Avid C stol on barnstormers

[1avidflyer 1983]

This just popped up and barnstormers.  JImChuk

AVID C STOL • $16,500 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 166 hrs TT on healthy Rotax 582 gray head 2-stroke liquid-cooled engine, condition inspection June 7, 2019. Side-by-side 2-seater with quick folding wings (no control disconnect!) and excellent trailer that allows storage in a single-car garage. Takeoff is brisk and climb rate is around 1500 fpm. Over-the-nose visibility is excellent, even on the ground taxiing. Airplane has fuel totalizer, TAS and density altitude meter, altitude leaning system, and oil injection, enabling refueling at airports. 72” 3-blade IVO prop. Custom luggage compartment under turtledeck. Empty weight < 500# • Contact Arthur Powell, Owner -  located Bingen, WA United States • Telephone: 5092810843 • 5092810843 • 5092810843 • Posted August 4, 2019 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchist • Report This Ad • View Larger Images

[Turbo 162]

Yeah, sorry guys, that's me.  My legs are too long and prone to cramping.  Otherwise, I like the little bird.  Was contemplating a brake lever on the stick, then clocking the pilot's side pedals (minus master cylinders & toe brake levers) forward a smidge to buy additional legroom.  But there are other issues.  Oh well!

[1avidflyer 1983]

It does look nice.  I think you will miss it when it's gone.  JImChuk

[Allen Sutphin 705]

Turbo, I may have the same issue when I get it in the air. I am 6' and long legged. Hope not, but time will tell.

[1avidflyer 1983]

Allen, how did you do back when you were flying my Kitfox 4?  JImChuk

[Allen Sutphin 705]

Done very well. Had plenty of room. The model 4 seemed to have a little more room than the model 2 if I remember correctly. Of course I was a lot younger back then and in better shape. Could actually get out of bed without sounding like a bowl of Rice Crispies. If I would ever part with this fox, I figure I am done building. Any new aircraft will be a two part kit, the airplane and the key.

Edited 15 Aug 2019 by Allen Sutphin

[Turbo 162]

Despite having to yaw your way along while taxiing, vs the Avid's superb forward visibility, the Kitfoxes I've seen look to have a more comfortable pilot position.  Maybe that's part of why they command a higher price on the used market.  Dean must have shorter legs than I do.

By-the-way, I have found that using the oil injection system my plugs stay oil-free, and I don't have to pull them out to shake and blow the excess oil off every time I go to fly!  The inverted engine is not so bad after all!  It's likely true for those premixing Amsoil at 100:1 also.

Edited 16 Aug 2019 by Turbo

[1avidflyer 1983]

My pants inseam is 29" and I fit in the Avid just fine :-)  JImChuk