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Topic: Checking in |
rexinator
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:58 am Subject: Checking in |
I got this same email to my personal email, as well as thru this list. It appears to be a phishing attempt to me so I suggest we all ignore it.
Rex Hefferan
Model 2, 582
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Topic: Panel Replacement |
rexinator
Replies: 11
Views: 13015
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:36 pm Subject: Panel Replacement |
Looks great!
Rex Hefferan
M2/582
On 6/8/2020 5:30 PM, Michael Gibbs wrote:
Hi all,
I thought I’d share the upgrade project I completed last week ... |
Topic: 582 engine install and removal |
rexinator
Replies: 1
Views: 5530
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:42 am Subject: 582 engine install and removal |
I have a Model 2/582 which I have not removed the engine but could look at mine to provide photos or other info. Let me know if I can assist. I am restoring it and it has not been run in over ... |
Topic: Crop Dusting |
rexinator
Replies: 9
Views: 13894
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:23 am Subject: Crop Dusting |
If you read the Wiki link you see the word "fog".
I'll bet the wing vortex spreads the spray pattern out beyond the wingspan. If you look at most photos and video of any crop du ... |
Topic: Crop Dusting |
rexinator
Replies: 9
Views: 13894
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:56 am Subject: Crop Dusting |
To clarify the caption in the photo, the "insert" is a sheet with the
prices and it only has the total price, no other details.
Rex
M2/582
on 7/30/2018 7:37 AM, Rex wrote:
[quote ... |
Topic: Crop Dusting |
rexinator
Replies: 9
Views: 13894
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:47 am Subject: Crop Dusting |
Searching the internet I found this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-low_volume
Of course a ULV system design must have been chosen due to the
relatively lower load capacity available of a K ... |
Topic: Crop Dusting |
rexinator
Replies: 9
Views: 13894
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:48 am Subject: Crop Dusting |
Jared,
I found a 1991 Denny Aerocraft Co. catalog listing for a Ag Spray
System P/N: 69063.
It listed for $3,655. There is a small side view photo which shows a
conformal tank mounted be ... |
Topic: Crop Dusting |
rexinator
Replies: 9
Views: 13894
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:28 am Subject: Crop Dusting |
I know I've seen early Kitfox information that there was a Ag Sprayer
version featured. Maybe they even sold a kit made to equip a Kitfox,
I'll look in my old Kitfox papers and let you know if I f ... |
Topic: Tow bar fit |
rexinator
Replies: 4
Views: 7752
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:44 pm Subject: Tow bar fit |
I have a towbar for my KF2 that I believe was factory made and can supply dimensions and photos.
Rex
KF2 582
Pueblo, CO
On 6/24/2016 11:02 AM, TURBO T ... |
Topic: Flaperon |
rexinator
Replies: 2
Views: 4526
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:45 am Subject: Flaperon |
I bought a damaged Model 2 and I still have a bit of the old
flaperonthat was damaged. If you only need a foot or so section that is
straight I could cut it out and supply that much.
Rex Heffer ... |
Topic: off topic request: Aircraft on Google map |
rexinator
Replies: 5
Views: 7578
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 2:20 pm Subject: off topic request: Aircraft on Google map |
That would be great if someone from that area reads this list. I was
also thinking of contacting the town or airport there to ask if they
could answer the question.
Rex Hefferan
M2/582
Pueblo ... |
Topic: off topic request: Aircraft on Google map |
rexinator
Replies: 5
Views: 7578
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:55 am Subject: off topic request: Aircraft on Google map |
Kitfoxers,
I volunteer at the Pueblo Wiesbrod Aircraft Museum (www.pwam.org). One
of my activities there is to answer emails to the museum. This week we
got an email from this fellow:
> St ... |
Topic: Tire mounting |
rexinator
Replies: 0
Views: 2388
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:20 am Subject: Tire mounting |
I have to comment about tire mounting pressure. 100 psi sounds way too
high. Carlisle recommends not to exceed 40 psi in general for mounting
and the maximum tire load air pressure should never be ... |
Topic: Brown Recluse Spider |
rexinator
Replies: 2
Views: 9807
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:44 am Subject: Brown Recluse Spider |
While seeking medical care is advised if you suspect a poisonous bite
or sting, this report is suspect.
http://www.snopes.com/photos/bugs/brownrecluse.asp
On 4/16/2012 7:31 PM, Albert wrote:
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Topic: windshield.... |
rexinator
Replies: 12
Views: 11109
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 10:14 am Subject: windshield.... |
It may not make as much difference with polycarbonate vs acrylic, but I
suggest heating the plastic ahead of your cuts or drilling with a heat
gun. The heat gun could be mounted so that it heats t ... |
Topic: Kitfox Corral at Sun-n-Fun |
rexinator
Replies: 13
Views: 13271
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:38 pm Subject: Kitfox Corral at Sun-n-Fun |
I'm originally from Orlando and attended Sun 'n Fun from the 1st one for
many years until I moved to Colorado about 20 years ago. I've missed
most years since then and had never been able to make ... |
Topic: rolling kitfox |
rexinator
Replies: 7
Views: 7940
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:46 am Subject: rolling kitfox |
HA HA! Pete and Larry make very good points.
I don't have experience in a Kitfox, but I have would suggest more up
pitch, probably 30 deg. and as Pete says apply down elevator as you roll
inve ... |
Topic: Kitfox article |
rexinator
Replies: 1
Views: 2916
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:05 am Subject: Kitfox article |
Excellent John McBean! Too bad there wasn't at least an engine start in
the video.
Rexinator
paul wilson wrote:
http://www.aero-news.net/
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Topic: Fuel migration |
rexinator
Replies: 9
Views: 10475
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:44 am Subject: Fuel migration |
This may be obvious to everyone else.
Should the aircraft park on an angle such that this migration might
exceed the full tank level on the lower tank, would the tank overflow
and dump fuel on th ... |
Topic: Kitfox 5 Safari airworthiness directives? |
rexinator
Replies: 4
Views: 6066
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:03 am Subject: Kitfox 5 Safari airworthiness directives? |
I believe what is the equivalent of A. D.'s for for kit planes is
Service Bulletins and Service Letters
Go to: http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com/FAQ-Tech.htm
Click on Service Bulletins and Service Let ... |
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