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  1. FoxDB added a post in a topic homemade spring gear   


    I would like to see the design of the Bungie Strut gear as in the Standard Highlander or the John Roberts gear without the Fox Float. I used a down sized version of the Bearhawk Gear struts but it is not easily tuneable. I believe the bungies could provide more travel and be easier to tune. If anyone has pictures of the strut parts without the bungie installed I would like to see it.
    Thanks Dave
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  2. FoxDB added a post in a topic homemade spring gear   

    Leni,
    I am not the guy who posted on yahoo. My strut is a down sized version of the Bearhawk strut. I have not seen the John Roberts Rage Gear just a picture but it is evident the Fox Shock is paired with a Bungie.
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  3. FoxDB added a post in a topic homemade spring gear   

    Jim, I built my Bush Gear for my KF1 but used the air frame as the jig. I Also built a trailer for testing and performed a 2000 Lb. static test, a 1000 Lb dynamic test and a 1000 Lb drop test using the trailer. In the fall I botched a landing on a steep grade. The gear held up fine but fuselage failed. Mainly due to the tab location allowing a torsion on the longeron.
    Dave
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  4. FoxDB added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WTB (2) Matco MC-3 Master Cylinders
    I am interested in adding brakes on the passenger side of my Model 1. Please let me know if you would like to sell your MC-3 master cylinders.
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  5. FoxDB added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    Do to the difference in thermal expansion (Aluminum being greater). I would heat the hub with a heat gun and the race will come out easier.
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  6. FoxDB added a post in a topic MATCO BRAKE LINE SIZES QUESTION   

    The original builder used it in a thinner wall. I changed it to this when I installed my bush Gear.
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  7. FoxDB added a post in a topic MATCO BRAKE LINE SIZES QUESTION   

    Ed,
    I used the 3/16" O.D. tubing per this Link

    http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/nyloseal.php


    Dave
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  8. FoxDB added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    Yes John,
    Please stick around and keep posting.
    And Ed,
    I did post the part number for the brake pads.
    Dave
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  9. FoxDB added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    Joey,
    Have you checked your braking pressure?
    Dave
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  10. FoxDB added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    Ed.
    The increase would be 56%.
    Joey,
    What Master cylinders are you using? If they are 5/8" bore the intensifier kit would increase your braking pressure quite a bit. My masters are the MC-1 with the 1/2" bore and I have very good braking. I do use the RA66-106 pads they may have a greater friction coefficient.
    Dave
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  11. FoxDB added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    Joey,
    I use Rapco RA66-106 Pads for my Kitfox Matco brakes. I did have to get the longer rivets from Matco as the aluminum backer plates are thicker than the steel used for clevelands.
    Dave
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  12. FoxDB added a post in a topic Airdale wide bush gear installation   

    Super avid,
    My Kitfox would be 60" to the center of a spinner like yours if I had one. The prop to ground clearance is 23 1/2". I built my own gear and designed it to be 4" taller than the original gear. I have the Nanco N800 tires.

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  13. FoxDB added a post in a topic Help needed with Tachometer Error   

    I have a generic Tiny Tach. I checked the grounds on the mags and the switches work fine so I'm sure the grounds are there at the switches. I did wrap 2 plug wires (1 from each coil) for the Tiny Tach rather than just the one and the mag drop is the same per ignition ~120 RPM. So I still don't know the cause but I could just disconnect the Westach so it does not bother me.
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  14. FoxDB added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Help needed with Tachometer Error
    I have a 582 in my Kitfox with a Westach Quad gauge. The last 2 flights are showing an RPM drop of 1000 on one mag but only about 100 on the other mag, yet I can tell by the sound the drop is about the same. There is only one tach lead from the engine so I don't know how it could be the tach. I am wondering if there is a flaw in the ignition/electrical system that would cause this. Any help would be appreciated.
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  15. FoxDB added a post in a topic Odyssey PC545 differences   

    I was only able to find (2) 545's. The difference seems to be size and what motorcycles they fit.
    http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc545.htm
    http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc545mj.htm
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  16. FoxDB added a post in a topic Elevator trim   

    I have installed the AeroVee trim kit as well. Attached are photos of my Kitfox 1 installation. I did end up changing to a lighter rear spring after I took the pictures. It seems to work well. I was able to remove the fixed trim tabs on the elevator and can now trim with the AeroVee Knob alone.
    Dave


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  17. FoxDB added a post in a topic PETG for windshield?   

    I would not change to something other than Polycarbonate (Lexan).
    Here is a 4 x 8 sheet on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/polycarbonate-sheet-clear-1-16-x-48-x-96-/360374137557?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e7f8f2d5
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  18. FoxDB added a post in a topic A heater core that WORKS!   

    Thanks for the info Dave. I have planned to do that for a while but have not got to it yet.
    Dave
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  19. FoxDB added a post in a topic Kitfox belly pod   

    Herman,
    I am considering adding a cargo compartment in the fuse under the rear half of the Turtle deck with an outside door on my mod 1. You might consider that as well.
    Dave
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  20. FoxDB added a post in a topic where to get the lexan turtledeck?   

    Can someone tell us the thickness of the Lexan Turtle decks? I would like to build one for my Kitfox 1.
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  21. FoxDB added a post in a topic Plans for skis   


    Thanks, I just looked at the web site and that made be a good option.

    Dave
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  22. FoxDB added a post in a topic Plans for skis   


    Thank you that would be great. I made be able to design from that.
    Dave
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  23. FoxDB added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Plans for skis
    Does anyone know were I can get plans for skis. I have time but not money to buy skis. So I would like to build them. I am interested in fiberglass type. Thinking of a foam core covered with glass.
    Thanks
    Dave
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  24. FoxDB added a post in a topic SLIME in Bush Tires   

    I don't know what is normal practice but I put slime in my 21x12-8 tires to prevent a flat. I had Goat Head stickers in them after I landed in our airport's grass strip. That got me concerned.
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  25. FoxDB added a post in a topic Next mod=VG's   

    Hi Joey,
    Are you any closer to installing VG's on the wing? I would be very interested in your results.
    Dave
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