Don, I have pics of the heater I made which is exactly what you are talking about. I have only about a 0.5 inch airspace and the shroud covers the area between...
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Orion Jose Toro
toroj.orion@...
Nov 1, 2000 1:14 pm
Is it a pre-formed windshield available for the Model II? Jose Toro Kitfox II/582...
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Gunnar Doerwald
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 1:58 pm
... how heavy is it and what does it cost? ... Has someone tried an infra red heater? ... Yes, after I told her to give me some time for concentration Regards,...
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Tom Jones
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 2:25 pm
I think the reason mine says "Must Wear" is that I need correction for both near and far vision. I looked at one of my old medicals from back when my near...
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John Furey
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 2:27 pm
The airflow through the engine compartment is more than enough to provide ram air to the heat muff. No ducts are required. Feel free to call me at 800-292-3324...
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Tom Jones
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 2:35 pm
RE: windshieldJose, Yes, Skystar lists one for the II in their catalog. Tom Jones ... From: Orion Jose Toro To: kitfox@... Sent: Wednesday,...
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Joe Hemmer
jhemmer@...
Nov 1, 2000 2:44 pm
Gunnar My attempts at bending lexan have not been entirely successful, but here it is, for what it is worth. The stuff has a lot of moisture in it, and if you...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 2:51 pm
I just received an email from Barry Marz and Amy Laboda with a couple stats on their new jabiru. As some of you know, I purchased my 582 from them as they...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 2:51 pm
Absolutely Yes, there is a dihedral angle. There is a SS bulletin that talks about how to set/check the angle. Go to their web site, should be there...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 2:56 pm
That's one problem with Analog. It can quietly deteriorate over time with temp, moisture, wear,age, etc. I'd consider replacing the analog unit with a new...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 3:03 pm
All the above. The "leaves" part, was mostly a joke, I think....I believe a lot of us use "jerry Jugs to fill our planes. Mine sit around and naturally...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 3:13 pm
Ummm, You Reckon it could be too good for JR???? Don Smythe...
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b2banks
b2banks@...
Nov 1, 2000 4:29 pm
We received the Kitfox Lite2 yesterday 103100 and no shipping damage this time. So the adventure begins. Probably two days of Inventory of each and every...
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Tom Jones
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 4:39 pm
Hi List, I'm getting ready to build a new wing (from scratch this time). I'm starting to work on the saw horse jig now. What works well to glue/attach the...
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Tom Jones
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 4:48 pm
Hi Bruce and Brian, I'm still curious about your Lite2. Do you have the engine and prop yet? What gear box and ratio is on the 503 and what length is the...
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Bruce Harrington
aerowood@...
Nov 1, 2000 4:56 pm
Don, Just put a cockpit controlled flap on the radiator and add the coolant cabin heater. This wont add much weight to Fattie Alberta. Even with the cabin heat...
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Bruce Harrington
aerowood@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:05 pm
I must be doing something wrong. My current windshield was installed in late spring of 1995. I've put close to 670 hours on it since. It has some crazing, ...
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Torgeir Mortensen
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:11 pm
Hi Don, Why not using the radiator under the belly, then a flapper valve, directing the "hot air" into cockpit. This is already done by someone here on the...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:14 pm
No, No, No, No...I refuse to touch my coolant system. Besides, the muffler method is cheaper, lighter, and probably easier. Of course, I'll still need the...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:23 pm
Bruce, Mine's also been on since late 95 (with crazing) and I have 34 hours. Unfortunately, the loud bang and crack only takes 4 microseconds from start to...
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Eric Lovern
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:30 pm
List, Does anyone know how much reserve capacity one needs in the battery over and above the output of the total amp load of the system. I have a total load of...
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Orion Jose Toro
toroj.orion@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:32 pm
Hi Bruce and Brian: I'm happy you just became that busy! Do you know the difference (if there is such) between that fuselage and the Model's IV. Jose Toro KF...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:37 pm
JR, Your post seems to say,your heater works pretty good. Then, there was the one post where they had to land immediately due to, too much heat. I need to...
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Orion Jose Toro
toroj.orion@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:40 pm
Tom: Thanks. I just received a quote from LP Aero. "Expensive stuff". Do you know the difference in weight between lexan and the pre-formed windshield?...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:41 pm
Torgeir, I remember the other post about using the radiator. I'm not quite sure that method would supply ample heat in all conditions. Again, I do not want ...
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John E. King
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:47 pm
Don, Another negative is that you will be covering up the muffler to the point you will never be able to see cracks in the system. Early detection of a crack...
14722
kfn102lg@...
Nov 1, 2000 5:59 pm
I cleaned the concrete floor and put bondo around the legs to keep them from moving. It came off the floor when I was finished with no problem and kept things...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 6:00 pm
John, Good point but, brings out a question. Where do cracks occur on the muffler? I would suspect at joints and such. The shourd will be easily removed and...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 6:04 pm
Folks, I'm having trouble with my email and missed "who" sent the heater story about having to land because the heater was too hot. How did your origional...
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Joe Brewer
kitfox@...
Nov 1, 2000 6:07 pm
Hi Jose, Sorry to jump in here, but the Classic IV and the Lite² share the same frame, with modifications done in the cockpit. From there outward, changes ...
