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david.steade(at)btinterne
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

Just to let everyone know I finally flew my Mk 7 on  Saturday 9th December after 3 1/2 years construction.

  

 Here are some of the details.

 100hp Rotax engine

  VP 50 in flight variable pitch  propeller

 830 lbs empty

 Take off run about 200 Yards

 Rate of climb 1 up 1/3rd fuel 1200 fpm

 Rate of climb 2 up 1/2 fuel 900 fpm

 Cruise 60 to 70% power 90 knots  (4800 rpm at  26 inches manifold)

 Max straight and level 102 knots

 3 flights total 2 hours

 No adjustments needed

 Elevator trim very powerful almost no rudder  required at any cruise speed.

 Much better than I hoped and a lot different to the  Mk3 I had previously.



  

  

 Regards

  

 David Steade

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donpearsall
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

David, congratulations on your first flight! You built a beautiful aircraft. Thanks for sharing it with us  

   

Don Pearsall

 

       

From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Steade

 Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 2:14 PM

 To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: First Flight G-CDXY  

  

  

     

Just to let everyone know I finally flew my Mk 7 on Saturday 9th December after 3 1/2 years construction.  

    

   

    

Here are some of the details.  

    

100hp Rotax engine  

      

VP 50 in flight variable pitch propeller  

    

830 lbs empty  

    

Take off run about 200 Yards  

    

Rate of climb 1 up 1/3rd fuel 1200 fpm  

    

Rate of climb 2 up 1/2 fuel 900 fpm  

    

Cruise 60 to 70% power 90 knots  (4800 rpm at 26 inches manifold)  

    

Max straight and level 102 knots  

    

3 flights total 2 hours  

    

No adjustments needed  

    

Elevator trim very powerful almost no rudder required at any cruise speed.  

    

Much better than I hoped and a lot different to the Mk3 I had previously.  

  

    

   

    

   

    

Regards  

    

   

    

David Steade  

    

   

    

   

    

   

  

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Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

On Dec 10, 2006, at 11:13 PM, David Steade wrote:

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		   Just to let everyone know I finally flew my Mk 7 on Saturday 9th 

 December after 3 1/2 years construction.


	


Congratulations, David.



 	  Quote: 	
		   Much better than I hoped and a lot different to the Mk3 I had 

 previously.


	


Please, let us know. I have a model 3.



Cheers,

Michel



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dave

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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:31 pm Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

Way to go David   !! 

  

  

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eskflyer(at)lvcisp.com
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:40 pm Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

YEEEEEEEHAWWWW way to go  now go have fun and  fly safe Congratulations 

  

 John Perry

  

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Sjklerks(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

Nice looking 7 congrats

                                                Jim

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Guy Buchanan

Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Posts: 1204
Location: Ramona, CA

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:28 pm Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

At 02:13 PM 12/10/2006, you wrote:

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		  Just to let everyone know I finally flew my Mk 7 on Saturday 9th December 

after 3 1/2 years construction.


	


Congratulations David! I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Desert Fox 

Fly-in in March.



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Guy Buchanan

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



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Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:30 am Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

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		   From: Guy Buchanan [bnn(at)nethere.com] 

 Congratulations David! I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Desert Fox 

 Fly-in in March.


	


Isn't the Desert Fox fly-in in the US? Isn't David in UK?

Just wondering,

Michel



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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:19 am Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

Congrats David !!!    

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-----Original Message-----

 From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of David Steade

 Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 3:14 PM

 To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: First Flight G-CDXY  

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Just to let everyone know I finally flew my Mk 7 on Saturday 9th December after 3 1/2 years construction.  

   

Here are some of the details.  

100hp Rotax engine  

VP 50 in flight variable pitch propeller  

830 lbs empty  

Take off run about 200 Yards  

Rate of climb 1 up 1/3rd fuel 1200 fpm  

Rate of climb 2 up 1/2 fuel 900 fpm  

Cruise 60 to 70% power 90 knots  (4800 rpm at 26 inches manifold)  

Max straight and level 102 knots  

3 flights total 2 hours  

No adjustments needed  

Elevator trim very powerful almost no rudder required at any cruise speed.  

Much better than I hoped and a lot different to the Mk3 I had previously.  

   

   

Regards  

   

David Steade  

   

   

   

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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:23 am Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

David,



Very nice!  congratulations.



Lowell

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david.steade(at)btinterne
Guest

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:58 am Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

Michel

  

 There is much more inertia with the Mk7 due to the  increased weight this makes it more stable. The simplified mixer for the  flaperons together with the differential movement results in less rudder input  than on the Mk3 and a lot more feel.

  

 My Mk3 had a 582 so the increase in power with the  912S is very noticeable with a significant increase in cruise speed and climb  rate.

  

 There are lots of small changes that have added to  the comfort. Good heater, no drafts from the doors, somewhere to put the coat  and bags, a bit more width in the cockpit all in all quite a different  aircraft.

  

 In the UK there is only one other Mk7 flying with  two more being built, most of the Kitfox fleet of about 50 aircraft are Mk2 and  3 versions with a handful of Mk1 and 4 and just one Mk5.

  

  

 Regards

  

 David

  

  

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Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:55 pm Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

On Dec 12, 2006, at 7:36 PM, David Steade wrote:

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		   There is much more inertia with the Mk7 due to the increased weight 

 this makes it more stable.


	


Thanks, David. Of course, one would expect that the aircraft becomes 

better and better in the later models. Now, I know better how.



Cheers,

Michel



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skyring

Joined: 01 Nov 2006
Posts: 32

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: First Flight G-CDXY

David that looks great. We have a similar S5 in Austria with 100 hp Rotax but with 8" tyres so maybe a bit more drag. Currently doing taxi tests and engine run-ups so it will fly very soon. Actually we had some short flights 12 months ago but then had to change the engine so basically a 12 month set back. We will one day fly to England in OE-MJU so will catch up with you. Or maybe meet in France or Germany? Anyway well done. I think the 5 will be a very good plane. Kerry.

john beirne

Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Posts: 24
Location: Ireland

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: First Flight G-CDXY

Best of luck with your Mk 7 David,

Incidently is it the same demensions as the MK 3 with the wings folded.



John.

david.steade(at)btinterne
Guest

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:06 am Post subject: First Flight G-CDXY

John

  

 No, its about 18 inches longer and 3 inches  wider.

  

 Regards

  

 David Steade

  

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