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  1. saskavid added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Interesting airplane for sure. Very interesting airfoil profile from what I see in the pictures. Structure  seems to share a lot of mechanics with the ellipse. How the wings fold and the front wings pins pull...streamlining of the struts and the airframe. A very cool piece of work. The workmanship looks just exceptional. wonder how it performed or does perform?
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  2. akflyer added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    If I remember right... wasn't that engine out of the first plane he ever owned?  Didn't he track it down, then designed the plane around that engine?  
    15K is cheap for that bird!
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  3. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Wow, did I read that right?  45' wing span?  Guess that is why it only needs 40 HP.   Do you know empty and gross weights JImChuk
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  4. meglin added a post in a topic Luga NR prop selection   

    Sent off the spinner for the 2-blade propeller yesterday.
     

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  5. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Correction——inside width and headroom both 35.5” not 37.5” as stated,   Sorry.
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  6. Logtrucker added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’
    Dean donated his last airplane to Lewiston Idaho EAA chapter 328, however like most of our shops and hangers were out of room. So we need to sell.   Some specs, WS 45’ fuselage OA  15’10” inside cabin W 37.5”, headroom 37.5”, power 40hp continental, 0 smoh  new prop. No paperwork.  $15,000 Or best offer.    Jack.   509 254 3068






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  7. AvidJack added a post in a topic Looking for Avid Amphib/Catalina for sale   

    I'm workinig on a kifox, so don't often look to see what's happening in the catalina world.  Mine has a hirth f30, 100hp on it.  Started out with a clutch, but the hirth clutches do NOT like sudden drops in power, (eg: about to take a buzzard strike!!). While several builders solved the tail-heavy CG by pouring lead in the nose, I put a pipe flange on the passenger-side floor, and install a 25 pound barbell weight when flying solo.  With 100 hp, I have no problems getting off the water at gross, and can easily hit vne in flight.   This one's mine..  http://youtu.be/v8N8fQ803iA     And, if possible, a clutch makes water operations much more manageable.
    The hirth engines are not as well supported as the rotax, as far as technical information and parts go. I'm going with a 912 uls in the kitfox.
     
    -Jack
    Austin, TX
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  8. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic KitFox 5 Down   

    Odd in a way,  I think it's kind of rare for a Kitfox to burn.  Also, it looked like a pretty open area that would have been conducive for an emergency landing.  Not sure if there is a skid trail, or it was windy and burnt stuff got blown in one direction.   At any rate, sad to see it happen.  JImChuk
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  9. Avidventurous added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts   

    KitFox 5 Down
    Not much info available. Couple news links in the ASN article.
    Shame.
     
    https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/348717
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  10. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    When you make a donation, PLEASE include your username in the comments or post on here so I can update you to a contributing member.  
     
    Thanks folks!

    Some of you are not showing up in my search when I use the email addy on your paypal donation, so PLEASE shoot me a message if you donated but are not shown as a contributing member.
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  11. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I have not looked into a contribution button, I will put it on the list of things to do.  Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to help keep the site going, you have proven that Facebook hans't killed us yet!

     
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  12. AvidJack added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I asked santa so nicely back in 2019 (according to this thread) for a paypal donation button on the home page, but I guess I was naughty that year, 'cause it didn't happen.  I've been better (?) this year, and I did just send a paypal your way, but gosh darn it would be so much easier if santa would check his list twice (and maybe send out a yearly reminder that he was compiling his naughty list)..
    Thanks for everyone's support. 
    Jack
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  13. Avidventurous added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Just PayPal'd some $$. THANKS!!!!!
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  14. Avid Bart added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I just sent a couple $$. Thanks for keeping the forum going and fighting off the Russian hackers!
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  15. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Thanks Mr. much appreciated!

     
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  16. nlappos added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Just sent some. Thanks for doing the heavy lfting
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  17. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    paypal works
    akflyer_2000@yahoo.com
     
    Thanks guys!
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  18. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Thank you Sir!  Site has pretty much been on autopilot but lately the russian hackers have been trying hard to get in and I have been busy in the background trying to keep the site up.  I think everyone has been hit hard the last few years $$ wise, but I will always do my best to keep the site up and running, even though it seems FB has taken over and replaced most forums these days.

     
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  19. marcusofcotton added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Egads has it really been that long?  :o(   Sorry Lenny, it's been a few rough years
    Let's keep this site going folks!!!
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  20. whizzers added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Clearing out the shop
    I have the following "stuff that needs to go: Projects that aren't gonna happen.
    Peery Experimental Propeller (wood) 64 dia 54 pitch LH tractor. Rotax pattern :Looks good, you determine application and airworthiness. $400 plus shipping
    IVO two blade Ultralight, 72 dia ground adjustable LH Tractor: Rotax pattern $600 plus shipping
    Right hand STOL wing, heavy hauler . .083 spars. Needs some work. Has fuel tank. Make offer, you move.
    Horiz stab off Avid. Make offer
    Rudder off early Kitfox. Make offer
    Items located in Central PA
    Drop  me an e mail.
    Bob McCaa   N5113H;N533SE
     
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  21. jdhines1 added a post in a topic Do I have the correct gear?   

    OK.  I can see the forward sweep.  The difference is obvious when you see them side by side.   I was thinking about using a third party landing gear eventually but now I know not to do any work on these. 
    Thanks! 
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  22. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Do I have the correct gear?   

    yep, it's a tricycle gear.  With your gear, you see the wheel is centered between the upper mounting points.  The taildragger gear has the wheel slightly ahead of the front attachment point.  Notice this picture.  JImChuk

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  23. ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Do I have the correct gear?   

    You have tricycle gear in the TW position. Tailwheel gear has longer legs and is swept forward.
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  24. saskavid added a post in a topic Do I have the correct gear?   

    Jim will eventually respond and in all likely hood say it is a tricycle landing gear. when you first posted pictures of the project someone was pointing this out. 
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  25. jdhines1 added a topic in Avid Flyer General Hangar   

    Do I have the correct gear?
    So I am finally getting started on my Avid kit.  Someone already mentioned that it doesn't look like I have the correct front gear for a tailwheel setup.  The manual say that the gear for tailwheel is longer than that for a tricycle, but it does not say by how much.  What I have measures at 20".   I was likely going to use something besides the stock gear anyway.  Can anyone help with this first mystery?
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