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  1. Post on Total noob in Avid Model IV

    By CuddleRhino, posted
    Hello Ladies and Gentlemen... and the rest,
    I'm new to the Avid Flyer and, honestly, a new pilot (less than a year licensed). I am in the process of buying a Mk4 w/ EA-81 Subaru near Tyler, TX. I was hoping to find some help in this venture as well as link up with local (Houston, TX area) Avid/Fox flyers. The plane looks okay to me, but a problem would have to be pretty obvious to be caught by such an inexperienced eye. Optimally, I would like to find someone with experience with Avid Mk4s to give her a look (I'd be willing to pay for services, of course). Otherwise, does anyone have a good checklist to use when considering a purchase? Thanks in advance for all your help and I, very much, look forward to being a part of this community.


  2. Post on Total noob in Avid Model IV

    By CuddleRhino, posted
    Hello Ladies and Gentlemen... and the rest,
    I'm new to the Avid Flyer and, honestly, a new pilot (less than a year licensed). I am in the process of buying a Mk4 w/ EA-81 Subaru near Tyler, TX. I was hoping to find some help in this venture as well as link up with local (Houston, TX area) Avid/Fox flyers. The plane looks okay to me, but a problem would have to be pretty obvious to be caught by such an inexperienced eye. Optimally, I would like to find someone with experience with Avid Mk4s to give her a look (I'd be willing to pay for services, of course). Otherwise, does anyone have a good checklist to use when considering a purchase? Thanks in advance for all your help and I, very much, look forward to being a part of this community.


  3. Post on Buying an avid magnum in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar

    By Dan.lutgen, posted
    Hi
    I am new to the forum but I am looking for advice. I am looking at buying an avid magnum and understand the company has been out of business for 20 plus years. How easy is it to get parts? Would you buy one the lycoming or Subaru engine? I have a 1400 ft runway. Will it fly off with 2 people?
    Thanks


  4. Post on 'Nother Noob in NC in Introduce yourself

    By allonsye, posted
    Greetings to the Collective.
     
    I've been away from flying for a good many years but recently decided to jump back in. I'd always liked the Avids 'n Foxes. I have 250 hrs PA28 time and 250 BC12D Tcraft time. I'm hoping this bird will be like the Tcraft.
     
    Thanks to Joey and Rich M. for their invaluable feedback via email and texts as i looked towards this purchase.
     
    I was actually considering getting into UL flying but after my g/f said "why don't you get a real airplane", I jumped on this C Mdl that many of you have seen or inquired into on Barnstormers. I was immediately attracted to the straightened fuselage and the HH wings w/fiberglass tanks. N951ST grosses at 1150. With it's IVO IFA prop, the seller/builder claims he'd cruise at 95mph (that's up there w/the Tcraft).
     
    I have all the original receipts and build log.
     

     
    It was a long haul from N. IN to NC - 620 mi and this bird accumalated thousands more cycles from bouncing down the highway on a modified snowsled trailer which resulted in wearing out and eventually bending the cheap old Maule single spring tailwheel.


     
    I'm not too dismayed about that however -- the way I see it is it was the sacrificial anode of sorts - mounting the airframe rigidly to the trailer would have likely resulted in frame damage. Though the 4130 structure is very robust.

    I considering different mods from simply retaining the Maule wheel but adding a dual leaf spring to a complete retrofit.
     
    You could call this an this is an undamaged project. Actually FWF and an annual.  My rusty old A&P background will certainly be handly - but I do have my work cut out for me. "Radiators and 2 strokes OH MY". This is totally new territory for me! My only 2cycle experience was my Yamaha RD350 years ago. I've ridden 'em but never flown em.
     
    The 582 was overhauled back in 2000, sealed in foam and boxed and only saw the light of day when the seller put it up on Barnstormers recently. So, I've got a motor to go through and update w/seals or whatever is called for.  But what's really got me perplexed. is the radiator set-up. What a mess. Interestingly (and fortunately) the airframe doesn't reflect this convultedness. One of the brackets is broken in half. I need to redo all the plumbing to aircraft quality spec and to include rods and staunchions for the radiators. But gezzzzzzzz that's a lot of footage of lines. I'm wondering if there is an alternative setup? ??
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    I welcome your feedback and suggestions on my project.
     
    Cheers:)
    Paul