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AvidJack added a post in a topic Another catalina / amphibian on the market Yesterday at 1:14 AM

And, yet another (again, an amphibian). on barnstormers..
AVID CATALINA AMPHIBIAN • $19,000 • FOR SALE • 95% completed. Needs canopy and flaperons finished. Too many other things going on to finish. Has rotax 532 engine. This can be finished as 3 seats or two seats for light sport. Building log and build pictures are on the EAA builders log for easy access. • Contact Ronald Kline , Owner - located Finleyville, PA 15332 United States • Telephone: ---------- • Posted June 16, 2025 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Images
and, I learned to copy the pics- hadn't seen this one.

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mcsmarket added a post in a topic Anyone know this plane? Monday at 10:23 PM

I'm the guy that picked up the Kitfox 2 parts from your place, the guy that scratch built the Avid I'm going to rework the floats I have and turn them into amphibs. Like the idea of leaving the landing gear on the plane to connect the floats.

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1avidflyer added a post in a topic Anyone know this plane? Monday at 9:56 PM

Ya, looking at it again, those don't look like the Avid floats. Not sure where you are located, but I know of a set of Avid floats in north central Florida that were for sale. JImChuk

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mcsmarket added a post in a topic Anyone know this plane? Monday at 6:51 PM

Thanks Jim, they look like aluminum very similar to the Zenair float, I have seen the fiberglass Avid type on an Avid C here in my area, looking at the way they used the conventional wheel gear for attachment seems like a good idea.
Mark

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1avidflyer added a post in a topic Anyone know this plane? Sunday at 7:42 PM

It was built by a George Casper who lived close to me in northern Mn. I do know he flew it some and ended up selling it to someone else. Looks like the let the registration lapse. If those are the fiberglass Avid factory floats, from what I've heard, they worked fairly good. JImChuk

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mcsmarket added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it Sunday at 7:12 PM

Anyone know this plane?

Greetings,
Interested in the float connection and how well it worked?

Thanks,
Mark

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dholly added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it Saturday at 2:41 AM

F/S: CZAW 1200 Amphib Floats

Wassup?
Listing these like new factory built amphib floats. Multi bulkhead 6061T6 w/ solid bucked and closed blind rivet construction. Gorgeous Metalflake Silver Gray Imron w/ Clearcoat paint. Incs turnkey rigging for your Rans S7 install with exception of the rear strut to fuse fittings, ie. streamlined spreader bars and Z-struts, cross cables, hdware, hyd. hand pump, valving and selector, hyd/brake line etc. Very low hours when removed and put into climate controlled indoor storage. You won't find a nicer set.
Pics on Barnstormer ad here --> https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1986636-CZAW-1200-Amphib-Float-Package.html

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KFox added a post in a topic In search of/ WTB kitfox 3 ribs Friday at 3:51 PM

I'll get it traced out this weekend. I have both ribs i can trace. What's your mailing address? I don't have a scanner that scans big enough for a whole rib. I'll transfer it to paper.

Donny

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ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Just joined the Fat Avid Club 10 June

I have some rough numbers for speed with the various configurations and tires.
The Tricycle configuration with 22 inch pillow soft main tires and an 800X6 front tire was a 95-100 MPH with me and half gas or so.
In TW configuration with the same 22 inch pillow soft tires and a 280-250- 4 tailwheel tire cruise bumped up to a pretty consistent 105 MPH under the same conditions.
When I put the 29 inch cartoon tires on the mains and bumped the TW up to a 4.10 - 3.50 - 4 tire speed dropped back to around 95 MPH.

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Landcruisinmy93 added a post in a topic In search of/ WTB kitfox 3 ribs 10 June

A template would be Amazing! Let me know how much you want and if you can receive PayPal, CashApp, Venmo...or if you'd prefer a check.
I appreciate you reaching out.
Thank You,
Steve

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KFox added a post in a topic In search of/ WTB kitfox 3 ribs 10 June

Would a template of the ribs help you out? I'm rebuilding my wing at the moment.

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nlappos added a post in a topic Rotax 582 hose replacement 3 June

I redid all my water hoses, used this stuff, it is 6-7 years old, looks brand new. Amazon:
HPS 1" ID Black high temp reinforced silicone heater hose 10 feet roll, Max Working Pressure 50 psi, Max Temperature Rating: 350F, Bend Radius: 4.5"

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1avidflyer added a post in a topic Percepter N3 Pup 2 June

Is it possible to have to many projects?? Depends on who you ask. Get her done! JImChuk

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Avidventurous added a post in a topic Percepter N3 Pup 2 June

Guess I'm hopeless

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ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Rotax 582 hose replacement 1 June

Look the hoses over VERY closely. If they are still flexible and don't look or feel cracked, stiff, brittle or burned from exhaust, I would use as-is.
The 582 RV oil circuit uses a (I think) 10mm hose that has cloth braid on the outside. it is very light and flexible hose that I could not find locally. That is really the only hose I have ever bought specific to the 582 from Lockwood. For all water hoses I either bough pre-formed hoses and cut the portion out that fit the particular profile I needed or used hose on a roll for longer straight pieces. I got the water hose from local parts shops that would let me look through all of their hoses.
When I plumbed my 912, I bought the metric oil hose from Lockwood and did the same thing with auto hoses for the rest of the engine. The 912 was more complicated so I made a drawing of the hoses and wrote the gates part number that I cut each hose from I used in a particular location. Occasionally I got lucky and one hose with multiple bends could be cut and used in more than one location. If I ever need to replace the hoses I have references to the part numbers of the hoses I used for a particular spot.
There are probably better ways to do it but this is what I have done.

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amekler added a topic in Rotax and other engines 1 June

Rotax 582 hose replacement

Just bought a Mark IV with a 582
I’d like to replace all the hoses as I don’t know when and if they were ever changed
does any one have a list of what is needed
do people use rotax hoses or automotive hoses
any help appreciated
Alan

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Avidventurous added a post in a topic Percepter N3 Pup 30 May

Yep. it seems mostly there. The spars need to be replaced for sure. The engine won't turn (big Surprise LOL). I gots lots to do now (as though I didn't before) I need to get off my lazy A and start getting stuff done.

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1avidflyer added a post in a topic Percepter N3 Pup 30 May

Hard to find anything cheaper than that. Bit of work though. But that is half of the fun! JImChuk

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Avidventurous added a post in a topic Percepter N3 Pup 29 May

Well, I have a self control problem. This thing is a few miles from my house and the price just got reduced.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/avo/d/scottsdale-preceptor-n3-pup-ultralight/7846800333.html.
I'm going to see it tonight.

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Justine added a post in a topic Waht is the Avid + (Or plus) 29 May

Hy dholly,
I'm a bit late getting back to you. I had put this restoration project on STBY, I'm now taking early retirement, I'm getting back involved, and I'm still as motivated as ever. I'm an unconditional fan of the Avid Flyer. To be honest, I really care about this fuselage, which needs some repairs. I'd also like to make the few modifications necessary to create a luggage area behind the seats, like the AVID + Airdal with the mixer under the seat or teleflex cables for the flapperons. I'm French, but I live in Switzerland. If I carry out the restoration on Swiss territory (HB), it involves a number of constraints. We don't really do what we want here; I need authorization from the expert amateur builders who have been delegated by the civil aviation authority (FOCA) and who are commissioned by its branch, which is more reserved for experimental aircraft (EAS). The amateur builders here are suggesting that I buy a pre-built machine; the very idea of a structural modification to the fuselage makes their hair stand on end. So, while waiting to find the right deal, because a certain number of Avid MKIVs located in Switzerland no longer have an up-to-date license and are sleeping peacefully in the hangars, I will gently start to source spare parts in order to rebuild the fuselage that I recovered and that we still have not identified. Many thanks for your contribution, it is not too late. This forum is the only technical support I have and it is very valuable. Avid Flyer Mark IV (Only firsts pages concerne structral of the Avid flyer.)

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Avidventurous added a post in a topic Percepter N3 Pup 28 May

Thanks Jim

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1avidflyer added a post in a topic Percepter N3 Pup 28 May

The ones I know of didn't have folding wings. Might have been an option, but can't say that for sure. Basically a single seat cub. I visited their factory in Rutherfordton NC once. JImChuk

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Avidventurous added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 28 May

Percepter N3 Pup

Does anyone know anything about this plane? There is one here locally (well a "kit" maybe) It comes with an engine.
Major question: does it have folding wings like the Avid?
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I'm thinking of trading in the Fisher because of the folding wing thing....

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ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic The cliffs at Etretat 27 May

Beautiful photo!

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Cedric R added a post in a topic The cliffs at Etretat 26 May

30ish years a go, a Cri-Cri flu through the arches. The pilot was 747 airliner professional pilot.

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