I bought mine as a scrap from a store that specializes in foam rubber and floor mats. Lots of choices.
I bought mine as a scrap from a store that specializes in foam rubber and floor mats. Lots of choices.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
Pretty day yesterday. Parked the plane in front of the hanger and ran the engine for awhile. Goals were to confirm tightening the fuel connections stopped a drip and to figure out why the Lane B light blinks on regularly. Dustin (Shadowrider) posted a very helpful video, on Eddie's EFWD Build thread, that shows both the Garmin and Dynon systems displaying diagnostics from the 912iS. Garmin shows the messages in one of the system configuration pages. You have to hold down the Menu button on powerup to get to the display so I've added a panel switch for Display power so I can boot into this mode while the engine continues running. Helpfully, just as in the video, my problem is with an EGT sensor. Nice that the video demonstration shows where the sensor is located and how to disconnect the wiring.
Inspection is tomorrow so I'll leave everything as is for now.
Carl Strange
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Oratex, G3X
Certified! My DAR was Mel Asberry out of Dallas. In January he issued his 1,000th certification and it was a real pleasure to have him do my inspection. Mel took the time to really look over the airplane, checking "showing thread" on bolts, lock nuts, cotter keys, secure wiring, hoses, etc. He wasn't overly picky, just thorough and I appreciate knowing all is well with the build. I'll be happy to pass along his contact information in a PM.
I need to label the Flap and Trim controls. And he wants me to remove the washers on the bolts that hold the rudder cable pulleys just behind the seat so threads will show. Certificate issued on the spot including night and IFR. Issued paperwork for the repairman certificate, with Mel's written instructions (ex. Height must be in inches not feet and inches). Now it's time to put everything back together and book some flying time in a Kitfox over in Dallas.
Carl Strange
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Oratex, G3X
Congrats Carl on a great achievement. First flight will be exciting. Thanks for sharing your build experience here on TK. Hope Phase one goes without any major hitches.
We'll stand by for progress updates.
DesertFox4
Admin.
7 Super Sport912 ULS Tri-gear
Congratulations Carl, I have enjoyed watching your build.
Harlan and Susan Payne
Flying FarmFox STI Kitfox N61HP
Rotax 915is, Airmaster prop.
https://www.youtube.com/@KitfoxPilot/videos
Congrats Carl. You are going to remember that first flight!
Phil Nelson
A&P-IA, Maintenance Instructor
KF 5 Outback, Cont. IO-240
Flying since 2016
Congrats Carl. Great job!!
Rick
Congratulations Carl. Exciting time. Good luck in phase one. We still need to meet up and swap some stories.
Hopefully soon.
John
Nice Good Job! Same thing the DAR said to me is remove the washers on the rudder cable pulleys so the threads will show.
Dustin Dickerson
Building 7ss STI x 2
Oratex
29" shock monster
EP912STI 155hp
Garmin
N33TF......FLYING!
N53TF......FLYING!
All right Carl! Looking forward to hearing about your phase 1. Congratulations
Eddie Forward
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Garmin G3X