Kitfox Factory Fly In - 2017

[Slyfox]

Sly Fox Im a little south of you Orofino. We will be leaving about 8:00 PST direct Council to Homedale. N103GE. Should be coming in from the north about the same time as you. See you down there John.

I'll monitor 122.8 and listen for ya, who knows, maybe we will meet up on the way down. I'll be at Felts around 6am, but I don't think I'll get out until about 6.30. see you there. you say we, are you going with somebody?

[Korben88]

I'll be driving in early Saturday morning. Anyone have an extra seat for the breakfast trip?

[DesertFox4]

Good morning from Greeleaf Airpark. Just flew with Paul to Caldwell for fuel.
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[jdmcbean]

Good morning

[jdmcbean]

In the grass

[DesertFox4]

Dry lake bed before breakfast at Feild's Station.

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[jiott]

Was on my way about 15 min. from home at 7:00 am this morning, climbing to clear the Cascade mountains when my CHT on both sides went into the red. I immediately pulled power way down and leveled off and turned for home. CHT peaked at 360 F and then stayed at 350F while I limped back home. Coolant was dripping out of the lower cowl and coating the belly and tailwheel. It appears to be leaking from the center bottom of the radiator. All hoses and joints were good. I have the older copper radiator; guess I will be getting the newer aluminum one. I hope the engine isn't damaged by the 15 min. at 350F CHT limp home at low power.

Bummer, I was all set for a fun time at the fly-in. You all have an extra good time to make up for my aborted effort.

[DesertFox4]

Sorry to hear that Jim. Hope you get it sorted out soon.

[southwind32]

Was on my way about 15 min. from home at 7:00 am this morning, climbing to clear the Cascade mountains when my CHT on both sides went into the red. I immediately pulled power way down and leveled off and turned for home. CHT peaked at 360 F and then stayed at 350F while I limped back home. Coolant was dripping out of the lower cowl and coating the belly and tailwheel. It appears to be leaking from the center bottom of the radiator. All hoses and joints were good. I have the older copper radiator; guess I will be getting the newer aluminum one. I hope the engine isn't damaged by the 15 min. at 350F CHT limp home at low power.

Bummer, I was all set for a fun time at the fly-in. You all have an extra good time to make up for my aborted effort.

Bummer is Right !! Hopefully just the radiator and nothing else. Best of luck.
Brian

[Wheels]

I'm very jealous of all of you flying out there. I'm home in my shop tonight working on the install for my motor. I will be watching anxiously for pics and stories. Hope you all have a blast.
Wheels