Sam Rutherford

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  1. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Jabiru Engines   

    Well, are you interested in selling?  I'm about to hit the 'send' button to Sensenich, but...?
    Cheers, Sam.
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  2. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Jabiru Engines   

    Anyone put a Sensenich ground adjustable prop on their Jabiru 2200?
    Would be great to hear direct, real-world feedback.
    Thanks, Sam.
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  3. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Best prop for STOL, Jabiru 2200   

    Thanks, I'll look it up.  I've been surprised - I guess my (fixed pitch) prop is for cruising...
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  4. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Best prop for STOL, Jabiru 2200   

    I'm struggling to get out under 700ft (at gross), just off the ground, no obstacles!
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  5. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Best prop for STOL, Jabiru 2200   

    I have no idea about any of those three questions! 
     
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  6. Sam Rutherford added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Best prop for STOL, Jabiru 2200
    Any advice?
    Looking to shorten my take-off roll (without changing engine!).
    Thanks, Sam.
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  7. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Avid 4 HD gear and BIG wheels   

    Got any photos? 
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  8. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic MK4 STOL, average landing and T/O rolls?   

    Nobody?!
     
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  9. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Big wheels and upgraded gear wanted for Avid 4   

    ditto!
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  10. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Big wheels and upgraded gear wanted for Avid 4   

    Anything I built would either double the weight of the aircraft or fall off! 
     
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  11. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic More Avid/jabiru videos   

    "The Nanco N800 Slick is the perfect choice for personal water craft beach launching."
     
    Excellent!
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  12. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Avid 4 HD gear and BIG wheels   

    Yup, but his contact form is inop!
    I'll give him a call tomorrow.
    Thanks, Sam.
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  13. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic More Avid/jabiru videos   

    What size wheels do you have on there?  Normal gear?
     
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  14. Sam Rutherford added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Big wheels and upgraded gear wanted for Avid 4
    As per the title!
    Cheers, Sam.
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  15. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Avid Wide Gear w/4" of travel and 27" Desser bushwheels   

    So, can he source all the bits and send them to me?  :-)  Cost of bits plus his time?
    As you can see, I mostly fly, rather than wield a spanner!
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  16. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Avid Wide Gear w/4" of travel and 27" Desser bushwheels   

    Thanks!  Is the kit for sale 'complete' or is it a case of finding the components separately?
    How are the landings, can you drop her in 'harder' and more slowly now?
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  17. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Avid 4 HD gear and BIG wheels   

    Hi Barry, 
    Their contact form doesn't work!  Got any info here about your gear?
    Thanks, Sam.
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  18. Sam Rutherford added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    MK4 STOL, average landing and T/O rolls?
    Going to do some testing early next year, but was already interested to get some 'best' numbers from others out there?
    TO rollTO roll to 50'Landing roll to stoppedPerhaps include weight and engine info, plus altitude/temp if applicable.
    Thanks!  Sam.
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  19. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Avid 4 HD gear and BIG wheels   

    thanks for the answers, great!
    Does anyone have a photo of an 800 wheel/tyre combo next to an 8.50?  I get the impression the difference is much more in reality than it seems in numbers...?
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  20. Sam Rutherford added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers   

    Avid 4 HD gear and BIG wheels
    Anyone able to help me find a source for this?  Got some big plans for next summer, so looking to prep over the winter!
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  21. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Avid Wide Gear w/4" of travel and 27" Desser bushwheels   

    Any updates/photos on this?!
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  22. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Broke tail wheel during road transit   

    That'll do it!  Never even crossed my mind - expensive error!
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  23. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Broke tail wheel during road transit   

    hm, hadn't thought of that axis of movement.  More important than the wing tips moving up and down whilst folded?
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  24. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Broke tail wheel during road transit   

    Hi Jim,
    Thanks.  Interesting you don't have any shock absorption there - but as it's at the hitch end the tractor will soften out the vertical movement.
    I think it is better to support the wings (also takes the strain off the wing attachments) but this is much more complicated to fabricate.
    Thanks for that though, very, very useful.
    Cheers, Sam.
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  25. Sam Rutherford added a post in a topic Broke tail wheel during road transit   

    Ouch - but, it does look a bit corroded??!!
    Anyone got a picture of 'jig' that they use?  Unsure as to whether I should be supporting the tailend of the fuselage (but with some shock absorption clearly) or the wings (given that the weight problem is caused by the folded wings).
    Thanks!  Sam.
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