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  1. LSaupe added a post in a topic Best Gearbox Ratio for 582 and GSC? Kitfox III   

    Actually, I need the gears, prop-shaft, bearings and seals.  All excessive corrosion damage.  The total is more than a new box.  The outside of the box (casing) looks shiny new actually.
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  2. LSaupe added a post in a topic Best Gearbox Ratio for 582 and GSC? Kitfox III   

    Thanks T.J. I made initial contact.
     
    Thanks ChrisB.  For reference my prop is a 3 blade in case that makes any difference.
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  3. LSaupe added a post in a topic Best Gearbox Ratio for 582 and GSC? Kitfox III   

    Thanks, I will check it out.
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  4. LSaupe added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    Best Gearbox Ratio for 582 and GSC? Kitfox III
    I soon need to order a new C box for my 582.  I willbe running the OEM GSC prop (came with a Kitfox III) for the near term, then hope to head towards an IVO or similar down the road.
     
    My engine was originally equipped with a 3.0 ratio.  Is this the best ratio for a GSC, or would it make sense to move to a 2.6X ratio?
     
    Anyone run a GSC with a 2.6x ratio box on a 582?
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  5. LSaupe added a post in a topic Bending Polycarbonate   

    Thought I would jump in here.  Just pulled off the paper on my Model III windhsield and find the wing root corners have crazying about 4" long.  Other than cosmetic is this a real concern (i.e. cannot be flown as is).  It is 0.100" thick acrylic.
     
    If a replacement is required, any pro's and cons on Lexan vice Acrylic?  Sounds like preheating might be the way to go to prevent future crazing?
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  6. LSaupe added a post in a topic Left Rudder Pedal Cable Attach Hardware Interfernce with Fuselage   

    Thanks for the replies.  Yep, it is the nut end.  It will clear if I reverse.  I was trying to avoid this (to keep from snagging the nut and cotter on feet.  Sounds like you have tried this and it really isnt a concern, so will give it a go.
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  7. LSaupe added a topic in Kitfox III   

    Left Rudder Pedal Cable Attach Hardware Interfernce with Fuselage
    Making slow progress on a Model III.  When installing the rudder pedals and hardware I find the left rudder pedal (pilot side) is too close to the nearest vertical fuselage frame tube resulting in interference between the rudder cable hardware and the vertical frame tube.  Right side (copilot - outboard) is fine.   Looks to be about 1/4" to 3/8" too close.  Anyone seen this one before?   Larry S.
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  8. LSaupe added a post in a topic Removing 20 Year Old Paper from Plexi   

    It worked everywhere.  Found it goes even faster of you place a gell soaked paper towel betweeb the plexi and the saran wrap.  Let it sit for several hours and everything wipes right off.
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  9. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Removing 20 Year Old Paper from Plexi
    I know this has been covered a few times but thought I would through out something that has worked well for me.   I am trying to get off 20 yr old paper and had been making rather slow and difficult progress with Goo Gone and Simple Green.   Today I tried "Goof Off Citris Gel".  Worked fabulously.   It goes on heavy (its a gel), then cover it with Saran Warp.   After doing this I came back 3 hours later and the old paper and glue came right off.     http://www.homedepot.com/p/Goof-Off-12-oz-Goo-and-Adhesive-Remover-Spray-Gel-Trigger-FG790/205664886?N=5yc1vZ4jx     They do make a clear industrial clear liquid (in a can) that harms the plexi (dont ask).   The citus gel does not though.   Larry S.
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  10. LSaupe added a post in a topic WTB: Flaperon Counterweights for a KF Model III   

    Thanks for all the feedback.  I think they actually look like this:
     

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  11. LSaupe added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WTB: Flaperon Counterweights for a KF Model III
    Looking for a nice set of used counterweights (or NOS) for a KF Model III.

    Please drop me a line if you have a set you are willing to part with.

    Larry S.
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  12. LSaupe added a post in a topic Wing Tip Mounting   

    All great feedback.  DHolly thanks for the pics!
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  13. LSaupe added a topic in Kitfox III   

    Wing Tip Mounting
    Wing tips (droop style Model III).  Do these but up to the outboard wing rib surface (via maybe a attach plate, wing screws go into this plate) or do these actually go over the rib (I.e. wingtip screws go right into the outboard rib)?
     
    The instruction seem to indicate the wingtips actually encapsulate the rib.  Just want to make sure. 
     
    Anyone have a few pics they could post?
     
    Many thanks,
     
    Larry S.
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  14. LSaupe added a post in a topic Lets talk elevator trim   

    I added three inches to the cord and also used the HIghwing LLC trim kit.  Went together real well.
     

     

     

     

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  15. LSaupe added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here   

    Nice work.  Any more updates?
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  16. LSaupe added a post in a topic Laying Out Rib Stitching (Top to Bottom)   

    Thanks for the replies, great info.  Wings have not yet been painted, si it does help things a bit.  Yes, will bve using reinforcing tapes and new finish tapes after.
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  17. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Laying Out Rib Stitching (Top to Bottom)
    Getting ready to rib stitch and see that I just cant lay out the same distances on the top vice the bottom (as I had hoped), due to the significant differences in arc length.  How do you guys typically hadle this?  At first pass I am thinking about laying out the bottom and them thansferring the top holes by putting a pointer through the bottom holes with a device to keep the pointer normal to the bottom surface.
     
    How is this typically accomplished?
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  18. LSaupe added a post in a topic Great video of casual flying   

    Great Vid
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  19. LSaupe added a post in a topic Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)   

    Great stuff.  Many thanks.
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  20. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)
    Have any of you done rib stitching with the wing vertical, vice flat.  By vertical I mean having the leading edge down and trailing edge up.  Wife nor I can take much bending over so am looking at this as an option.
     
    Also, I would to make a wing rotisery and was thinking maybe PVC pipe inserted into the spars and some PVC T's to make a spin axle in each end (effectively a very stubby PVC pipe fork).  Anyone have working feedback on building one? 
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  21. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    3 mile vis in Class G airspace (Sport Pilot)
    Getting ready for a bi-annual (havent flown in a long time, like 2 years ). I see that the 3 mile vis requirement is still there for Sport Pilots in class G.  Any idea why this is (when ultralight pilots, private pilots have only 1 mile)?
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  22. LSaupe added a topic in Kitfox III   

    Rib Stitch over Covered Wings with Perimeter Tapes
    Can you rib stitch after perimeter tapes have been installed (can this be done without needing to reaccomplish perimeter tapes), or do I buy into adding another layer of perimeter tapes to the wings?
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  23. LSaupe added a post in a topic Painting waterborn paints with a power sprayer   

    Seems odd that they only recommend and show (in the videos) a charcole respirator.  Is there something out of whack here?
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  24. LSaupe added a post in a topic Painting waterborn paints with a power sprayer   

    Great feedback guys.  Many thanks.  Yep, I do have the CD's from Stewart.  Watched them several times through teh covering process. Now need to do the same with the painting.  Did watch them one and see the pass speed is faster than I am used to (more like a fast fog in a way).
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  25. LSaupe added a post in a topic Painting waterborn paints with a power sprayer   

    This one actually is used in the Automotive world.
     
    http://www.amazon.com/Earlex-HV5500-Spray-Station/dp/B004RGOKR2#productDetails
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