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  1. Spitfire added a post in a topic Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.   

    Hi Robert
     
    Thanks, that is good to know.  I will wait until I see the Avid (hopefully this weekend) before getting back to you, as of course it may not be worth buying in the first place.
     
    Also, I stumbled upon a really useful article which discusses the Avid and Kitfox history, flight characteristics and so on (and compares this with the current EuroFox kits based on the Avid) which was made by our UK LAA (Light Aircraft Association).  Those EuroFox kits look awesome, but massively out of my price range, so I am likely to still be sticking with an Avid. 
     
    Here is the link in case anyone is interested (though please don't beat me up for mentioning Euro Fox on an Avid KitFox forum - just so happens that the article answers some of the questions I was asking very well   http://www.eurofoxuk.co.uk/LA%20Nov%20EuroFOX%20FD%20flight%20test.pdf
     
    Thanks again for your help chaps.
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  2. Spitfire added a post in a topic Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.   

    Just a quick 'thank you' to those who have offered your advice.  I very much appreciate it.  If nothing else, I can start my negotiations with the seller from a firmer footing, having a better idea of how much wonga (cash) I will need to plough into the Avid for engine re-build etc.
     
    Only thing that puts me off is the pull start 503.  I guess you can get an electric start conversion kit, but I don't fancy stepping out into the air if the engine cuts out to re-start the thing with the pull cord   Better practice the dead stick landings
     
    Thanks.
     
    p.s. can you guys in the States get hold of replacement (behind instrument panel) fuel tanks?  Do they ever come up for sale?  Or I heard something about a retro-fit tank mod that can be fitted to the wings near the wing roots like in later models.  Where can these be purchased from please? Cheers.
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  3. Spitfire added a post in a topic Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.   

    Cheers Jim. In UK we have a permit to fly scheme for non CofA aircraft. So permit = annual inspection pass. Thanks for your advice. I agree engine needs stripping and inspecting. I just don't know whether to bin it and get a 912. Thanks. Ps do you actually bother to use them as flaps.
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  4. Spitfire added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.
    Hi all. Complete (and I mean complete) newbie here. Apologies in advance. I am taking flying lessons and want a cheap top operate little hour builder. My homework led me to an Avid or kitfox.
    Now, I have seen one for sale without a permit in my price range. Please could I get some comments on these questions. Thank you in advance.
    1) it is serial number 180 something. Is this an Avid B?

    2) it has a rotax 503 that has stood unstarted for around 6 to 7 years. Is this model of engine ok and reliable for a 2 stroke? Only 80 hours but will it need completely stripping and rebuilding desks etc due to being stood?
    3) flaperons! I hear horror stories about these. As I am learning to fly then should I be worried about flaperons and associated lack of yaw authority? Also flaperons attachments I hear can come lose as wood can get wet and rot? Do they need to have drains? Do you need bother using the flaps
    4) is an Avid Flyer ok to learn on or tricky. It is a tricycle by the way. Appreciate this is an avid kitfox forum but some good and bad views on the avid would be handy please.
    5) given it has been stood in a barn for 6 ish years but was ok when last flown then what is likely to be needed to renew permit? Wiring checks for vermin perhaps? What should Obe checking that is obvious to you chaps?

    Best wishes.
    Wonderful forum you guys!!
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