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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic got plane home   

    Mark,
         You are asking a Neanderthal to fly the space shuttle - I found the Avid manual and ADs in Files and Forms - Donno if any Kitfox manual has ever been posted.   I haven't found my copy of the rudder pedal SB yet, but think I posted it at one time.  I will post it when I find it.  Now posting Kitfox elevator SB in Files and Forms.
    EdMO
    I have KITFOX 1, 4, and part of 5 manuals - Also Avid Magnum manual, and Aerobat flight maneuvers pages, and a Zenith 701 or 801 manual that I haven't been able to find recently since I moved.
    Doug Holly probably has the best library and access to that and photos.
     
    I would copy and mail a copy of anything I have - Just pay actual costs UPS charges me - guessing about $50.
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  2. EDMO added a post in a topic skyraider super   

    I think there have been many suggestions from Alaska on here to keep it covert...and say it is only GA...
    If you should decide to get an IVO IFA, then follow their modifications posted on here before you have problems with the screw shaft and motor on it.
    EdMO
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  3. MarkD added a post in a topic got plane home   

    I have not seen the KF manual, could you share a link? 
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  4. EDMO added a post in a topic got plane home   

    Instead of a strap around the torque tube reinforcing the pedal support tube, Kitfox just added a small triangle between the two on the one side of the upright tube.   About the same time as adding triangles at the inboard ends of the elevator pivot tube.  I think the strap may be a stronger fix.
    I think the drawing from the manual may be in Files and Forms section.  If not, I can post it.
    EdMO
    Doug Holly broke his rudder cable tube at the pedal tube and made a reinforcement change there too and posted photos somewhere on this site.
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  5. MarkD added a post in a topic got plane home   

    I got temporarily sidetracked last night but I will definitely get some pictures tonight and post them.  I ran into the rudder pedal attachment weld issue in 1998 while was building my Avid Model C.  It was addressed on the old Avid Flyer website, so long ago I do not remember the now defunct address.
     
    I had acquired some parts off a wrecked MK IV and was "Upgrading" my Model C by adding the hydraulic brakes, rudder pedals and structural portions of the MK IV lower firewall framework.  When I acquired the partial kit for the Model C I had to do a bunch of scrounging to complete the airplane so I was looking for any and all information I could get and any parts that were available at the time.
     
     As morbid as it sounds, I was also checking the FAA and NTSB data base for crashes looking for parts.  That is when I discovered the rudder pedal failure issue.  There were several airplanes (Avids) that were damaged due to "Loss Of Control" (ground loop)  on the ground. I do not know if it was ever determined if the broken rudder pedal caused the loss of control or if the pedals we damaged due to the loss of control.
     
    Anyway, there was a fix for the weld failure recommended by several of the active web site members at the time.  I do not think AVID ever addressed the issue.  This may have been during the time when AVID was struggling. 
     
    So while I was busy modifying things with a torch and filler wire I performed the fix on my salvaged rudder pedal assemblies.
     
    I'll get some picture, I promise.
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  6. Cropduster13 added a post in a topic skyraider super   

    Yes but I need to keep it ELSA. But I think that would help.
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  7. allonsye added a post in a topic got plane home   

    Please do share pics and tell Mark. I've no idea myself what you're referring to -- never noticed a reference in the pubs in this regard.
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  8. allonsye added a post in a topic got plane home   

    Having Rick look this engine over is a good idea. 
     
    I recently ran mine after acquiring it 18 months ago and going over the whole aircraft.  The engine had been overhauled and pickeled at 320 hrs 10-yrs ago.  I decided to hang it and see how it operated.  Shortly after the 30min break in cycle it lost power as I was doing a high speed taxi on my local runway -- would only turn 3k rpm. I thought it seized.  A visual showed no oil left in the injector reservoir. I sent it out to Rick.  Turns out the crank seals let go (age I guess) -- otherwise no other damage . Rick also found dirt in the carb mains (likely accounting for the power loss).  Rick has a long list of things he addresses on the 582 such as improving lube channels on the rod ends
    Your motor likely has the early "small" crank like mine.  There are concerns Rick has about this but he can address them w/out having to replace the crank. He overhauled mine and added a vibration damper to the crank.  It's on it way to me now with a fresh log book and 2-yr warranty.
     
    Again, I can't stress highly enough having an expert look over your motor, especially given it's age -- definitely worth while.
     
    I'm moving (back) to VA this w/e and the Avid will be in tow for 290mi on a rig I built similar to yours. 
     
    BTW - love the panel on yours. Looks very functional.
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  9. TJay added a post in a topic Spar Inserts   

    Oh Of course there installed Ed and the stock inserts are already riveted in Ha, when I get started on this thing again It is a little drilling first.
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  10. jjbaker added a post in a topic Let's see, non-flying,,, Windows 10?   

    By the time Microcrap is finished with you guys, you'll watch a 3 minute video before being shown your emails. If you don't want the video, enter your credit card number. Downright amazing idiocy on display with MS stuff. I am running 8.1 and the number of JRT's and Malware issues is mind-boggling. My laptops last no more than 3 years before they smoke off after having worked the whole time (I shut down once a week) and I think my next computer will have some Open Source OS again.
     
    Recently did some troubleshooting (testing what doesn't work means using IE in any version) and noticed that my seaplaneforum.com opens a popup video you have to watch before you can close the window. People might think that popups are used or distributed through the website, instead its the damn browser!!!
     
    There you go making sure people don't get bugged to death with constant flashing ads and Microshit simply does it for you.....
     
    Reminds me of the balloonist who got lost and descended over a city to ask for directions.
     
    He stopped in front of a highrise and yelled to a person standing at the window: "Can you tell me where I am?"
    The guy responded: "Yes, you're in a balloon!"
    The balloonist nodded and told his passengers: "Okay, we're in Seattle! I know how to get home from here."
    The passengers were puzzled. One finally asked: "Sir, excuse me, but how could you tell you're in Seattle?"
    Pilot: "That's easy. Shiny highrise building. Ask any question and if the answer is theoretically correct but completely useless its Microsoft's headquarters!"
     

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  11. dholly added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    The elevator is obvious, but from the space between the balances it looked like the HS was widened as well. Optical illusion I guess...
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  12. EDMO added a post in a topic Spar Inserts   

    I agree Larry - Plywood may have worked - but I wouldn't go that route if I can get aluminum - $600 is cheap insurance compared to a failed wing - but I think you can make them a lot cheaper than that!
     
    TJay,  I hope you haven't attached your strut fittings before putting the spar inserts in.....
    EdMO
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  13. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Spar Inserts   

    Guys.  Remember you are building an airplane.  
     
     
    Are the spar inserts somewhere you want to go the cheapest route?
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  14. EDMO added a post in a topic WTB: Kitfox Model IV door frames   

    Larry,
        If you got Kitfox 4 aluminum frames, then please tell or show how they fit your KF3.  I think Larry3400 showed a photo of his yellow door frames and the Lexan is bolted all the way thru the frames - this should be better - not riveted like the early steel frames.  Check out his Kitfox 4 photos - I think he may have posted them on the "fly-in" section?
    Thanks,
    EdMO
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  15. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Let's see, non-flying,,, Windows 10?   

    Okay.  I'll byte.  How do you get that crap to update to 8.1?  MIne still defaults to the (non) touch screen homepage.
     
     
     
     
    Mind you, I'm posting this through my Mac.  Because Mac works, unlike MS.
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  16. LSaupe added a post in a topic WTB: Kitfox Model IV door frames   

    Purchase a set of door frames today!
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Spar Inserts   

    I wonder what the web thickness is on the Kitfox inserts.  I have the original Kitfox spars with the full-length, about .060 extruded web - I think they may be stronger/stiffer than the inserted ones.  Again, I have no engineering numbers to prove that.
    EdMo
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  18. Luked added a post in a topic Spar Inserts   

    I had sticker shock when I priced the KF stiffeners too, but being a small business, I understand it. They probably have these made in small runs (compared to what the aluminum extrusion companies usually run). Their setup cost for each run probably account for a big part of the the cost on each part.
     
    When it comes time to do my wings, I plan to buy the KF inserts. If I were doing Avid length wings, I'd just use the plywood inserts like many Avids have done. Since I am doing the longer KF wings, I'm going to go with what is proven. I don't really want to screw around when it comes to my wing spars.
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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Spar Inserts   

    I had the same idea, with a light I-beam - not everyone has a lathe, but there are usually shops that will do it for you.  Or, you could rivet another vertical piece to the Z-bar, and have the same vertical strength as a beam - the flanges only serve to hold it in place - your spars become the top and bottom of the beam.
    I have no idea of the engineering figures of the spar with the insert, but it works.
     
    EdMO
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  20. TJay added a post in a topic Spar Inserts   

    .035 aluminum Z shape, I had a thought here about buying 2/1/2 6061 t6 I Beam material with a top and bottom flange of about 1/4 inch then chuck it up in the lath and turn it down to fit the shape of the inside of the spar.
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  21. EDMO added a post in a topic Spar Inserts   

    For that price, I would think about using or modifying the one you have, or making my own - several different ways to do that.  How thick is the one you have?  The 1700gw Avid Magnum uses a .090 thick aluminum insert, and only .270 wide on the bottom edge where it is glued/riveted to the spar, but you should be fine with at least .060.   Are your spars .065 wall?
    I would use aluminum, and not plywood like some early Avids - Later Avids (Airdale / Magnum) used aluminum.
    EdMO
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  22. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Spar Inserts
     I'm not sure I trust the stock spar insert that comes with the kitfox model 1, It is a Z bar shape, So I decided to talk to kitfox today about buying there I Beam insert they said it comes in 60" length and there $150 EACH! Ouch what do you all think,
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic skyraider super   

    Sounds like an IFA prop might be the cruise answer?
    EdMO
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  24. Cropduster13 added a post in a topic skyraider super   

    Thanks guy's it is a rocket going up but not so much when straight and level.
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  25. MarkD added a post in a topic got plane home   

    I suppose checking the crankshaft seals is probably a good thing after that long in storage.

    Mine was in a garage for 9 years before I bought it back. I ran the engine and it seemed all OK and I now have just over 10 hours on it with the longest flight just last weekend of 2 hours.

    I do not know anything about the GSC props and mounting details on ROTAX engines.

    Thanks for the picture of the panel, nice and simple.

    So probably no flying this season?

    Since I'm still a relatively new guy on the FORUM I have noticed quite a few flyers in the Pac NW. Maybe next summer after enough time to plan something we should have a fly out and meet up someplace for a weekend. Maybe,.....next summer, the whole east side of the Cascade Range will not be on fire.

    I did notice that your rudder pedals do not appear to have the reinforcing straps welded around the torque tubes....I'll take pics of mine when I get home this evening and show what mean. There was a problem with some earlier Avids that had the pedal separate at the torque tube weld and the fix was to add a reinforcing strap around the torque tube. If you are going to be down for a while it might be worth considering.

    MarkD
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