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  1. akflyer added a post in a topic 3 mile vis in Class G airspace (Sport Pilot)   

    Larry I have thought about it many times. Maybe if uncle sam sends me back the money he has so graciously been holding for me since 09 I will pull the trigger on it. I've had more than one of those moments in the mountains as well.


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  2. KFfan added a post in a topic Net Neutrality   

    I'm leery of anything ANY administration DICTATES...
     
    just sayin'
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  3. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)   

    Most people make a simple "Y" out of PVC pipe that fits into the spars and rests on saw horses to do exactly as you suggest.
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  4. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Net Neutrality   

    It's still all conjecture anyway. I lean to the historical president, not the rosy view that more government intervention will help this time.

    No one but the Obama administration (who wrote it) and the high-ups at the FCC (who are gagged not to talk) know what is in this rule change because it cannot be published until it's adopted.

    Remember, "... We need to pass the law to see what's in it..."?



    I am leery in the extreme of anything this administration dictates.
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  5. EDMO added a post in a topic Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)   

    Vertical is great way to stitch if you have 2 people - We did the J3 wings that way. We started with leading edge up, went halfway down, and flipped the wing to finish the other half, so we didn't have to bend so much.
    There are some plans for a wood rotary fixture with Heavy wall PVC pipe, but right now I don't know where to find it. If you put it on rollers and put sandbags or heavy weights on the bottom, it is even more convenient for flipping the wing and painting, but not necessary. We had a steel rotary fixture.
    EDMO
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  6. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Net Neutrality   

    Well, that's a bit of Fox sensationalism, Mr.

    Here's a link to balanced coverage of what's going on with the FCC and Congress at the moment: http://www.politico.com//story/2015/02/reality-check-on-net-neutrality-rhetoric-115460.html

    I for one, thinnk the monopolistic ISP's like Comcast and AT&T have too much power and don't represent consumerrs in the least. I'm a believer that they need to be treated like a utility just like my electricity or gas supplier.
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  7. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)
    Have any of you done rib stitching with the wing vertical, vice flat.  By vertical I mean having the leading edge down and trailing edge up.  Wife nor I can take much bending over so am looking at this as an option.
     
    Also, I would to make a wing rotisery and was thinking maybe PVC pipe inserted into the spars and some PVC T's to make a spin axle in each end (effectively a very stubby PVC pipe fork).  Anyone have working feedback on building one? 
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  8. C5Engineer added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts   

    Spokane, WA Piper Malibu crash... plane fueled with wrong gas
    Early on but everything points that this piston Malibu was filled with Jet-A by the FBO while the pilot cleared customs. Aviation is very unforgiving to mistakes. The pilot succumbed to his injuries this afternoon. I know this doesn't apply to most of us on this site but thought I would share anyways. Just another reason why I guess that filling my plane from a jug I filled up at the gas station is a good thing. Prayers to the family of the pilot.
     
    http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/wrong-fuel-may-be-factor-in-plane-crash/31457488
     
     
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  9. Av8r3400 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Net Neutrality
    Leni, are you ready to pay a lot more and get all the permits and licensing needed to run a website?
     
    Why are American people so stupid?
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  10. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid model C turtle deck pictures needed...   

    Bill,
    That's the good part of experimental - use what you've got, what you can get, whatever works!
    EDMO
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  11. Bandit added a post in a topic walleye limit   

    Actually I don't mind eating pike from northern Mn. lakes if they have not been frozen. Other wise I don't care for them. Yes, I have been doing some taxidermy work. Gives me a little airplane gas money.
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  12. William Davis added a post in a topic Avid model C turtle deck pictures needed...   



    Hi Ed thanks for the info.

    Bill
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  13. EDMO added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Thanks Larry - Hope that is some sort of sign that a Veteran of the TKF site can tolerate me!EDMO - 3000!
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  14. Jbird added a post in a topic Poly spray pin holes   

    Thanks for the help I will give this a try. Rusty
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  15. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Mmmm. Minty.
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  16. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic 3 mile vis in Class G airspace (Sport Pilot)   

    These scenarios are the main reason why I'm putting a Dynon D180 in the Mangy Fox.

    I don't plan on doing IFR flying in the plane, but getting caught with no options is very bad.
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I will be watching for the check in the mail - Might even share it with AkFlyer, the real hero and owner of this site!I'm just the old retired fart that writes too much! I crash my computer if I do more than turn it on!
    I think I just broke 3000 posts in 3 years! Nope, just #2999 !!!
    Maybe I should change my name and start all over, so I don't get blamed for stupid posts!
    EDMO
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  18. IFMT added a post in a topic walleye limit   

    "pike" from the way up north deep cold lakes are actually really good eating. "pike" from warm shallow lakes down south taste like s#!^. Either way they're ugly!
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  19. akflyer added a post in a topic walleye limit   

    I see a bunch of mounts, do you do your own work? Nice fish!
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  20. akflyer added a post in a topic walleye limit   

    Ok Mr. Bandit.. is there a difference in the taste of the two? Or three? ( I can't tell ya the difference between a musky, wally, or pike.
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  21. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Thanks mr! I try to keep it easy to use and open... as in no moderating. I'm still amazed that on a site that brags about not moderating anything, our members have self moderated and I have not had to smack a single member around yet.. but other sites are moderating with a heavy hand. Dang, a good heated argument here every once in awhile would be nice.. keeps the heart pumping and the blood flowing

    Again guys, thanks for being civil and helping to make this the best site around!


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  22. Luked added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Hey Leni,
     
    There are several sites I visit that require the external image hosting account. Not only is it a pain, but half the time when you go back to old posts, you find dead images. It's nice that we don't loose images here. Hopefully our contributions will get to the point that we cover those costs for you. I've already gotten a lot of information from this site I wouldn't have gotten anywhere else.
     
    Thanks again,
    Luke D.
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  23. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    No worries! I do run it out of the goodness of my heart but I'm not Ed.. running it and paying for means something entirely different though I went for years paying for the site with no contributing members. After several hack attacks, server changes, security adds, etc the costs were getting stupid. I went from 6.95 a year for hosting to several hundred bucks just for the hosting in order to give you guys unlimited uploads etc. Other site keep costs down by having you upload pics to a site like photo bucket, then you link those pics to the site. It's a pain in the ass and I would rather pay the costs to be able to upload and store the pics right to this site. Over the last 2 yrs you guys have stepped up and helped to shoulder those costs. It's appreciated that you guys feel you get enough put of the site to help pay the costs. It also gives you a voice on a direction for the site. If you have any gripes or a list of wants drop me a note!


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  24. KFfan added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I apologize. I thought Ed in MO was operating this from the goodness of his heart.
    I just put my tax refund check in the snail mail.
    SS check wasn't LARGE enough....
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