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  1. C5Engineer added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Oshkosh 2014 Picture thread
    EAA Airventure 2014 is in the books. I don't really know how to describe it. I thought everyone was exaggerating while telling me what it's like but I'm here to tell you it's HUGE!! It's all I expected and so much more! I don't even know where to start....
     
    I started meeting people that were going in Minneapolis during my layover. Everyone had a story and everyone a common aviation interest. I was chased down several times because of the T-shirt I was wearing or my Backcountry Pilot hat. I met probably 15 people there that I had previously only known online including the original builder of N279AF and many reputable names in the industry... Randy Schlitter of Rans, George Happ of Matco, Phil Lockwood of Lockwood Aviation, John McBean of Kitfox, Troy Woodland of Highlander and the list goes on and on. I was also fortunate enough to get to sit and have a conversation with Frank Knapp the Valdez STOL guy and Bobby Breeden 3 time Valdez winner along with Joe Pops Dory and Steve Henry both of hich I've camped in Idaho with. There was also the WASP ladies, Bob Hoover, Kenny Loggins....I think you get the idea.
     
    Hmm what other highlights... The largest ever gathering of Lockheed Electras, insane night aerobatics, explosions that would cut you off mid sentence from the percussion, countless forums and workshops, the runway 5K which I came in 55th out of almost 1100 with a time of 21:51, a Bell 47 heli flight....it goes on and on. It was an insanely busy week but well worth the 6-7 miles a day of walking.
     
    Special thanks to Larry and Doug for taking care of me by giving me a place to stay, introducing me to awesome people, some rather interesting people, feeding me, and providing plenty of cold beverages. It was great to meet everyone. Like I said I could write for days about my experience.
     
    Here is a link to the Album
    http://s192.photobucket.com/user/NKAWTG/library/Oshkosh%2014
     
    And some of the highlight pictures
     
    Bobby Breeden's Certified Cub

     
    Frank Knapps Lil Cub...This thing has a trick up it's sleeve everywhere you look
     

     
    Just some of the stuff you see in the camping area
     

     
    A CH801 Hybrid
     

     
    Dick Rutans Bush Plane Concept plane from years ago. Check out the gear...pre Alaskan Bushwheels
     

     
    The most photographed sign ever this week
     

     

     
    Rans S20

     
    Barely a third of the field
     

     
    Viking motor in a Just escapade
     

     
    Little waterspout action
     

     
    Bell 47 selfie
     

     
    Larry watching over us during the storm
     

     
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  2. Luked added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Ah. Makes sense now.
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  3. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Hey Leni   

    I took several pics of the install I will post them when I get around to going thru my pictures.
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  4. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Luke that occured earlier in the week on Mon-Wed out on the main runway. What we watched was just them playing.
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  5. Luked added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    I just saw this:
     
    http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/2014-07-31-knapp_tops_stol_competition
     
    Everyone who came to Larry's Oshkosh get together on Friday went over and watched the STOL competition afterwards. I didn't even realize they were giving the pilots official scores. It looked more like an exhibition. Looks like Frank Knapp and the "Lil Cub" got the top score.
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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic Hey Leni   

    They have Cats in Alaska - One year before I left, a cat operator dug up a 22 lb gold nugget - really made the headlines!
    EdMO
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  7. John in Ontario added a post in a topic WTB: MkIV   

     
    The short "official training program" is why I want to buy the plane before I take the lessons.  It can only help if my training is in the plane that I will ultimately be flying.  It seems crazy to me that after 20 hrs of total air time, they let you loose with license in hand!!  A friend of mine has a Rans Courier TD, so I can get lots of "unofficial" training between lessons and lots of co-pilot time before I really fly solo.  I can likely save a few bucks in lesson cost in my own plane, but I don't really care about that....i just want as much seat time as possibe in the plane I will fly.
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  8. lostman added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Finally getting caught up enough with everything at home as well as unpacking, to get online. A huge thanks to all the AFF crowd I was fortunate to meet this past week. Doug and Larry, thanks for hosting at your campground. My wife and I are already seriously considering another trip. Who knows what's in the cards for us both and where well be next year. At least this year was a stellar vacation and we both really enjoyed it.
     
    For those that asked about Karla's pictures, I'll let you know where she posts them once she has them organized and up. She took over 4,300 pictures in one week, and some of them are absolutely spectacular, especially the night fireworks and airshows.
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  9. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Help your fellow men   

    Hilarious! I had a "Heather" that fit into that group along with Tiffany.  I passed this on to my son who's heading off to college in a couple of weeks.
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  10. akflyer added a post in a topic Fuel drain valve failure (never seen this one before)   

    Good catch!  That would have sucked to have run out of fuel and not known it.  Even a fuel flow indicator would not have picked this up depending on the location of the flow indicator.  One more thing to really pay attention to.  I always give mine a little tug and twist to make sure they are seated, but I may tug just a little more now to make sure they stay together too!
     
     
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  11. akflyer added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    One would think that after being an issue year after year, they would have some mats that they could throw down pretty quick across the known mud holes if need be...
     
    Hope to see you fellers there next year, I am working on the schedule now to hopefully have the time off next summer.
     

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  12. akflyer added a post in a topic Hey Leni   

    The only thing I see in the picture is good technique for stick handling   oh, I guess when I zoom out there is a heli in the picture
     
    Snowgos and aircraft... is there anything else?  well, besides my boats, rafts, wheelers and other toys that you have to have to enjoy AK
     

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  13. Luked added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Haha! Having grown up on a farm, that's good stuff!
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  14. Goldendale-flyer added a post in a topic Airdale build   

    Hi Mark,
     
    Are you still building your Bearhawk patrol? I just bought an Avid Mk IV HH with the 16" stretch in it. I hope to get  rolling on it seriously this fall. I live in Goldendale, WA.
     
    Rick
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  15. marksires added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Luke,
    I would imagine, I remember a few years ago at Sploshkosh, watching the same entertainment on Thursday morning.  All the guys with the giant, fancy motorhomes decided it was time to leave after the torrential rains Wednesday night. EAA had a John Deere 8 series 4wd tractor pulling them out.  One guy won the prize though, buried it front and back to the axles.  They had to call the towing service, and they had to use airbags to get it lifted out of the hole.  My thought through the whole thing was 'Really?  You can afford those motorcoaches, but can't afford to stay one more day and let it dry out?'
    Mark
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  16. marksires added a post in a topic Fuel drain valve failure (never seen this one before)   

    Wow, all mine have needed replacing for leaking long before 25 years!
    Mark
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  17. Luked added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Glad you made it out of there in one piece Doug. Mark, we had some good entertainment Friday evening (and Saturday too), watching people try to get through the mud in the campground. Too bad we missed you guys. Hopefully next year.
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  18. marksires added a post in a topic Hey Leni   

    Ok, google to the rescue.  Been trying to figure out what an 800 AC motor was....  Arctic Cat 800!  See, here in the midwest, 'cat means something else entirely, it's usually very big, very heavy, and doesn't have anything that would work in a helicopter!  Forgot that all you Alaska guys think about is snow machines!
    Mark
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  19. Luked added a post in a topic Just joined the Fat Avid Club   

    I PMed Ed about the cowl. As I explained to him, I'd prefer to just give it to someone if they can pick it up.
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  20. marksires added a post in a topic Hey Leni   

    I can't seem to find the helicopter in that picture....
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  21. Boat added a post in a topic Need nose gear or plans   

    The cover is a Bruce's Custom Cover - Stock cover for an Avid Flyer MkIV
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  22. marksires added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Sorry I missed it. I had planned to stay all week, but business needs forced me to leave Wednesday evening.  That may have been good - getting my camper out of the campgrounds after the rain might have been more fun than I could stand!
    Mark
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  23. Boat added a post in a topic Need nose gear or plans   

    My A&P was able to fix the original front fork and so far it seems to be working fine.
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  24. dholly added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Left 9 PM Sunday due to morning rain delay, Chicago was still a mess at midnight and Milwaukee not much better. Se jackass in an 18 wheeler tried to take me out in a construction zone around 3am and I had to opt for him or the construction barrels. Bent one of the camper jacks but the truck unscathed. I'm writing this on my phone from a Denny's Internet café in Mars PA after diverting to visit and help a son move out of his college apt. Trust me, you haven't really lived until you try to drive a truck camper towing a trailer down narrow clogged Pittsburgh streets at rush-hour. Well, back on the road. Great to see my old friends again and meet some new as always. Sorry to miss Mark and Luke, next year perhaps.
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  25. akflyer added a post in a topic Wing strut adjustment bolt   

    By reflexing the flaperons ( I hate that cause then the plane gets heavy on the stick not the light nimble feeling that I love about the plane) your putting lipstick on a pig.  The amount of washout in the wing built stock (1.5-1.75" on a stock C HH per the book) is redonkulous!
     
    Reflexing the flaperons may help the plane not take a nose dive if you let go of the stick, but it makes the plane fly like crap.  I like mine much better with 10 pounds of lead strapped to the tail spring versus trying to trim with flaperons.  By getting the CG right, the plane will take off and land shorter and have a much sportier feel in the air and be lighter on the controls.  I guess I need to get off my ass and order some more rod ends to do the right wing like I have been threatening to do for the last few years
     

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