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Fox5flyer
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject: Lynn Matteson's Trip

I just spoke via cell phone to Lynn Matteson who  completed his first leg his trip from Grass Lake Michigan to  Sacramento CA area.  After a 5.75 flying hours he completed about 523 miles  landing at Gilbertsville KY (M34) and is tent camping at Kentucky Dam St  Park.  He got 22.61mpg and 4.12gph with his Jabaru 2200 Model IV.  If  all goes well tomorrow, next stop is Texarkana.  I'll try to keep up daily  reports on his progress when I can.

 Deke Morisse

N148DM

S5/Soob/CAP

NE  Michigan



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wingnut

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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 5:25 am Post subject: Re: Lynn Matteson's Trip

That's only 93mph. Did he hit some headwinds on the way? 



Thanks for posting by the way. I don't know how the rest of the forum feels about it but I like coming here to read about the adventures of other kitfox enthusiasts as much as I like all the excellent technical advise. Assuming that no one else minds, please post more.



Luis Rodriguez

824KF



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		  I just spoke via cell phone to Lynn Matteson who completed his first leg his trip from Grass Lake Michigan to Sacramento CA area. After a 5.75 flying hours he completed about 523 miles landing at Gilbertsville KY (M34) and is tent camping at Kentucky Dam St Park. He got 22.61mpg and 4.12gph with his Jabaru 2200 Model IV. If all goes well tomorrow, next stop is Texarkana. I'll try to keep up daily reports on his progress when I can

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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 8:54 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's Trip

I second Wingnut's comment. It is nice to hear about what others are doing with their Kitfox's and I think is in keeping with the intent of the list.

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Chuck

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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 9:44 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's Trip

I too really enjoy hearing about the Kitfox adventures. I think we can all  learn from them, and plan better trips with the information. And help inspire  those who are still building!   

 Mark

Hartford, Wisconsin

Kitfox 5 Vixen 912 UL

70" IVO  Prop





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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:06 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's Trip

With Louis comments in mind, I guess a report on the Brian Ranch flight 

might be in order.



I departed Cameron Park (20 miles west of Sacramento) in my Model IV-1200 - 

912UL about 0530 for Jackson/Westover about 10 minutes south to hook up with 

Ken who flys a Rans S-6 - 912 ULS  with a planned rendevous with Mark - 

Caldwell, Idaho and Hal - Elko, Nevada at Kern Valley on the northeast edge 

of Lake isabella.  We arrived there at about 0900 or there abouts and had 

breakfast.



At 1030 Mark and his son Ty in a Model IV Speedster - 912L and Hal in his 

Rans S-7 with a 912ulX - high compression pistons -  joined us.  They wanted 

Lunch as they had already had breakfast but the waitress said that breakfast 

folks don't like hashbrowns fried in hamburger grease so lunch would start 

at 1100.  Mark, Ty and Hal had breakfast number two for the day.



After some fuel we were off for Brian Ranch which is a private dirt strip 

near Apple Valley, California. This time we didn't try to get permission to 

cross the Edwards AFB restricted area.  Last time the response was turn 90° 

right immediatly.  We passed to the West.  We arrived at Brian Ranch just as 

the skydivers were touching down about 1130, got our folding chairs out and 

after an hour or so, proceeded to watch everyone else leave for the day as 

the afternoon winds were picking up.  We were able to see some ultralight 

activity though and the most visible thing that came to my mind was the 

youth of the folks in this part of aviation.  Where I am used to seeing 

mostly "graybeards" this was nice.



We left soon after arriving, planning to fly South to overnight at Hal's 

Aunt's place, near the Perris Valley airport and get an earlier start the 

next day.  We arrived there just as the Skydivers were touching down as 

well, but that is not hard to do as four more groups of about 20 came down 

as we were tieing down our airplanes and grabbing our gear.  This place must 

be Skydiver heaven as the ultimate ride to the top is a DC-9 which was 

parked near where we tied down.  The 20 we saw went up on a Twin Otter - 

several others were tied down nearby.



The next morning, though much closer this time to Brian's Ranch we still 

were not able to arrive much earlier as we were shrouded in fog at Perris 

Valley and had to wait it out.  I guess the locals know the routine as the 

first flight of 20 skydivers were off the ground just as the fog began to 

lift allowing for good drop visibiliity by the time they got to their 13,000 

ft. drop altitude.  At Brian's Ranch the activity was much the same as the 

day before with the skydivers making two drops while we were there, but we 

decided to beat the heavy winds so made an early exit, heading for the 

eastern edge of  California's central valley where we stopped for fuel and 

lunch at Delano.



Mark and Hal decided to follow Ken and I to the Gold Country of Northern 

California and head for home early the next morning..  We bid good by to Ken 

as we flew over his home base - Jackson Westover - and continued on to 

Cameron Park where we spent the evening with two other Kitfox owners who 

were unable to accompany us in this trip.  A frank confession is due here. 

With all the wind, mostly at 90° accompanying our landings and take-offs in 

the desert, I was able to make my worst landing at home in calm winds - I 

was all over the runway to the amusement of the two following me.  I blame 

it on the cross winds - lots of practice, did pretty good with them,  then 

when you need them the most, they abandon you.



Morning came and Hal and Mark were on their way.



Check out http://highwingllc.com for a short video clip from this trip 

showing some High Desert living plus other videos of Kitfox flying.  Once on 

the site go to video archives.



Lowell Fitt

Cameron Park, CA

Model IV-1200 R-912 UL Warp

1998 870 hrs.

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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:30 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's Trip

Assuming that no one else minds, please post more.

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 Luis Rodriguez

 824KF


	


Luis,

I agree with you, I love to hear the adventures others are having with their 

foxes, helps encourage me to make time to complete this project and get back 

in the air. Otherwise it kind of sounds like we are all doing alot of work 

and little play.



Lloyd Cudnohufsky

Mod 5 1550 912ul

Upper Mi.

Former Mod 4 Flyer

Fox5flyer
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject: Lynn Matteson's Trip

I just got off the phone with Lynn.  After remaining at Hondo TX yesterday

to attend the first EAA flyin of the year, he left this morning following

Hwy 10 west.   He covered 527 statute miles in 6.8 hours with three stops,

landing to RON at Fabens TX, just east of El Paso.  He had a relatively

smooth ride most of the way and kept his altitude around 6.5 until he got

closer to El Paso when he climbed to 10.5 to get plenty of room for the

higher ground he was encountering.  I think he said the hills were around

6.5 or so.

He received a small surprise landing at Fabens as the airport attendant had

him landing with a slight tailwind, which was no problem, but failed to tell

him that the runway had a 50' downslope.  That and the tailwind caused him

to float most of the 4200' runway.    Fabens is also the home of astronaut

Frank Borman.

The ride was good for the most part and the Jabiru purred sweetly.  Tomorrow

his aim is Blythe CA, but he's not sure he'll be able to make it that far.

Lynn has no "get there" pressures on him and is just taking his time,

meeting lots of people, and making plenty of stops.  His spirits are

positive and he's getting plenty of rest.  So far, no problems.

Total air miles to date, 2031.  Total hours, 22.7.

Deke Morisse

N148DM

S5/Soob/CAP

NE Michigan

Fox5flyer
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:39 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's trip

Yesterday, Lynn made it to his destination of Auburn CA. 

 

After departing Fabens TX at 0630mt on Monday, with 84f and a tailwind at  8.5, he arrived at Blythe CA at 1220pt, fueled up then climbed to 9k to get out  of the turbulence over the mountains where he followed I-10 over the hills and  into Yukka Valley where it was gusty and 94f with a direct crosswind for and  uneventful landing and RON at a Super 8 motel about ½ mile down the road. After  dinner at Wine ‘n Roses and a strong gin/tonic, he had a good night sleep. Total  for the day was 702 miles in 7.1 flying hours. It was a good day. 

Tuesday morning he was up at 0535pt and in the air not long after. He spoke  to ATC who advised him to take V197 for best route to his destination. He  climbed to 11.3k for a smooth ride to Delano where he gassed up, then back in  the air again shortly after. During cruise his flap handle began to creep so he  wedged one of his aluminum chocks in it to keep his trim steady. It didn’t work  very well, but was better than nothing at all. By now he was following Hwy99  over a cloud deck at 6500 then dropped down to 4000 and into Auburn for a gusty,  crosswind landing where he was met at the airport by Duane Roeb where he’ll be  staying for awhile. Total miles for the day were 477 in 5.2 hours. Weather was a  bit crappy, with wind, and 66 degrees, but he was happy to be there. 

As for the total miles/flying hours, I’ll defer to Lynn to fill us all in on  that when he gets sorted out and totals things up. Other than the flap handle  thing, the trip was mechanically perfect.  The Jabiru 2200 purred like a  Rolex.  I’m not sure what his plans are next, and suspect that Lynn isn’t  sure either, but it’s nice that he has no pressures on him for the trip. 

For those who haven't read all the entries, Lynn left Grass Lake MI (near  Jackson), flew south through AR, to southern TX near Auburn, then west to  southern CA, then up to Auburn. 

Later, 

Deke Morisse

N148DM

S5/Soob/CAP

NE  Michigan



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Michel

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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:04 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's trip

On Jun 6, 2007, at 2:37 PM, fox5flyer wrote:

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		   Yesterday, Lynn made it to his destination of Auburn CA.


	


Hum, looks like a Jabiru 2200 will take you a long way!

.. okay, okay, I'll shut up! 



Cheers,

Michel Verheughe

Norway

Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200



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kitfoxmike

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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: Re: Lynn Matteson's Trip

not very fast... but it will take you a long way

Fox5flyer
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:56 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's Trip

Hmmm.  Considering he was heading west into a lot of headwinds, turbulence,

and weather, an overall average of close to 100mph at less than 4gph is

pretty good in my book.

Deke Morisse

N148DM

S5/Soob/CAP

NE Michigan

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kitfoxmike

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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Lynn Matteson's Trip

Actually, I think we are all slow.  Even if we are 20mph faster.  we are still slow.  Now when my rv7 gets done, that will be a faster plane.  The kitfox... slow, but fun.  With the time constraints that I have the rv7 will be a nice addition. I'll be able to fly down to california in 5 hrs, verses 10+, that would be nice.  To fly locally and fly low and slow, the kitfox will be nice and fun. I've been wanting to fly to OSH, but I just don't have the time, in the RV I'll be able to do that.  So, yes he did just fine with his times, the head wind, the weather and all, he did really good.  Most important, it sounded like he is having a blast. Wish I had the time to do the same.

wingnut

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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: Lynn Matteson's Trip

Slow is relative and flying is an exercise in compromise (at least for those of us who can't afford an airplane for every occasion). I wouldn't want to go any faster because it would mean that I have to give up something else to do it. So for me, the Kitfox is just the right speed. 



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		  Actually, I think we are all slow. Even if we are 20mph faster. we are still slow. Now when my rv7 gets done, that will be a faster plane.

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kitfoxmike

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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Lynn Matteson's Trip

Sorry Wignut, that I offend you being able to have two airplanes.  But, I don't have a new house, it was built in 1953, my truck is 7 years old, my kids are moved out.  My wife likes to fly, I have a passion for flying.  I don't spend my money on other things that take up the budget in other households, like boose, and cigs, or the trip to the coffee shops.  I fly.  I love to fly.  I fly every day.  My log book shows 180 flights for the year so far and over 1500 touch's.  I love to fly.  I don't care much for anything else, so I have funds for doing such.  The rv7 will not have a glass panel, it will have minimum vfr. So, there will be more funds for affording both airplanes, after all a glass panel could cost over 20,000 way to much. I really don't think I'm showing off, I'm just liking my passion.  When I get older and can't do it any more, than at least I did it when I could.  have a nice day.

akflyer

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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: Lynn Matteson's Trip

just to get it back on lynns trip.. what is the hight restriction for sport pilot??  some numbers may not be ment to publish.



Edit.. I cant take credit for this one.. it was pointed out to me by someone else..

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kitfoxmike

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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:53 am Post subject: Re: Lynn Matteson's Trip

10000 ft. Good observation. And this is NOT agl either.

Fox5flyer
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:05 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's trip

Good morning Listers.  For those of you who  have been following the cross country trip of Lynn Matteson's, he's back in the  air again.  Briefly, Lynn began at Grass Lake Michigan, near Jackson, flew  down to Texas near Austin, then west to Blythe CA, and finally north to Auburn  CA to visit with Duane Roeb where he's been on R&R for the past week or  so.  Except for the usual weather problems this time of year the trip was  essentially uneventful and his Jabiru 2200 KF4 Speedster did it's job  nicely.

 Saturday morning Lynn left Auburn at 0600pt,  arriving at Wendover UT approx 1100mt.  Total for the leg was 4.2 hours and  487.5 air miles including a stop at Battle Mt.  He had a good tailwind and  used 17 gallons of fuel.  Severe weather was forecast on the way so he  wisely decided, rather than try to out run it, that was enough for the day  and tied down with an RON at a nearby motel for a toddy and shower.   Fortunately, the bad weather passed them by so no damage or problems.  Just  some worry.

 Sunday morning (17June07) he departed Wendover at  approx 0730 enroute to Brigham City UT via Promontory Pt.  Lynn is a  flatlander and this is some very mountainous country so he used the advice of  the locals to find his way through.  He only flew 1.1 hours for 131 miles  before he decided to tie down for the day.  

 Today, his plan is to depart Brigham  City about 0600 with destination Cheyenne WY.  His plan was to do a  lot of visiting on the way back to Grass Lake, but he has decided that he  wants to just head for home.  After I talk with him tonight I'll fill in on  today's progress.  

 Deke Morisse

N148DM

S5/Soob/CAP

NE  Michigan

"Take time to laugh - it is the music of the  soul."



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kerrjohna(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:19 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's trip

I wish I had checked my mail yesterday.  Lynn was within 20 miles of 6 Kitfoxes while he was at Brigham.  Two in Ogden, one in Brigham and three here in Logan.  We could maybe put together a gaggle and lead him through the mountains.  While the peaks east of Brigham would appear imposing they are easily managed and then there is nothing to slow him down.

  

 When three of us flew to OSH in our Kitfoxes we took essentially the same route with the most intimidating part of the trip being the ascending to altitude before turning east.

  

 John Kerr

 Logan UT

  

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From: "fox5flyer" <fox5flyer(at)idealwifi.net> 

    Good morning Listers.  For those of you who have been following the cross country trip of Lynn Matteson's, he's back in the air again.  Briefly, Lynn began at Grass Lake Michigan, near Jackson, flew down to Texas near Austin, then west to Blythe CA, and finally north to Auburn CA to visit with Duane Roeb where he's been on R&R for the past week or so.  Except for the usual weather problems this time of year the trip was essentially uneventful and his Jabiru 2200 KF4 Speedster did it's job nicely.

 Saturday morning Lynn left Auburn at 0600pt, arriving at Wendover UT approx 1100mt.  Total for the leg was 4.2 hours and 487.5 air miles including a stop at Battle Mt.  He had a good tailwind and used 17 gallons of fuel.  Severe weather was forecast on the way so he wisely decided, rather than try to out run it, that was enough for the day and tied down with an RON at a nearby motel for a toddy and shower.  Fortunately, the bad weather passed them by so no damage or problems.  Just some worry.

 Sunday morning (17June07) he departed Wendover at approx 0730 enroute to Brigham City UT via Promontory Pt.  Lynn is a flatlander and this is some very mountainous country so he used the advice of the locals to find his way through.  He only flew 1.1 hours for 131 miles before he decided to tie down for the day.  

 Today, his plan is to depart Brigham City about 0600 with destination Cheyenne WY.  His plan was to do a lot of visiting on the way back to Grass Lake, but he has decided that he wants to just head for home.  After I talk with him tonight I'll fill in on today's progress.  

 Deke Morisse

N148DM

S5/Soob/CAP

NE Michigan

"Take time to laugh - it is the music of the soul."



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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: Lynn Matteson's trip

At 08:18 AM 6/18/2007, you wrote:

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		  Lynn was within 20 miles of 6 Kitfoxes while he was at Brigham.  Two 

in Ogden, one in Brigham and three here in Logan.


	


So why weren't you guys at Cameron Park? Well? 



Guy Buchanan

San Diego, CA

K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.



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kerrjohna(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:01 am Post subject: Lynn Matteson's trip

Guy, we are all still gainfully employed and maybe a little anotomically challenged.  As Lynn has learned and those out here know the "West" is big and the notion of a 600 mile day trip across the desert is somewhat daunting.  We are more comfortable tackling 10000' mountain passes.

  

 I am impressed that Lowell and his gaggle make the Idaho trip a couple of times each year and is planning a trip to the Utah Desert in September.

  

 John Kerr

  

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