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  1. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic AVID Flyer Floats   

    I guess i dont understand.  You have tubes that run inside the float?  In my instructions I dont see anything that deals with running tubes.  Do you have a picture that would be helpful?   I did not realize you live in Alaska.  If you get a chance come to Big Lake and fly hours off my phase 1.  I provide the gas.
     
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  2. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    AVID Flyer Floats
    There is a drain hole and a vent hole on the bottom back of my pontoons (see attached picture).  I have the plug that screws into the drain but not sure what happens with vent hole. There is also a vent hold on the side of each pontoon.   What happens if my plane sits in the water over night?  (see attached diagram)
     
    Thanks  

    Inst..pdf
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  3. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    AVID STOL HH Hour 5 Phase 1 Take Off
    Randy taking off in hour 5 phase 1 testing in Alaska. A little shaky because I am freezing.

    Enjoy short vid.


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  4. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Boo Boo   

    The vent was not isolated by sealing the main neck of the gas cap. Now it is. The vent only allows air in and not out therefore if a vacuum is created on the wing the fuel cannot come out. Because of the dihedral of the wing I am loosing fuel capacity because I cannot fill all the way. I am loosing about 6 gals capacity overall.
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  5. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Boo Boo   

    Well found out why fuel was pouring onto the wings. The plastic self vented caps have a gasket ring that is supposed to seal to the filler neck when screwed on, however my filler neck was not protruding above the wing surface therefore when the cap was screwed down the gasket did not even make contact with surface of the wing. Fuel was being sucked out of tank through through the threads of the gas cap. I doubled the gasket to make sure a seal was taking place on the surface of the wing. Lo and behold after flight testing no leakage and lots more gas in the tank after a trip.

    When I relocate the filler neck to the outboard side of the tank I will put the ram air on at that time. For now this will get me through phase 1.

    Thanks for all the input.
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  6. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Wasilla Alaska Flight Instructor   


    I have one but he is in Anchorage. Not very cost effective. I got to get this phase 1 flown off. Trying to get licensed before July.

    thanks
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  7. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Wasilla Alaska Flight Instructor
    I am looking for an instructor in Wasilla that will get in my AVID after phase 1 for training for the sport pilots license. Do any of you know of a small instructor that is willing to train me in an AVID that lives in or very near Palmer or Wasilla?

    Thanks
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  8. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Boo Boo   



    Okay this is the neck and cap assembly I want to use. Do any of you see a problem? It has the flange to glue and glass to the tank.

    http://www.acsproductsaz.com/10610.htm

    THanks
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  9. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Boo Boo   

    THanks Leni. The AVID Awaits your flying it. Randy has put about 4 hrs on it.
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  10. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Boo Boo   


    What type of gas caps are on the kitfox. Can you post a picture? I am tired of this fuel issue and want to resolve it. Nothing worse than raining gas on the forest below that costs 4 bucks a gallon.
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  11. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Boo Boo   


    Its weird because the drains and fuel line are in the right place but the filler necks are not. Could be that the tanks came that way so the guy that built the wings had no choice and didnt know better.

    Just looked at the builders log and the picture of the wing tanks. Sure enough the drain and fuel supply is on the same side as the filler neck.
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  12. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Boo Boo   


    Was just talking to brett at airdale and he was thinking the same thing, however he was wondering if I needed to get to the back side of the cap to do that which is impossible because it is inside the tank. Maybe you can help me research a little. However, I still need to solve my leaking fuel problem.
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  13. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Boo Boo
    I have learned that the previous partial builder of my AVID installed the wing tanks on the wrong side therefore placing the fill cap about 4" away from the lexan. Also this causes me to lose about 2 gallons of fuel per tank because I cant fill them all the way. Not so much worried about the little less fuel but I have fuel spilling out during flight. I have the vented gas caps. What is a permanent fix to keep fuel in the tank and off the wings. It is very critical because the fill cap is so close to the lexan.

    Definately when I get more time I am going to remove the fiberglass tanks and install plastic or aluminum if available. But for now I just want to keep her flying.

    Does airdale or any supplier sell a gas cap that fixes that problem?

    Thanks for input.
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  14. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic C Drive Gear Oil   


    Would you say that a suzuki 80 - 90w is okay?
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  15. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    C Drive Gear Oil
    Do any of you have a recommendation for 90 w oil for the c drive that is readily available.

    THanks
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  16. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Orange AVID Actually Flys
    Did some test flying on Sunday. Plane exceeded my expectations.





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  17. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic my new power plant   

    This will be a great engine for vertical flight.
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  18. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Wing Structural Integrity
    Have any of you seen issues with the bonding of the ribs to the front spar? I noticed an AD from Austrailia which was suggesting that the bond was not working well.

    My concern is, even though my AVID has never flown, the wing was put together in 1995. Do any of you see issues with the integrity of the wing being compromised due to the age of the structural glue.
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  19. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Air Speed Indicator
    Just wondering if any of you have a reading on your airspeed indicator of like 15 when static while running the engine up to 6000. My tube is located by the strut per the plans.
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  20. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    AVID Flyer Flight Manual
    Do any of you know if AVID published a flight manual?
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  21. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid Flyer Project on Anchorage Craigslist
    AVID Flyer Kit for $3500.00 on Anchorage Craigslist.

    http://anchorage.craigslist.org/rvs/3654826729.html
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  22. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Big Orange is now a little Bird   



    After several discussions with the FAA they put the DAR on the right track. It basically hurt his feelings that he could not treat my plane like it was going to be certified so he just quickly went over it and got out of dodge. All I did was ask for the 25 hour and I explained to him the prop and the 582 are proven components. Lo and behold he went for it.

    It is a good idea to always have the FAA contact the DAR before the inspection to remind them how far the end of their nose is.


    Did not need to change or repair anything. The only recommendation was to secure the safety cables on the bungee gear so they could not move. He also didn't like the bungee touching the flap handle bolt.
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  23. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic DAR Inspector   


    DAR passed my plane today. Big Orange is now a little puddle jumper.
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  24. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Big Orange is now a little Bird
    I am happy to say the DAR signed my plane off 673 dollars later. Cant wait to fly it.
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  25. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Alaska AVID Flyer Survival Pack
    Can any of the Alaska Flyers direct me to what is required for the survival pack for my DAR inspection?
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