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  1. saskavid added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid Air Force patches
    So Back in the mid 90's John Larsen had cloth patches made to promote the avid flyer. Does anyone remember the size of them or by any chance have one in their possession?
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  2. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic new rudder springs   

    That's how I see it.
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  3. motortommy added a post in a topic case of disaster or to live one`s dream   

    long time no update...
    work, family, house refurbishing and flight lessons are only few excuses why my bird is not flying yet again. Honestly had disillusioning moments during the rebuild. But fortunately finally all the small achieved objectives puzzles together so hopefully there will be a flying plane again someday...
    partial success
    rebuilt 582 with all new cylinders, pistons, crankshaft,...
     
    new wingtips

    reworked fuselage, blasted, painted and smoothened out for Oratex

    next put back header tank/fuel lines, wires for trim, ACL and antenna and lots of reaming prior installing all new AN hardware...
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  4. motortommy added a post in a topic new rudder springs   

    Thanks for taking care!
    Good point to start from. No need for too strong springs as only purpose is preventing slack, right?
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  5. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic new rudder springs   

    I finally measured mine this evening, and they are about 2 1/4" loop to loop.  3/8" diameter, and .035" wire.  JImChuk
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  6. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic new rudder springs   

    I have not had them on the Mangy since the rebuild...
     
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  7. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic new rudder springs   

    Sorry Tommy,  I meant to measure mine today when I went flying.  Forgot.  So just now I went out to the garage to measure and get some pictures of the ones for my new Kitfox.  Couldn't find them....  From memory, they are about 3/8" in diameter, and pretty fine wire.  About .035" or so.  They have to be short enough so they don't want to come unhooked when that pedal is pushed all the way in.   Mostly I think their main function it to keep the rudder cables tight.  I'll try to remember tomorrow....  JImChuk
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  8. motortommy added a topic in Kitfox IV   

    new rudder springs
    I need new rudder springs, but unfortunately have no usable samples.
    Has anybody rough spec. (dia./length/spring rate). I`m located in Europe, so ordering via mothership isn`t an option... Thanks!

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  9. saskavid added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    So I'm just going to throw this out there... I am wondering how much like the ellipse the structure of the wing is on this plane? The ellipse wing being somewhat complex in that it had to be "skinned" in a full jig if I am remembering this correctly. This is such an aerodynamically neat plane on so many levels...
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  10. ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Here are some pictures i took of it in Deans shop. I was very impressed with it. He made the prop that is on it in these pics. I took a picture of the jig he used to make the prop. Pretty cool.






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  11. Willja67 added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    I'm hoping that you might be able to pull it out and spread the wings and get a bunch of pics both overall and of little details.  There's an awful lot to be learned from a master just by looking at his work. 
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  12. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Glad to see you guys chimed in, I was privileged to have my Mk 4 in Deans shop for about a year while he was building it, we helped each other, of course, ‘who got the best of that deal?’ All of your thoughts and recollections are as I know them. Has it ever flown? All I can tell you is one Monday morning after we had checked out the engine, static RPM etc. I removed some wheat stubble from the axles. Beautiful work and engineering!
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  13. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Was just looking at weight of the Continental engine, and this is what I found on Wikipedia.    That means a Jabiru 4 cylinder would be just a little less weight on the nose.  Hmmmm.  I see the plane's paperwork is still up to date as well, no airworthiness certificate yet though???  Wonder if the plane was ever flown?
    A40-4Single ignition, 40 hp (30 kW) at 2575 rpm, dry weight 144 lb (65 kg),[2] Steel backed connecting rod insertsA40-5Dual ignition, 40 hp (30 kW) at 2575 rpm, dry weight 156 lb (71 kg)[3]
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  14. saskavid added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Interesting airplane for sure. Very interesting airfoil profile from what I see in the pictures. Structure  seems to share a lot of mechanics with the ellipse. How the wings fold and the front wings pins pull...streamlining of the struts and the airframe. A very cool piece of work. The workmanship looks just exceptional. wonder how it performed or does perform?
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  15. akflyer added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    If I remember right... wasn't that engine out of the first plane he ever owned?  Didn't he track it down, then designed the plane around that engine?  
    15K is cheap for that bird!
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  16. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Wow, did I read that right?  45' wing span?  Guess that is why it only needs 40 HP.   Do you know empty and gross weights JImChuk
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  17. meglin added a post in a topic Luga NR prop selection   

    Sent off the spinner for the 2-blade propeller yesterday.
     

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  18. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’   

    Correction——inside width and headroom both 35.5” not 37.5” as stated,   Sorry.
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  19. Logtrucker added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Dean Wilson ‘40 Special’
    Dean donated his last airplane to Lewiston Idaho EAA chapter 328, however like most of our shops and hangers were out of room. So we need to sell.   Some specs, WS 45’ fuselage OA  15’10” inside cabin W 37.5”, headroom 37.5”, power 40hp continental, 0 smoh  new prop. No paperwork.  $15,000 Or best offer.    Jack.   509 254 3068






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  20. AvidJack added a post in a topic Looking for Avid Amphib/Catalina for sale   

    I'm workinig on a kifox, so don't often look to see what's happening in the catalina world.  Mine has a hirth f30, 100hp on it.  Started out with a clutch, but the hirth clutches do NOT like sudden drops in power, (eg: about to take a buzzard strike!!). While several builders solved the tail-heavy CG by pouring lead in the nose, I put a pipe flange on the passenger-side floor, and install a 25 pound barbell weight when flying solo.  With 100 hp, I have no problems getting off the water at gross, and can easily hit vne in flight.   This one's mine..  http://youtu.be/v8N8fQ803iA     And, if possible, a clutch makes water operations much more manageable.
    The hirth engines are not as well supported as the rotax, as far as technical information and parts go. I'm going with a 912 uls in the kitfox.
     
    -Jack
    Austin, TX
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  21. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic KitFox 5 Down   

    Odd in a way,  I think it's kind of rare for a Kitfox to burn.  Also, it looked like a pretty open area that would have been conducive for an emergency landing.  Not sure if there is a skid trail, or it was windy and burnt stuff got blown in one direction.   At any rate, sad to see it happen.  JImChuk
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  22. Avidventurous added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts   

    KitFox 5 Down
    Not much info available. Couple news links in the ASN article.
    Shame.
     
    https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/348717
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  23. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    When you make a donation, PLEASE include your username in the comments or post on here so I can update you to a contributing member.  
     
    Thanks folks!

    Some of you are not showing up in my search when I use the email addy on your paypal donation, so PLEASE shoot me a message if you donated but are not shown as a contributing member.
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  24. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I have not looked into a contribution button, I will put it on the list of things to do.  Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to help keep the site going, you have proven that Facebook hans't killed us yet!

     
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  25. AvidJack added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I asked santa so nicely back in 2019 (according to this thread) for a paypal donation button on the home page, but I guess I was naughty that year, 'cause it didn't happen.  I've been better (?) this year, and I did just send a paypal your way, but gosh darn it would be so much easier if santa would check his list twice (and maybe send out a yearly reminder that he was compiling his naughty list)..
    Thanks for everyone's support. 
    Jack
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