old wind shield for a pattern.  The originals come as a piece of lexan 48 inches by about 49 inches.  There is a rough outline on them to get you started.  You cut out the outline then try it, cut some more, try it, cut some more...

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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:54 am Post subject: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

thanks for the info I am now wondering how thick the polly carb is

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Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

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Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 1:10 AM

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Malcolm. Sorry this is late. I just got this e-mail a few minutes ago. I bought poly-carbonate from McMaster-Carr company. This is an industrial supply company. They had UPS deliver me a full sheet of Poly-carb in a blinding snow storm. Great company  to deal with.  Hope this helps-Tom 

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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

Here is some information on the windshields.  It is not specific to the model 2 but will probably help with your install.

http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com/support/service_bulletins/sb34.htm

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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:26 am Post subject: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

Keep in mind that the Lowes, Home Depot material is glazing for windows.  I 

think it is .090.  I have always used the .063 or what ever it is and that 

is only available in a plastics shop or online.  If you are in California 

there is a family owned company that sells Polycarbonate.  They are also 

online - Tap Plastics.



Lowell

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larry huntley

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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:53 am Post subject: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

Polycarbonate is polycarbonate. Lexan is a good brand. Rhino is another. I 

have used both. They come in various thicknesses.    Larry



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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:18 am Post subject: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

Mal,

  

 Buy  locally if you can. The shipping on a full sheet of Lexan (half-sheet is not enough) will eat you alive. Because of it's size many suppliers ship only by common carrier. When I checked, freight to Mich was more than the cost of the Lexan. Wound up bying from John McBean. He sells a piece just big enough with pattern traced on. Cut it with tin snips and installation is a snap. No heat required.

  

 Good luck.

  

 Marco Menezes N99KX

 Model 2 582-90 C-box 3:1 w/clutch



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Subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

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Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 10:37 AM



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Keep in mind that the Lowes, Home Depot material is glazing for windows.  I think it is .090.  I have always used the .063 or what ever it is and that is only available in a plastics shop or online.  If you are in California there is a family owned company that sells Polycarbonate.  They are also online - Tap Plastics.



Lowell

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akflyer

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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Kitfox-List:wind shield mod 2

Watch what you get from home depot.  I was looking for lexan at the local HD and all they had was acetate.  Great for building aquariums, but sucks for windshields.  Will not cut with tin snips as it is too brittle, and will shatter instead of cracking and breaking.



Last time I ordered it from A.S. they rolled it up and put it in a shipping tube for me.  I think a sheet, shipped to my house in AK using priority mail was 120.00.  The supplier that is 150 miles away from me wanted 180 bucks a sheet and I had to drive up to go get it.

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