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   Good old number 29 added a post in a topic Simonini engines    Yesterday at 2:09 AM

   Sun ‘n Fun was a blast, as you might expect. From there, it was right back to blow’n snow. I am ready for some fun again.
   
   We’re already gearing up for Oshkosh, where we’ll be in the Homebuilts area, in Booth 625, right across from the Kitfox display. We’ll be there with a complete complement of Simonini motors, and Helix props. That will be July 21-27, 2025. 
   I hope to do some thrust testing, possibly this week, if the spring weather breaks. Unfortunately, we sold out the dual exhaust, so we’ll have to wait for the next shipment to come in, to get thrust numbers on it. We have it in the works, along with some other good stuff, like the Victor 2 intake equalizer plenum, and more gear ratios, including the 4:1, which might be used for towing gliders. 
    
   We will be taking a closer look at the Victor 2 Super installation on the Kitfox 1, and the Model 4. There were some changes in the firewall forward, over the years, so we’ll get a good look at how it mounts on the original flat plate, versus Kitfox’s later cradle style side mount, as well as answering how the exhaust fits. 
    
    
   
   
   
   
   
   
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   Avidventurous added a post in a topic Avid flyer on Facebook marketplace Oklahoma.    11 April

   OK, I have to admit... The reason I saw it was I got my Model C at a GOOD price because all the hangers were broken off the right wing. So when I hear of a good price on an avid/early fox, that's one of the first things I look for. I need to get started on fixing my plane.
   

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   RexFeral added a post in a topic Avid flyer on Facebook marketplace Oklahoma.    11 April

   This is why I wander around here.  The amount of knowledge you guys possess is staggering and I'm humbled to be allowed to glean what I can from the casual banter amongst yourselves.   I love it.    
   I'm slowly absorbing what I can. Appreciate it,  thank you all for the continued education. 
   For what it's worth, I've seen this plane sell 2 times now in less then a year on the market place pages. Seems cause for concern but that's just my opinion.  Take it for what it cost. Nothing.   
    
   Take care folks 
   

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   B757Rus added a post in a topic Parting out Kitfox 2    11 April

   Thanks. Appreciate you looking.
   Mike
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Parting out Kitfox 2    10 April

   The plane was sold a yr ago.  Don't think I have an instrument panel like you need.  I'll have a look and let you know if I find one.  JImChuk
   

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   B757Rus added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    10 April

   Kitfox 2 Instrument Panel

   Hi Everyone,
   I am looking for a Kitfox 2 original instrument panel. Can have old cut outs. I just need it for a template. Also if someone has one they can trace out full size that would work also. Thanks. 
    
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   B757Rus added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    10 April

   Kitfox 2 Instrument Panel

   Hi Everyone,
   I am looking for a Kitfox 2 original instrument panel. Can have old cut outs. I just need it for a template. Also if someone has one they can trace out full size that would work also. Thanks. 
    
   Mike
   

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   B757Rus added a post in a topic Parting out Kitfox 2    10 April

   Jim, 
   Do you have the instrument panel still available ?
   Mike
   

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   ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Avid flyer on Facebook marketplace Oklahoma.    10 April

   Good eyes! I didn't notice it. So....is it broken or wood rotted? Seems odd that an inside one would break like that. Also, obviously not flyable even tho seller claims it is.. Seller said Cowl needed some work. I'd worry a LOT more about the flapperon hangar! 
   

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid flyer on Facebook marketplace Oklahoma.    9 April

    Clear as day if you look for it.  An A model judging by the shape of the door bottom.  JImChuk
    

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    Avidventurous added a post in a topic Avid flyer on Facebook marketplace Oklahoma.    9 April

    Oh look, a broken flapperon hanger on an Avid.. whodathunk??? Time count 33 seconds
    

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    ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Stock Avid landing gear    8 April

    Both my nose forks are gone. Sorry...
    

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    RexFeral added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    8 April

    Avid flyer on Facebook marketplace Oklahoma.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/1BUtv2oVGD/
    Long time lurker but first time posting. Felt this was significant enough to share with yoi folks. No idea if the seller is a member here.
     . !!!!!NOT MY PLANE!!!! . Seen the add while browsing. Located in ada oklahoma the contact info in link.  Looks nice.... Wish I were made of money....except then I wouldn't be able to fly it...
     
     
    take care all. 
     
     
    

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    Wike added a post in a topic Stock Avid landing gear    8 April

    Chris,
    This could work out. I need the mains from a tricycle set up. Or at least the dimensions.
    Bill
    

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    nlappos added a post in a topic Transponder wanted    7 April

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    Rhegarty added a topic in Avid Magnum    3 April

    Magnum Mixer control

    I have been looking over the manual and searching for posts related to my problem and just can't come up with the answer. In the pictures below I'm trying to show how the right stick interferes with the fuselage. This is the rear most position I can get out of it. Everything I have seen (including the manual I have) does not look like this. Even the mount for the bungees seem to be different. If anyone can help point me in the right direction to get this corrected, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Wayne added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    1 April

    Transponder wanted

    Does anyone have a slide-in replacement for a King KT-76A transponder, working, that you’d sell for not too much?
    

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    Wayne added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    1 April

    Transponder wanted

    Does anyone have a slide-in replacement for a King KT-76A transponder, working, that you’d sell for not too much?
    

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    Wayne added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    1 April

    Transponder wanted

    Does anyone have a slide-in replacement for a King KT-76A transponder, working, that you’d sell for not too much?
    

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    ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic This got the heart pumping a bit faster    31 March

    You are lucky there is no damage. Something similar has happened a number of times to me when a passenger gets out. Fortunately in my case it has always started banging during taxi and I have been able to correct it before taking off. Fortunately other than being scary and the potential to produce cosmetic damage, there is no real danger. 
    

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    Vmx136 added a post in a topic This got the heart pumping a bit faster    30 March

    Thanks for the story Jim. That makes enough noise on the ground.  Definitely be concerning mid flight. The deer on our strip are terribly hard to scare off, they come right back and start munching again.  It just adds to the sportiness of our grass strip. 
    

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    Gunderson added a post in a topic SkyRaider project on deck    29 March

    Hi Jim, yeah I think it'll be mostly a gaskets/seals/inspection on the engine. Someone pointed me to a shop in Anoka that I'll check with. I'm at Lake Elmo. 
    

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    1avidflyer added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts    29 March

    This got the heart pumping a bit faster

    I took a friend for a ride the other evening in my Kitfox 4.  Nice flight and we both had a good time.  That changed a bit after I dropped him off at the airport and flew the 10 miles home to my grass strip.  I was chasing the sunset, and two planes had to take off in front of me as well, but I probably wouldn't have noticed it anyway.  (who would think this would happen)  My friend even looked back at the plane from about 15' away and gave me a thumbs up as I was going to taxi away.  Well about half way home, something started banging.  Plane was flying fine, but it sounded like something was going to land in a different place than me.  Had deer on my field, but didn't intend to go around, but was able to dodge the furry things.  I thought that maybe the turtle deck was somehow coming loose, but when I got around to the other side of the plane, I saw this.  Kind of a relief to find out what it was, and no damage caused, (except to my heart and underwear)  ((well not really to the underwear)).  Anyway, I usually keep the seat belts snapped together when not in use on the passenger side, I will have to make sure to always do that in the future.  JImChuk
    
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic SkyRaider project on deck    29 March

    Good that you are able to get back to work on the plane.  Any good engine shop that rebuilds snowmobile engines should be able to rebuild your 503.  I have a local shop in Hibbing that I've had go through over a dozen 447, 503, 532 and 582 engines.  All were fine afterwards.  Maybe all you need is a decarbon and new seals with the tear down/inspection.   What airport do you fly out of?  I sold my first Avid to a guy who flew out of Flying Cloud.  He sold it last year though.  JImChuk
    

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    Gunderson added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    29 March

    SkyRaider project on deck

    I live under Class B airspace so haven't flown my SkyRaider II since the 2020 ADSB mandate, shifting all of my flying to my Cozy, which has an ADSB transponder.
    I've set aside my SkyRaider as a retirement project, and I'm now retired.  First item on my retirement project list was to turn my hangar into a year round work space, which I've completed in the last year, insulating and finishing the interior of my hangar and adding a heater.  I'm now starting to give some attention to the SkyRaider. The squawk list includes:
    Add ADSB.  I'm leaning toward replacing my King KT76A mode C transponder with a Trig TT31 Mode S slide in replacement and adding a Trig TT72 WAAS GPS position source.Minor OH on the Rotax 503.  Less than 150 hrs on the engine, but 20 years and now idle for 5 years. Many OH shops no longer do 503s.Build float fittings for the PuddleJumpers I bought years ago.Move the battery from just behind the firewall to behind the rear seat so I can remove ballast that I had to add to the tailwheel to achieve W&B.I'm pacing myself, so I'll post updates occasionally.
     
    

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