LSaupe

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  1. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Lucky man!
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  2. LSaupe added a post in a topic WTB Matco MC-1 master cylinder   

    Will do.
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  3. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

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

    WTB Matco MC-1 master cylinder
    Looking for a new, or good used MC-1 master cylinder.  If you have one you are willing to part with please give me a shout.
     
    Larry
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  5. LSaupe added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Cooperstown Pacake Breakfast
    Fabulous fly in this morning down at Cooperstown, NY.  Local EAA Chapter and Fire Department put on a fantastic breakfast and a nice grass strip.  A nice mix of older tail draggers, experimentals, rotorcraft and conventional birds.  Happens every third Saturday in the summer. A few pics my wife took this morning.  Hopefully we can soon con Doug H into bringing his bird down here. Its worth the trip!  A good 50 birds in attendance.
     
     







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  6. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Not sure if you have seen this one yet.
    http://www.ashleyncoffey.com/182-2/
    533 lbs empty weight
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  7. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Looks great!
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  8. LSaupe added a post in a topic EFIS EZ 3.2   

    Very sharp.
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  9. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Looks great.  Yes, I have the Ray Allen T2-10A servo on my elevator (part of the Highwing LLC elevator trim kit).  Will try to grab some specifics tonight.
    Servo is specifically:  RAC T2-10A Aircraft Spruce part number - 11-02058.  If I recall correctly you will need to make your own threaded rod to connect the ends.


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  10. LSaupe added a post in a topic flaperon rib tail reinforcement ?   

    I used aerothane with no problems.
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  11. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    With the added rudder cord double check your ability to close your wings with the flaperons on.  I got caught with that one.  The original flaperon counterweight position can just clear the original rudder position/cord when closed and couldn't clear with the longer chord (at least one needed to be moved further outboard in my case).
    On the wide body kit you may wish to add supports under the lower lip as it will see a load from the fabric tension and any errant contact during getting in and out of the plane.  I added two tubes on each side (pic below). 
     

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  12. LSaupe added a post in a topic Model of Matco Brake Caliper?   

    Will give George a shout.  Thanks.
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  13. LSaupe added a topic in Kitfox III   

    Model of Matco Brake Caliper?
    I am on the road and don't have access to my bird, however need to replace (or rebuild) my Matco brake caliper.  Looks awful generic from the outside (I.e. no visible part or model number).  Any of you guys know what model was used in the earlier Kitfoxes?
     
     

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  14. LSaupe added a post in a topic Left flaperion hinge failure.   

    Thanks for taking the time to share this experience and the details.  Its means alot to this flying community.  So glad to hear that you and your daughter had a good outcome. 
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  15. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    New Kitfox Build with Rotec
    Saw this on the Kitfox site.  Nice sound to these radials.
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  16. LSaupe added a post in a topic Just some airplane pics   

    Nice work with camera.  Looks like a perfect day.
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  17. LSaupe added a post in a topic Engine Removal / Installation   

    It should be in the Rotax Installation Manual.  I remember seeing it somewhere when I did my build.  It is a smaller number than you might think.
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  18. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 More pics   

    Looks great.  Think you might get her up in this Spring?  For what its worth, these tires seem to like about 4.5 psi.  Anything higher starts to make things a bit bouncy.
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  19. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 2 on barnstormers   

    I know the bird.  It does have airworthiness.  Registered as ELSA.  I have pics I could post as well.  That is a respectable deal on this bird.  I was considering it myself until I ran across our Model III.  She needs a good clean-up, inspection and some cosmetic.  Other than that it is a new bird.  The engine has never been started. I imagine the registration might have expired, but the airworthiness should still be good.  I did see the paperwork in person so I know its there. 
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  20. LSaupe added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Kitfox Lite on Barnstormers
    https://skagit.craigslist.org/for/6041490743.html
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  21. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 2 on barnstormers   

    Some pics:
    Could make a nice bird with a little TLC.  Would be great to see someone get her in the air.
     





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  22. LSaupe added a post in a topic tight flapperons   

    One area that can manifest itself with slow response is the bushing areas on the turtle deck.  There can be some flex in the system when not supported by a good fitting set of bushings, especially when combined with slightly stiff flaperons.
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  23. LSaupe added a post in a topic Avid wide/ tall gear install from mark IV on c model   

    As a data point; for the High Wing gear (somewhat similar cabane style), the factory setting is 1.24 degrees of toe out.
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  24. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    I did the same thing.
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  25. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Are you sure about this (required for structural reasons)?  I have a Kitfox III and the build manual lists the lift strut fairings as optional.

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