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  1. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    Also keep in mind that since the LS became available our country's economy has gone down the schmidt chute thanks to the abominable lack of leadership in the White House. This has more than a little to do with slowdowns at our little airports.

    I'm sorry to hear of the fat ultralight crowd to scared or whatever to follow up and regain legality. They were in violation before why not take the opportunity to step into the light and enjoy 'legal' flying. Many of these folks were just too plane (sic) lazy to take the step and become certified. I know several like that too. It's a shame, really. Part 103 was and IMO still is dying. I don't see much of a future other than a very few diehard enthusiasts. LS didn't start that process, but it probably is hastening the demise.

    My airport has been very fortunate to have a very active LS instructor and community surrounding our EAA Chapter. It's what is keeping our airport afloat.
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  2. estepec added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    KFIII kit for sale
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  3. birddog486 added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation   

    Bryce, the tank is mounted under the baggage compartment.

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  4. BryceKat added a post in a topic Turkey Day Video   

    I have to agree with Joey and the Barry White music😜! That's some Mile High Club music. Speakin' of which, anybody ever got' em' some in an Avid while flying? You might be able to do something on the ground, but I think it would be impossible in the air!
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  5. BryceKat added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation   

    Hey Chris,
    Where do they put the oil tank? Seems the baggage area would be great from a weight and balance standpoint. Thanks, Bryce
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  6. Guest added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    When I started flying, in my area there were a LOT of fat ultralights and a LOT of people flying them. The airport was full of activity and there was someone to fly with almost any time of the year. The airport was very alive and vibrant. When the SP rule was passed only a couple of the folks flying the fat ultralights went on to get their SP cert. The rest stopped flying. Since the small experimental/fat ultralight activity was the most visible and active groupe on the airport, the airport personality has changed dramatically. There is much less going on. I think it is sad. I don't know what to blame it on other than overregulation.
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  7. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Big Boy Toys   

    +1 to that, Ed.
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  8. EDMO added a post in a topic Big Boy Toys   

    The cholesterol numbers have been abandoned here - more of a reliance on genetic risk factors - but guess the military cant change as fast as civilian docs.  Stay off of Statins if at all possible - they are bad news!
    EDMO
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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    Some of us old codgers wouldn't be flying without the SP rating - After I turned 50 I had a doctor fail me on my medical because "I had never been deferred" because of a heart murmer I had since I was 7 years old - took me a year to get reinstated - passed two more physicals after that - wont do medical anymore!
    EDMO
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  10. EDMO added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    FAT? / HIGHLANDER COPY? FUSELAGE - VERY CHEAP
    I HAVE, A FUSELAGE, amateur-built, which is 48 inches wide at elbows, and the lower longerons are 17 feet long - This was built by SkyPirate, and you might contact him for more info.
    This fuselage is 95% welded, but needs a few more welds in cockpit area - most is OK, but some surface rust starting in cockpit area.
    I will try to post photo, but may have to try again if anyone interested.
    Located about 25 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri down I-55.
    Send me a PM if interested.
    Maybe this is more of a Magnum?
    EDMO

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  11. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Big Boy Toys   

     
    Not to toot my own horn but...... In the past 6 months I've ran 450 miles including a half marthon. I recently ran 1.5 miles for my annual official fitness test in 9 minutes 9 seconds. I made fitness a huge priority while being here. With nothing else to do except work and sleep and no junk food or fast food in site, there was really no excuse to not get my ass back in shape. My real goal was to see if diet and exercise alone will be enough to get my cholesterol and blood pressure in check. I'm only 33 and have always been in decent shape but I've been struggling with the numbers the past few years. Having a Class I Physical I DO NOT want to deal with the paperwork and headache of taking medication. I have it on both sides of my family. I will not be in any better shape ever than I am right now and if it's still no good when I have my blood work done next week then I guess I'll take the meds and eat what I want.
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  12. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    I can name off a couple dozen guys in my EAA chapter alone that Sport Pilot brought into aviation.  They didn't want to fly 'unsafe' ultralights and couldn't afford Private Pilot and the associated certified spam cans.  
     
    Sorry, Mark I don't buy that SP knocked more people out of aviation than it brought in.  It brought me back into flying.
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  13. akflyerbob added a post in a topic Big Boy Toys   

    That looks a little beefer than the 114/5/6's we had to play with
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  14. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    Wonder if that was an unintended consequence or the plan all along?? Jim Chuk
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  15. Bandit added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    The new Sport Pilot thing recked the need for the 447 & the 503. It knocked alot of people out of aviation.
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  16. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Big Boy Toys   

    Another one of Oshkosh Wisconsin's finest, the ATV.
     
    You loose some weight over there playing in the sandbox?
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  17. Chewie added a post in a topic FOR SALE: MKIV Kit/Parts/Zero time NSI w/mounts, cowl, prop   

    I came from a family of docs and nurses.  But it's best for everyone that I tinker with machines rather than humans.
    Did you ever hit Missoula as a kid?  That's my hometown.
     
    Not to hijack the thread or anything!
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  18. C5Engineer added a topic in Hangar Talk   

    Big Boy Toys
    I spent some time with the EOD boys this afternoon checking out some of their tools of their trade. They have some really cool stuff including these bad boys!! I had to pose for a pic!
     

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  19. C5Engineer added a post in a topic FOR SALE: MKIV Kit/Parts/Zero time NSI w/mounts, cowl, prop   

    Chewie I was fortunate enough to grow up eating pancakes with Dean Wilson every Sunday at the EAA hangar as a teenager. My Avid roots go way back.
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  20. Chewie added a post in a topic FOR SALE: MKIV Kit/Parts/Zero time NSI w/mounts, cowl, prop   

    So that's how you got the bug... Runs in the family!
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  21. C5Engineer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    FOR SALE: MKIV Kit/Parts/Zero time NSI w/mounts, cowl, prop
    My Dad is looking to move an Avid project
     
     
    MK4 AVID KIT • COME AND GET IT • no gear or rudder.NSI eng with mounts & cowl.Lots of parts 6500.00 Call 208 553 3665 • Contact Dennis J. Myers - DENNIS'AEROSPORTS, Owner - located Orofino, ID USA • Telephone: 208-553-3665 . • Posted December 2, 2013 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad
     
     
    It has everything to build a set of Speedwings. Red powerdercoated real MKIV fuse with baggage area. It's missing the Rudder and landing gear but everything else is there including the hardware. It would work perfect to upgrade your plane to a MKIV and have a whole bunch of spare parts. He also has a complete FWF including instruments, mounts, and cowling for a break-in time only NSI Soob that was on my plane when he bought it. PM me or call my Dad at the number listed for more information.
     
     
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  22. C5Engineer added a post in a topic New Avid Owner Idaho   

     
     
    Oh man that's Classic. That's my Pops alright! What did you think of the shop?? I'll have to send this to him.
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Kudo's to Sportsmen's Warehouse   

    And Randy will now demonstrate the two Bushmasters mounted on his wing struts - or does he have twin shotguns on the other wing?
    I still think Bazookas are better..........
    EDMO
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  24. Bandit added a post in a topic Time for ski's   

    I asume it is padding for strapping gun cases or snowshoes to the struts or anything else.
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  25. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation   

    I know of one personally...
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