rdooley79

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About rdooley79

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  1. rdooley79 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Trailer
    It pulls really nice and has extra storage. Nice open trailer.
    The ramps for the mains fold up and clip in to hold the tires. The tail wheel channel is long and makes it so you can fold the wings on the ground and then pull it up the channel. It really does work nicely.

    $900 o.b.o

    Location: KBDU Boulder Colorado
     

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  2. rdooley79 added a post in a topic 912 install on KF4 prep/planning/pictures/advice   

    Thanks, good pics!
     
    Does anyone know if the stock oil tank will work in the motor mount or if you have to get a Kitfox specific oil tank? 
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  3. rdooley79 added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    912 install on KF4 prep/planning/pictures/advice
    Hey guys, I could use some advice on installing a 912 on my KF4.
    I'm getting ready to upgrade to a 912 on my KF4-1200 and am getting all the parts and bits together to do the install. 
    I've got a brand new round cowl two piece, oversized aluminum radiator, motor mount, EMS and Luga 70" swept 3 blade.
    The 912 is being built by Hal and getting the zipper 105hp cylinders installed along with a slipper clutch. It's comming with a Kitfox oil cooler and oil reservoir tank. 
     
    The big thing that I'm missing is the exhaust. Prefer to not spend $1500 on a new one from KF so I've been looking around for a used exhaust. I've got a tig welder but am not very good at welding so I am hesitant to weld up my own as my first real welding project. Much rather get a used exhaust that needs repair but fits the KF4 round cowl properly. 
     
    Also looking for some pictures of other KF4's 912 installation and any advice that would help.
     
    Thanks guys, really looking forward to upgrading engines. 
     
      
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  4. rdooley79 added a post in a topic Need Kitfox 4 912 rotax firewall pictures   

    I’m doing a 912 FWF upgrade on my bird. I could use some pics to see how the install looks.
     
    thanks
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  5. rdooley79 added a post in a topic WTB 912 exhaust for KF4   

    Yep, hoping to find a used set.
    Thanks
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  6. rdooley79 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WTB 912 exhaust for KF4
    In search of a usable exhaust for a kitfox4 with a round cowl. 
    PM me if you have an exhaust that will work for my bird.
     
    Thanks,
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  7. rdooley79 added a post in a topic OT: Garbage Pail Politics   

    This thread is not about flying and belongs in the "Hanger Talk" section of the forum. 
    Please let's not bring this kind if topic in to our flying focused section of the forums.
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  8. rdooley79 added a post in a topic Fuel Tank Suppliers   

     
    Can you post some pics of how you have mounted the tanks on the wing struts?
    How are you dealing with the venting from the strut mounted tanks being lower than your wing tanks?
    Are you pumping from the strut tanks to the wing tank or are you switching the fuel selector to only draw from a strut tank one at a time?
    What size pump are you using?
     
    I have two of the football tanks and a three way selector sitting on the shelf.
    Vacuum lock is a quick way to have an engine out. Having different levels of fluid it seems that the football tanks need to be vented to the main vent at the top of the wing. Unless it works ok with a pump providing pressure and is switched off and the valve set to isolate the football strut tanks.
     
    Any insight would be great!
    Thanks
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  9. rdooley79 added a post in a topic Great Hangar Day   

    What were you doing with the clutch, starter and carbs?
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  10. rdooley79 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    ADSB - What are people using?
    Three questions that I have with ADSB.
    What is your ADSB solution and are you happy with it?
    Knowing what you know now, what would you buy for your plane now?
    Is there another solution coming out that is worth waiting for?
     
    Getting closer to 2020 and my airport is barely under the 30nm class B of Denver International. Been waiting and watching for what is coming out for the experimental market to satisfy the ADSB requirement.
     
    Thanks and fly safe,
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  11. rdooley79 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    KitFox 4 - 1200 For Sale
    Taking serous offers. Many improvements and much love went in to making this a great Kitfox. Make me a good offer.
    Cell = (seven too oh) - four four oh - four seven niner niner 
     
    FRESH ANNUAL AS OF 4/2016 
    COMES WITH A TRAILER!
     
    Times specified are as of this writing. I am flying the airplane and these hours will increase a little but not much.
    Engine produces 90HP and is a really strong performer.
    I set this plane up to train with here in Colorado and it has been fantastic. Good climb performance loaded with two guys, full fuel on a hot afternoon. I can only imagine how well it would perform at lower elevation/density altitudes! 
    The trailer is custom made for this plane. It rides nice and stable on the interstate. Really a nice setup to keep the airplane at home to save money on hanger rent. You could fold the wings back and share a hanger space with a buddy. 
     
    Cruise: 70-80mph
    Takeoff Distance: 350-500ft.
    Landing Distance: 350-500ft.
    (The speed and distance are a range as load as well as density altitude will have bearing on performance)
     
    Engine: Rotax 670 (90HP) -77 hours since NEW. Built by Rotax Rick  C-Box 3:1 with a clutch
    Average burn rate is 4.5gph
     
    Instruments:
    ASI - Kitfox branded faceplate!)
    ALT - Encoding for Transponder)
    VSI - Cessna VSI)
    EIS - MGL Avionics E3, Many features, Light weight, Small)
    RADIO - MGL V6 radio with integrated intercom
    TRANSPONDER - Narco AT150 transponder
    ELT
    COMPASS - Dash Mount Ball compas LED lights under the lip of the dash for dusk flying
     
    Airframe:
    614 hours since new
    CABIN HEAT!!!!
    Wing Tank 13 gallon replaced 1/2016 with new Ethanol resistant tank
    Tundra Tires 22" Desser
    Grove Spring Gear w/ Grove wheels and disk brakes
    Strobes by Knutzleman
    Larger Header Tank's behind seats providing 45 minutes of fuel reserve
    MATCO wide pneumatic single arm tailwheel
    New tailwheel spring from Kitfox
     
    Prop:
    Warp Drive 3 blade fat tip climb setup. New with engine 77 hours since new
    Fiberglass spinner 
     
    Notes:
    The plane has full dual controls, pedals, brakes, PTT, everything to fly from either side.
    No Major damage I can see evidence of nor any indication in the logs.
    Sure it has some scratches and some spots on the under side of the tail where rocks have kicked up. But that's typical taildragger wear.
     
     
     









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  12. rdooley79 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    -Video- Rocky Mountain foot hills flight
    I took the wife up on a beautiful calm morning for a sight seeing flight from Boulder to Ft.Colling/Loveland airport. There wasn't very much wind and we had a great flight.
     
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  13. rdooley79 added a post in a topic Ducati Ignition needed   

    The ignition modules were from an 582Grey Head that I sent to him and he took all the good usable parts off to build my 670 and then kept the rest as partial payment towards the 670, mostly the labor cost really.
    I really want Ducati as it's the OEM part and has kept me and all my buddies in the air for more than a decade, no failures of the Ducati CDI's ever. The Nippondenso is new to us and mine cracked badly which is what started me down this adventure. So screw the Nippondenso! Plus the plug wires are not removable from the Nippondenso units and are on the Ducati. The ignition system in these Rotax 2 cycles are not known for failure so I want to go with what I know works. My butt and plane are not worth saving $500 going with an off brand. The 670 from all appearances was going to be the next aircraft engine, It was made with dual ignition provisions in the case casting. Rick has a real winner and many flying with the 670 and with dual ignition they really are the next "unofficial" aircraft engine from Rotax. I'm a die hard Rotax fan, they just work.
    I ordered a pair of good used Ducati OEM CDI modules from CPS today, even talked to their used parts guy directly and he's going to pick a nice pair for me. was $207ea. So $414 rather than $730. So that makes it hurt less and I'm comfortable with the source as well. I know I paid more than if I went scrounging but honestly I'm way more comfortable with this solution.  
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  14. rdooley79 added a post in a topic Ducati Ignition needed   

    Found the problem last night and promptly called and emailed Rotax Rick as well as Joe Graheck and Steve Beatty. CPS has used ones for $200ea. So that's "better?" I'm inclined to wait to talk to Rick. Also after sleeping on it, I'm considering buying one new one for $365 and then getting another one used. We do have dual ignition for a reason. Eh, it's only money LOL a nice chunk of money.
    The real pisser is that the Nippon Denso units have hard attached plug wires, besides that they performed perfectly. 
    Its my my butt up there and worrying about ignition isn't what I want on takeoff. 
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  15. rdooley79 added a post in a topic Ducati Ignition needed   

    I think they are the same. Take a couple pics when you can. Make sure to get a pic of the numbers stamped in the side.  
    Cheap is good especially if you aren't sure if these are what I need or are 100% sure they are good.  Give me a number I can't turn down. :-D
     
    Good thing about these modules is, they work or they don't. no in-between and when they work, they seem to always work. I have not ever heard of them "going bad", burning out like a light bulb. 
     
     
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