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  1. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    elevator gap seal
    I saw a discussion on FB about sealing the elevator/rudder gap. Anybody have info/pics? 
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  2. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Rib tail reinforcement   

    Yes I'm sure that was it. Anybody know how to find it?
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  3. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Rib tail reinforcement
    I've been unable to locate the AD (or whatever it was) on reinforcing the wood ribtails on the IV. Anybody have a source?
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  4. Shipl14 added a post in a topic ELT   

    Thanks for your answer.  FAR 91 says a personal or automatic ELT is required. What is meant by personal? Do any of the handheld PLB's meet that requirement?
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  5. Shipl14 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    ELT
    I have an older AK-450 ELT that was taken out of a certificated aircraft about a year ago. Wonder about its suitability in an experimental. What are you guys using? 
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  6. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Registration
    Any recommended tutorials for filling out form 8050-1 registration application? I'm not requesting a special number. Also, I bought it as an unfinished kit from a person who was not the original owner. No paper trail.
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  7. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Rudder pedals service letter 47
    Anybody have pics of the recommended reinforcement of the rudder pedal torque tube? Thanks
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  8. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Seein how short I can STOL my Kitfox   

    Wonder if you have a draggy brake? That wheel stopped turning quick when you lifted off.
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  9. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Trim tab hinge
    I don't think I have the correct hinge for my elevator trim tab (according the the drawings in my manual). Wondering what I should order. I'm thinking probably the extruded aluminum piano hinge from Spruce. .040 thick maybe? 
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  10. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Masking tape
    Any recommendations for masking tape? Using Poly Tone.
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  11. Shipl14 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Airworthiness inspections
    What is your experience with DAR's? Did they want to see the build in stages? Do they want to supervise the build? Or just one inspection after completion?
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  12. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Turtlr deck
    Dumb question maybe. What is the camlock in the middle of the turtle deck for? Nothing there to attach to.
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  13. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    turtle deck pics
    My kit was missing the turtle deck parts. Anybody have good pics from various sides and angles? I do have the bearing pieces and fairings.
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  14. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Progress
    Progress. Ready for paint by Spring.

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  15. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Rivets on flaperon horn   

    Thanks. If it's factory, I'll leave them and check often if I ever get in the air
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  16. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Rivets on flaperon horn
    Is this factory? Can't find anything in the manual. Not sure I'm comfortable with pop rivets in a primary control linkage.


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  17. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Poly Spray-how much?
    Wondering how much Poly Spray to order?
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  18. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Wash fabric?
    I did a bit of covering work last winter, which I then wrapped and covered,but quite a bit of dust got in anyway. Pretty windy here.  Would it be ok to wash with soap and water and rinse it before I put on the Poly brush?
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  19. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Poly brush   

    Seems like I remember seeing a complete package for a cub on Spruce. Had something like 11 gal of poly brush. Can't find it now.
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  20. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Poly brush
    Used about 3 qt. Poly brush on 1 wing. 2 brush coats, tapes and 3 spray coats. Sound about right?
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  21. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Tape on fiberglass wingtip?
    Do any of you guys put finishing tape on this  part of the fiberglass wingtip where the fabric rubs?

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  22. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Broken nose rib
    What do you guys do if one of those little nose rib tails breaks off in a wing? Fly with it that way?
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  23. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Gluing to ribs   

    Thanks. Could you post some of those pics? 
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  24. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Gluing to ribs   

    That's what I'm gonna do
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  25. Shipl14 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Gluing to ribs
    I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I can't find it. Seems to be a conflict between the Poly Fiber manual and the Avid manual on gluing fabric to the ribs. Avid says glue to bare wood, PF says put down reinforcing tape and don't glue. Course I don't know how to attach fabric to an undercambered wing without gluing. I do intend to lace the ribs. Any thoughts or advice? Photos would be much appreciated.
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