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  1. akflyer added a post in a topic My new Tail   

    I have a ray allen servo in the back.  I think Joey does as well.
     

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  2. TJay added a post in a topic My new Tail   

    So what do you guys do, run a control cable up front or do you put a servo motor in the back or what.
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  3. High Country added a post in a topic Avid Flyer Weight and Balance program   

    Sweet Joey, thanks for taking the time to make this and share it
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  4. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    I have seen one or two where the glaresheild did not extend to the WS - didn't see how it was all connected. Since my WS sits farther forward at the bottom than most, I plan to extend or split my glaresheild and splice it. This could be done with aluminum, fiberglass, or thin plywood, then paint or cover with leather, etc.
    Some WS are bolted at the bottom, and some just lay against the glaresheild and sandwiched between it and the cowl - some put rubber or foam tape at the bottom for a better seal - Donno what Avid does, except for the Magnum since I have that manual.
    EDMO
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  5. aschlem added a post in a topic Another 670 build   

    Thanks
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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic New float plane needs a 670   

    3 inches of powder here last night and I am getting cabin fever already!
    EDMO
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  7. C5Engineer added a topic in Files and Forms   

    Avid Flyer Weight and Balance program
    Here is an excel file that already has the formulas built in for doing weight and balance. Just plug in your numbers and information. Hopefully this is useful to someone.
    Myers N279AF Weight & Bal TEST CONFIG.xls
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  8. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Another 670 build   

    You need to get in touch with John Knapp
    http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/3240-plugs-up-for-avid-82/?hl=upright#entry24151
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  9. aschlem added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    Another 670 build
    I’m going to build a 670. Where are you finding your engines? At some point I read the 93/94 case was the one we needed for provision8. Rotax Rick insist on the 98ish HO crank, What have you used?
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  10. akflyer added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    I put a cowl for a MK IV on my c and it went right into place on the camlocks but I did add one more strip of 1/2" weather strip to the windshiled to seal it off at the top cowl.  Mine is serial # 571 I think.
     
    Is your panel and glare shield one piece?  you should be able to move the glare shield seperate from the panel to get it to line up with the colwing and windshield.
     

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  11. akflyer added a post in a topic My new Tail   

    /\  /\  X2  Put the elevator trim on it while your stretching it. 
     

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  12. C5Engineer added a post in a topic MC3 VS MC4 SETUP?   

    George Happ will often answer the phone when you call Matco. I too have had very good experiences while calling them.
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  13. C5Engineer added a post in a topic My new Tail   

    Very nice! Yes definitely stretch the elevator and I would seriously consider adding a trim tab as well. I recently just did this mod on my B model Avid and after 350 hrs and many changes the trim was by far the best thing I ever did to it.
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  14. C5Engineer added a post in a topic New float plane needs a 670   

    Snaps has lots of 670 time on float planes.
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  15. marksires added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    Do you know the serial number?  Mine is #841, and was sold as a 'C', the build manual says 'D', and it has all the Mk IV upgrades. It originally had the square rudder, but after a ground loop, the original builders replaced the busted square rudder with the round one.
    Mark
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  16. dynomike added a post in a topic New float plane needs a 670   

    the streamline covers do make a big difference but the gap in performance is to big and it is underpowered .I thought someone on this forum had good luck with the 670.
    ed .full lotus are heavy and not very pointy but they are the only float for me cause theyre tough and as much fun as they are in the summer ,even more fun in the winter.they beat straight skis off the snow.i was landing in three feet of powder this winter and they stay on top of it.
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    WOW! INFLATION IS RAMPANT!I like the newer, flat one better than the old round header. You can also get a low-fuel warning to go in it.
    EDMO
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  18. TJay added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    Ha not yet ed, I thought $1125 was enough to spend on fuel tanks for 1 month, Ill save the header tank another month or.
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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    TJay,
    Did you get a header tanks with those wing tanks? Kitfox says, "Never leave home without it".
    EDMO
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  20. jlpeet added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    Try changing the angle, move the front of the dash up or down,( it's mounted on little rubber thinges ) it will change the cruve of the windscreen.
     
      Jim
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  21. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    Yours should be in the manual - don't know if Avid is the same?EDMO
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  22. TJay added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    Also if anybody has pictures of the glare shield, and windshield where they all come together up front would be nice too, That way I know how to do my kitfox 1 when I get there. I eliminated my front fuel tank so I can have a nice big instrument panel similar to the kitfox 3 and 4 setup, really just not sure if the windshield attaches to the glare shield or how they come together. Hopping pictures will help me and Bill.
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  23. William Davis added a post in a topic Avid model D window install problems?   

    Hi Jim thanks for the response. I may have a model c with all mk4 upgrades but the rudder. Do you know if the model c and mk4 use the same dashboard? Just trying to figure out why mine is so far off? I'll try and post some pics of the problem tomorrow.

    Thanks
    Bill
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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic Using an experimental cub to guide hunting clients??   

    Like the guide who got away with a lot, until a bear with 2 young cubs was shot, and they finally got him! It hurts everyone.EDMO
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic New float plane needs a 670   

    Amazing - I would never have believed that from someone else - maybe they are big wingy thingys?
    EDMO
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