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  1. 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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  2. dynomike added a post in a topic Gospel Lake   

    hard to beat a strip at your house .
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  3. KFfan added a post in a topic ADS-B   

    EAA and AOPA are lobbying to enable use of NON-CERTIFIED ADS-B out devices in experimental and homebuilt craft. They also continue to lobby for 3rd class medical reform. Both are also lobbying to get all ADS-B IN information available whether or not you are transmitting OUT.
     
    It is amazing they can, with seemingly little delay, authorize powered paper airplane use in airspace but not make any progress on changes that benefit thousands of pilots and general aviation.
     
    Lou
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  4. KFfan added a post in a topic Keys   

    Nice!
    Could be applied to a number of people I know...
     
    Lou
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  5. RDavidson added a post in a topic ADS-B   

    Drones...the enemy to all pilots.

    Just after the events of this past week alone I think drone and RC aircraft are facing some serious legislation.
    It is just a matter of time before a large scale accident happens! Whether it be a terrorist act or a drone hitting an airliner, it is going to change everything!
    I already have a friend that almost had to bail out of his biplane because he took a large scale RC plane to the lower wing...not cool

    I understand that the altitude restrictions of ADS-B Out won't have a huge effect on our type of flying, but if we keep giving in they will keep taking! I have no doubt that ADS-B Out requirements were designed to force GA traffic lower because a lot of pilots won't/can't buy the equipment. People that are based at higher elevations will definitely feel the airspace squeeze a lot more than guys closer to sea level. The cost of GA is going up and we are losing aviators rapidly because of it. The Feds love that because it will justify them taking more and more airspace!
    Could I do without ADS-B Out? Probably...but I'm going to get it and an oxygen tank just to show them that I want 18K and below to belong to us! "Use it or lose it" is what we are facing...



    Ron
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  6. briankbski added a post in a topic Avid Catalina Kit FOR SALE   

    SOLD!  Looks like Catalina kit #148AB is sold.  Should be picked up on Saturday September 12th.  That will be a very SAD day.  I am going to miss not seeing it in my garage.  
     
    Didn't get what I was hoping for but life goes on.  Actually, kind of gave it away ... $8,500 ... Canadian! (about $6,300 US) .  A bit of a steel for such a complete kit in almost mint condition.  ALL the bits and pieces are there, right down to all the fabric to cover her.
     
    A few photos of what she looked like today after I hung the wings.  It is back in the garage waiting to be picked up and looking a little sad.
     
    Thank you to all who looked and inquired.
     
    Brian
     



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  7. Bandit added a post in a topic Hunting With Your Avid 2015   

    Randy is right. If it is possible take a trip to Alaska do it. Even though my daughter and I only had a short time to spend in Alaska we made the most of it. Participated in my brothers wedding, met up with a couple of friends and got to meet and make new friends like Randy. Every time I see pictures from Alaska on the forum I remember the great hospitality and adventure Randy introduced Megan and I to. If any other members make it to Anchorage give Randy a call. He is a super nice person with a super nice airplane. Thanks again Randy. I will be back.
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  8. Av8r3400 added a topic in Jokes   

    Keys
    They weren't in my pockets. Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My husband has scolded me many times for leaving my keys in the car's ignition. He's afraid that the car could be stolen. As I looked around the parking lot, I realized he was right. The parking lot was empty. I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen.

    Then, I made the most difficult call of all to my husband: "I left my keys in the car and it's been stolen."

    There was a moment of silence. I thought the call had been disconnected, but then I heard his voice. "Are you kidding me?" he barked, "I dropped you off!"

    Now it was my turn to be silent. Embarrassed, I said, "Well, come and get me."

    He retorted, "I will; just as soon as I convince this cop that I didn't steal your damn car!"
     
     
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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    Randy,
    I talked to Daryl at Warp Drive on the phone, and he said that I might get better Soob cruise with a 3-blade 68" prop and about same takeoff as the 72". He said you have to flatten out the 72 prop too much to make static rpm. I ended up with a used 70" anyway. Wish I had the tapered blades. Guess you got the best of both with your IFA IVO.
    Someone else on here stated that they had the same results, (better cruise, same TO), with shorter prop and more pitch.
    Of course, we are talking about 3-blade performance, not a smaller 2-blade - usually 2-blade props are larger diameter than the 3-blade for the same engine.
    EdMo
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  10. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   


    Rotax has no limit on diameter. They have a calculation called the Maas moment of inertia (MMOI) which calculates the stress going into the gearbox rotationally. These large props are very lightweight, so the MMOI is less than a smaller diameter heavy prop, like a Warp Drive.

    http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=2010764613001

    I am putting on a 78" Prince on my Mangy Fox, it weighs less than 9 pounds.
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  11. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    Well I'm back on line, changed my email address, and somehow messed up getting onto this site, and then a thunderstorm knocked off our power from early evening till about 5 AM. Just to clairify a few things with the Jabiru that were mentioned. It is supposed to put out 80 HP and the 582 is 65. My takeoff and climb performance was pretty much the same with either engine in the MK IV. I do agree with the thought that short props at higher rpm are not as good as long props at slower rpm for our type of plane. That is one disadvantage the Jabiru definatly does have. Jim Chuk

    PS Leni, thanks for your help in getting me back on line...
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  12. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    I am like Ed; I like to hear about the performance, and reliability, of all the alternatives.  Not to say that Rotax is not setting the bar, but the UL's are very intreging and would like to know more about any in use on Avids and KF's.  My interest is more in the short field side rather than high speed so am interested in the props these are running as well.  I can't complain about my Subie but one of these days I might wear it out and try something new if I have a wad of money burning a hole in my pocket. 
     
    And I am interested is what th big bore 912 comes in at in total cost Larry, as well as the performance compared to your 100 hp 912?
     
    One thing I was surprised about this spring at the aviation trade show I was in talking to the rep from CATO; they were making 80" to 84" props for the 912.  I thought Rotax limited the prop size on these to 70"?
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  13. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Gospel Lake   

    Larry,  That is way cool!  I'm not complaining about my set up but I still think having your own runway is the ultimate way to go.  It's neat to see you, Jim, and others making it happen with new runways and airports.
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  14. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Checking in   

    Hey Joey,
     
    Be safe and thanks for everything you do.  Look forward to when you are back home and posting more of your adventures but I always enjoy the increased postings you do get bored out there!  Keep us up on what you are doing as much as you can.  I sure hope we can do some flying together sometime, either in AK or on an ID adventure one of these days.
     
    Randy
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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    I remember stringing that in school - instructor pointed out my mistakes so many times I wanted to hide - and I was in electronics and was an electrician before becoming a toolmaker, A&P, etc.
    My biggest "miracle" was wiring in a Red LED warning light to tell you if a breaker had disconnected, or showing that Cessna used the wrong transistor for their light dimmer circuit. I thought I was an Einstein! Ha!
    Thanks - Have fun.
    EdMo
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  16. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    I will do a write up on the big bore when I get to it. Right now I'm still wrangling spaghetti...
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    Larry,
    Can you tell us a little more about the big bore 912 - how much bigger, hp, etc?
    Mike Jacober in Alaska showed me the first 912 I had ever seen in the 90's. The price back then scared me.
    I had just bought my first Soob engine for $400.
    I didn't mean to add liquid cooling to the VW, just greatly increasing the torque and size of prop with a redrive.
    I think of junkyard VW engines, not the greatly increased price aftermarket ones.
    You can overhaul a VW or Soob for pennies compared to any "Aircraft" engine, and VW pistons will go in a bored Soob.
    I would still like to hear more about the Yama RX1 - First I have heard of it - I lead a sheltered life, and have no one to talk to about engines except on here!
    EdMO
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  18. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    I also spent real world time talking to the Just guys at Airventure.  "Lots of kinks to work out, yet."  Like I said, these engines show plenty of promise, but having a FWF ready for an engine doesn't mean much when 95% of the kits are finally flown running a different engine.  You mention the Kitfox FWF, is there actually one flying yet?
     
    Jim, you are saying that the climb performance on the 85hp Jabaru was not quite as good as the 62hp Rotax, but top speed was better?  That seems to fit perfectly to the data comparing the long versus short props I was mentioning.
     
    Ed, there are two active Mk IV Avids in my flying group that I hang around, one with a 912UL (landed at my house) and the other with a (recently modded) liquid cooled Jabaru.  Performance comparison between them is not even in the same league.  The Rotax will out perform the Jab in every aspect of the flight, by far.  Also, by the time you put a redrive and liquid cooling on a VW you will have enough weight and money in it that a Rotax or even a Continental would be cheaper not to mention much lighter.
     
    Flyhigh, understand you are trying to sell engines or installations or whatever, but, honestly the Rotax engines are still the benchmark, best bang for the buck and are unquestionably the top performers in this segment.  Period.  Someday someone will come out with something better.  Thus far, I haven't seen or heard of it.  yet.
     
     
     
    So many people seem to love to hate on Rotax.  I guess that speaks volumes to their position and success.  I'm real happy with mine.  I'm looking forward to running the big bore mod Rotax in my new plane.
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  19. Flyhighbigsky added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    Here is a link to Zeniths site. My question is, if the engine works well on the Zenith STOL and Cruzer, Kitfox, etc... Why would it not work for our Avids?

    http://www.zenithair.net/engine-and-instruments/

    I'm always wanting to learn and really appreciate everyone's input and constructive discussion.

    Dennis
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  20. Flyhighbigsky added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    Guys look at the props on the Zenith and Just Aircraft for starters. Larger than the specs listed above for sure. I know you are talking about peak HP when looking at UL graphs. That being said the rated HP at 2500 to 2700 is at or above Rotax #'s. Those props on the above aircraft are 68 to 72" props ( I believe, will check with Mfgs) Also companies like Kitfox already have FWF kits designed for our 350iS 130 HP. Still more real world power than the more Costly, complex and heavier Rotax 912. And the UL is not a " high RPM direct drive" engine. Take a look at the graphs on our site, real torque and HP is between 2500-2700 RPM. And if you talk to someone like Roger from Zenith, he will tell you that you don't have to keep out of the throttle to keep her from over revving. I'll be honest, I don't spend a lot of time crunching #'s with this. I just apply the real world feedback I get from our engines in the field. Hope this helps. I'm just wanting to help folks get to know what I consider to be one of the best light sport engines out there.
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  21. EDMO added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    Jim,
    How did the hp compare between the Avid 582 and Jab? Is this an equal comparison?
    How would a 912 stack up against the 2200 Jab
    EdMO
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  22. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    I do have to stick up a bit for the Jabiru though. I put about 450 hrs on my Jab/Avid before I blew the oil cooler hose and put it on it's top at the end of a too short field. Climb performance was very close to what it was before with the 582. Cruise was better. Usually I ran the 582 at 70-75 MPH, about 5000-5200 RPM and would burn about 3.5 gal per hr then. With the Jab, I would cruise about 10-15 mph faster and burn 4 gal per hr. For most of the hrs on the Jab, I was running a 64" two blade square tip Warp Drive prop. Jim Chuk
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    Larry,
    I agree that the big prop performance is a lot better in our type of birds -
    The VW when used with a reduction drive and larger prop also performs a lot better than the high rpm straight drive engines.
    My personal preferences include reduction drives and liquid cooling, for several reasons.
    EdMO
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  24. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Subaru carb, manifold ect   

    What rpm in UL Power turning to make full HP?  3300, right?
     
    Figuring the speed of sound is 1126 feet per second, a simple calculation using .85 mach at the tip, this limits the engine to a 66" prop.  (3323 rpm to tip speed of .85 mach)
     
     
     
    How does the static thrust of a small prop like this compare to an industry standard like Rotax which can turn a large diameter prop at lower rpm?  Not very well.  This is why the high rpm engines, UL Power, Jabaru, Volkswagen, etc. have had very limited success in light STOL planes like Avid and Kitfox.  I have seen several instances of people trying to run VWs and Jabs in Avids and Kitfoxes with minimal success.  They showed poor takeoff and climb performance and these two engines both suffer cooling difficulties with slow air speeds.
     
    I don't intend to disparage the UL Power engines.  They have a great design and show a ton of promise, in the right application.
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic Checking in   

    Joey,
    I read your post to Suberavid - When are you going to get off of your loungechair in the Gas Station and get back to posting some of your trips to the outback...We enjoy them too.
    Hoping for you, a Safe and speedy return.
    EdMO
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