LSaupe

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  1. LSaupe added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Flight of the Fox (Southern Adirondack Region of NY)
    Flew with friend Kent Friday evening and he attached a GoPro to the wing strut and made this video. Friday's flight (sped up quite a bit in most areas).  50 minutes condensed to 5.  You will see the grass strip I fly out of nestled in the pines.   Cold and snow here now just two days from when this was taken.  Guess Fall is over now.https://youtu.be/Kq9mAg38D_w
     
     
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  2. LSaupe added a post in a topic New Guy   

    Congrats on your purchase.  They are fun to build the forum here is fabulous.
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  3. LSaupe added a post in a topic Break squawk (Matco)   

    Yep, have grabbed the rotors, tight with no slop anywhere. Bearings also tight and smooth.
    It also happens when I fly from the right seat, where there are no brake pedals (i.e. no heavy foot drag going on).  Gonna live with it for now I guess.  Just no down time at the moment to pull the rims and calipers.
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  4. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 build   

    Great looking console
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  5. LSaupe added a post in a topic Break squawk (Matco)   

    Checked them both out.  Both side bearings are tight and smooth with zero play.  Have not yet pulled the calipers, but they do release well.  Both also spin down at the same rate after take off.
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  6. LSaupe added a post in a topic Angle of Attack Indicators   

    I have the new Belite unit.  Simple and works great.
    http://www.beliteaircraftstore.com/radiant-angle-of-attack-sensor-and-display-system/
     
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  7. LSaupe added a post in a topic Broke but Happy!!!   

    Now thems some big meats!
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  8. LSaupe added a topic in Kitfox III   

    Break squawk (Matco)
    I am starting to experience a higher pitch noise out of my right brake assembly while taxiing (kind of like an intermittent squawking noise).  Cant really feel any vibration.  Goes away as soon as I touch the brake pedal, however... usually returns in about 100 feet.  Braking effect is excellent (actually a bit better than the left).  Disc surface is smooth, shiny and true (at least visually on the inboard surface when I spin the tire).  Caliper motion on the pins is free and does not appear to be dragging at all.  Behaves just like the left.
    Anyone experience this at all?
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  9. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions   

    Dont forget to look through the service bulletins when you get a chance.  You can find them on the Kitfox site.  Here is a good thread on one of them that might apply to you in case you hadnt already seen it.

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  10. LSaupe added a post in a topic WTB: Kitfox Fiberglass Ski's   

    Spoke with Steve at CAC today.  Nice guy and very informative.  He is going to look into reviving the mold or making a new one.  If any of you have an interest in a set please give him a shout.  He also mentioned they plan to put their light weight fiberglass floats back in production (used on light birds like the Avid/Fox).
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  11. LSaupe added a post in a topic My latest project MK4   

    Love the break pedals
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  12. LSaupe added a post in a topic Bush gear, penetrating snow skis   

    Will you separate?  If so, can you shoot me a pic of the ski's?
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  13. LSaupe added a post in a topic MOFOCO vw engine questions   

    But would it have the bearing additions/upgrades to allow it to be suitable for prop use?
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  14. LSaupe added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WTB: Kitfox Fiberglass Ski's
    Looking for a set of original fiberglass Kitfox ski's (Model II-IV).  If you have a set your are looking to sell please let me know.4
     

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  15. LSaupe added a post in a topic WTB: Kitfox Fiberglass Ski's   

    Just sent a message to Phil at CAC.  I will see what he comes back with.
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  16. LSaupe added a post in a topic WTB: Kitfox Fiberglass Ski's   

    Gonna try to find a pic of a set.  Buckchop recently posted a pic in his "Kitfox 1" postings.
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  17. LSaupe added a post in a topic SPINS -Can these bird do them?   

    Great video on that link Doug, thanks.  This Kitfox definitely stalls.  Nose drops hard over at about 30 MPH clean (though I do have a increased cord elevator).  Another thread I found on the Kitfox site in case others are interested.
    http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4189&highlight=SPINS
     
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  18. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    SPINS -Can these bird do them?
    Have any of you been in a spin with these birds (either intentional or not)?
    If so, how did it behave and recover?
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  19. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 build   

    Is this the Airdale Gear or High Wing gear?  Thinking Airdale from the step post, but I could be wrong.  I have been very happy with the travel on mine (Highwing).  Have had some pretty good landings with lots of travel.  Have never bottomed out, though am concerned by the post.
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  20. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions   

    Thanks Len, actually I plan to make a set of the Airdale style soon, however I do prefer the Kitfox fiberglass ski's should I run across a pair.
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  21. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions   

    Anyone have a set of those ski's that they would be willing to part with?
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  22. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions   

    Anyone recognize those ski's?  Nice looking design.  Are they heavy?
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  23. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions   

    Lotsa fuel as well.  
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  24. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions   

    Neat gear.  Kinda Cub-like.
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  25. LSaupe added a post in a topic Belite's new digital altimeter   

    I am using the AOA instrument and it works well with nice display.
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