chopndrag
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Block heater
Now if it helped with cooling that would be great. Luckily in Florida we barely have winter it's just the summer rain and humidity that sucks. I might be adding one of the little turbo fans I have for my thermo electric ac that I might try for more cooling
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Trickle Charger Input Plug?
Mine just tucks away behind the seat a little bit and doesn't seem to move. Easy enough for me I have my door down but not latched.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Trickle Charger Input Plug?
I kept forgetting to take a picture of where my charger sticks out . A little late but if it helps anybody here is my set up.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Trying to get my side work going more
It can be done
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Trying to get my side work going more
Did this draft system at work . Not a side job but it's still awesome.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Ultra-prop II
Call me crazy but I love my warp drive tapered tip . It bites real good and is balanced nicely.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic New Rotax 670 Install
If I wasn't so gung ho on doing the 130hp yamaha I'd be all over a 670 . But having to not mix has anymore and a upright motor should make it worthwhile. I'm still going to follow the 670 just in case.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Trimming out the plane?
I got serious p factor on take off and a little on cruise now that my prop is pitched in the sweet spot for take off and cruise. I need a little tab for the rudder but my wings are definitely level and luckily that's my only control issue. I found that after I faired all my jury struts that my controls are really sensitive. They were that way before but now at slow speeds I can really tell. Hopefully Vance only has a wash out problem and doesn't have to mess with anything to much.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Any one know how Ed is doing?
I hope he's doing good . My dad is now cancer free . They did the last round of radiation and it seems to have gone away. That was one hell of a scare .
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Prop length
I run a 72" 3 blade warp drive tapered tip with a 3:1 .
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Sandblasting
I completely forgot about black diamond that's hard to find anymore around me. There is a shop that does nothing but sandblasting and that's what he uses. I send him the crap I don't want to deal with amd always get a good deal. Makes my life easier and it also ends up cheaper when I powder coat something big. It takes him 20 minutes to knock a chrome rim down to bare metal vs a hour and tons of headaches for me. Well worth it to pay for it.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Sandblasting
Gotta use good powder just like in the 80's .... I have a account with tiger and use there industrial coating on the airplane stuff and it's damn near bullet proof plis I take pride in my work which a lot of people don't anymore they just want that money.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Sandblasting
Could be powder coated of so I use aluminium oxide to blast it .
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Parting out A model Avid STOL wing
I have the throttle 3 into 1 I just need the friction push pull type like in standard cessnas .
The standard push pull like the avids run and I'm still on the lookout for rudder pedals if anyone wants to barter some or has them cheap . I just got a whopper of a dental bill for getting a tooth fixed a second time that was chipped 10 years ago. It set me back on my Yamaha 130 conversion and everything. On top of that had to buy a new mower my old trustworthy snapper finally bit the dust. I'll powder coat , weld or trade something for stuff
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Mountain Avid finally Flys
I definitely gotta get a new antenna and cable. The wonkey one in my plane doesn't work for shit. My little antenna on my radio is clearer then this thing. Plus it has a weird connection for it .
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Anyone running a Viking/Honda 110hp engine in a Kitfox or Avid?
Damn I can build a couple yamaha 130hp motors for those prices .
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Trying to get my side work going more
I'm now working 4 10 hour days . With 3 day weekends I have plenty of time to make stuff. Bring on the work
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Strut Cuffs for MK4
I think he has a YouTube video but I'm in the same boat wondering about performance.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Anyone running a Viking/Honda 110hp engine in a Kitfox or Avid?
Looks good but how much are they ? Also what's the installed weight ?
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Speed fairings
I did a rivet here and there and some tape. Seems to be holding up good.
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Picture of your pedals
I'm pretty sure mine are stock but they work great . I can hold at full power and my wheels skid
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Speed fairings
Yes it works great
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Speed fairings
Definitely measure them of you order from spruce. They will cut them free and shipping will be way less. I think they were going to charge 180 for shipping uncut . With them cut it was like 20
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Fuel tank markings/ inspection soon
Did a little modifications to my fuel light set up. I still have a electric fuel gauge I'm going to install but until then this is what I got. I still can add more leds but this and the strip cut on top of my wing should be enough
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chopndrag added a post in a topic Speed fairings
I used trailing edge material from aircraft spruce
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