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  1. larry.mahoney added a post in a topic Should I buy this 1990 MK IV?   

    Joey,
     
    I'd like to me you and see your Avid.  Let me know how to reach you, my email larry.mahoney@att.net.  By the way I flew on a C-5 only once when I was in the AF during the Vietnam conflict, its a huge bird. I thought it was retired.
     
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  2. larry.mahoney added a post in a topic Should I buy this 1990 MK IV?   

    Gentlemen, you are 'spot on'. Here's the reply I received when I questioned the Avid based on your knowledge.  Please keep me in mind if you know of anyone who is selling a quality IV at a just price.
     
    Thanks again
     
     
    Hi Larry
    I appreciate your interest.
    My son has expressed interest in the plane.   So I will be pulling it off Barnstormers.
    With respect to the Model.  I was told when I bought it that it was a Mk4.  I did not check, I took his word for it.  But I believe it is as you indicate below.  I have not got the original bill of sale for the kit so I cannot verify the model.  But looking at the literature, it appears it is a B with the rudder modifications to make it a C.  Gross weight is 900 lbs with the speed wings, and that is what is on the name plate.

    Regards
    Jerry    
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  3. larry.mahoney added a post in a topic Should I buy this 1990 MK IV?   

    Thanks for all the input.
     
    I looked up N366Q  on the FAA site http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=366Q it showed a deregistered  1963 beech.  How did you come to the info associated with it?
     
    I'm more confused than ever. So its not a MK IV you folks understand the older Avid sounds like I should pass on this. Does it fly the same and have same features?  Does it have quality fabric and whats the life span of the fabric?  It maybe just a slapped together older Avid from pieces.  
     
    I can pay more I would like to buy one that will keep a resale value if I become disinterested. What should I look for in a IV that would hold resale engine, age ect?
     
    Question pass on this (Y/N)?
     
    Thanks,
     
    respectfully Larry
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  4. larry.mahoney added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Should I buy this 1990 MK IV?
    I know basically nothing but would like to get into flying.  I'm in Sacramento Ca and haven't seen it in person and will drive up based on the advise.  It appears to be in good shape from the pics. 
     
    My main concern is the wing fabric how do I know if its good and what its made of and how much longer will it last?
     
    How do I know If the fuselage is OK not bent or other damage?
     
    It has had a recent annual is that good enough or do I need more inspections?
     
    I don' want to buy a turkey just an Avid with reasonable maintenance cost. 
     
    What do you experienced people think? Any and all advice appreciated, thanks.
     
     

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    AVID FLYER MK4, SPEED WING â€¢ $10,500 • FLY CHEAP â€¢ Foldable wings, Similar to Kitfox, Rotax 582 TT 127, TTAF 579, Spare Heavy Hauler Wings, Bersa Chute, Open trailer all included, All logs, manuals, annual Mar 2013, Flown regularly, Mostly stored in garage, Great flying little plane,  
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