Av8r_Sed

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    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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    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

  8. Posted

    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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

  20. Posted

    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

  22. Posted · Edited by Av8r_Sed

    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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    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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    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