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  1. KFfan added a post in a topic Avid model C turtle deck pictures needed...   

    I was fortunate recently to spot an item on clearence at a local "discount" retailer. No, the store name does not begin with the letter W. It is roll of cling type window film. 28"X78" and 20% VLT. The tint color is gray. $6.49

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  2. dav8or added a post in a topic 3 mile vis in Class G airspace (Sport Pilot)   

    Maybe taking a few hours of Instrument instruction might not be a bad idea for those who have not had any training. I do remember that my instructor liked putting post it notes over the AH, DG and Turn Coordinator pretty often while I was under the hood. With a bit of practice you can hold level flight using the compass, Altimeter and ASI. Not ideal due to the tremendous workload for the mind added to basic navigation but would save your butt when a vacuum pump goes out or if you manage to get caught in instrument conditions by accident somehow in an Avid.
     
    Another option is the MGL Extreme Mini EFIS with the AHRS sensors added. I have though about putting one of those in my Avid some day and right now it is what I would plan on putting into the Quickie Q1 that I need to get busy finishing. Avionics will have changed completely by the time I need any for that plane though. One of the guys in my EAA chapter put one in his LongEZ minus the AHRS and has been happy with it.
     
    I had forgotten about the Dynon pocket panel. I might save up for one of those since I am also switching between 2 planes and one is certificated.
     
    For the experimentals there is one more relatively cheap option:  http://www.beliteaircraftstore.com/tuco.html
     
    A small solid state turn coordinator. Not quite as good as an AH but way cheaper.
     
    Dan
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  3. KFfan added a post in a topic Rules... Read them before you contact me..   

    I beleive many times conflict arises because we do not have the benefit of voice inflection and facial expression when communicating via text. The smileys are here to help others interpret mood and voice. I'm guilty of not using them when I perhaps should. And then of course, most of us have not physicaly met one another. We have little information about each other's personality.
     
    Never drink and text.      Where's that one that looks like a growing green leafy weed? 
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  4. dav8or added a post in a topic Avid model C turtle deck pictures needed...   

    I would just add that although I do not have a ton of hours in the Avid yet I do like the rear windows. I occasionally fly places with one of the other guys at my airport and we do not fly formation. I am able to spot him through the rear windows when I am looking for him on the occasion that he is behind me to the right. I also have those clear round pop out vents in each window because it can get a little warm in the summer down here along the Texas Gulf Coast. Those allow the pop out vents in the door windows to pass more air. I will be replacing all lexan soon with a light grey tinted version and the door bottoms will be switching to lexan as well. The other Avid recently added windows to his turtle deck. He was not able to see me if I was coming up on his right side.
     
    I do have a Grumman Yankee and that definitely gets warm if the canopy is left closed. Opening it several inches up to halfway cools things down nicely though.
     
    Dan
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  5. nukapoint added a post in a topic Rules... Read them before you contact me..   

    I have noticed that there is some very sensitive people on this forum.all you have to remember is ,opinions are like assholes everybody has one.
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  6. marksires added a post in a topic 3 mile vis in Class G airspace (Sport Pilot)   

    I have a Dynon D1 'pocket panel'.  I have an IFR equipped Cherokee, and my Avid.  The Cherokee is all vacuum - even the turn and bank is vacuum, so I needed some alternate backup, but in panel options were $$$$$.  I'm 'legal' without one, but seems stupid to me given the likelyhood of a vacuum pump failure.  With the pocket panel, I can move it between the two planes as needed.  I can't imagine ever getting into IFR with my Avid in Florida, but stranger things have happened to me over the years!
    Mark
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  7. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)   

    I just looked through my pictures of covering jobs, trying to find a good pic of my wing stands. I didn't build the bottom parts, but modified the parts that go into the wing. These stands are adjustable for up and down, If I remember right, there is a long slot cut into the upper 2x4, and a bolt goes through it and the 2 lower 2x4s that sandwich it. Haven't used them in about 4 or 5 years, so the memory is a bit foggy. Anyway, this should give you some ideas. Jim Chuk


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  8. akflyer added a post in a topic 3 mile vis in Class G airspace (Sport Pilot)   

    Larry I have thought about it many times. Maybe if uncle sam sends me back the money he has so graciously been holding for me since 09 I will pull the trigger on it. I've had more than one of those moments in the mountains as well.


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  9. KFfan added a post in a topic Net Neutrality   

    I'm leery of anything ANY administration DICTATES...
     
    just sayin'
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  10. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)   

    Most people make a simple "Y" out of PVC pipe that fits into the spars and rests on saw horses to do exactly as you suggest.
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  11. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Net Neutrality   

    It's still all conjecture anyway. I lean to the historical president, not the rosy view that more government intervention will help this time.

    No one but the Obama administration (who wrote it) and the high-ups at the FCC (who are gagged not to talk) know what is in this rule change because it cannot be published until it's adopted.

    Remember, "... We need to pass the law to see what's in it..."?



    I am leery in the extreme of anything this administration dictates.
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  12. EDMO added a post in a topic Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)   

    Vertical is great way to stitch if you have 2 people - We did the J3 wings that way. We started with leading edge up, went halfway down, and flipped the wing to finish the other half, so we didn't have to bend so much.
    There are some plans for a wood rotary fixture with Heavy wall PVC pipe, but right now I don't know where to find it. If you put it on rollers and put sandbags or heavy weights on the bottom, it is even more convenient for flipping the wing and painting, but not necessary. We had a steel rotary fixture.
    EDMO
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  13. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Net Neutrality   

    Well, that's a bit of Fox sensationalism, Mr.

    Here's a link to balanced coverage of what's going on with the FCC and Congress at the moment: http://www.politico.com//story/2015/02/reality-check-on-net-neutrality-rhetoric-115460.html

    I for one, thinnk the monopolistic ISP's like Comcast and AT&T have too much power and don't represent consumerrs in the least. I'm a believer that they need to be treated like a utility just like my electricity or gas supplier.
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  14. LSaupe added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Rib Stitching Vertical (leading edge down trailing edge up)
    Have any of you done rib stitching with the wing vertical, vice flat.  By vertical I mean having the leading edge down and trailing edge up.  Wife nor I can take much bending over so am looking at this as an option.
     
    Also, I would to make a wing rotisery and was thinking maybe PVC pipe inserted into the spars and some PVC T's to make a spin axle in each end (effectively a very stubby PVC pipe fork).  Anyone have working feedback on building one? 
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  15. C5Engineer added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts   

    Spokane, WA Piper Malibu crash... plane fueled with wrong gas
    Early on but everything points that this piston Malibu was filled with Jet-A by the FBO while the pilot cleared customs. Aviation is very unforgiving to mistakes. The pilot succumbed to his injuries this afternoon. I know this doesn't apply to most of us on this site but thought I would share anyways. Just another reason why I guess that filling my plane from a jug I filled up at the gas station is a good thing. Prayers to the family of the pilot.
     
    http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/wrong-fuel-may-be-factor-in-plane-crash/31457488
     
     
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  16. Av8r3400 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Net Neutrality
    Leni, are you ready to pay a lot more and get all the permits and licensing needed to run a website?
     
    Why are American people so stupid?
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid model C turtle deck pictures needed...   

    Bill,
    That's the good part of experimental - use what you've got, what you can get, whatever works!
    EDMO
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  18. Bandit added a post in a topic walleye limit   

    Actually I don't mind eating pike from northern Mn. lakes if they have not been frozen. Other wise I don't care for them. Yes, I have been doing some taxidermy work. Gives me a little airplane gas money.
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  19. William Davis added a post in a topic Avid model C turtle deck pictures needed...   



    Hi Ed thanks for the info.

    Bill
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  20. EDMO added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Thanks Larry - Hope that is some sort of sign that a Veteran of the TKF site can tolerate me!EDMO - 3000!
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  21. Jbird added a post in a topic Poly spray pin holes   

    Thanks for the help I will give this a try. Rusty
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  22. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Mmmm. Minty.
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  23. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic 3 mile vis in Class G airspace (Sport Pilot)   

    These scenarios are the main reason why I'm putting a Dynon D180 in the Mangy Fox.

    I don't plan on doing IFR flying in the plane, but getting caught with no options is very bad.
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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I will be watching for the check in the mail - Might even share it with AkFlyer, the real hero and owner of this site!I'm just the old retired fart that writes too much! I crash my computer if I do more than turn it on!
    I think I just broke 3000 posts in 3 years! Nope, just #2999 !!!
    Maybe I should change my name and start all over, so I don't get blamed for stupid posts!
    EDMO
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  25. IFMT added a post in a topic walleye limit   

    "pike" from the way up north deep cold lakes are actually really good eating. "pike" from warm shallow lakes down south taste like s#!^. Either way they're ugly!
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