William Davis

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   William Davis added a post in a topic Need a nose gear leg for a model c avid flyer    1 Mar 2016

   Thanks everyone for your help.  I believe I have located one .
    
   thanks
   bill
    
    
   

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   William Davis added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    29 Feb 2016

   Need a nose gear leg for a model c avid flyer

   Anyone know where I can purchase a nose gear leg for a model c avid flyer?
    
   thanks
   Bill
   

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   William Davis added a post in a topic FS: Kitfox Model 4... Bradenton, FL. $5500 O.B.O.    13 Mar 2015

   Hi Ed if I don't get any reasonable offers I may just keep this and finish it after I finish my avid model c. How much do you want for the engine mount, cowl, and Flaperon? Are they from a model 4? What engine is the mount for?
   
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   Bill
   

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   William Davis added a post in a topic FS: Kitfox Model 4... Bradenton, FL. $5500 O.B.O.    12 Mar 2015

   Open to reasonable offers.
   

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   William Davis added a post in a topic FS: Kitfox Model 4... Bradenton, FL. $5500 O.B.O.    7 Mar 2015

   Thanks Ed. It's a good deal even if it had standard gear. The grove gear makes this a steal. Should make somebody a great head start.
   
   Best regards
   Bill
   

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   William Davis added a post in a topic FS: Kitfox Model 4... Bradenton, FL. $5500 O.B.O.    7 Mar 2015

   Has the 1200lb gross weight and the full length wings.
   
   Bill
   

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   William Davis added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    6 Mar 2015

   FS: Kitfox Model 4... Bradenton, FL. $5500 O.B.O.

   Hi all this is a Kitfox Model 4 that the original owner damaged the wings on landing.  He bought a new wing and has them built to the point of almost ready for covering.  New covering material is included.  The original owner passed away 3 years ago and the plane was giving to his best friend.  It has been sitting in his garage for the last 3 years and I purchased the project off the friend.  It needs flaperons, engine mount, cowling, and one wing tip.  These are the known items.  There is a main tubing in the fuselage where the rear spar attaches that is slightly bent.  I'm thinking this tube could be heated and bent to proper location; I've attached a picture showing this bent tube.  New 4130 chromally tubing is included to replace the tube if you so choose. The bent tube is on the pilot side of the aircraft.  Overall the plane is in good shape and will make somebody a great quick project.  One huge plus is this Kitfox 4 already has the Grove Landing gear and brakes.  A new firewall has been installed and a brand new windscreen is included.  The interior is in great shape and as many all ready know this has the more desired flaperon mixer alreay installed.  Please feel free to email me for any questions you have.  turbofanelectrics@yahoo.com
    
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   William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?    4 Mar 2015

      Thanks TJay that video was perfect! Looks like touchdown near 50mph which is right where I was hoping.
   
   
   Hi Dan that is the information I needed! Thanks for the reply. Curious what you've done to your plane for speed improvements to you plane?
   
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   Bill
   

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   William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?    4 Mar 2015

   Thanks Doug that was very helpful.
   

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    William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?    4 Mar 2015

    Thanks Ed!
    

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    William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?    2 Mar 2015

    Thanks for the reply Ed. I've heard numbers on the speedwing all over the chart. I just don't want to be touching down at 60mph in this type of plane.
    
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    Bill
    

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    William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?    2 Mar 2015

    Nobody has flown a standard speedwing? The specs are showing about a 10mph speed difference for both cruise and stall. Is this accurate? Showing a stall speed on the speedwing as only 42mph. Is this a bit optimistic?
    
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    Bill
    

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    William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?    1 Mar 2015

    Ed I would be tickled to death if these speed wings land like a j3.
    

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    William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?    1 Mar 2015

    300' per minute climb seems rather dismal.
    

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    William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?    1 Mar 2015

    Seems that would be the best of both wings and is what I would do if starting from scratch. My wings are built already and covered. Would love to hear first hand experience of the flying qualities of the standard speedwing.
    
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    Bill
    

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