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  1. LSaupe added a post in a topic Plans for skis   

    Ran across this place and it appears pretty reasonable.  Cut to size as well.
    https://www.interstateplastics.com/Uhmw-Black-Reprocessed-Sheet-UHMBR~~SH.php?sku=UHMBR++SH&vid=20170112100551-3p&dim2=8&dim3=60&thickness=0.375&qty=2&recalculate.x=91&recalculate.y=17
     
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  2. LSaupe added a post in a topic Plans for skis   

    Dang this stuff is expensive. I will check out those sources. Thanks Guys.  Might be worth the weight penalty to go with the aluminum base and 1/4" or 1/8".
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  3. LSaupe added a post in a topic Plans for skis   

    My plans are calling for 3/8" thick UHMW (8" x 60").  Only sources I can find want a very large quantity order.  Anyone know of a good on-line source for this stuff this thick?  Needs to be this thick for structural reasons.  Either 3/8" or... 1/8" aluminum and 1/4" UHMW (though 1/8" aluminum is HEAVY).
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  4. LSaupe added a post in a topic Plans for skis   

    Love it.  Thanks for posting.
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  5. LSaupe added a post in a topic Kitfox 2,3,or 4 door frames wanted   

    If still needed I have a set of Model III.  I have removed the skins, so they do have a set of drillings on them.
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  6. LSaupe added a post in a topic Plans for skis   

    Jim:
    What does the underside of your ski look like?  Any skegs?  Any issues with making turns on snow (or problems with excessive turning moment on the gear)?
    Any chance to see the rest of your dolly system?  Trying to figure out a good way to get in and out of the hangar.
     
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  7. LSaupe added a post in a topic Plans for skis   

    Those sure look similar.
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  8. LSaupe added a post in a topic Merry Christmas   

    Merry Christmas All!
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  9. LSaupe added a post in a topic Plans for skis   

    Has any of you actually tried the Acrolite 1300's before (or know someone who has)?  I just ordered a set of plans.  Getting in and out of the hangar with ski's only will then be the next challenge.  We will see how complicated they look once they come in.  Sure do like how the Mangy is set up though.  Slip on roll-through.  Cant get much better than that.
    http://www.acrolite.org/acroskiis.htm
     
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  10. LSaupe added a post in a topic Cessna 150L   

    Finally got a break in the weather and was able to fly her home yesterday. Great flying airplane, very stable (very good cabin heating on a cold day).  We were given a ride out there in a Cessna 195.  Now that is a neat taildragger!  It garnered a great deal off attention from onlookers when it landed.  
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  11. LSaupe added a post in a topic Plans for skis   

    That was a fast year!  Time flies when your havin fun!!
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  12. LSaupe added a post in a topic Some of my first Backcountry flying   

    Hope it works out for you.  I did the opposite kinda.  Got my SP in PPC's then transitioned to Airplane. 
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  13. LSaupe added a post in a topic Some of my first Backcountry flying   

    Nice shots!  Sure cant beat a PPC as a photography platform.   I flew a PPC for about 7 years as well (2003-2010).  Great fun.




     
     
     
     
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  14. LSaupe added a post in a topic AC for fuel systems and experiementals   

    Hi Joey:
    I think this thread was about the opposite.  Trying to point out that these regs dont really apply here, as far an not being bound to them (i.e. provide arguments and evidence and to why this AI might be a bit off base here).
     
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  15. LSaupe added a post in a topic AC for fuel systems and experiementals   

    Thanks for the feedback on this.  What you describe is what my "impressions" were before the talk.  Good stuff.
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  16. LSaupe added a post in a topic AC for fuel systems and experiementals   

    Just spoke with the AI.  The referenced doc is AC43-13.  The flex lines were just one part of the conversation.  The rest of the experimental fuel system must comply as well.  As a counter discussion, is there something to say that AC43-13 does not apply?
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  17. LSaupe added a post in a topic Cessna 150L   

    Yep, it is based at Royalton (and has been for quite some time).  We will be moving it to Saratoga on the 10th (next Saturday), so you might see us pass overhead.
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  18. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    AC for fuel systems and experiementals
    Hey All:
    Had a guest speaker at our last EAA meeting.  He was a CFI, A&P and AI.  His talk was on fuel systems.  Particularly fuel system design in Experimentals.  He mentioned an A.C. that experimental birds must comply with (cant recall the number of the AC unfortunately, my bad).  He was also adamant that fuel lines in the cockpit need to be metallic (aluminum or stainless etc), and cannot be soft flex lines (such as Tygon).  He spent a lot of time going over proper routing, static head, pressure drops, correct filters and general orientation.  Very good talk overall.
    I know my bird has flex line (Tygon) at the wingroot to allow for wing fold.  All other lines are aluminum in the cockpit. Tygon again from the firewall to the engine (liquid cooled 2 stroke) as there is relative motion.  Also use Tygon for my wing tank sight glasses.
    I had no problems however during my DAR inspection with this.
    Couple questions. As experimental birds what AC sections are we bound to (fuel delivery wise) with regard to air worthiness?  I just followed the Kitfox plans (and general hydraulic knowledge) and all has been well.  But.... it did get me thinking.
    Can anyone point me to the AC we need to be following?  I am sure that flex hose can be accommodated legally as Kitfox and other product factory built SLSA's.  Also several LSA's (EAB and ELSA) running around here are running flex line (Tygon and other) exclusively throughout the cockpit and to the engine.
     
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  19. LSaupe added a post in a topic Anyone using an AVCOMM headset?   

    Great feedback, thanks.
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  20. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Anyone using an AVCOMM headset?
    Anyone using AVCOMM headsets?  One of the guys in our EAA Chapter is selling a used set of AC-454 headsets.  I am thinking of picking these up for a spare.  Interesting in that it has a push to talk built in. It does this using an extra band on the main plug jack, so not sure if it will work with my system.
    http://www.avcomm.com/AC-454-headset-p/ac-454.htm
    These would be spares, but they do seem to do a very good job with removing room noise.  Will try them in the bird on Friday.
    Any feedback appreciated.  They are estimated to be about 5 years old.
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  21. LSaupe added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Few pics from this morning
    Couple pics from this morning.  Nice late Fall flight.
     
     



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  22. LSaupe added a post in a topic Cessna 150L   

    We ended up picking up this bird.  Very nice plane actually.  Has VOR as well.  I am a Sport Pilot now but will probably start transition training to PP so I can fly it now and then (if she lets me that is) :o)
    EDMO, thanks for the "heads-up" on the diamond scar (pun intended).  Those ailerons are as bad as our flaperons with regard to height!
     


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  23. LSaupe added a post in a topic Cessna 150L   

    Thanks guys.  The inspection is tomorrow.
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  24. LSaupe added a topic in "other aircraft your working on"   

    Cessna 150L
    My wife is considering purchase of a 1971 150L from a friend of ours.  We know the history of the plane from the original owner through the current (who is 3rd owner).  Has always been stored in a heated hangar.
    4,000 hours TT, engine has 2,000 hours TT with 600 hours SMOH.
    I am not familiar with these birds at all.  Anything in particular to be looking at (i.e. problem area's)?  We will be going with two A&P's as well to inspect it.
    Larry S.
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  25. LSaupe added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    360 degree imagry
    Have any of you seen this before (360 camera that is)? Once it starts playing you can move around 360 degree by grabbing your mouse and dragging on the image. This stuff blows my mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKcEvfexk08&feature=youtu.be
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