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  1. sioux201 added a post in a topic New builder   

    Bear with me Ron, Per our phone conversation the other night, Jerry thinks he’s got a set of building manuals and I talked to Jim and he mention something about bracing the bottom longerons where the struts meet because Dean and him had a hard landing.
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  2. sioux201 added a post in a topic New builder   

    Ron, we’re you located?
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  3. sioux201 added a post in a topic New Rotax 670 Install   

    TJay
    You betcha
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  4. sioux201 added a post in a topic New Rotax 670 Install   

    TJay
    You betcha

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  5. sioux201 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid Magnum builders manual
    Just talked to Jerry Matison, one of the owners back in the day, and yes there is a builders manual for the magnum and he would be glad to make copies
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  6. sioux201 added a post in a topic Hopefully new bird.   

    Same for me Jim, it’s a great deal but I’ve got too many projects now, trying to finish off my phaser Skyraider

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  7. sioux201 added a post in a topic Jerry Matison   

    I guess you didn’t get my message, Jerry’s back and he went through all the files and doesn’t have anything on that number.sorry
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  8. sioux201 added a post in a topic Plans/Kit for Avid Flyer   

    just got feedback from Jerry Matison, and he can’t find any records of that serial numbered plane,SORRY
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  9. sioux201 added a post in a topic Rotax 720   

    I am running 740, Built by R&D, Rob Redford, who is now deceased, his claim to fame was tune pipes back in the dayWithout the clutch it’s a shaker!

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  10. sioux201 added a post in a topic Avid Flyer no. 948   

    I just Contacted Jerry Matison, he’s been keeping track of the serial numbers and will get back to me later
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  11. sioux201 added a post in a topic Prepurchase Questions   

    I didn’t get it ?
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  12. sioux201 added a post in a topic Waht is the Avid + (Or plus)   

    If you have push pole cables for the mixer, sounds more like an Airdale, the tail is a lot nicer looking, and I take it that the windshield rake to the firewall which is what I did with my A model?
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  13. sioux201 added a post in a topic Prepurchase Questions   

    PM me,I might be able to help
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  14. sioux201 added a post in a topic More flying with the new wing   

    TJ
    is this the riblet airfoil?
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  15. sioux201 added a post in a topic KitFox Raven Uncompleted Build in AZ for Sale   

    Bullshit Alan, there’s a lot of great deals out here right now, partial built kits ,damage planes, projects etc!
    if you’ve got the time, patience, skills (God bless the Internet for information )and something the worlds lacking (common sense)
    you can GET HER DONE!
    84,13 planes & building
    And stuffing a yamaha in a Skyraider in the works
    Hope this lights your fire


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  16. sioux201 added a post in a topic Stretched avid fuselage   

    Whole plane, N  numbered, sub engine, dual tanks trailer $15000!!!
    for more details call 434 252. 6870


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  17. sioux201 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Stretched avid fuselage
    Friend of mine just called, has a mark for stretched fuselage in North Carolina looking to get rid of! Reasonable, any interest out there?
    to 5 to 9 to 3 5145
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  18. sioux201 added a post in a topic Avid STOL, how slow can an avid land?   

    Nice job
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  19. sioux201 added a post in a topic Trailing edge material?   

    8 of the planes I have built, love it!!!
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  20. sioux201 added a post in a topic Damaged Avid after main gear collapse   

    Why don’t you call Troy at Just Aircraft, they have, this is gonna be hard to explain, a rounded I-beamType stiffener in their spars
    If I remember right, Highlanders are built with those 63 and the I-beam insert
     
     Type stiffener in their
     
    If I remember Riley the Highlander
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  21. sioux201 added a post in a topic For sale, hate to see, again   



  22. sioux201 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    For sale, hate to see, again


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  23. sioux201 added a post in a topic Just picked up my C model!   

    If you need the scoop for the water radiator, and other miscellaneous stuff,Let me know
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  24. sioux201 added a post in a topic Better to glue the dacron coating or stitch on the ribs?   

    I would agree with Jim! All the Avids(5), Sky raiders1&2s, Kit foxes, I used s/s staples on under side of rib only!
    34 yr old A model Avid, 3638 hrs, rebuilt ounce, never had one fabric lift!!!
     
     
     
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  25. sioux201 added a post in a topic Rocky Mountain Wings Ridge runner II on floats?   

    forgot to mention, I put a Skyraider what I would call at one and a half on floats if you’re interested

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