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  1. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Kitfox Belly Radiator?   

    Hi Bryce,
    My Kitfox III, 582 has the original belly mount rad. System capacity is the same 2 qts you have. It cools well.
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  2. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Rotax 582 Grey Head Coolant   

    Standard advice is to use silicate free DexCool 50/50 with distilled water. Mine is orange colored.
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  3. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic 5500 rpm is scary sounding   

    I got used to it right quick. It's the sound of a fast launch and great climb out.
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  4. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic bing 54 carb vent lines   

    I had the same experience on my Kitfox III, 582 grey head, 3:1 gearbox and IVO 2 blade 70" medium ground adjust. I must have had the carbs apart a dozen times checking float levels, changing the viton tipped float needles and making sure all passages were cleaned. I also changed out the motor mounts in case the rubber had stiffened with age. Still the gas poured out the vents. Eventually I came to the realization that the inertia of that medium IVO was too much to idle the 582 smoothly. The solution was installing a RK 400 clutch.

    It looks like you have the same IVO. Can you try a lower inertia prop for an idle test?

    -- Paul S


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  5. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Engine Mounts   

    They look identical to the ones I replaced last year on my Kitfox III . Those were Lord PD-30 diamond mounts. I got them from Wag/Aero Leading Edge Airfoils. Also available from Lockwood Aviaiton and probably a number of other vendors.

    Description: Lord Plate Mount, Diamond - H6140 , price was $11.50 ea

    -- The other Paul S
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  6. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Need something edited? Have an idea for the forum?   

    Just another data point, but I get a Malware warning message and access to the site blocked in Chrome on my Mac. It seems to work fine on my iPad in Safari for the time being.

    -- Paul S
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  7. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Hysol 9460 source   

    I've bought a couple of things from Skygeek with good service and no issues. Sorry, no other leads on sources for the Hysol.
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  8. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic New Guy   

    Hey Jim, glad to have another 2-stroke guy on the forums. I'm still in the learning stages with my grey head but it hasn't let me down yet.
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  9. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Oshkosh   

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Fortunately I'll have a right seater spotting for me and I'm all practiced up on my 360's. My only concern is I'm pretty hard pressed to get much over 80-85 mph. I guess that's more of a concern for the folks bunched up behind me. I'm hoping to hit the approach pretty close to 7 AM on Monday so I'm guessing traffic won't be at it's peak yet.
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  10. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Oshkosh   

    Thanks Larry. That's what I'll do then. I didn't really want to miss the grand entrance my first time flying in.
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  11. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Oshkosh   

    I just flew off the remaining couple of test hours on my Model III today. I'm planning to be up on Monday morning early if the weather cooperates. I'm also camping across from the UL area as well.

    For those who park by the UL area, do you land at the UL strip, or follow the regular Ripon arrival?
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  12. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic My 1956 Chevy   

    Awww, good story Doug. Put a smile on my face today. :


    -- Paul S
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  13. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic 582 oil injection tank for Kitfox Model III   

    I didn't come across those when I did my original search. Thanks for the info. Looks like a good source. Nearly fell off my chair when I saw what Rotax charges for a tank. Guess I should be used to it by now.

    -- Paul S
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  14. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic 582 oil injection tank for Kitfox Model III   

    You're welcome! I don't post much, but when I come across a solution that wasn't already posted I like to share.

    -- Paul S
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  15. Av8r_Sed added a topic in Technical tasks   

    582 oil injection tank for Kitfox Model III
    My original rectangular oil tank (20+ years old) cracked and was leaking. I found that the 64 oz Nalgene bottle with the same dimensions to fit my firewall mount is still available and stocked on Amazon and some camping supply stores. I got mine at REI for $11.50. I drilled a 1/2" hole with a brad point bit, added a rubber grommet from JB Industries, a push in elbow from a local power equipment store and I was back in business for less than $20.

    -- Paul S


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  16. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Flapperon hinges?   

    I laminated thin flat aluminum sheet to mine using structural adhesive. I made sure to roughen the bonding side of the aluminum and treated with alumiprep and alodine before doing the glue up.

    -- Paul S
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  17. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic ED IN MO - OOS   

    Ed, We're going to miss your posts and the perpective you bring. I'll bet you recover faster than you think so you can get back to work on your bird (and back online).

    -- Paul S
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  18. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Airdale wide bush gear installation   

    Joey,

    That looks like the ultimate setup. Nice work! Looking forward to the report and maybe some video?

    -- Paul S
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  19. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Magnum and KF4 SPAR INSERTS   

    Here are the attachements flipped and combined

    -- Paul S

    Avid-KF Spar Inserts.pdf
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  20. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Weren't you going to lend the fuselage to Brett so he could make up a repair jig for other Model IV's?

    -- Paul S


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  21. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Winter Flying/Iditarod Pics   

    Awww, now you've made us flatlanders all jealous for that kind of flying scenery and deep snow. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pics.

    -- Paul S


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  22. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic No electrical output from my engine   

    Check for continuity of the lighting coil between the yellow leads with an ohm meter after disconnecting from the voltage regulator and without the engine running. It should be pretty low, like 1 ohm. If it's open, the coil is likey toast.

    The lighting coils on Rotax motors don't work like an alternator and don't need any excitation in order to function.

    -- Paul S
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  23. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Broken Flaperon pivot point   

    Here's a link to the refernced post: Avid.Catalina Post 23

    -- Paul S
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  24. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Broken Flaperon pivot point   

    I don't have a painless procedure for an easy repair. On my Kitfox III we laminated a thin aluminum sheet to the plywood on either side of the flaperon hanger using Hysol to give it extra strength. these laminations went back inside the wing about eight inches.

    On yours, I'd first remove the flaperons and carefully inspect the other hangers. I'm wondering if your plane was stored outside. The breaks look like the plywood may have lost some strength.

    -- Paul S
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  25. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Taildraggers   

    Thanks for writing about your near miss. By sharing, You're helping others who might find themselves in a similar situation. I'm sure it's a lesson that will be remembered by all involved and will help you all be safer.

    Don't let something like that keep you on the ground though. Your experience will be valuable in keeping future events safer.

    Hang in there!

    -- Paul S
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