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  1. marshawk added a post in a topic Winter Flying/Iditarod Pics   

    Very Nice Randy ,keep posting pictures of that Avid , it provides some great motivation to get mine flying. Just pulled the skis of the kitfox last weekend
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  2. marshawk added a post in a topic Re-registering SLSA to ELSA...   

    Nice looking plane there Doug, I have no idea on the paper work but hope it works out for you, still plugging away on my Avid ,once I get the cowl finished I'll post a picture
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  3. marshawk added a post in a topic No electrical output from my engine   


    Yes thanks for the rotax manual ,I'm sure I'll need it sooner or later,btw the cowling is coming along pretty well on my other project
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  4. marshawk added a post in a topic Subaru carb heat   


    Thanks For the info Ed, I really appreciate all the input.I would have to modify the way the k+n filter would attach to the TBI .If you have a picture of your set up I would diffently like to see it if you get a chance. This is all new to me but I am lucky to have a friend thats a pretty good mechanic but this is the first aircraft we are building. Do you have carb heat on your Kitfox and how do you like the performance of the soob in it. I will be looking at the local wreckers for a intake cover that may work better.

    Thanks again
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  5. marshawk added a post in a topic Subaru carb heat   

    Thanks for the reply Randy,nice job on the airboxes. My setup is a little different. I just have one Throttle body Injection carb that I just bought that sits in the center of the intake.The problem I am running into is I only have about 1 1/2" clearance from the top cowling.I probably have enough room for a k+n air filter but building an airbox would diffently be tight. I was told because the TBI is sitting on top of the intake that there should be enough heat off the
    engine to prevent iceing but just looking for any advice.


    Thanks Again
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  6. marshawk added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Subaru carb heat
    Just wondering if you guys that are running the Subaru's have carb heat on them,if so if you have a picture of your setup that would be great .

    Thanks
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  7. marshawk added a post in a topic 582 guys here's something to good to check before you fly again   


    Thanks for the Heads up Joey ,mine are plastic and I'll be checking them asap
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  8. marshawk added a post in a topic That hits the Spot   


    I have the old spot and it works great except I think it marks a waypoint every 10 minutes,which means you can put quite a few miles on between the waypoints.Can you adjust the time they are sent on the new ones and do you need cell phone service in order to send a text message.

    Thanks
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  9. marshawk added a post in a topic Two Avids are better than one   

    Hi Darcy, I am building and Avid + right now and Randy and everyone else on this forum have big help. I fly a kitfox 2 now while building and it is a good idea to keep your Avid for flying since the building process can be kinda long. The Avid + like Randy says has a huge storage behind the Folding seats. I am presently trying to fit a Kitfox 5 cowl on the front and after that step is down things should move alot faster.

    Good Luck Willis
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  10. marshawk added a post in a topic pull starter vs electric start questions   

    In the winter time when it gets around - 15c or -20C my battery doesn't seem to have enough juice to crank over the 582 fast enough so I just hand prop it,it starts fast. Just make sure its tied down.
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  11. marshawk added a post in a topic Steep Hillside landing   

    Thats really cool Joey, my buddy I fly with wants to go land on some of the ridges up here this winter with ski's ,there about 7000 ft so that should get the heart pounding,hopefully there fairly flat since the brakes don't work to well. He used to be a heli ski guide so I guess he's got some good areas to check out.


    Willis
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  12. marshawk added a post in a topic Steep Hillside landing   



  13. marshawk added a post in a topic Steep Hillside landing   

    Looks Like you have a very cool play ground, the pictures look great. What is the elevation on top of the ridges.

    Happy holidays, Willis
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  14. marshawk added a post in a topic AMC..Air Mobility Command? Nope Another Missed Christmas   


    Merry Christmas Joey and everyone all the best In the new years, looks like you'll have no problem tracking santa with all them instruments

    Hi Chris , I am the avid builder you sent that cowl too ,thanks again and Merry Christmas
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  15. marshawk added a post in a topic To the lurkers   

    Great explaination Doug, I couldn't figure it out either. Heres a couple pictures of my kitfox in late october if I did all the right steps Doug I received the 3 piece kitfox 5 cowl from Chris for the fat avid, what a great guy. It looks like my avid will be getting even fatter, the cowling is about 6" wider at the firewall(lots of room under there for the soob) but I think I can make it work.We just finished fabing up some brake pedals so now we can work on windsheild ,firewall etc.and get a better idea how its going to work out. I post a picture if we get looking ok.

    Thanks again guys for the great site

    Willis


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  16. marshawk added a post in a topic Flaperon horn Heights   


    Thanks again Randy,I'm going to owe you guys a bunch of beers by the time I get this Avid in the air
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  17. marshawk added a post in a topic Flaperon horn Heights   


    Hi Randy thanks a bunch for the reply, I counldn't see the reason for having them up so high ,but it makes sense now that you mentioned the folding of the heavy hauler wing. I will set mine horizontally as well and that should solve my problem.Randy one more question, do you remember the up and down degrees that I should be getting on the flaperons?
    I read somewere that on a kitfox they were shooting for 25 degrees up and 12.5 down I think, is this close to the avid plus?

    Thanks again ,Willis






    Take Care,Willis
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  18. marshawk added a post in a topic Flaperon horn Heights   

    I am working on lengthening the flaperon horns on the fat avid and was wondering if you guys have had any problems with the flaperon horn hitting the turtle deck.I want to make sure I get them at the right angle before I rivet them back on.

    Thanks Willis
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  19. marshawk added a topic in Fat Avids, Avid Plus and Airdale   

    Flaperon horn Heights
    I am slowly making some progress on the avid,but have another problem I could use some advise on. I have to extend the flaperon horns but the right horn is at least 1/2" higher above the fuselage than the left one. It looks like there was a repair done on the right flaperon rib nearest the fuselage and I figure that must be why it is so much higher. I know there is some adjustment on the cables and linkage but does anyone know if this is going to be a problem. Should I try and compensate the difference when I lengthen the flaperon horns? I will attach a pic but its kinda hard to see.

    Thanks Willis
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  20. marshawk added a post in a topic Kitfox Crash   

    Thanks Guys,I'll burn it into my brain, I had a bush master 2 Ultralight and the gas shut off was on the bottom of the tank,under the dash, right beside the Rip cord (no electric start on that beast). I got a surprise shortly after take off when the engine died ,I made a safe landing since this happen on the praires. After some hair pulling I realize that the cord was slapping the shut off valve and closing it. I am just Glad it was in the flat lands and not out here in the mountains.

    Willis
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  21. marshawk added a post in a topic Kitfox Crash   

    I feel like a dumb ass but I gotta ask what the GUMPS check list stands for, I know a couple of the obvious but it sounds like a good way to remember them and I can use all the help I get when it come to that.

    Thanks Willis
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  22. marshawk added a post in a topic Avid Fat Bastard   

    Hi Jack, I am hoping to make it to Arlington for the Friday, Saturday but still not 100% sure,If you stop by the Bush Caddy Booth and talk to Willy Trinker he will know if I'm there, if you want to shoot me an email I could also give you my cell # marshawk@shaw.ca

    Later Willis
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  23. marshawk added a post in a topic Avid Fat Bastard   


    Thanks for the heads up,Jack. I haven't heard back from Brett yet about a cowl,so I may just hold off and hopefully go to Arlington and check up on the Kitfox 5 or 6 cowl. A good friend is setting up a booth for the Bush Caddy over there.He is currently on his way back from FLorida right now in a Zenair 701 that a fella purchased down there. I think he said it carry's 3 hours of fuel so he'll have a lot of stops and stories to tell.http://willytrinker.blogspot.com/
    I was told I can get a low profile carb to keep the cowl a little lower so i'll check into that too.
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  24. marshawk added a post in a topic Flight Controls   

    Thanks for checking Jack,Unfortunately I live in a small town,I checked around with no luck,I'll phone aircraft spruce and see if they handle it.On a side note ,would you happen to have a picture of your bungee cord set up. I'm wondering if the previous owner allowed enough room for all the bungee wraps needed to pass threw the fabric but I don't want to widen the hole if it's not needed.


    Thanks again for any help
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  25. marshawk added a post in a topic Flight Controls   

    Hi guys ,would any of you's have a extra 3 1/2" length of the 1.375 x.049 tube for adding on to my control column, seem to have that too short thing happening here too. I didn't have a caliper for measuring but I imagine it would be the same diameter as eveyone else .It came out of a heavy hauler C model. If someone has a piece they want to get rid of ,I would be happy to pay for it plus the shipping and handling.

    Thanks Willis
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