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  1. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic 5 yr olds first off airport adventure   

    What a cutie! She's lucky to have a papa pilot to take her on big adventures.
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  2. Luked added a post in a topic 5 yr olds first off airport adventure   

    That's awesome. I can't wait to have a flying Avid so I can take my kids in something other than a 172. She probably doesn't hurt the takeoff performance much 
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  3. C5Engineer added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    5 yr olds first off airport adventure
    Took my daughter to one of my favorite local mountain strips on Sunday. It's 30 mins away each way. Figured it was a good test run away from the airport in the Avid. She had a blast and so did I.



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  4. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic I've got it covered......   

    Red Wing work boots.  Worth every penny for standing on concrete for hours on end.  I've never found better.
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  5. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Soob radiator setup   

    I've got one in my Kitfox as a heater core.  If I open the valve to it and run the fans without taping the main radiator on the belly I will drop my coolant temps 50-75º depending on the OAT.
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  6. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic I've got it covered......   

    Thanks guys, I actually did get started on rib stitching today. Finished the three ribs behind the tank, and put the rest of the reinforcing tape on the top of the wing. Boy my feet hurt from being on that concrete floor. Got to try different shoes tomorrow. Jim Chuk
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  7. KFfan added a post in a topic Wing Tank   

    Why do you guys keep creating ways for me to share my money...
     
    Oh, never mind. There is great disparity of wealth in this country, isn't there...
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  8. akflyer added a post in a topic Aerocet 1100 rear rubber boot   

    Have you looked at places like west marine?  They make different sized boots for outboard engine controls etc. that may work for you.
     
    http://www.wholesalemarine.com/sea-dog-molded-rubber-motor-well-boot-79237.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw0q2pBRC3jrb24JjE8VgSJAAyIzAdupHFceeBqPYWhGyxhxH2NSeBR_MXde4evLJ1m_w7ERoCnvvw_wcB
     
     
    http://www.thmarine.com/products/Rigging-Accessories/Motorwell-to-Engine-Rigging/Cable-Boot

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  9. TJay added a post in a topic Wing Tank   

    If you need a couple more I have 2 brand new 6 gallon I would sell cheap
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  10. TJay added a post in a topic Soob radiator setup   

    Have you ever used one of those?
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  11. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Soob radiator setup   

    Look at the varied sizes of "Earls Coolers" that are available through Summit Racing. These plate style heat exchangers are very efficient at transferring heat from liquid to air.

    http://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=Earls%20coolers
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  12. turboturner added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers   

    Aerocet 1100 rear rubber boot
    just wondering if anyone knows where to get a new rubber grommet/boot for the water rudder linkage at the back of the floats. Aerocet doesn't have these & Whipline's are too big (need 2" outside diameter, approx). Has anyone replaced theirs with something else because they couldn't find one? Thnx for any info - much appreciated.
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  13. akflyer added a post in a topic Soob radiator setup   

    Suberavid on here had some aluminum rads made for his that are in cowl like the MKIV rads.  They seem to work great for him and every time I see the plane he has part of the rads taped off so he can get the engine to come up to temp. 
     

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  14. fusionfab added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    Soob radiator setup
    Well I've got the rad and exhaust off to redo on my EA81. The exhaust I'll be using 1-3/4" stainless straight pipes with a crossover tube behind oil pan.
    The radiator I have no clue. The avid came with a small but heavy rad mounted underneath like a Mack truck. I also have a vw rabbit rad but am wondering about other options? I'd like to mount under the belly slanted as many do but am curious if other types of rads may work? Or if there's a specific size to aim for?
    Thanks
    Matt
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  15. thebriman added a post in a topic I've got it covered......   

    Looks good Jim! 
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  16. KFfan added a post in a topic Wing Tank   

    Well, this is encouraging. No fuel gauge for this tank so that won't be a problem. It just has the plastic tubing.
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  17. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    I forgot to grab some photos, but spent the day yesterday painting. No not the fuselage, all the other little bits and pieces that needed it.

    Brackets, clamps, control sticks, rudder peddles, etc. I also did the grove gear. I don't like polishing and it was already in a DA sanded finish...

    I'm a solo act at work this week, so I doubt anything will get done until next weekend, now.
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  18. TJay added a post in a topic I've got it covered......   

    looks great Jim. wish i had more time right now, I haven't really been able to touch the kitfox since March. busy busy this time of the year.
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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic I've got it covered......   

    Don't forget the stitching tapes...
    Looks good.
    EDMO
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  20. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic I've got it covered......   

    Might have a scrap of fabric in one of these pics Ed.   I know they were on the floor-still are for that matter.  I tightened the fabric up to 250 degrees before I quit this evening.   (first shrinking) If I don't loaf around to much tomorrow, I might be putting on finish tapes before the day is over. I bought a roll of the 2 mil 8'4" wide plastic today, when I get the tapes on, I'll wrap the wing up to keep it clean and then start the next wing.  Maybe if I worked more than a few hours a day, I might get more done as well.  Had company yesterday and today, and there is then much more sitting and talking than working.  Jim Chuk
     
    PS,  Just after I posted this message, I remembered I'm ribstiching these wings.  Finish tapes will come later.  Well maybe ribstiching before the day is over.........



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  21. EDMO added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WARP DRIVE 3-BLADE HPL ROTAX HUB & SPINNER
    Listed on ebay today in Aviation Parts. #111645208808
    EDMO
    SOLD - SOLD - SOLD
    EDMO
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  22. High Country added a post in a topic High country Wide gear   

    been off line for a while, looks like I need to get caught up
     
    I've heard arguments both ways so to keep it simple and let the final user do what they want via tweeking the axles I set all my gears straight ahead. In fact when I weld them on I have a piece of tubing going from inside one across and into the other while they are bolted into a jig that holds the legs just as they would be when installed into the plane. I will see if I have any pictures of doing this. then just for kicks they are cross squared before welding. As for my personal gear I have just left it square and have never had any issues with it. 
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Wing Tank   

    I think there were more problems with the metal 12-gallon tanks than the 6-gallon tanks.
    EdMO
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  24. dholly added a post in a topic Wing Tank   

    I had a 6gal metal right wing tank in my model 3 that did not leak anywhere other than the fuel gauge. That was an easy fix.

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  25. KFfan added a post in a topic Wing Tank   

    Thanks Jim
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