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  1. birddog486 added a post in a topic Finishing Tapes, any ironing other than shaping?   

     
    If your using the Stewarts primer you'll iron the pinked edges of the tapes after the primer coats and, before you put on a topcoat. Besides that there's no need to iron the tapes unless you see small air bubbles or wrinkles in the tape.
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  2. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Plugs up for avid #82   

    Very cool Snaps! Thanks for being a pioneer!
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  3. Luked added a post in a topic Unstarted Kitfox 4 kit for sale $5900   

    Hi Bill,
     
    I wouldn't mind an Avid with a 582, but I can't at this point. I don't have the spending money to buy another project at the moment. Part of the reason I said I wish I could get the KF (and I'm on the wrong side of the country ). Good luck with the sale. I saw it listed on BS.
     
    Luke D.
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  4. Luked added a post in a topic Flaperon Mixer Control Assembly   

     
    No problem Jeff   If you have any problems just call me at five four one nine two six seven seven five seven (chose 1 for customer service at the menu).
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  5. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Flaperon Mixer Control Assembly   

    Private message = PM
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  6. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Flaperon Mixer Control Assembly   

    Sorry I am old school.  What is PMed.
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  7. Luked added a post in a topic Electrical experts   

    I'm no electrical expert, but I always liked the looks of these:
     
    http://www.delcity.net/store/Weather-Pack-Sealed-Connectors-&-Components/p_797635.h_797645.t_1.r_IF1003?mkwid=RazW8Uie&crid=38094426869&gclid=CMCR_PnxyMMCFYVafgod4i8ADw
     
    They are used on some american cars, but I can't remember where I saw them. They are available with 2 to 6 pins, and have a weather tight seal. They are just plastic, so pretty light. I've never used them, but I plan to at some point.
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  8. EZFlap added a post in a topic Unstarted Kitfox 4 kit for sale $5900   

    Luked wrote: Wow, wish I could get that one. I suspect it won't last too long. The kit looks very clean.
     
    Luked, I'll sell you an Avid B airframe that's finished, covered, painted, certified, N-numbered and flown for that price. Los Angeles area, less than 900 miles from you, a few minutes off I-5
     
    No joke, this airframe simply won't work with the engine I wanted to use, and so I'll buy something else that will work instead of cutting and modifying this one.
     
    Bill 818-634-9762  victorbravo ^at> sbcglobal ! net
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  9. sioux201 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Plugs up for avid #82
    Some body wanted to see a 670 Rotax with plugs up, here it is.
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  10. wolves200 added a post in a topic Electrical experts   

    I bought fewfrom here; they are good quality and fast shipping, however don´t know about water proof...
     
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/281126349688?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
     
    http://stores.ebay.com/3w-DIY-cable-kom/aviation-plug-/_i.html?_fsub=4407658017&_sid=924811827&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
     
    now here is another, water proof---
     
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Waterproof-Electrical-Wire-Connector-Plug-Terminals-HID-1-2-3-4-5-6-Way-Pin-/261420505061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&var=&hash=item3cdde057e5
     
     
    hope it helps
    Regards
    Dimitri
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  11. dholly added a post in a topic Unstarted Kitfox 4 kit for sale $5900   

    Sold
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  12. Luked added a post in a topic Flaperon Mixer Control Assembly   

    Hey Jeff, I just PMed my paypal account info. I brought the parts to work today. I'll try to get the shipping figured out.
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  13. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Flaperon Mixer Control Assembly   

    Hi,  I just noticed you are in Oregon.  Should be a lot cheaper to Alaska from there.  Do you have a pay pal account for me? 
     
    Thanks
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  14. Luked added a post in a topic Unstarted Kitfox 4 kit for sale $5900   

    Wow, wish I could get that one. I suspect it won't last too long. The kit looks very clean.
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  15. dav8or added a post in a topic Rotax 582 getting air in the cooling system   

    Thanks for the replies. I burp every time I refill the cooling system. I had the plane leveled with the tail wheel sitting on a bucket trying to get the last bit of air out of the water pump. The 532 was plumbed the same way and I never had these issues with it. This time I burped then fired up the engine until warm and shut down. There was quite a bit more air coming out of the water pump steam fitting. I topped off the coolant and repeated this process 3-4 times and each time I still get a significant amount of air bubbles coming out of the steam line at the water pump. I am thinking about pulling the head and having it checked for cracks.
     
    Thanks,
    Dan
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  16. tcj added a post in a topic A few more pictures for you guys   

    With the 503 hot air exit hole in the top of my cowl I can see the engine move.  At cruse the top of the air duct moves (leans) about 1/2 to 3/4 inch to the right.
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  17. tcj added a post in a topic Angle of incidence KitFox IV horizontal tail   

    I made those measurements kind of in a hurry last night.  I leveled the plane carefully and took them again this morning.  I edited my post above with the new readings.  It doesn't change the outcome really as they are small differences and the stab is adjustable.  The new readings for my plane are the top hole gives 1.5 degrees down and the middle hole gives 2.8 degrees down.
     
    For what its worth my model 4 has a relatively forward CG.  I also have a nose tank and don't often put fuel in the wing tank so that makes the loaded CG usually about 12.25 inches.  You might consider the probable CG your plane will have and build accordingly.  Some Model 4s have as much as 3 to 3.5 degrees down incidence on the horizontal.  In any case drilling the top hole as high as possible gives you the option for a more rearward CG.
     
    I looked in the book also to refresh my memory.  The book says drill the top hole as high as possible and space the other two holes 1/4 inch apart.  I can't remember why I spaced mine 7/16 apart but anyhow you can see the results.
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  18. High Country added a post in a topic Electrical experts   

    D sub VGA plug like what your computer monitor uses. http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/d-sub-computer-Connector-Right-Angle_316975511.html
    heres one done on an RV https://johnsrv7a.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/dsc_9767.jpg
     
     
     
    I just got the DSUB pins (male and female) at radio shack and put one on each wire accordingly and used a small piece of heat shrink to hold each one together and one bigger piece of heat shrink over the whole joint to keep a good mechanical bond. not as easy to take apart as a plug but it gave a real nice clean install and I don't plan to unplug it too often so I'm not too worried. but the computer monitor plugs work great and many have the small screws to hold the two halves together securely.
     
    -Robert-
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  19. TJay added a post in a topic FS: Motor Mount, Spinners, Oil tank, Radiator, Fuselage   

    how bout length with and height of that radiator?
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  20. TJay added a post in a topic Electrical experts   

    that might be a bit heavy I would look at trailer accessory in any hardware store. they all have flat 4 and some flat 5 wire plugs male and female.
     

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  21. Av8r3400 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Electrical experts
    Does anyone know of a source for a 5-wire plug that's weather proof?
     
    I'm looking for something, preferably a bulkhead fitting, to connect the wiring from my trim servo to the airframe of the plane.  Five (5) wires, fairly small - 26 gage.
     
    Thoughts?
     
    Is this something to consider?
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  22. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Starting the final assembly.  First steps of the 100 mile journey…  
     

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  23. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration   

    Wow, what a deal!  It was around $900+ when I checked up here several years ago.  I had my Avid+ done in ID by Airdale (Steve Windner at that time).  I think it was around $450 if I remember right. 
     
    Same color as yours Larry.
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  24. SuberAvid added a post in a topic A few more pictures for you guys   

    Be sure to allow plenty of room for the engine vibration; they are pretty smooth at high RPM but can shake a lot at low RPM and shutdown.  The rubber mounts are made to absorb some of this but that means the engine moves around a lot more than your engine mount or anything else mounted on the airframe.
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  25. 1avidflyer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Unstarted Kitfox 4 kit for sale $5900
    Just saw this unstarted kit on Barnstormers.  Don't know anything more about it than what is in the add.  I would say this is a super deal if everything is there.  In Pennsilvania.   $5900.  Go look it up if you are interested.  Hurry, it won't last long.  Jim Chuk
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