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I have a set of original landing gear that my friend owed me for a favor. He took these off a Model 3 to put the coil spring gear on. I have no use for them. Make me an offer.

On 02/18/2022 ...

got it covered

From: bjones@dmv.com
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 1:14:52 PM
Subject: Re: Prop Bolts

--> Kitfox-List message posted by: bjones@dmv.com

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I just bought my Propeller bolts from Aircraaft Spruce. Jabiru 2200 spinning a Prince propeller.-'Lion8'

From: lcfitt@sbcglobal.net
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 1 ...

Hey Roberto. Are you going to sell yours?, Tom from Southern,NJ.
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Roberto Waltman <aero@rwaltman.com> wrote:

Some time ago there was an a ...

Hi Ron. I would love to have that poster. I am restoring a Speedster now.-Tom

From: "Ron L" <rliebmann@comcast.net>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 4 ...

Ah, maybe there Bronze plated. I think you mean Rotax?

From: "Dave" <dave@cfisher.com>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 8:25:35 PM
Subject: Re: R ...

Joe. I use the same plugs in my 503. The SAME NUMBER has both screw on alum. and Solid Bronze tips!. You have to go to
Aircraft Spruce to order the solid caps. Auto stores stock aluminum screw on c ...

I've see all kind of problems with the 10% ethanol, not only in the fiberglass tank resin desolving but in o-rings, gaskets, seals, fuel lines, anything organic. Some stuff is compatible, i.e. clear b ...

I just made one for my oil cooler. Not hard to do. -Tom
From: "Patrick Reilly" <patreilly43@gmail.com>
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 10:03:21 PM ...

Doug. Tom from N.J. again. I also have a engine mount and round blister cowling for this model.
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Tom from Southern N.J. Rebuilding a Kitfox IV. Need tail wheel training endorsement for my Sport Pilot cert. Flying a Trike for 10 years now. Flying as Sport Pilot since the beginning. Would like ...

If I may, I'd like to add a comment (tip) on paint spraying. First the viscosity, temperature and humidity is critical for a good quality finish. I painted many classic cars a few years ago. I would a ...

I have the drain on the bottom of my tank but I never use it. I made a clear tubing siphon with a primer bulb
near one end. I slide a piece or white pvc over the tubing to keep it straight. I then ...

Rich. Attached are 4 of many photos I took yesterday. If I didn't mention before, there is one of the two Carbon Fiber spacer blocks missing. I don't know anything about the adjustable pitch props. T ...

Thanks Don for the reply. When the Phills beat the Padres in the next hour of so, I will take some photos and send them out with as much info as I have. There was no log book with this prop as well ...

Hi RIch. Been so nice the past few days that I've been flying till my arms hurt. Haven't seen much of my e-mails.
I will take some photos as that are some other inquires about it so I will send al ...

Hello Rich. I may have that IVO prop you are looking for. The one I have is an 'in flight adjustable'. Is this something you are looking for?

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Paul- If I were flying an automobile, I;d buy those hoses and keep them for years. 2 bucks a foot to change hoses ever year or two is very cheap insurance. I haven't yet found a curb to pull up next ...

I've been flying a Rotax 503 for 10 years now, using 10% ethanol gasoline with no problems. I have a Polyproplene fuel tank. Aircraft Spruce sel'ls the 'Blue' fuel line that is Alcohol resistant. I c ...