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  1. ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Wing Stand   

    Nice!
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  2. jdhines1 added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Wing Stand
    This is barely a technical task, but I thought that it was necessary.  As I am sorting through all of the parts that came with the plane that I just bought I wanted to put the wings in a safer place.  This is a simple design from an old EAA article.  I followed it pretty closely.  I bough new casters instead of the recommended salvaged roller skate wheels.   The only problem that I ran into is that my CAD 2x4's are a lot straighter than what you can get from Home Depot.



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  3. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Was able to bring my Avid home   

    Very nice.  Keep us updated on your progress.  JImChuk
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  4. jdhines1 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Was able to bring my Avid home
    It was a long drive this weekend, but I was able to bring my Avid home.   There is quite a bit to go through and to figure out what I have and do not have.  There are two boxes of documentation to sort out first.
    But I just wanted to share the beginning of the journey finishing this plane.


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  5. Benoist added a post in a topic Compatibility Avid MK4 and Kitfox   

    Sounds good, thanks JImChuk! 
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  6. Philip added a post in a topic MK4 engine choice?   

    Jabiru, Australia has a good supply of parts. I just bought new barrels for my A Series 2200.
    I run Rotec water-cooled heads which I love but it does require fitting pumps and a radiator which is a big job.
    Were I to do it all again I would purchase a brand new Jabiru as they have alloy barrels that cure many ills and the price is amazing compared to a Rotax.

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  7. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Compatibility Avid MK4 and Kitfox   

    If it's a sling seat, it should fit.  I was measuring a Kitfox seat and Avid fiberglass seats recently, and it seemed like the back part of the Kitfox was 1" longer.  I do have a spare Kitfox fiberglass seat from a Kitfox 2.  Depending on what motor you were using in the Kitfox, the Avid cowl may work.  582 is spark plugs up in a Kitfox and inverted in the Avid, so for that the Kitfox cowl is a lot taller.  With a 912 though, it would be a lot closer.  I was actually going to use an Avid cowl on my Kitfox 4 with 912 build.  I have since sourced a Kitfox smooth cowl and will go with it.  If you meant elevator and horizontal stabilizer, it could probably be made to work with some modification, the MK IV elevator had a built in trim tab and I seem to remember the elevator is larger than earlier Avids.  This is my Kitfox 4 with Avid MK IV cowl.  It looks short because I have a modified longer motor mount.  The standard Kitfox 4 912 mount puts the engine about 4" further back.  JImChuk

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  8. Benoist added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Compatibility Avid MK4 and Kitfox
    Could anybody tell me if the following Avid parts would suit a Kitfox fuselage?
    - elevator and vertical stab
    - seats 
    - engine cowling
    without too complex modifications!
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  9. Teresa@Powerhouse added a post in a topic Assembly Manual Help Needed   

    #Landcruisinmy93 do you have McBean's contact info?
    Thanks
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  10. Teresa@Powerhouse added a post in a topic Model 4 wing and control upgrade links, pictures?   

    following...
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  11. Teresa@Powerhouse added a post in a topic Kitfox Modell 3 pictures from elevator   

    Here you go. Let me know if you need more


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  12. Avidventurous added a post in a topic Avid C Stol Rib Profile   

    The reason I was asking for this is I plan to make templates for the KitFox type rib tails. When I got my plane, one wing had ALL the Flapperon Hangerons broken off. I originally was going to fix them with wood and later decided I liked the KitFox aluminum setup much better.
    Since I am an EAA member, I downloaded (and plan to learn how to use) Solid Edge. Fortunately, our company has an ME that knows Solid Works and could probably help me get started with Solid Edge. Coincidentally we both share the name Keith.
    A big THANK YOU to Jim Chuk
    EDIT: If I get workable templates made for all the parts, I certainly will post them on the forum.
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  13. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid C Stol Rib Profile   

    Hey Jim I copied the first page to photos on my IPad and printed it out measuring the mouth that fits over the spar it looks good and I will verify it with my spare at the airport hopefully later today. 
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  14. 1avidflyer added a topic in Files and Forms   

    Avid STOL and Heavy Hauler rib sketch.
    I traced out a rib on 5 pieces of copier paper that were taped to a table,  Also will try to post a few pictures showing the exact length of the rib.  That way if you copy and print off the sketches and tape them back together, you can double check if yours are the right length.  If your printer isn't printing full scale, it could be wrong size.  JImChuk
    PS  not sure if this will work if you copy the images and then print them out.  If someone tries, let me know how it worked.  








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  15. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid C Stol Rib Profile   

    Good idea Nick.  I'll see if I can do it.  Only problem may be if some one prints it out and their printer is not printing exactly to same size/scale.  I did measure the rib for an end to end length, I'll see if I can post the pictures I took as well.  JImChuk
    PS  I did post them in the files and forms,  not sure it will work if you copy the images, and then print them out.  If some one tries, please let me know if it worked.  
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  16. nlappos added a post in a topic Avid C Stol Rib Profile   

    Jim
    Maybe you could post the rib pattern scan in the Files and Forms section for posterity.
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  17. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid C Stol Rib Profile   

    Just a few days ago, I traced out a rib on 5 sheets of printer paper taped down on a table.  Scanned the sheets and sent them to some one on facebook.  They could print them out, tape them back together and have a rib pattern.  Private message me your email and I'll send them to you.  JImChuk
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  18. Avidventurous added a topic in Avid Model C   

    Avid C Stol Rib Profile
    Hey guys. I apologize for asking something so obvious but I looked for quite some time and couldn't find it.
    I"m looking for an Excel Sheet or table of plot points for a Stol wing WITH ribtails for the flaperons. A 1:1 drawing or template would help also. I"m pretty sure it's already in the forum somewhere but I can't find it.
    THANKS
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  19. Avidventurous added a post in a topic Tubicles   

    Interesting. Thanks.
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  20. nlappos added a post in a topic Tubicles   

     
    These leading edge devices act like vortex generators, Interesting stuff! Here is more on them:
    https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/12842/how-turbercle-wings-could-generate-aerodynamic-advantage
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  21. Avidventurous added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Tubicles
    This probably isn't the proper forum for this post. If so, feel free to move it.
    I thought you guys might be interested in an interesting quirk in hydrodynamics. I stumbled across this video on Utube. Please check out the first segment, although the rest of them are interesting also.
    https://youtu.be/iLj8ttLqfEI?si=DTaHTOTbvuAgdBWH
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  22. Airplanenate added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid Magnum for sale on Barnstormers
    Just found this online.
     
    https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1784300-Avid-Magnum-Project.html?catid=18671
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  23. 109jb added a post in a topic Main gear technical drawings   

    I haven't flown my gear yet, but the design is in this post on my thread.  http://avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/7354-another-kitfox-iv-rebuild-project/&do=findComment&comment=68547
    This is a thread on my ponderings about the gear and my design of it. http://avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/7688-fuselage-landing-loads-kitfox-iv-and-cabane-gear/
    The landing gear is shown in this picture. FYI, I'm about ready to get the engine running again, and then small stuff before it flies again.
     

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  24. Benoist added a post in a topic Main gear technical drawings   

    Thanks, looks like a good starting base! 
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  25. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Main gear technical drawings   

    Here is some info on the gear.  I do think he has modified his design somewhat though.  As I recall, the tube between the cabane and the gear leg attaches lower down, near the end of the axel.  JImChuk
    Build your own Avid Spring Gear document - Files and Forms - AvidFoxFlyers Forums
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