Many people have described this problem, several ways to fix, some heat the epoxy and rebond the false ribs into a better position. Sanding to much could be...
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Tom Jones
bkjones@...
Aug 1, 1999 6:19 pm
Jim McManus, Back in April you recommended getting the fuselage blanket. Is this the same as the fabric envelopes ACS sells? Is the sewing done or does the...
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John Oakley
joakley@...
Aug 1, 1999 8:24 pm
Tom, I have not used the envelopes on the fox, but I have on many others. You will get the best fabric job by buying the roll and going after it your self....
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Forfun3@...
Aug 1, 1999 9:50 pm
Considered the envelopes, but the raw fabric was not that har to put on, but I did riblace the wing, not required, but made me feel much better. Ralph Boling ...
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Michael Harter
kitfoxflyer@...
Aug 2, 1999 12:43 am
Don, you need to recharge your memory. I showed you my B&C battery, and told you that I thought it was really great! Michael Harter Manassas, VA Classic IV,...
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Michael Harter
kitfoxflyer@...
Aug 2, 1999 2:39 am
Charlie, thanks for the info and the offer! Any chance we will see you there?? Hope so, and take care. (just got home from Osh and ready for sleep!!) Michael...
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Monty Jefferies
kitplane@...
Aug 2, 1999 6:26 am
Hi all Just some info on the 912 high compression piston conversion. One of the bushbaby builders has just finished installing the pistons in his 912. The...
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Jim McManus
jmcmanus@...
Aug 2, 1999 8:09 am
Hi Tom Jones : Yes, the fabric envelope is the right name for what I was talking about. Most of the sewing is done -- just enough left undone for you to get ...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
SmytheDF@...
Aug 2, 1999 1:00 pm
KITFOXSAFE CONCERNS AND COMMENTS ******************************** * NO NEW OR CHANGED ITEMS * ******** #37 CONCERN: (MINOR)(582 ONLY) ROTARY VALVE RESIVOIR...
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Robert L. Nuckolls, III
nuckolls@...
Aug 2, 1999 2:27 pm
... couple ... Like software designers who believe their work is the most important program on your computer and loads up your quick start icons with a half...
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Leo B. Rice
leorice@...
Aug 2, 1999 4:16 pm
Bob - <<In the installation instructions, it states that the antenna should be installed a minimum of 5 ft. from any com antenna.>> I had seen that caution too...
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LEGARDE, Chip
clegarde@...
Aug 2, 1999 4:28 pm
Don, The rare B-29 on your day four picture page is actually a B-17. Chip...
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Robertpw@...
Aug 2, 1999 4:48 pm
Hey Don Pearsall - how about posting your Osh. Web site again, please? Blew it away by mistake. TIA Bob Wall...
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John Furey
john@...
Aug 2, 1999 5:19 pm
I am not familiar with service bullitin 45. Could anyone elaborate?...
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S. and C. Smith
stepcars@...
Aug 2, 1999 5:19 pm
www.sportflight.com/oshkosh99 Wasn't sure if you wanted to wait for Don to answer. ... From: Robertpw@... <Robertpw@...> To: Kitfox@......
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
SmytheDF@...
Aug 2, 1999 5:59 pm
Primarily 582 drivers, The below KITFOXSAFE concern has bothered me from the very first time I looked at the method of attaching the throttle cable to the...
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John E. King Jr
kingjohn@...
Aug 2, 1999 6:23 pm
Thanks Charlie, hope we meet you there. -- John King & N193JK Warrenton, VA WEB SITE: http://www.erols.com/kingjohn/ PT-19 RESTORATION:...
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Smythe Donald F NNVA
SmytheDF@...
Aug 2, 1999 6:24 pm
I went to a local battery shop last week to look at "sealed" batteries of the lawn/garden size. The man had one under an off label but built by Concord....
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Darrel Morisse
dmorisse@...
Aug 2, 1999 6:26 pm
Hi all. Back from Oshkosh with a ton (133) of list bounces even while I was unsu*b*scri*bed. But all taken care of and caught up now. Put a lot of faces ...
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PGROLLER@...
Aug 2, 1999 10:05 pm
I hope this makes it to the list, A year and a half ago, I purchased a Model IV completed through the covering stage! I still need to finnish the fabric ...
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S. and C. Smith
stepcars@...
Aug 3, 1999 1:25 am
Whether or not it weakens the cable I just bent the extra cable portruding out the back and put a tie wrap around it to the bellcrank. ... From: Smythe Donald...
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PGROLLER@...
Aug 3, 1999 2:19 am
I was told that the covering of the Butt Ribs was an optional task. When I read my manual, it only talked about covering! Do I need to cover them? Ray Gignac...
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DAVYKEN@...
Aug 3, 1999 2:36 am
Hi Margaret I dug out my photos. There is a notch cut in the risers for the false ribs on both the top and the bottom of the wing. The false ribs set down in...
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DAVYKEN@...
Aug 3, 1999 2:38 am
In a message dated 8/2/99 9:00:41 PM Central Daylight Time, PGROLLER@... writes: << I was told that the covering of the Butt Ribs was an optional task. >>...
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Tom Jones
bkjones@...
Aug 3, 1999 3:31 am
Service bulletin 45 applies to Kitfox Models 1, 2, and 3 only. It says to replace the Elevator Idler Bellcrank to fuselage Mounting Bolt with a new AN3-15...
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Don Pearsall
don.pearsall@...
Aug 3, 1999 3:31 am
Ray, in my opinion you still qualify for the repairman's cert. Just make sure that you log your time, and have lots of photos of you doing the work. If you...
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Tom Jones
bkjones@...
Aug 3, 1999 3:54 am
My understanding is that it shouldn't be a problem. Partners can build a plane together with one getting the repairman cert. Do you have the builder's log...
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Fred Kirkland
fdkirk@...
Aug 3, 1999 4:03 am
I don't think you will. I would take lots of pictures of what you do. ... From: PGROLLER@... <PGROLLER@...> To: Kitfox@......
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Howard Firm
howfirm@...
Aug 3, 1999 4:41 am
Ray, You might want to check into Accipter at; www.greeleynet.com/~aai/accipiter.htm I bought some pre-formed door to butt-rib seals that worked very well. ...
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James Hakes
jhakes@...
Aug 3, 1999 4:44 am
Just returned from a short 7 hour drive. I feel I am lucky to be so close compared to others. The Foxes were a big part of my trip, and they were well crafted...
