Av8r3400
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic It's back in the air
Glad to see you up again.
Did you shelf the AC motor?
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Airventure
Had too much fun to take many pictures... Sorry. I will get some stuff up as I can.
Dave (the guy building the Kitfox-Avid bastard) brought home a plaque for "Outstanding Class B Custom Classic" for his 1949 Piper Clipper restoration.
I got a plaque for "Honorable Mention, Light-Sport Plane" for my yellow Kitfox IV (and a bent bungee truss...).
Now I'm going to pass out in my own, over air conditioned, extra comfy, bed.
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Av8r3400 added a topic in Local Fly in's
AirventureLeaving tomorrow about noon for OSH.
See you all there, right?
Lunch at the seaplane base on Thursday?
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Fords better idea
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Next mod=VG's
Joey, you going to put them at the hinge point or the leading edge?
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Rotax 912 engine mount for Avid Flyer
The "Airdale" mount is similar but not exactly the same as that. That is the current mount that Brett is supplying. The "ring" type mount in your second pic would never work in an Avid. It won't fit.
Dave is a fabricator extraordinaire and did rework parts of the mount to fit his application. He is building his own exhaust system.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Rotax 912 engine mount for Avid Flyer
Doug--
Q1 My friend Dave is building his Avid/Kitfox hybrid. He's using the Avid 912 mount from Airdale. It is almost the same as my Kitfox IV mounts: A dynafocal ring with four arms coming off which bolt to the motor. (your first photo will not download)
Q2 Got nothing for you, now. Maybe I can get Dave to take some measurements for you, or I can give you his email and you can contact him directly...
Q3 Nada.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Memorial Day 2011
Amen...
Thanks to all that wear or have worn the uniform.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic new vid
Beautiful countryside! France, I assume?
What is flying like there? Do you have to maintain constant contact with air traffic control? Is that a private airport? Tell us more...
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Brake fittings
Okay, so I finally got pissed off and tightened the fittings such that they would either quit leaking or I'd break them.
They have now stopped leaking.
My brakes are still spongy. (Especially the left one.)
After bleeding them repeatedly, I decided to rebuild the Master Cylinders. (MC-5's) Disassembled them, replaced the o-rings, reassembled, refill the system and bleed again.
Still spongy.
Did I mention I hate my Matco brakes...
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Which way is up on my sling seat??
That's the way the Kitfox seat cushion works, too...
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Ready for inspection
Brett passed his inspection Saturday...
More on this topic as I hear.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avid flyer rigging bungee suspension
I use about 6 wraps of 1/2" in my Kitfox. Similar system...
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Ready for inspection
Brett's getting his plane inspected today...
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Happy Birthday Oldtimer
Sorry I missed, it Joey.
Happy belated birthday.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Happy Birthday to the fat bastage builder
Happy BD Doug! (...and many more, 'ol man!)
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Ready for inspection
Okay, I really don't know much, but here's what I do know:
fuselage is a mark IV Avid, heavily modified
Power is a Blue Head 582
I think it has HH wings
He has (I think) a set of Aerocet Floats for it as well (photo of the plane on floats is on his website home page).
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Brake fittings
They are new... 45° elbow and compression fitting adapter.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Brake fittings
From what I can see, it's leaking at the pipe threaded fittings.
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Av8r3400 added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers
Brake fittingsBefore I even attempt to increase the brake pressure by modifying the peddles, I need to be able to keep the fluid in the system!
I have replaced the brass fittings at my calipers and have put thread sealing compound on them and tightened them just shy of the breaking point, yet still I have leaks of fluid. My next move is to replace the lines running down the inside of the gear and their compression fittings (though I don't think they are leaking).
Does anyone have any advise for me? Joey, you just did all of this didn't you? Thoughts or comments are welcome. I don't have any more hair to pull out...
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Av8r3400 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
Gonna ScreamIf I hear one more half baked commentary on how all the 912 powered planes are gonna fall out of the sky due to carb ice, I'm going to explode!!
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Av8r3400 added a topic in Avid Model IV
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Ordered my gear today!!
So I heard...
You'll love them.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic spring gear
I would imagine he could make the gear to which ever leg size you want.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Another fun filled flight
I glad all worked out for a safe return, Leni.
( I know where there's a nice 912 for you if you're done risking your life with that chainsaw motor. )
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