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CarlStukey
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 Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:43 am Post subject: Great Plains 2300cc VW in a Kitfox IV |
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I recently bought a flying Kitfox IV XL and am considering changing out the Rotax 503 for a Great Plains 2300cc (76-80hp) direct drive VW engine. Would anyone who has had experience with a VW engine in a Kitfox please tell me if this is a good idea or not. I'm concerned how I will address any CG problems, and any other problems I might not have thought of.......Great Plains makes a firewall forward kit including engine mount and a new cowling. I've only owned my airplane for 6 months and really feel a need for more horsepower. The 503 is just 50hp. I am also brand new to this site having had Debra McBean direct me here. Looking for all the help I can get!
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roncarolnikko(at)hotmail.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject: Great Plains 2300cc VW in a Kitfox IV |
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I'm flying a 2275 with redrive in my MK IV Speedster and love it. Not sure how it compares to a direct drive. Ron NB ORE.
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From: cstukey(at)yahoo.com
Date: Mon C 9 Nov 2009 09:43:28 -0800
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "CarlStukey" <cstukey(at)yahoo.com>
I recently bought a flying Kitfox IV XL and am considering changing out the Rotax 503 for a Great Plains 2300cc (76-80hp) direct drive VW engine. Would anyone who has had experience with a VW engine in a Kitfox please tell me if this is a good idea or not. I'm concerned how I will address any CG problems C and any other problems I might not have thought of.......Great Plains makes a firewall forward kit including engine mount and a new cowling. I've only owned my airplane for 6 months and really feel a need for more horsepower. The 503 is just 50hp. I am also brand new to this site having had Debra McBean direct me here. Looking for all the help I can get!
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Carl Stukey
Kitfox IV XL 503
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vadert(at)shaw.ca
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| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject: Great Plains 2300cc VW in a Kitfox IV |
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Carl
I 7m just getting ready to start my flight testing program with a Great Plains 2276 cc 6nbsp;direct drive engine with the Great Plains engine mount and exhaust E 6nbsp; I like the engine so far and think it will be a good match for the airframe E 6nbsp; My empty weight came in at 695 pounds in the middle of the envelope with my battery (13 lb PC 680) in the tail E 6nbsp; Don 7t have any performance numbers yet but am looking forward to doing some flight testing tomorrow E
Steve Bennett at Great Plains is the guru for VW 6nbsp;aircraft engines E 6nbsp; Very dry and matter of fact on the phone but he has been my constant source for advice on the installation without complaint E 6nbsp;
Email me off the list and to exchange phone numbers and I 7ll keep you posted on my progress and give you an idea of what problems you may encounter E
Tim Vader
Classic IV
GPASC 6nbsp;2276 CC 6nbsp;Direct Drive
GSC 6nbsp;fixed pitch 60X32
Calgary C Alberta Canada 6nbsp; 6nbsp; 6nbsp; 6nbsp; 6nbsp; vadert(at)shaw Eca
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roncarolnikko(at)hotmail.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:56 pm Post subject: Great Plains 2300cc VW in a Kitfox IV |
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Carl post your numbers for the list as we are all curious. Mine is about 7-800 fpm solo and bragging to say 500 fpm at 1200lbs. Course I am the speedster model. Ron NB Ore
Date: Mon C 9 Nov 2009 19:17:45 -0700
From: vadert(at)shaw.ca
Subject: Re: Great Plains 2300cc VW in a Kitfox IV
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Carl
I'm just getting ready to start my flight testing program with a Great Plains 2276 cc direct drive engine with the Great Plains engine mount and exhaust. I like the engine so far and think it will be a good match for the airframe. My empty weight came in at 695 pounds in the middle of the envelope with my battery (13 lb PC 680) in the tail. Don't have any performance numbers yet but am looking forward to doing some flight testing tomorrow.
Steve Bennett at Great Plains is the guru for VW aircraft engines. Very dry and matter of fact on the phone but he has been my constant source for advice on the installation without complaint.
Email me off the list and to exchange phone numbers and I'll keep you posted on my progress and give you an idea of what problems you may encounter.
Tim Vader
Classic IV
GPASC 2276 CC Direct Drive
GSC fixed pitch 60X32
Calgary C Alberta Canada vadert(at)shaw.ca
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Lion8
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:31 am Post subject: Re: Great Plains 2300cc VW in a Kitfox IV |
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Hello Tim. I wrote to you not long ago. I am currently rebuilding a Model IV Speedster. The 912 I got with it will not be used. I am just about ready to order the Great Plains 2276. How are you doing with yours? I'd like to stay connected with e-mail to share info. and photos. Thanks Tom
ctmcdowell(at)comcast.net
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