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  1. akflyer added a post in a topic Yup, Did a Dumb   

    I've done the same thing, your not the first to do this one. Hope you get her fixed up quick!


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  2. EDMO added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 gear box adaptor   

    TJay,The original EA-81 Subaru (I call it Soob) car engines were hooked up to a computer, and also had a "limp-home" feature. I think it may have been around 3000 rpm, (that's engine speed - not prop speed), but would have to go back into my old books to be certain on that speed.
    When adapted to aircraft, some rotary-craft continued to use the computer, but that was soon bypassed and a direct ignition system was used - some made dual points for it, and some even used dual coils. They sold heads in Australia with dual sparkplugs, which, IMO, were not needed.
    They no longer had the limp-home feature connected, and it worked fine.
    EdMO
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  3. EDMO added a post in a topic GRAPHITE/NYLON BUSHINGS ON ALUMINUM?   

    Thanks Mark,
    I am getting close to the time to start building my hangers. I will keep your offer in mind, and sometime this year I may figure out what I need for bushings. The MDS/Nylon ones I have been looking at are priced at $5 to $9 each. I know I have some round nylon, and can always buy some more. I have some gray nylon, but don't know if it is graphite or MDS impregnated, and afraid to use it.
    Polyethylene would probably be the best choice, if I could find bushings thick enough.
    Much appreciated,
    EdMO
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  4. MarkD added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts   

    Yup, Did a Dumb
    You would think I would know better but I did a dumb and damaged my Flyer. 
     
    I was unloading the plane from the trailer and usually I relax the winch line just enough to let the main wheels start down the loading ramps then slowly let the winch out to get the main wheels to the ground.
     
    Well for some reason I let too much line out and when I gave the plane a bit of a push to get on the loading ramps the mains went all the way to the bottom of the ramps and then the winch line came up tight. 
     
    With the main wheels on the ground and the winch line coming up tight the tail wheel jumped right out of the channel, went a bit sideways and the fuselage came down on the trailer cross bar and broke the wooden stringer on the bottom of the fuselage just forward of the tail spring mount. When the stringer broke it punched a hole in the fabric on the bottom of the fuselage. 
     
    So now I have a repair to accomplish.  It is just cosmetic and doesn't affect the flyability or airworthiness of the plane.  But I sure feel dumb for damaging my Flyer.
     
    I'll take some pics as I accomplish the repair just in case someone else has a similar repair to do.  I suppose if you hit a rock or something on an off-airport landing you could break the stringer on the bottom of the fuselage.
     
    I have heard from others that trailering the plane back and forth from or to the airport usually leads to RASH of some kind.  I guess I'm now part of that club also.
     
    MarkD
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  5. MarkD added a post in a topic GRAPHITE/NYLON BUSHINGS ON ALUMINUM?   

    Ed,
     
    I have a small lathe and a small bench mill, if you send me a drawing and the required material I can make your bushings.  It will only cost you the price of the material and postage. 
     
    MarkD
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  6. MarkD added a post in a topic Powder Coating   

    I have had the blessed opportunity to repair a few tube structured airframes and one was powder-coated. 
     
    The powder-coated tubing was a big pain in the butt to repair.  I had to blast the affected area and remove the coating on the tubing after the bad sections were cut out. That was difficult at best. 
     
    On the epoxy coated and painted airframes the coatings were much easier to remove far enough back to not be affected by the heat during the weld repairs. Recoating for corrosion prevention after repair was also much simpler.  
     
    Refinishing the powder coated tubing turned out to be a compromise by using epoxy coatings in the repaired areas.  We did not want to completely disassemble the entire airframe to have it re-coated with powder-coat material.
     
    All that being stated, most builders do not plan for repairs when accomplishing the initial build.   I guess it up to the individual as which one process one considers "Best".  I do stuff with my airplane and go places and have had to recover from minor mishaps (mostly dumb stuff) so I plan for repairs and I want the repair to be as good as the original build.  I used a self priming epoxy on the 4130 steel tubing of my fuselage, outdoor polyurethane on wood structures, and poly tone as the final fabric finish.
     
    MarkD
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  7. KFfan added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Happy Birthday
    Trackwelder
     

     
    Lou
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  8. KFfan added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid Flyer
    I happened to see this
     
    http://eaaforums.org/showthread.php?6224-Avid-Flyer-for-sale
     
    Lou
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  9. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    EXPERIMENTAL AMATEUR BUILT data plate locations
    Question on data plate locations.
     
    I actually posses two data plates.  One which is rather large (squarish) and contains builder name, address, model, serial number, weights etc (the standard plate you see), plus a small one I received with my EAA labeling and registration package (small rectangular and only have builder name, model and serial number).
     
    Question is:  Are both of these required?
     
    What location is typically used for installation? The only flat spots I see would be the rudder tube access plates under the horizontal stab or the dash.
     
    Or... is the location DAR specific?
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  10. RDavidson added a post in a topic ADS-B   

    I looked at some of the non certified ADS-B Out setups, and the test results show that they work just fine. Now let's see if they make those legal for us? They are cheap, but if they don't get legislation passed it will be useless!

    I bought the Navworx just to get over compliance while I'm building my panel and not have to retrofit later...this means that with my luck you guys will be able to buy them for $50 next month

    Here is a link to the Navworx ADS600-EXP
    http://www.navworx.com/ADS600EXPDescription.php
    They have had trouble with production, but say they have started shipping them.
    They cost about $1149 for the basic unit, but that quickly goes up adding a harness, antennae, and other parts.
    It is a solution for In and Out...
    It can hook up to modern Transponders, but they also have a device that can capture old transponder signals.

    Anyway, something to look at...I made the plunge, but gritted my teeth the whole way.

    I guess I should have saved it for last, because now my slush fund is empty and I still don't have a prop! Oops!

    Ron
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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic Powder Coating   

    Depends on who you ask...Some may think the powder coat is better.My choice for the limited time and money I have left would be the cheaper powder coat, if I had a choice.
    But I think that 2 coats of epoxy is better.
    EdMo
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  12. Bandit added a post in a topic Powder Coating   

    But is it better?
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  13. EDMO added a post in a topic D&E Aircraft Struts   

    I had a D&E (think the company name was changed - E&E?) Piper wing kit that was much better designed than the original.
    EdMO
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  14. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    D&E Aircraft Struts
    Anybody worked with these guys? I contacted them to give me some ideas on new wing struts, Mr Scot Ruffner said he has some 2.668" X .988" X 11'  in Aluminum that I can cut and he has all the threaded rod ends that I would need for a decent price too. He said this is what he sells for the rear strut on Cubs. Its an option.
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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic Powder Coating   

    You got a GREAT deal Larry,
    If I would have had a choice between a $500 blast, treatment(?) & powder coat, or my $1000 blast & epoxy, I would have taken the Powder coat and saved some money. But I wont own this plane as long as some of you will own yours.
    EdMO
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  16. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Powder Coating   

    Chemical painting a tube structure like a fuselage is very, very laborious. Anyone whose ever done it would agree. Like dusty said the electrostatic application process is far less labor intensive (cheaper).

    I looked at painting the Mangy, I would have had nearly $300 in paint and primer alone, no labor. I had it blasted, pretreated and powder coated for $168. Easy choice.
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  17. Dusty added a post in a topic Powder Coating   

    Powder coating give a good looking finish for a cheaper cost and is generally easier to get right as it is applied electrostatically,
    Electrostatic paints are a little more tricky and costly.
    Painting kitfox components by conventional spray would be cost prohibitive in a commercial scale.
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  18. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Powder Coating   

    Just curious why all the factory kits come powder coated?
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  19. allonsye added a post in a topic 2015 Curtiss Seaplane Homecoming at Hammondsport, NY - Sept. 18-20   

    I was at the museum for the first time last Labor Day w/e (2014).  What a facinating place!  Wish I could make it to this event year.
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  20. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Funny Pics   


     

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  21. RobS added a post in a topic Powder Coating   

    Thanks for the feedback. Definitely some pros and cons to powder coating. Sounds like epoxy is the way to go.
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  22. TJay added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 gear box adaptor   

    That is A great engine, but to make full power I think it is around 9000 rpm so it has a built in gear reduction for the snowmobile clutch and then you have to add another gearbox seems like extra weight to me. Another down fall is when that engine overheats for just a split second the computer instantly puts it in limp mode, If they can reprogram that it will be a killer engine I think. My dad has a turboed three cylinder in his Nitro and it moves.
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  23. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 gear box adaptor   

    Just saw this on barnstormers.... Who wants to be the guinea pig? Jim Chuk


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  24. marksires added a post in a topic latest air vehicle (not really)   

    I really liked his crash protection under the seat! 
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  25. dholly added a topic in Local Fly in's   

    2015 Curtiss Seaplane Homecoming at Hammondsport, NY - Sept. 18-20
    Museum slates Seaplane Homecoming  
    August 19, 2015 by General Aviation News Staff 1 Comment HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. — On Sept. 19, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State will pay tribute to the Father of Naval Aviation in its annual Seaplane Homecoming.
     
    The event honors Glenn H. Curtiss, the first man to take off and land on water in an airplane. Curtiss inspired seaplane development and his ideas and contributions are used today in every seaplane flight. By 1911, Curtiss mastered the technology to make the first amphibian demonstration of a “seaplane†or “flying boat,†securing his title of “Father of Naval Aviation.â€
     
    Activities begin at 10 a.m. at Depot Park on the lakefront in Hammondsport. This once-a-year event is free and open to the public. In addition to various seaplanes landing and taking off at the lakefront, activities include food and souvenir vendors, wine and beer tasting, live band and raffles, including a drawing for a seaplane ride.
     
    Beginning at 1 p.m., aviation enthusiasts and visiting pilots will salute Curtiss with a seaplane parade around Keuka Lake that extends beyond the southern loop directly over the Curtiss gravesite in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
     

    Curtiss created the seaplane for the Navy, and the first one flew in the U.S. Feb. 25, 1911. This Triad laid the foundation for the A-1 Triad, which later in 1911 became the first airplane ever requisitioned by the U.S. Navy. It was named the Triad became it could operate in three dimensions—sea, air, and land.
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    Please join us at the south end of Keuka Lake the weekend of Sept. 18-20. (1 week after Greenville International Seaplane Fly-In). The water and sky will be busy with boats and seaplanes, as Hammondsport commemorates Glenn H. Curtiss’s creation of the seaplane. Replica seaplanes constructed at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum are flown each September at the three-day Seaplane Homecoming.
    Friday no planned activities, but town docks and amphibian ramp available. Those who arrive have a great time in the local bars and restaurants. Vendors will be set up at Depot Park. Saturday local flying and the day’s main event, the Glenn Curtiss Salute seaplane parade around Keuka Lake. Unicom 123.45. A catered banquet dinner will be held at the museum on Saturday evening. Cocktail hour, dinner, guest speaker; all in the museum, seated amongst the antique Curtiss Hydroaeroplanes. Pilot and copilot free, others $35. 607-569-2160 or contact Jean Doherty info@glennhcurtissmuseum.org.

    Be careful at the docks. If you pull in nose first there is no facing on the boardwalk. The floats can go under the boardwalk, exposing your prop and cowling to damage. If the wind is out of the north, making the docks unusable, there is a good beach on the southeastern shore. Amphibs may drive up the ramp just west of the docks. Landplanes: there is a small grass strip, Kolo Field, uncharted, about 1 mile south of town just east of Route 54. Try on 123.45 to get a ride, or call the museum.
     
    The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, which is located in the scenic Finger Lakes Region of New York State, is home to a priceless collection relating to early aviation, bicycle and motorcycle transportation and local history. The Museum celebrates the life and accomplishments of Glenn Curtiss, who is remembered as the father of naval aviation and the founder of the American aircraft industry. The museum, which is located at 8419 State Rt. 54 in Hammondsport, is open every Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and every Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm through October 31. For more information, visit the museum website at http://www.GlennhCurtissMuseum.org.
     
    (Pics from prior years event are linked in earlier posts.)
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