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  1. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Aviation Bill of Rights   

    Get your reps phone and fax number here.

    http://www.contactingthecongress.org
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  2. wypaul added a post in a topic Turtle deck Bearing   

    I can't say for sure about the KF1 but the Avid's lower bearing works just fine when built to plans and the wing hinges without problems. I don't fold my wings but when I built the plane I did check to see that it operated properly so I would be able to fold the wings if I wanted to.
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  3. wypaul added a post in a topic Aviation Bill of Rights   

    Good point Larry.
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  4. TJay added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Great video of casual flying
    Its not my video but If you have 40 minutes you should watch it, it is really nice flying.

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  5. William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?   

    Ed I would be tickled to death if these speed wings land like a j3.
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  6. William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?   

    300' per minute climb seems rather dismal.
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  7. William Davis added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?   

    Seems that would be the best of both wings and is what I would do if starting from scratch. My wings are built already and covered. Would love to hear first hand experience of the flying qualities of the standard speedwing.

    Thanks
    Bill
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  8. KFfan added a post in a topic Designated pilot examiner?   

    he can use this
     
    http://av-info.faa.gov/DesigneeSearch.asp
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  9. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?   

    I have been told one of the largest issues with the short, speed wing is the lack of climb.

    The one that was on my field, with two on board and a fresh 582, could barely manage 300 fpm on a cool day. (1300' field elevation)
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  10. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Aviation Bill of Rights   

    The letters are good, I encourage everyone to send them! I have, too.

    However, I also encourage you to do a little more and call your reps' office, house and senate. Direct phone calls elicit more response than blind, form emails can and it only takes a couple of minutes!
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  11. High Country added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?   

    We built ours with an extended HH speedwing and love it. still very dirty (no fairings anywhere lots of gaps to fill still) and it performs well for its current configuration- empty weight 526 lbs rotax 582 w B box and ivo 68" 3 blade. I've only made it out once since the new prop so don't have to many real numbers yet but I can easily be on and off the ground in 500' solo I'm seeing 1000 fpm climb and 80-85 indicated with my wife and 20 gal of fuel we still climb out at 600 fpm and cruise at 75 indicated. once I get the leading edge cuffs, fairings, and gap seals on I will see even better. only have about 45 hrs TT so far but we are happy with it. Note all of these numbers are without flaps I still haven't played with them too much. I believe leni has flown both wings and has liked both. I'm sure he will share his experience. 
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  12. GrayWalk added a post in a topic Aviation Bill of Rights   

    Thanks for posting the link. I have sent my letters.
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  13. Wayne added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Designated pilot examiner?
    Can anyone help out my friend Ray in Cloverdale, CA, who needs a sign-off to then give instruction in his Rotax582 powered 2 seat Quicksilver?

    He's at

    rshipway@bridgedeck.org

    Once he has this, likely he'll be a good resource for new Avid/Kitfox flyers.....



    Wayne
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  14. TJay added a post in a topic Turtle deck Bearing   

    after looking at it I have realized I need to mount the lower half on a hinge, The reason is right now when folding the wings the flaperon clears the cam-lock by 1/16 of an inch, now if I was to mount a plastic bearing that sticks up another 3/8th of an inch higher than the cam-lock, which is what would be needed to have the bearing hole in the center of the fleperon horn, when I fold the wing the flaperon would just slam in to the plastic or I would have to twist the trailing edge of the wing up 5/16th of an inch to clear the bearing,  thanks for the replies.
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  15. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?   

    Most complain about how they land not how they takeoff or fly. Cruise performance is within 10 mph of the STOL wing with a much higher stall and approach speed. Just what I've read and heard no actual experience.
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  16. Bandit added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?   

    If you see a Standard Avid for sale most of the time it is a speedwing or a Subaru powered Avid. I have flown a extended 582 powered Avid and have flown in a Subaru powered Fat Avid, those airplanes flew great. Never have flown a regular speedwing.
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  17. Bandit added a post in a topic Turtle deck Bearing   

    Never had any trouble with them when folding the wings.
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  18. EDMO added a post in a topic Turtle deck Bearing   

    English Lesson:
    Politics:
    Poly means many
    Ticks are blood-sucking parasites
    They will steal your money any way they can, and spend $3 for every $1 they can steal.
    EDMO
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  19. KFfan added a post in a topic Turtle deck Bearing   

    ....much like they have done with tobacco!
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  20. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?   

    Bill,
    I would like to hear from those who have flown both wings to get an accurate comparison.
    I have never flown the Speedwing, but we flatland flyers don't need the VSTOL that the sandbar and pothole flyers need. A little speed gain is good for longer trips, but maybe cuts down on GW, and is a few mph faster on landings?
    My buddy who owns the J3 keeps wanting to do something to slow down his stall speed - I keep telling him that he needs a drag chute to get any slower! It lands slower than the shortwing Pipers, but sure don't cruise as fast.
    EDMO
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  21. EDMO added a post in a topic KING OBUMMER TO GIVE UP INTERNET CONTROL?   

    You must have a strange computer - Mine don't know how to put a line thru text.Banned? I doubt that, since Oh Bummer is not a member on here - He has been badmouthed before on here, but you never know what the Feds can do - I Don't think Leni would do that!
    Most of us would probably agree with you anyway.
    I think he is the worst since Abe Lincoln who killed 600,000 Americans, and bankrupted the country!
    EDMO
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  22. hansd added a post in a topic Avid Glass Fiber Floats   

    The floats have been sold.
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  23. IFMT added a post in a topic Funny Pics   

    Things to do when you got the cash! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKWvRU-879w
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  24. William Davis added a post in a topic Aviation Bill of Rights   

    Supported.... Done.
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  25. William Davis added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid speedwing.... Impressions from those that have flown one?
    Hi all I'm finishing the construction of a newly acquired avid model c speedwing and I've noticed on this website most say to either extend the wing or go with the HH or STOL wing. Curious why this is? I'm flying out of a 3500' grass runway out of Florida so stol is not needed. Would prefur speed over stol. For those that have flown the standard speedwing what are your thoughts?

    Thanks
    Bill
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