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brad(at)vision-technology
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 Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:55 am Post subject: Kitfox Newbie Questions |
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Hi Everybody,
I'm new here. Just sold my Cherokee 180 and am in the market for either a IV-1200 or a RANS S6. So I thought I might find some help on the IV-1200.
2 questions for starters:
1) Is the IV a relatively tame taildragger? I haven't flown TD in 4 years. Before that had 60 hours in a Fisher Classic and 140 hours in Hatz biplane.
2) What kind of cruise should I expect with a 80 or 100hp Rotax. (I know that varies a lot, just curious about general ranges).
Thanks!
Brad
Mandan ND
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rjdaugh(at)rapidnet.com
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:06 am Post subject: Kitfox Newbie Questions |
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Brad,
I see you have no answers yet. I have a Series 5/7 with Grove gear, so I
probably don't qualify to answer you. But If I toss something out, someone
will write to tell me I am wrong.
I had about 40 hours in a Champ. And then no flying for 6 years with a move
and building. I had a heck of a time getting my feet back into it. I could
not believe I had gotten so rusty. The Fox was much more responsive than
the Champ. Now, I can't believe that I had any trouble at all. There is so
much control available that I feel the plane can do anything. After 120
hours, I am still trying to become as competent as the plane. I feel it is
a real pussy cat to land.
One issue is the alignment of the main gear. You want neutral or slight toe
out. But get current!
Randy
PS Normal cruise for a IV with 80 hp is about 220 mph. 
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rjdaugh(at)rapidnet.com
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject: Kitfox Newbie Questions |
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Don said;
I sure hope this was a misprint??????????????
Well Don, since I don't have a IV, it was just a wild guess. Wasn't I
pretty close? Nobody else has given Brad any answers, so I guess my answer
is still the best.
Randy - Black Hills of So Dak
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dosmythe(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject: Kitfox Newbie Questions |
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Randy,
I think 220 MPH is a bit high for any model Kitfox.
Don Smythe
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Malcolmbru(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject: Kitfox Newbie Questions |
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maybe landing a kit fox is like landing a flat rock on a comm pond if you doni do it right it could take a while 3 . 5 hrs 27 landings and nothing bent yet KF2 582 Malcolm- Michigan
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MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:03 am Post subject: Kitfox Newbie Questions |
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| Quote: | Randy,
I think 220 MPH is a bit high for any model Kitfox.
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I don't know Don, extrapolating downward from my 100 HP Model IV, 220
mph seems about right. 
Mike G.
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dosmythe(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:19 am Post subject: Kitfox Newbie Questions |
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Good point and when the wings come off you can probably get a little more.
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occom(at)ns.sympatico.ca
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject: Kitfox Newbie Questions |
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Is that what he meant by "extrapolating downward" ?
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