lv2plyguitar

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  1. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Wing inspection plates   


    I am still a little confused about what to expect when I finally get the DAR to do my inspection. It has been said several times on this forum that "experimental" means I can do what I want to. What is the DAR going to look for then other than the correct markings, ie 2" experimental, passenger notice, 3" n numbers, data plate on tail, etc.
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  2. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Wing inspection plates
    Do you know if wing inspection holes are required on an AVID Flyer to get the certificate of airworthiness?
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  3. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic AVID Flyer In Wasilla   

    Do you think he is overpriced?
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  4. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    AVID Flyer In Wasilla
    I saw this plane for sale in Wasilla.

    http://anchorage.craigslist.org/rvs/3485186833.html
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  5. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Want to Rent a Plane   


    Sport Pilot to fly my AVID in future.

    Thanks
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  6. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Want to Rent a Plane   


    Hey ED,

    Tim asked how your doing. Tim is out of loop because he crashed his Glasstar in 2009. Would be interested to know what happen for my education.

    Thanks
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  7. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Want to Rent a Plane   



    Just found an instructor with a light sport aircraft.

    Thanks
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  8. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Want to Rent a Plane
    I am in Wasilla Alaska and I am looking for someone in Alaska who wants to rent their light sport (preferably Kitfox or Avid) to me on an hourly basis for my instructor to give me instruction. I would need to fly it 20 hrs or less with the instructor. The instructor has 46000 hours of flying time. Let me know what your hourly rate would be. Of course I would pay for the gas as well. The plane would need a certificate of airworthiness.


    Thanks
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  9. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    AVID Heavy Hauler
    Hi everyone,

    I am an Alaska resident and new to the forum and have transitioned from a quicksilver mx to an AVID Heavy Hauler.

    Can someone give me a brief run down on this plane i.e. its flight characteristics, etc. Does this plane require annual inspections? I am getting certified sport pilot and then working on the certificate of air worthiness.

    Thanks for your input.

    Jeff
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  10. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic AVID Flyer Belly Cargo Pod   

    I would be happy to lend him the cargo pod. Just let me know when you want to coordinate.
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  11. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic bing 54 carb vent lines   


    I dont know. I would call bing and ask them the same question I did. I am not sure I am satisfied with their answer. You should just for giggles loosen one of your carb boots and tilt the carb at like 10 degrees tighten it back up and then start your engine with fuel on and see what it does.

    Even in the AVID manual it says to set the carb at level flight.
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  12. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic 5500 rpm is scary sounding   



    I am using the MGL Avionics Tach RV-1. Cost $250.00 bucks. I do have a backup so I know the rpm is accurate.

    Thanks
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  13. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Rotax 582 Grey Head Coolant
    I appreciate all the feedback I have been getting for my questions. It has helped alot so please bare with me while I ask another question. What coolant should I use in my rotax 582 greyhead and what mixture. I live in Alaska so usually no temperatures over 70 at the height of the summer in Wasilla. I have the AVID Mark IV with the cheek radiators.

    I am aware to use distilled water in the mixture.

    Thanks
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  14. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    5500 rpm is scary sounding
    Started up my rotax 582. 5500 rpm is spinning very fast. Kind of scary. Hope I get used to that kind of rpm. Waiting for something to fly apart.

    Do any of the other 582 owners have the same feeling?
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  15. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Door Vents
    I noticed on alot of the AVID pictures the snap in vents on the Plexi glass doors. Is that required and would I need a vent in Alaska.

    Thanks
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  16. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Floats, Skis, Towing, Wheel Pants.
    I have attached from my Avid Manual the instructions for Floats, Skis, Towing, Wheel Pants.

    Hope it helps someone.

    Thanks
    Floats.pdf
    Skis.pdf
    Towing.pdf
    Wheel Pant.pdf
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  17. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic bing 54 carb vent lines   


    Just got it from the horses mouth (Bing Manufacturing) that the carbs must be in a level position or they will leak gas through the overflow. I asked him what prevents it from leaking when in a turn or climb or dive and he said he didnt know but for some reason it works. Weird. My carbs leak no gas at idle until they are tilted out of level.
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  18. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid Fiberglass Floats
    I am in the process of rigging my avid floats. They are the original ones that came with the kit. I am stumped though with part of the instructions. The plans call for a bolt and washer where the cross tubes are inserted into the float. I am not sure what kind of bolt or washer. There is no threads or holes in that area at all. See the attached pictures. In one picture I am pointing to the place the bolt and washer is supposed to go. I marked it with a black mark. The other picture is a photo of the only directions for that.

    Thanks


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  19. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Rotax 582 Grey Head Water Temp   



    Which way should the bypass holes in the thermostat go? My engine is inverted. So does the holes go toward the head (down) or toward the crank (up).

    Also, how do I ensure that my cooling system is totally full of water? No air spaces. Does it bleed itself out?

    Thanks
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  20. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Rotax 582 Grey Head Water Temp
    My idle temp is around 155 - 165. My temp at 5000 rpm is 170 - 172 on the ground. Does this sound okay.

    Thanks
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  21. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Modified Wing Jack   

    What is the 1" spacer for?

    Thanks
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  22. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Modified Wing Jack   


    I noticed in the picture you have a second bolt in the tail wheel spring. How did you ever manage to get the second in because they originally had one and that area in the back is very tight.

    Thanks
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  23. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic bing 54 carb vent lines   


    I am not sure what is going on with my carbs. Again, according to Steve a Airscrew Performance, if the carbs are not level the floats cannot operate correctly, but that doesnt make sense to me when in the air making turns, climbs and dives. My carbs were spotless as well (brand new) but had sit for a long time so I ordered a rebuild kit from Aircraft Spruce and replaced all that I could. I even tested the carbs by blowing into the inlet and then lifting the two arms on the needle. No air would pass through. It was not until I leveled the carbs with the ground and not the engine that they quit leaking fuel. When the tail dragger is on its rear wheel the engine is at an angle. If the carbs are leveled with the engine they are angled and this is what Steve said was causing them to leak.

    I hope some of you will continue to research this. I definately dont want to catch on fire in the air. I never had this problem until I replaced the needle operated by the float arm. I am going to dink with the tab so that the float closes the needle sooner. Let me know if you think that is a bad idea.

    Thanks
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  24. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Orange Bomb gets some stripes   


    It is now in Wasilla.
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  25. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Orange Bomb gets some stripes
    Decided to break up the monotony of the orange and give the plane a black stripe. Also replaced the tail wheel with a Matco 8" and replaced the original 16 tires with 21" aero classic tundra. Also completed the panel. Starting to look a little like a bush plane.

    Have a good new year.


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