N415KD flys

[ken nougaret]

I took my SS7 up for the first flight this morning. It was a short flight because of oil temp and pressure readings not where i would like. Not sure how big an issue it is. But the plane felt great. Just a quick lap around the patch. Only went to 600' but wanted to keep going.
A debt of gratitude goes to Louie (vetrem) for the training in his model 3; and coming out for the flight this morning, as well as my wife and dog.
It's a good day! Ken

[ken nougaret]

Teamkitfox was a tremendous help in my success. More to come.

[ken nougaret]

5yrs 4mo in the making!

[jrevens]

Wow!!! Congratulations Ken! It looks beautiful!

[efwd]

Congrats Ken.
Looks great!

[avidflyer]

Way to go! Good for you. Nice looking plane as well. Jim Chuk

[Dave S]

Hi Ken,

A really great day!...congrats on your accomplishment.

[Flybyjim]

Nie looking ride, I am sure it was thrilling. Any photos of the panel

[DesertFox4]

Big congrats Ken.:) Always a couple bugs to work out but first flights are thrilling.
She looks swell.

[inzersv]

Way to go. Happy for you. I am getting close for my first flight. Might make it before the end of the year if the weather holds. Beautiful airplane.

[PapuaPilot]

Congrats Ken! Hope you can get the oil system problems figures out. Nice paint scheme, keep the pictures coming.

[airlina]

Ken, A day in your life that you will never for forget! Great job, Bruce N199CL

[Tom Waid]

Congratulations!!! Good to see you flying!

[ken nougaret]

Thanks all!
Tom, i never thought i would have gotton in the air before you. But i completely understand the boat project. I'm on my 3rd boat since i started the Kitfox.

[Geowitz]

Looks great! I remember talking with you guys at Sun n Fun a few years back when you were getting started. Congrats to both of you... as I think I remember your wife being quite helpful in the whole build or at least extremely supportive. Fly safe!

[jmodguy]

Congrats!! :D
Hope you get the bugs worked out soon.

[rosslr]

Congratulations Ken!! I've been travelling so missed your post but I am really happy for you! As DF says, always a few llittle things to sort and get used to. Best wishes for lots of fun and safe flying .... and looking forward to more photos !

cheers

r

[ken nougaret]

Someone asked for a panel shot. And one from the go pro.

[Tom Waid]

Thanks all!
Tom, i never thought i would have gotton in the air before you. But i completely understand the boat project. I'm on my 3rd boat since i started the Kitfox.

Boat is almost ready to launch. If it doesn't sink in the travel lift slip I'll be back working on the Kitfox in a couple of weeks.

[ken nougaret]

Geowitz you are correct. My wife Dori was/is very supportive and did the entire interior minus the carpet. Hope to see you again sometime. As i remember you used to be into radio control, as i was too.

[ken nougaret]

Good to hear Tom.

[Flybyjim]

Thanks for the panel shot, looks good

[jdmcbean]

CONGRATS Ken and Dory!!! Job well done.

[jonstark]

Congrats Ken!
See you in Z-hills soon.

Jon

[Floog]

I still have a soft spot for the 'ole Six Pack! Very nice mix of the old school and whiz bang. Beauty, Norm! Now go have FUN!

[ken nougaret]

I still have a soft spot for the 'ole Six Pack! Very nice mix of the old school and whiz bang. Beauty, Norm! Now go have FUN!

Thanks Floog, me too.

[David47]

Congratulations Ken. Very nice looking aircraft and really like the instrument panel. Happy flying.

[Floog]

K E N, sorry. No offense to Norm:)

[Norm]

K E N, sorry. No offense to Norm:)

Not sure which Norm but no offense taken by this One.
Nice plane Ken I too like the panel. and the whole plane

[Norm]

It was a short flight because of oil temp and pressure readings not where i would like. .
It's a good day! Ken

Did you track down the Oil temp and Pressure readings issue?

[ken nougaret]

Did you track down the Oil temp and Pressure readings issue?

I think oil pressure is ok. But oil temp keeps teaching max of 225. So im going to install an oil cooler. Researching now which one to go with. If anyone has a suggestion please let me know. Ken

[Norm]

I think oil pressure is ok. But oil temp keeps teaching max of 225. So im going to install an oil cooler. Researching now which one to go with. If anyone has a suggestion please let me know. Ken

Don't know if that is out of range as I am a newbie myself with 912s but this webpage says that is the normal range.

http://www.experimentalaircraft.info/homebuilt-aircraft/rotax-aircraft-engines-3.php

I have heard if you don't get the temps up it does not evaporate the water (condensate) in the motor. Others with more experience will chime in.
I have my oil cooler taped off most of the time to achieve min temps.

[kmach]

225 F is okay for the oil temp . depending on ambient temps.

The max redline is 266 F.

[ken nougaret]

O200 max is 225 with mineral oil, 245 regular oil.

[kmach]

Sorry my mistake , I got the impression you had a 912 uls.
I see your signature now:rolleyes:

[Norm]

Sorry my mistake , I got the impression you had a 912 uls.
I see your signature now:rolleyes:

My mistake too. Sorry

[jamesmil]

Way to go Ken,good to talk to you and your wife at DeLand.

[ken nougaret]

Way to go Ken,good to talk to you and your wife at DeLand.

Thanks Jimmy, hope to see you at sunnfun!

[jamesmil]

Looking forward to it Ken, on the oil cooler I am building a Panther with a 0320 lycoming and space is very tite so for the oil cooler I am using an Earls "20700" in place of the stock oil cooler, have used them on race cars with great service

[Kahle76]

Congratulations! You're an inspiration for the rest of us.