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  1. TJay added a post in a topic Broke 100 hrs in the log book tonight   

    Get all what fixed do you see something I don't
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  2. TJay added a post in a topic another kitfox 1 question   

    Thanks Ed I dont have any of those pages it really helps
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  3. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic Broke 100 hrs in the log book tonight   

    Any idea what it's going to take to get all those fixed? )
     
     
     
    Seriously, Good progress!
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  4. akflyer added a post in a topic Bush gear differences   

    I have not measured the new gear I got, but when avid first started making the wide gear it was 14" wider than stock. That was soon changed to 10" wider due to unforseen issues with going wider than that. Just a little food for thought.

    What have you done to prove out your "bush" gear? Any off airport pics? Any tests at gross to beat them up n make sure it's not going to tweak the fuse?

    I only ask this because I don't want to see a member here get into a bind like the other makers of "bush" gear that was sold untested and pretty obviously not engineered other that using the "that looks about right" engineering method. By changing one angle just a tad you can double or triple the forces on the longereons.

    One last thought.... for "bush" work, you want to be able to keep the tail up out of the rocks and sand etc. By moving the axle forwards you are putting more weight on the tailwheel. This turns the tailwheel into a boat anchor on sand and gravel strips.....

    I don't want to slow ya down or to burst your bubble, I just want to make you aware of the pit falls of selling "bush gear" that have never seen the bush
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  5. EDMO added a post in a topic another kitfox 1 question   


    I will look at my Kitfox 4 and Avid Magnum manuals and see what I can post on here for you.
    EDMO
    Here is a page from the Kitfox 1 manual - you should have it and some other pages - look at page number. My other manuals are not as clear, but I could make a drawing if you really need it.
    I would make it a 2-piece assembly, and make the front attachment like the rear, without the spacer, and cover with aluminum strip - you may want to put some sealer on the front joint - make sure it is compatable with lexan and Plexiglas. You may want to make the front angle wider so you can bolt both the WS and SL separately to it.
    If you don't have the drawing and directions for fitting the WS to the door frame, I can post it when you need it.
    The SL should be wider to overlap the wing joint - you need to clear the spot where the pin goes into the spar.
    Ed
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  6. TJay added a post in a topic another kitfox 1 question   

    I would sure like to see some directions on how it all works. there is nothing in my build manual about this or turtle deck building
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  7. EDMO added a post in a topic another kitfox 1 question   

    TJay,
    Those parts are for attaching the windscreen and skylight, and to make a slot for the turtledeck to slide into - some planes have one-piece WS and SL, but I think that is a bad idea - some have had problems with the WS cracking and have had to replace it - no need to have to pay for a larger lexan by having the SL as a part of the WS. I would have to look at my KF1 manual, but there are different ways to do this - I can look at my KF4 manual if you need other ideas. I like my SL to be a dark tint. I use a light bronze for other windows and TD.
    EDMO
    You may rivet the aluminum to the crosstubes, but I think it is better to bolt the WS and SL with rubber or plastic washers under the bolt heads instead of rivets which can cause cracking. This is more work, but could prevent replacing parts later on.
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  8. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    another kitfox 1 question
    So I have seen a few other kitfoxes with aluminum pieces riveted on the top of the front and rear spar upper carry through tubes, Now on the newer ones I don't see that anymore, I have all the aluminum pieces and rivets and I'm sure I could figure out how to do it , but is it necessary and does it do much
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  9. High Country added a post in a topic Bush gear differences   

    I'm building a custom wide gear very similar to the Avid bush gear only im using cub style bungees and making it a little wider than the airdale gear. I'm building them for both the Avids and Kitfox. Main tubing is 1" .058 4130. If you are buying one made for the other keep in mind that the cabane will be different. Kitfox had one width and avid had two different widths. FWIW but any of them will be much better than any of the stock gears out there. 
     
    -Robert- 
     
    Here is my last one on a friends Kitfox IV it sits 20" wider 2" higher and 2" more forward than the stock gear that he originally had. Made a whole new plane out of it. 

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  10. High Country added a post in a topic wings are on   

    WOW!!! Looking good, at the rate you're building you will be in the air before the snow melts. keep up the the good work and keep those pics coming 
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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid "Bandit" model with trailer for sale   

    I believe Bandit said his was a whole lot lighter and got off quicker than the other Avids and Kitfoxes - He has a lot of hours of experience with the 503 - Pardon me - just butting in!
    EdMO
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  12. EDMO added a post in a topic Took the Sport Cub out today   

    And, You are now going to attach a camera to it ....and make nerve-racking aerial videos!  
    EdMO
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  13. C5Engineer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Took the Sport Cub out today
    Gorgeous late afternoon flight with my Sport Cub this afternoon.






    It's just too bad it only has a 4ft wingspan and is made of foam!! This one comes out of the box with VGs and Bushwheels though. Even has flaps. Flies amazing and is a hoot landing in the grass.

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  14. Bandit added a post in a topic Avid "Bandit" model with trailer for sale   

    The Bandit is a Mark IV, except it comes with a fabric leading edge, sling seat and no finished interior. I have the stol wings, 7/8" lift struts and .083 wing spars.
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  15. TJay added a post in a topic wings are on   



  16. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    wings are on
    starting to look like something guys
     

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  17. TJay added a post in a topic easy front spar stiffener   

    and finished

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  18. TJay added a post in a topic Wing rigging question   

    everything lined up so nice she will be a dream to fly
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  19. marksires added a post in a topic Avid "Bandit" model with trailer for sale   

    Where did the 'Bandit' Model fall in the Model C, Model Iv, etc.?  I have what I've always thought was a Model C/Model IV hybrid, but it looks identical to this one - same cowl, same tail, etc.
     
    Mark
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  20. EDMO added a post in a topic Wing rigging question   

    The reading on the spars near or at the fuselage should be 1.25 and at the very tip rib should be about 1.75 - but don't think the tip measurement is critical as long as both wings are the same.
    I need a new keyboard so I can do fractions and question marks easier.   I think you are correct.
    EdMO
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  21. akflyer added a post in a topic Ventral Fin Dimensions   

    Thread drift don't matter to me none. As long as people are talking on here I'm good with it. Too much trouble to move stuff around just for a good bs session


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  22. akflyer added a post in a topic so hows your engine heater work?   

    Here are the basic contents of the survival bag I carry in the plane.


    The basic contents.  First aide kit with a few suplementary items stored in it such as a strobe light, flashlight, razor knife, bast match and normal steel and flint bar, wet start fire cubes and a small roll of duct tape.  Additionally I have a hatchet, wyoming break down saw, cordage, tarp, heavy duty space blanket, wool blanket, TP and a speed steel knife sharpener.
     

    All this goes in one dry bag with my 2 man 4 season tent in its own bag.
     

    Additionally in the winter I carry this little unit.  An ammo can with an MSR multi fuel stove and some scat hose make a very good engine preheater or you can pipe the heat into the tent and keep the4 flame and gas container outside the tent.  Very light and very handy!  I used it yesterday to preheat the plane and engine at -18.
     

    Last one needs no explanation... waiting on the rescue chopper can take some gtime, may as well enjoy the camping trip while your there right
     

     
     

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  23. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Wing rigging question
    Ok here it goes. I would like to double check my self here before I drill through through the bottom of the spars. ok I have the wings square with the fuselage dihedral is set  strut attach fittings are hose clamped in place . top of the spars are drilled and pins dropped in. when I set the level  next to the fuselage laying on the top of the spars my front spar is 1 1/4"  lower, now with 1 degree twist at the wing tips when I set the level on the spars the front spar should be 1 3/4" lower correct?
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  24. flywise added a post in a topic Avid "Bandit" model with trailer for sale   

    Any idea about the price?
    Thanks, best regards, Laurent
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  25. tcj added a post in a topic Over 1000 members!   

     
    I just put Part# 13022-SP-35 on my Classic 4 Kitfox.  It is 3 leaves.  The bottom 2 leaves are full length and the top leaf shorter.  There is an oversize bolt hole on the tail wheel end of the middle leaf so it can flex.  I used just the bottom 2 (full length) leaves. 
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