Tree top pilot

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  • Interests Fabrication-welding-flying-electronics-

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  1. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Softened plastic fuel tank   

    It may seem trivial but a little curl of the end of that .041" safety wire keeps everything nearby from being punctured...mainly my paws

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  2. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Softened plastic fuel tank   

    I also noticed a certain website was not active this evening.....
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  3. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Softened plastic fuel tank   

    Ready to go now

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  4. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Softened plastic fuel tank   

    Made new shock cords as well out of 1/2 material from ACS. Made tools to stretch and make new units. Thank you to the folks that were here before me...new cords were 64" long and seem just right. Taxi tests soon



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  5. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Softened plastic fuel tank   

  6. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Softened plastic fuel tank   

    Turned to jelly like elasticity


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  7. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Softened plastic fuel tank   

    This is what was ringing the alarm something isn't copo

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  8. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Softened plastic fuel tank   

    Yes. Pics soon...almost back together. Fuel issue is over ...made a new 5 gallon tank...Fuel in it for a week no swelling or leaks. Used slightly higher test pressure @ 1.7 or near psi over night
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  9. Tree top pilot added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Softened plastic fuel tank
    I have made it to the point now that taxi tests have been done...pretty much ready to fly...more than a few yards above the grass. So being happy with that i left the plane in the hangar for about 6 days with a half tank of fuel remaining last week. Came into hangar and first thing I see is wrinkled fabric behind the tank....something obviously has happened. After checking it out the tank is soft as rubber and has drawn down in the top of the tank and sagged wherever fuel was touching the tank. It even pushed itself up in the back near the rear spar. Yes it it the cream colored, welded together 5 gallon tank from stace at Rocky mountain wings. Seems he has struck a last parting shot at me. It seems to be soft only where fuel has had stood. So the one and only tank was removed from a newly completed plane today and will be replaced by a 5053  aluminum tank soon as I can get it made. After the hangar chat session about it i know i can't be the only one. Granted it has been in my closet for 8 years before it was installed ...100LL and mogas  half and half shouldn't have made it buckle and become soft. Another couple days and I am sure it would have been more than just soft. It was the first time the tank had ever had fuel in it by me. Just wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem with those type plastic tanks. New fuel cap with a new open vent tube , fresh fuel no ethanol and atmosphere pressure only. We would really like to know why this happened.  I was hoping to fly this thing this fall. 
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  10. Tree top pilot added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Lift strut / Spar attach fittings
    Back during the construction of my project I had to remake A lot of the parts that were given to me because they were basically junk and unfit for their purpose given. All of parts were made from 4130 chrome moly sheet stock from Aircraft Spruce. Countless hours we're spent making dies and Moulds to make these parts. I had 8 lift strut attach brackets that were sent out to be welded and used four. There are however enough parts to make up another set possibly two or more sets. I'm asking $125 for all of the pulley brackets and parts. they're being sold as parts and no more than that - for mock-up and test purposes. I may sell the dies as well later if there is an interest. There was a bit of weld push through on a couple that were done and I didn't want to chance it and that could be repaired I was told...figured someone here could use them before they get lost in the shop. PM me or make a post will try and look out for interest...don't have much PC time lately. Also have a sheet of 1/4"-12 ply ac plywood from spruce 2' x 4'. $25 plus shipping.....
     


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  11. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Why is this here??   

    Some scrap metal I have collected in NC and SC over some 20+ years. What's in the pan was from last outing on French Broad river...good hobby. Usually run a small highbanker with a small Honda pump.

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  12. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Jabiru Props   

    Frank makes my props...has a good standing with a lot of folks and a vast knowledge of the trade. Give him a call
    http://performancepropellersusa.com/home.htm
     
     
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  13. Tree top pilot added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Might be a fun thing to have
    Been on B-Stmrs for a while .. looks nice
    http://www.barnstormers.com/listing_images.php?id=1071779
     
     
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  14. Tree top pilot added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    question about uncert lite fabric
    I have to recover some of my tail surfaces and have found a stash of fabric in a duffel bag in my parts bay. Its a bit wrinkled...OK a lot. You think it would be safe to use? I am not sure if it will iron smooth...guess have to try and see. Last batch I got in was folded from ACS....but not balled up in a gunnysack like this. Hate to just throw out 4 yards of 1.7......Thanks in advance
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  15. Tree top pilot added a post in a topic Old set of KF wings   

    OK it was late and I know there are 2 boxes full of parts that go with the wings. I seen a bundle of cables in a bag marked wings in one box. The linkages that drop to the mixer are not there. Thinking I can pick all up for 1500 - maybe less. It was late when all was looked over. This guy had lots of airplane stuff going on at one time from what I seen. Maybe getting things not KF.
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