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   C150L added a post in a topic Antenna Suggestions (VHF) Kitfox model III    30 May 2015

   OOPs, I'm not Paul.
    
   Dale
   

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   C150L added a post in a topic Antenna Suggestions (VHF) Kitfox model III    30 May 2015

   Here's one to consider. Mounts inside the fuselage.
    
   http://personalpages.tds.net/~pajohns/antenna.html
    
   (Yup, it's me.)
   

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   EDMO added a post in a topic KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER SUBARU ON EBAY    30 May 2015

   Joey,
        Wondering if you might have the wrong Kitfox 4 - The ad I saw is a Purple and Blue one - didn't get the N number - but it said 431 hours TT with NSI Subaru.    ebay ad # 131 523 392 690  about $16K now....
   EDMO
   Oh, I see your post now - Just a comment - Not on this particular plane - Sorry,  ED
   

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   C5Engineer added a post in a topic KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER SUBARU ON EBAY    30 May 2015

   I love the flown often comment on experimentals. The ad usually goes. First flown in 1997. Flown often so times will change. 122 hrs TT. So often is 7 hrs a year huh... At least they try.
   

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   EDMO added a post in a topic Antenna Suggestions (VHF) Kitfox model III    30 May 2015

   Hoping you have installed a mounting plate !    sorry, I'm not anenna educated...
   I still have not figured out how my Sporty's 400 radio is supposed to pick up VOR radials without a VOR antenna.
   EDMO
   

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   EDMO added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    30 May 2015

   KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER SUBARU ON EBAY

   I think there is only a day or two left to bid on this bird - Owner says "flown often".
   EDMO
   

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   LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    30 May 2015

   Antenna Suggestions (VHF) Kitfox model III

   Getting ready to order a VHF anenna for my Model III. Plan to mount in the top position aft of the turtle deck.
    
   Any suggestions or things to avoid here?
    
   Larry
   

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   Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration    30 May 2015

   Right wing stitched...
    
   
   

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   Jbird added a post in a topic Another Checkride in the books    30 May 2015

   Nice work Joey, thanks and congrats .Rusty
   

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    EDMO added a post in a topic Muffler insulation    29 May 2015

    Jon,
         I am only repeating what an "exhaust expert" wrote in Sport Aviation or Kitplanes mags - He stated that "If you wrap your exhaust, it will fail".  I cant verify this, but it sounds logical, since part of the job of the exhaust is to get rid of combustion heat.
         I think you would be better served to make and install some sort of heat shield to go between the muffler and other stuff, if that is possible, or to try to move something.
    EDMO
    

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    Jon added a topic in Avid Flyer General Hangar    29 May 2015

    Muffler insulation

    On my Avid Mark IV I finally have the muffler hung.  It appears close to everything radiator lines (radiator on belly), firewall and cowling (I think I have the 1/2 inch clearance all around). I was at a gathering of Sonex planes and they had the exhaust fully covered with insulation wrap.  My manual said nothing about a wrap but do any of you have a wrap on your exhaust?  If you do, does it affect the integraty if the exhaust metal by holding in the heat?  It may not if the Sonex guys do it.  Also, did you use the high temp silicon on the muffler springs?
     
     
     
    Thanks for all
     
    Jon
    

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    EDMO added a post in a topic Another Checkride in the books    29 May 2015

    Joey,  Are you now going to change handles to "KC10Engineer"?  Congrats again!
    EDMO
    

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    akflyer added a post in a topic Another Checkride in the books    29 May 2015

    Congrats mr!
    

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    nlappos added a post in a topic Another Checkride in the books    29 May 2015

    Congrats, Joey!  I can imagine how many technical details you have to be familiar with - nice going!
    Nick
    

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    dav8or added a post in a topic engine vibs & GSC prop    29 May 2015

    I would have to agree that shimming a blade does not sound like a good idea. I have found that The blade tip tracking changes slightly by starting the tightening sequence from a different side of the prop hub both in pitch adjustment and when mounting to the gearbox. Getting the individual blade angles exactly the same is a PIA but the GSC angle gauge is pretty simple and useful. My hangar mate has used the GSC angle tool to adjust his Warp Drive prop instead of the protractor.
     
    The only prop I have run other than the GSC GA was a fixed pitch wood prop which was smoother but unfortunately had a little too much pitch and prop diameter for my 582. I ordered new blades for my hub last year to try an increase in diameter. I also noticed that the old blades were over 20 years old with only 250 hours on them. I am waiting until I find a deal on a Rotax C box before buying a new prop but will likely change to a full composite GA prop at that time.
     
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    EDMO added a post in a topic Another Checkride in the books    29 May 2015

    Congrats on "Flyin Higher" Joey!
    EDMO
    

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    Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Another Checkride in the books    29 May 2015

    Congratulations, Joey!
     
    What a diverse and interesting career you have had so far in the Air Force!
    

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    C5Engineer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    29 May 2015

    Another Checkride in the books

    This time a professional one. I started my USAF KC-10A Flight Engineer school back in Jan. Spent a while doing academics and sims and after a sim check did 9 rides and a checkride in the jet. After 10 years aboard the mighty C-5A/B/C Galaxy I was ready for a change. I like this jet because it's operated just like the commercial carriers operated it. We are more of a third officer than an Engineer. Much more involved with the pilots than I was on the C-5 which fits my fresh instrument ticket and being a pilot myself nicely. This is the third USAF jet I've been qualified in and second crew position. Feeling extremely blessed.
    
    Received my key to the jet in a handshake just after the ride.
    
    
    
    
    
    The 10 can be a tanker or a receiver. Here's the ultimate formation flight. Close to a million pounds of metal getting ready to be physically connected at over 400 kts TAS.
    
    
    

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    Av8r3400 added a post in a topic engine vibs & GSC prop    29 May 2015

    I won't fly behind a GSC.  I don't trust the design.  There have been too many thrown blades.  
     
    The idea of "shimming" a blade to make it track properly scares the hell out of me.
    

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    C5Engineer added a post in a topic engine vibs & GSC prop    29 May 2015

     
    The last guy I knew that had one threw a blade and twisted his engine off the airplane in cruise. He was very very lucky.
    

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    turboturner added a post in a topic engine vibs & GSC prop    29 May 2015

    Called GSC before sending them my blades & decided to re-install them from scratch. I had a tracking issue with one blade which I fixed by using shims inside the hub. Then I set the angle/pitch as accurately as I could (using a "level" app on my iPod) and the vibrations are all but gone. I was leaning on getting another Warp (same I had on my previous machine) but I'll hang onto the GSC for as long as I can. Only 300 hrs but built in '06 (9 yrs +). 3 blades.
    

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    EDMO added a post in a topic engine vibs & GSC prop    28 May 2015

    I had never heard about an IFA GSC - Do they still make them?
    EDMO
    

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    Guest added a post in a topic engine vibs & GSC prop    28 May 2015

    Yes I have seen vibration problems with GSC. My buddy lived with them till he switched to Whirlwind. He was unable to do anything to get rid of vibration on his 80hp 912 with the GSC. Another friend was running a GSC on his 80hp 912 KF and it was smooth as butter. One of the smoothest props I've ever felt so it must be possible to get it right. Maybe the blades dry and warp or something depending on wood grain.
    
    I ran an in flight adjustable GSC that was awesome. It had more vibration than IVO but wasn't bad, but the reliability, convenience and performance beat the IVO hands down. I have nothing bad to day about the GSC in-flight adjustable.
    

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    EDMO added a post in a topic engine vibs & GSC prop    28 May 2015

    I think Jim Chuk came up with the ultimate pitch setting laser fixture for the WD -
    I like the way the IVO adjusts better, but I have a WD.
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    C5Engineer added a post in a topic engine vibs & GSC prop    28 May 2015

    Ed the blades of the IFA and GA Ivo are identical. Only the front plate where the electric motor bolts on is different. To adjust the GA you just turn a big nut and all three blades move together. On the Warp the blades are independent and you have to use smoke and mirrors and lasers if you want to get it really accurate. The protractor tool they sell works fine but I suspect that was part of the reason it didn't run near as smooth as my Ivo
    

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