LSaupe

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   LSaupe added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids    28 Jun 2019

   Kitfox Vid in Idaho

   Not sure if this one has been posted yet.
   

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   LSaupe added a topic in Two Strokes    2 Apr 2019

   Interesting tear down on 582 failure

   Some good topics in this 3 part series
   https://youtu.be/7VL5vJDr-hk

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   LSaupe added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    21 Feb 2019

   Model III (new kit) and Model II (finished) on Craigslist

   Ran across these on Craigslist so thought I would pass them along:
   https://westernmass.craigslist.org/avo/d/greenfield-kitfox-2/6821630975.html
   https://westernmass.craigslist.org/avo/d/greenfield-kitfox-model-3/6823761703.html
   

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   LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    30 Dec 2018

   Experimental to UL and .... back?

   Question for you all:
   Interested in a bird which was originally built as EAB experimental (single seat, but a bit heavy for part 103 and a 10 gallon tank).  It was then sold and the new owner flew as Part 103 (registration history now gone), plus there was changes to the prop and wing since the original EAB cert.
   Long story short, is it possible to re-register as EAB without much hassle (however the repairman cert wouldn't be possible), or is this just too much hassle.
   

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   LSaupe added a post in a topic 503 Single Carb Single Ignition question    30 Dec 2018

   Geat info, thanks Dusty.
   

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   LSaupe added a post in a topic 503 Single Carb Single Ignition question    29 Dec 2018

   Is there an easy way to determine if the engine is CDI or points?  I assume the dual ignition is CDI, but did Rotax make single ignitions in both CDI and points?
   

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   LSaupe added a topic in Rotax and other engines    29 Dec 2018

   503 Single Carb Single Ignition question

   There is a new in box older 503 for sale here locally that I am interested in.  It is a single Bing carb and single ignition.  Anyone know when they started to go to dual ignition?
   Any other major changes in the engine over the years to be aware of?  Fair price for such a beast with B box, carb and exhaust?
    
   

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   LSaupe added a post in a topic New Rotax 670 Install    7 Aug 2018

   Any updates on the 670?
   

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   LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    23 Jul 2018

   Kitfox Main Gear Model II vs III?

   Anyone know if there are any differences between Model II and Model III OEM main gear? (I.e. are they interchangeable)?
   

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    LSaupe added a topic in Kitfox II    22 Jul 2018

    Camber

    Helping a friend set up his model II (oem bungee gear) and I notice quite a bit of positive camber as it sits on the ground (kinda like an old Farmall Tractor).  Rubber in contact with the surface is closer to each other  (narrower stance) that the rubber on top (wider stance).
    Is this typical?  If so, what is a reasonable acceptable value?  I was thinking the camber should be about zero or maybe slightly negative (similar to my High Wing gear).
    

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    LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    27 Feb 2018

    Neat AoA idea

    This is pretty heads-up thinking (pun intended) from these kids.
    

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    LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions    25 Feb 2018

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    LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions    25 Feb 2018

    You might have already caught it, but your head vent line needs to go as high as possible to preclude any vented gases from getting sucked back into the pump.  Utlumately to get sent out to the expansion tank and vented to atmosphere.
     
    
    

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    LSaupe added a post in a topic 912 Kitfox in NY    21 Feb 2018

    Looks like a lot of nice work done.
    

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    LSaupe added a post in a topic exhaust "Y" too long??? also rudder pedal reinforcements?    21 Feb 2018

    Another option might be to also look at if those side cowling tubes even need to be there.  I know the Model III and later did away with them, though dont know if there were any modifications to the fiberglass for added support. 
    

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