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  1. Jbird added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Brake lines
    When you guys plumbed your adapters in to the master cylinder what did you use as a thread sealant thanks .rusty
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  2. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Making new Conform Foam seats   

    Welcome to the site Brad!! Gobs more of information on here.
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  3. BRawls added a post in a topic Making new Conform Foam seats   

    Doug -
     
    I'm new to this site, but I just wanted to let you know this post is BY FAR the best thing I have ever seen on seat constructions. This was 10 times as informative as the Kitplane article. Bravo! Outstanding work on all accounts. My butt thanks you.
     
    Brad
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  4. EDMO added a topic in Technical tasks   

    MC3 VS MC4 SETUP?
    Does anyone know if the MC3 can be set up for dual brakes the same as the MC4?
    Would there be any difference in braking? I have both.
    EDMO
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  5. EDMO added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    Here is the scoop on Continental motor mounts - There should be lots of old Piper mounts around. But remember, lots of Pipers didn't have starter or electrical. It has to be for a -12 engine to have enough space for the starter.
    When the C-65 was replaced by an O-200 on my friend's Luscombe, he used the C-65 motor mount - The O-200 uses the same case as the C engines, but the mount holes in the O-200 case are larger and use larger rubbers - They put bushings in the O-200 case holes to take the smaller (bolts?) rubbers. Guess this makes sense?
    The C75,85,90 mounts are the same as the C65 - I would bet that Piper never changed the mount design for any of them. When we put the C90-8 in the J3, the original C65 mount and rubbers was used.
    I don't know which Piper models used Continental engines with starters.
    EDMO
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  6. akflyer added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    I have not forsaken my beloved brethren, I still have the Avid and its not leaving the stable anytime in the foreseeable future.  I have a partner in the 180 so I at least get to live in a 2 story cardboard box   I got wifi in the igloo mr so no worries about keeping the site up and running
     

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  7. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    Just say hi to Leni as you go past the cardboard box he will be living in, next to the airport.

    I just hope he has Internet there to keep the site up and running.
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  8. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    You have forsaken your people by owning a certified airplane. 
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  9. akflyer added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

     
    I gotta get the 180 repainted and back in the air before I even think of another plane project
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  10. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Jeff, do you want you own category or just stick with the "others"
     
    I can change your screen name for you too if you want  
     
    I edited the derelicts statement
     

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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic IVO Magnum Right Turning 68" Prop.   

    You probably need an SAE-1 Hub for the Continental engine, and most available on here are Rotax. Unless it has a Rotax adapter on the crank. Try Barnstormers.
    I need an SAE-2 hub, which is same as Lycosaurus.
    EDMO
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  12. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic trailing edge of flaperon   

    Bet there was a difference in the price!  Jim Chuk
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  13. lv2plyguitar added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    IVO Magnum Right Turning 68" Prop.
    Hi, 
     
    If you have a right turning ivo magnum 68" prop I would be interested in purchasing.
     
    Thanks
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  14. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    Leni, you can get a Macair Merlin with a C-85 for 12,000.  Needs recovered, new plexi, and engine gone through.
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  15. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    I am going to use the avid mixer system in it.  The merlin had not flaps, only the full length aielrons.  When I was flying my avid they were very effective as a flap.
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  16. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Leni you need to add Merlin to the derelicts list now.
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  17. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    The list is growing, thanks guys for helping to support the site.  One day I might break even on the $$ I have put into the site
     
    On a serious note, I don't do this site for $$ or expect too much in return, I just want to provide "the hangout" for us avid, kitfox, Merlin and various other type aircraft derelicts that choose to spend our money and time flying these awesome planes instead of being totally "responsible" individuals that hide under our beds hoping the ceiling tiles don't fall on us and harm us in any way shape form or fashion
     

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  18. akflyer added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    I'm thinking your going to have a very fun bird Jeff!  Are you going to use an avid mixer system in it?? I would keep the separate flaps and ailerons. 
     

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

    I was hoping that out of about 1029 members, that there would be more supporters to keep the site going.My Thanks to all of you who sent a few bucks to help Leni. Most of us have benefitted from it.
    This site ROCKS - Thanks to all of YOU!
    EDMO
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  20. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    The online Merlin Brouchures advertised a Rotax 912 as a power option.  The Merlin has had no structural changes to the firewall or airframe since the Merlin GT.  However I will be carrying an additional 20 pounds up front compared to the Rotax 912.  I am planning a battery in the back, heavier tail wheel and some structural additions to keep everything within CG and safe.  Stu in Canada put a o-200 in his merlin with no structural modifications but only putting the battery in back.   He flew it for years with no issues.  He actually did a trip from Canada to California.  The Merlin is longer than an AVID Plus and has a 42" wide cockpit.  No real big issues to deal with. There are also several merlins online that have the corvair engine in them as well. 
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  21. dav8or added a post in a topic trailing edge of flaperon   

    This is basically how I made the replacements for my damaged ribs when repairing my flaperon. It worked very well. I used Dow Blue insulation foam from the hardware store which funny enough is the same exact thing I received from Aircraft Spruce when I ordered Styrofoam from them.
     
    Dan
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  22. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    Remember, you're putting a 200+ pound engine in a plane designed for a 75 pound two stroke. You will need to do something to balance it out.

    Have you looked at the fuselage stretch?
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    For 3/4 x .035 wall 4130, the tube that would fit closest to the inside would be 11/16 or .680 OD.
    EDMO
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  24. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Engine Mount   

    My engine definitely will sit out further from the firewall.  The drawings are definitely the firewall dimensions for a Merlin GT as the measurements line up perfectly.
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  25. akflyer added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    Thank you sir, its much appreciated.
     

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