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  1. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic W and B   

    Thanks all

    thats what i need

    Brian
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  2. lakertreetopflyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    W and B
    I am going to check my weight and balance this wknd on the mk 4. Dont really want to trust what someone else says.

    I am guessing you level the wings front to back at the root..............is this correct

    Brian
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  3. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic extended leading edges   


    Thsnks
    that is just what i need to know

    Brian
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  4. lakertreetopflyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    extended leading edges
    Hi all
    I have been super busy and not had time for the mk4 lately.
    I found thaT I have extended leading edges on mine.What does that do to the cg?What is cg range without them?With them??

    Brian in MO
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  5. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic tail up   

    Thanks,thats what I am looking for

    Brian
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  6. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic tail up   

    Ed
    I have a boat trailer I had picked up to turn into a trailer for a plane.I no longer need it.If you are interested you can have it for $50 or trade for??

    I kind of need it out of here.......my yard already looks like sanford and son.

    Brian
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  7. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic tail up   


    Thanks Ed
    I have the FAA(we are not happy until you are not happy)stuff.Just looking for the official avid flight manual.

    I picked up an open trailer from a kitfox today from a buddy for $200 bucks.I already started the mods tonight to let the wide gear fit on there.
    Pretty good deal!!

    Brian in MO
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  8. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic tail up   


    Well maybe scolded was the wrong wording........
    I do like this list

    What I am going to do is take the plane out to a grass strip with more friendly terrain around it. And no more of what I just did!!

    Brian
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  9. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic tail up   


    SW missouri
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  10. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic tail up   


    I have around 150 hrs in my last plane ,a Bucccaneer B2B.Used to do it all the time in it.This is obviously a different beast.I am looking at this as a lucky to not tear anything up lesson.Thanks Guys
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  11. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic tail up   

    Is there some where online I could get a flight manual for a MK4??
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  12. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic tail up   


    OK OK OK
    Consider me scolded.
    How about the last part of the post.........speeds
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  13. lakertreetopflyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    tail up
    Now that I have it turning at slow speeds ok,I tried high speed taxing this afternoon.All I can say is wow! Me thinks my taildragger technique is a bit rusty.I was dancing on the pedals a little too much.I got it going side to side enough I had to back off the gas a couple of times.Need a bit more practice!!This is a mk4 582 with wide Airdale gear and Nanco 21 tires on concrete.I have a feeling this combo has a little to do with it.I may try moving the springs in on the extensions I put on the rudder horns,may make alittle less sensitive.

    I did get up to 30 indicated with elevator neutral and no tail up.I thought it would come up by that speed?

    Can anyone give me some speeds.....take off ,flap settings and speeds,approach speeds? I looked on the other forum and found some ,but they look like maybe they are for a pretty early model.

    Brian
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  14. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic turning   



    Thanks C5
    I put extentions on the rudder horns and it worked perfect.Now it taxis just fine.

    As far as the brakes,it is all black max........calipers and master cylinders.I think I will tackle that a little later.

    brian
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  15. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic turning   



    Great Idea
    I will try just redrilling holes inboard on the tailwheel bracket first,but may try yours also.As far as the brakes go,the guy I got it from had put large tires and wheels on this and the stock brakes will not work.So he put on those black max brakes.I just cant get enough leverage on the pedals.I even extended the tabs on the pedals and still barely any brakes.Am thinking of rigging some kind of heel brake .......should be able to get more pressure that way.

    Brian
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  16. lakertreetopflyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    turning
    I finally got to taxi my new to me MK 4 yesterday.Problem is this thing takes a half a football field to make a turn at slow speeds.I am going to try moving the spring inboard in the tailwheel lever and maybe shorten the rudder stops........this plane does have the airdale wide bungee gear

    Any one have any input.

    Brian
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  17. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic radiator   


    When i got it he said he was having some troubles with temps with the cheeek radiators only.He put a small rad under the belly(his buddy handbuilt areally cool fiberglass shroud)

    Brian
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  18. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic radiator   



    This is the way it was set up when I got it.............have not flown it yet.Just everything that is there up to tiptop
    shape

    Brian
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  19. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic radiator   

    I will give a little more info

    1 my plane has a 582
    2 it also is set up with 2 cheek cowl radiators and a belly radiator

    Brian
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  20. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic radiator   


    I got the heater core from oriellys tonight.Size wise it is 1/2 smaller in width and height than what was in there.But......the ones that came in the plane have 1 inch in and outlets. The new one has 5/8 or 3/4. I think it should be alright for this time of year,but may have to watch temps come summer.Best part is this is only 35 bucks!!!

    Brian in MO
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  21. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic radiator   

    Yea I know the routine about it being a go cart...........about 10 years ago I was buying 2 stroke oil at a motorcycle shop I frequented.I had already payed and as I was leaving mentioned it was for a ul airplane.The guy started telling me I had to give the oil back.Ever since they are always go carts.

    I did go to Oreillys and went through there heater core book.I have one coming to check out.

    Brian
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  22. lakertreetopflyer added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers   

    radiator
    I am finishing up going through this plane to know what I have..........thought I was done........I now need a cheek cowl radiator or repair this one.
    Has anyone found any automotive ones that will work??

    Brian
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  23. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic fuel shutoffs   


    I like that idea.........
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  24. lakertreetopflyer added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    fuel shutoffs
    I am working on the mk4 I just got(just checking everything out).It has a fuel shutoff for each tank behind your shoulder.Is it necessary to have one for each?There is one on the dash to shutoff fuel to engine.It seems like shoulders could bump them .Do you need to be able to shut tanks off individually?

    Brian
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  25. lakertreetopflyer added a post in a topic Nice Avid for sale on Barnstormers cheap   



    I am planning on it.........do you know of anyone flying one this part of the county??I am in SW Missouri.There is a guy in my area but he keeps tearing his up!!Believe I will stay away from that!!

    Brian
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