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   nlappos added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers    8 hours ago

   Wing .083" Spar Vendor Found

   I found this supplier, Metal Supermarkets, and got a very reasonable quote for .083" wall spars for our Avids and Kitfoxes, less than $100 apiece. They are FOB in Utah and Texas, it seems.
   

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   nlappos added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING    13 hours ago

   Len, I just sent you $25 via Venmo. Thanks for the great work to keep the site going!
   

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   snaprollinfool added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    Yesterday at 2:23 AM

   wanted; early kitfox engine cowling

   anyone have an old kitfox engine cowling? round radial style. some damage ok. contact  Bill naylor 903-505-0587 thanks.
   

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   jjflyer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    Tuesday at 10:53 PM

   Avid Model C STOL Wing project / parts

   AVID FLYER MODEL C STOL WING • FOR SALE • Avid Flyer Model C STOL wing plane / parts. Stretched (16"), widened and modified fuselage, STOL wings with KitFox aluminum extrusions installed and 5/8" washout, reinforced mounts for flaperons and all parts in the photos plus assembly manual with photos. Looking for $3250 OBO. Located east of downtown Colorado Springs. Prefer contact through email: jimjovan@gmail.com
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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   meglin added a post in a topic Propeller 72*44    30 September

   Another one has been prepared for the U.S. 70*46
   
   
   
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2    30 September

   Been pretty slow on progress on the Kitfox.  Last thing I worked on was the cowl.  After fighting the cancer battle over the winter and into the spring, I've had to catch up on other stuff around the place once my strength came back.   I managed to pick up some grove gear for the plane, and stripped of the paint that was on it and polished it up.  I like the way it turned out.  I do like the grove gear, I think it helps the cruise speed compared to the cabane style gear.  Here also are pictures of how I fiberglassed the cowl lip to fit the windshield.  JImChuk
   
   
   
   

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   Good old number 29 added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING    30 September

   Thanks again, Leonard, for keeping the site going. It’s a great thing. 
    
   For those of you who use Venmo, rather than Paypal, you can contribute to Leonard Perry, the mastermind behind this site, @alaskaflyer2000
   To anyone who has found this site valuable, you can help support it by making a contribution. If you like reading through the posts, without being interrupted by ads popping up, please recognize and support it continuing this way. 
    
   Thank you, also, to the many who have also contributed knowledge and information to this site. Your posts and insights have enrichened us all.  
    
   Let’s work to keep this resource open and available. 
   

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   Good old number 29 added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2    29 September

   How is this one coming along? I like what you did with the hub adapters. I’ve really been happy with the 1/14” gear on mine, but sometimes wish I could use the 8” wheels and lighter tires. 
   

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   chopndrag added a post in a topic Avid Flyer MK IV for sale    29 September

   Well always my luck. I'm looking for another one. 
   

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Flyer MK IV for sale    29 September

    Yes it was sold over a year ago.  JImChuk
    

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    chopndrag added a post in a topic Avid Flyer Model "C" For Sale    29 September

    Sold? 
    

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    chopndrag added a post in a topic Avid Flyer MK IV for sale    29 September

    I'm going to guess its sold 
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Metal wing rib and fuel gauge gasket    26 September

    Well I guess it's like I was saying, people do things a lot of different ways with these homebuilt airplanes.  Hopefully you have solved your problem.  JImChuk
    

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    912GS added a post in a topic Metal wing rib and fuel gauge gasket    25 September

    Thanks for the responses.  Just wanted to follow back up to finish this inquiry out.  I was just worried about the hardware falling off in the tank if it wasnt secured.  fortunately they were captive nuts and the gauge came right out. 
    My tank is completely aluminum.   It has two ribs inside epoxy and riveted.  here is a photo of the tank inside and the new cork gasket I made for the fuel gauge. 
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    Buckchop added a post in a topic Model 6 parts    8 September

    Have seat pan, Have rudder but think bent, I belive there is a flap handle ill have to look, no control sticks or linkage, no pedals, 
    

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    marianmadalin32 added a topic in Avid Flyer General Hangar    8 September

    Old aircraft for museum

    Does anyone have an old aircraft/project to giveaway(free of charge) for display for an aviation museum startup in Europe  ? Many thanks.
    

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    TJay added a post in a topic Model 6 parts    8 September

    Hey ill take a bunch of stuff
    Seat pan
    Rudder
    do you have the control sticks and everything under them along with the pushrods
    flap handle
    how bout the levers for the adjustable rudder pedals
    let me know
     
    

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    meglin added a post in a topic Propeller 72*44    7 September

    This propeller was intended for a Sauer motor.
    

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    meglin added a post in a topic Powerfin Prop    7 September

    I wonder how it ended? Did the manufacturer respond? Is the blade grounded? Did it go fast? Are you happy with the propeller?
    

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    Buckchop added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    6 September

    Model 6 parts

    Well got a model 6 that been wadded up pretty bad, has some part left if u guys need stuff. 
    
    wingtanks, header tank, 2 wing spars with inner structure, lots of ribs for wings and tail but NOT a complete set, mixer controls behind seat, KF leading edge cuff, fiberglass seat pan, seat belts, some other odds and ends let me know if ur looking for stuff  
     
    

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    SuberAvid added a post in a topic SuberAvid gets re-powered (again)    4 September

    Jim, Leni built the motor mount; It is the same one as used for the carbed 912 I took off it.
    Larry, too funny; you are absolutely right.   .   I will write some more on the engine soon.
    

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    SuberAvid added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids    4 September

    Short video shuttleing caribou

    Just got back from hunting trip with my brother in law for caribou.  He got a draw tag in an area I had hunted a few times before and I got permission to use a mine airstrip in the area.  We had a great hunt packing in 6 miles up the valley from the airstrip.  On the way hiking up the valley I found a spot that I could land about 4 miles up the valley.  He got a nice caribou and a wolf as a bonus!  The video clip is one of the loads I made ferrying a meat load back to the larger mining strip. 
    P.S. The Carbon Concepts belly pod is awesome for packing gear and especially meat without getting things messy inside your plane!  Randy Appling at Carbon Concepts modified one of his PA-12 pods by cutting a wedge out of  the rear of it to fit my Avid+. This is the first time I have had to put it to the test.
     
    
    
    
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    Willja67 added a post in a topic Metal wing rib and fuel gauge gasket    2 September

    You might try sticking one of those borescope cameras in the tank and if you can get it through one of the holes in the baffle you might be able to get a look at the back side of that gauge. At least you'd have a better idea of what you're dealing with.
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Metal wing rib and fuel gauge gasket    2 September

    I haven't seen one that looks like that, but the problem is that sometimes people come up with what they think is a better idea than what the factory did.  And to be fair, better ideas do come along at times.  But what it can also mean is that things get done in all sorts of ways.  Guess if it was mine, I would carefully remove the gauge, replace the gasket, and hopefully do no damage.  JImChuk
    

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    912GS added a topic in Avid Model IV    2 September

    Metal wing rib and fuel gauge gasket

    Hi All 
    I am trying to sort a few things on an avid I just purchased. I have a gasket that is leaking fuel from behind the Rochester gauge in place. I believe the tank to be fiber glass as I can see glass from the wing inspection cover.  Although from inside the plane I see aluminum. I’m unsure how the fiberglass is bonded to the aluminum of so and how the gauge is mounted.
    i want to be sure before undoing the Phillips screws to drop the unit out. 
     
    does this photo look like anyone else’s you’ve seen? 
     
    On a side note. Thank you to everyone on here. This forum is great wealth of knowledge. 
    
    
    

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