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  1. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    Sorry, but it will have to wait till spring.  Thanks!   JImChuk
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  2. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    It's looking really sharp.  I'll bet it'll be a real flyer at that weight and 100 HP.  Hopefully there will be a fist flight report before the snow sets in.
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  3. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    Looks great Jim!
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  4. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    It's the Kitfox smooth cowl,  John Rogers in Id has a mold and made me one.  Because the engine sticks further forward, I had to build my own boot cowl, which I did out of fiberglass. It's pretty much the same as my flying Kitfox 4 cowl, except for length.  JImChuk
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  5. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    What cowl and boot is that Jim?
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  6. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    Well I had a bit of an exciting day today.  Taxied the Kitfox 4 for the first time.  Runs nice, felt like it would have left the ground in no time.  655 lbs and 100 HP 912 will do that I suppose.  Anyway, I'm happy.  Still got stuff to do, but it's close!  Short video as well.  JImChuk    Kitfox 4 first taxi



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  7. Avidventurous added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    Nice Jim
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  8. wypaul added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    Looking good Jim!
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  9. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    Wow, here it is, over a year later and still no first flight.  To many other things get in the way of working on the plane sometimes.  Getting closer though, though I was going to taxi it yesterday, but ran out of daylight.  Looks like it ended up weighing 654.8 lbs, but will probably have to hang 10 lbs of weight in the tail for CG reasons.   JImChuk


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  10. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Lift strut fittings   

    Maybe both, with more of the former??  I don't think they support the early Kitfoxes much either.  Being that they are almost 2 yrs out on a new kit, I don't suppose they want to monkey with other perhaps less profitable things.  These are just my guesses.  YMMV.  JImChuk
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  11. Avidventurous added a post in a topic Lift strut fittings   

    Is that due to animosity or simply safety?????
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  12. Avidventurous added a post in a topic Complete Avid kit   

    I didn't look at the original post date. Ooops. interesting it's posted as a mark 4 yet has a lower serial number my my model C with serial 997. 
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  13. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Complete Avid kit   

    TJay,  you had me wondering, but then I saw that my post was from 2017.  Been trying to figure out what it was, and I'm still not sure.  Sounds like it was airplane related though.... Gues I'm still wondering.   JImChuk
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  14. TJay added a post in a topic Complete Avid kit   

    Would like to see this Jim
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  15. daveee added a post in a topic Complete Avid kit   

    I've decided to sell my Avid Mk 4. 1996.
    Avid / Kitfox with FOLDING WINGS, a NEW factory reman Rotax 582 engine and exhaust. (>$5000.00 Value), ~6 Hrs on Engine! Airframe 238.3 TT.  Aerocet 1100 fiberglass Floats, 72" IVO adjustable medium prop. Centrifugal clutch, electric trim. Includes wheel gear with excellent custom brakes, fuel lines, Dolly with lift mechanism for sea launching, separate Avid trailer for road transport, wing covers, life jackets, all possible manuals, documents, etc. etc.

    Homebuilt Category, 1150 lb gross, 597.1 lb wheels, 700.5 lb floats. 100 litres fuel capacity. ~4 Hr Cruise at 85MPH. (on Floats)

    Kept indoors, Very well equipped panel including Garmin 296 GPS, AOA meter, built in intercom, VHF, No ELT, super clean build.

    Would reluctantly consider separating floats and plane.

    Medical is reason for sale. Phone or text me at 705.427.4347 or E-Mail for more details. Thx 

    Davelc56@gmail.com

    In Muskoka. Ontario.

    $40,000.00 Canadian FIRM!


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  16. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Lift strut fittings   

    If you are referring to the part that is glued and riveted to the wing spars, Kitfox or Just aircraft are probably the same as what Avid used.  Certainly Kitfox uses a 2 1/2" OD spar, and I think Just does as well.  Whether they will sell just those parts is another matter.  Probably wise not to mention Avid Flyer if that's what you need them for if you call Kitfox.   JImChuk
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  17. av8r66 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Lift strut fittings
    Looking for lift strut fittings or someone that makes them. Thank you
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  18. N643GP added a post in a topic Spar fpr Magnum   

    Just measured it definitely 0.90
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  19. N643GP added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers   

    Spar fpr Magnum
    I need to replace my front spar on my Magnum because of stupidity.  I have SN# 90 and my spar is extruded 6061 T6 0.090, and is 13’ 10” long… arggg…  I can’t find this material. It is aerobatic according to Avid and is flown that way.  The best info I can find is Dean Wilson had these custom made when he upgraded the Magnum to aerobatic stressing.  He also increased the lift strut wall thickness and added the internal I-beam.  My wings were quick build by the factory.

    Gary 817-994-0884
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  20. snaprollinfool added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    wanted avid c engine cowling
    wanted avid c engine cowling. thanks, bill
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  21. snaprollinfool added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    wanted avid c engine cowling
    wanted avid c engine cowling. thanks, bill
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  22. snaprollinfool added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    wanted avid B,C, or mark 4 engine cowling
    wanted avid B,C or mark 4 engine cowling. thanks, bill
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  23. snaprollinfool added a post in a topic Stock Avid landing gear   

    hi chris, do you still have the tail dragger landing gear? if so will it fit an avid A? how much do do you want for it? thanks, Bill
     
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  24. av8r66 added a post in a topic Tail surface measurement help   

    Is that for a 4 or a 5 excuse my ignorance 
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  25. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic STOL wings   

    Both planes use the 27 1/2" spacing on the spars, but the lift strut brackets are most likely in a different place, so they use different length struts.  Actually Kitfox 1 and 2 have different length struts than the Kitfox 3 and 4.  One other difference is the strut attachments at the fuselage are different from the Avid to Kitfox.  JImChuk
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