John's Build

[jrevens]

Hey John, if your gonna do it, do it well. I hope when I do it (like you) I don't damage anything either. Great to hear your having a good time flying.

I wish that were true Eddie, but I did do some damage during my "incident". I was hoping I hadn't, but upon getting out of the airplane I saw that I had... it's all good as new now.

[Rodney]

Just wanted to say "Thank You" for your fix for the rudder pedals. I have had a terrible time staying off the brakes during roll out after landing. Seems like a horizontal roller coaster ride.

I'm in the process of converting mine to a tailwheel so I will absolutely install these pads before flying. I may use Southern Red Oak - if that's ok.

I also just finished up replacing the hinge material on my turtledeck with the one you used. I don't know where you found that, but talk about some tuff stuff - wow. What a great suggestion.

Again - thanks for sharing all your valuable improvements.

Regards
Rodney

Oh - and thanks for the help on the ground plane issue on my ELT.

[jrevens]

I'm getting very comfortable with my Kitfox now. I find it will walk right past 5500 RPM in cruise if I let it. Seeing 115-120 mph at 5400 rpm (ground speed, no wind, 6000 - 7000' msl). I flew it up to 15,000' msl over the mountains yesterday. At 15,000 the VSI was still showing approximately 250 fpm. It was a nice cool day... around 24 deg. F at altitude. I think I probably need to increase my pitch slightly. It seems to really jump off the ground quickly as it is, and my field elevation is approx. 5100' msl.

[Esser]

Sounds like you’re having fun John. Looking forward to seeing numbers oglf my own. Anyday now.

[efwd]

Love the numbers John. I need to get off my A.. and get this thing flying. I know when it flies I am going to be regretting being this slow. Not going to hurry things though. The highest Alt I have taken a plane was 11K and that Piper Tomahawk was struggling there. Certainly was not going to go higher that day. I can't wait to get mine up there to just experience that.

[HighWing]

John,
I appreciate the report. it sounds like your experience is spot on with others - tweaking here or there, but nothing major.

[Shadowrider]

Remind me what engine you are running? Sounds sweet!

[fastfred]

John how thick did you make these things for the foot pedals?

[jrevens]

They’re 1/2” thick. I thought it might be too much, especially with my long legs, but it turned out to be good. It’s just some plastic material I already had.

[fastfred]

Thanks
I have some thick rubber I can use. I need it more than ever now with a little heavier shoe. I got cold after an hour 15 minutes today testing my temperature threshold 20 degrees is about my limit and I need to wear a scarf or neckie as a breeze gets me right in the back of the neck.
Ez flying in the cold crisp air.