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  1. Fly-n-Low added a post in a topic Finally made it!   

    Talk about chemicals... I use to flag the aerial applicators in my youth. Mostly in rice fields. I think it affected my brain. I guess that is why I am so afflicted with speed and peril in other vehicles.
     
    If you look at the restored tower behind my craft, you can tell where I am. Scott Field.
     
    A video... it does run.
     

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  2. EDMO added a post in a topic Simonini Victor 2   

    Leni,
         I am sure that Toyota had to finally move its factories here for financial and political reasons - but not back when I was working.  I would rather see my $$$ go to Canada than to "The Good People who met us at Pearl Harbor"!  But, I am old school, and things do change - sometimes not for the better - Oh Bummer promised "Change", and you see where that took us! 
    EDMO
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  3. akflyer added a post in a topic Iron design tailwheel   

    Bill,
     
    I had 2 IA's tell me the same thing about putting the 185 tail spring and tail wheel on my 180 as its on the same type certificate under CAR 3.   One of the guys is the Director Of Maintenance for a local air taxi and has been playing this game for a very long time.  Time will tell, but I seriously doubt that anyone would question it, there are not too many old timers around the ranks of the feds that really know whats spose to be on what plane, and most ( that I have dealt with lately) would be hard pressed to tell the difference in a 180 / 185 or a Tcrate and a cub...
     

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  4. akflyer added a post in a topic 0 time Kitfox II with Full Lotus Floats and traditional gear   

    A Mod II on the full lotus floats makes a seriously kick ass float plane solo, or with a skinny friend as a passenger ( I am 200 and with a 150 or less passenger it does GREAT).  The video I have on youtube that has sold a ton of floats for those bastages is a mod II.  I can get it off in under 300' solo, and that's not too damn shabby for a float plane.
     

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  5. akflyer added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

    Feel free to chime in any place any time Bill, we like hearing and seeing about other projects than just planes as well.  We try to fit the missfits in here as best we can, thats why I am here
     
    We wont be upset if you post more pics of your flap handle model (the blond one) either hahahahaha
     

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  6. akflyer added a post in a topic Simonini Victor 2   

    the sad part of that argument Ed.... Did you know that the Toyota truck is made more in the US than any other truck??  The big 2 are sometimes assembled in the US with parts made from all corners of the world.. The Tundra is made with more US parts and more US labor than any other truck... Maybe that is why they cost so damn much
     

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  7. EDMO added a post in a topic Simonini Victor 2   

    I'm a lot more angry about the imports than most, since I lost the job I had for 27 years because of foreign cars- cant help that.
    I was preaching back in the 1960's about people buying cheap foreign goods, and giving their children's jobs away - I was right.
    My Ex bought a Toyota Land Cruiser and had so much trouble and expense with it, she finally sold it and bought a Dodge Durango and has been driving it for nearly 20 years.  My daughter drives it now.
    EDMO
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  8. akflyer added a post in a topic Simonini Victor 2   

    Toyota definitely makes a better car.. fit and finish as well as running gear lasts a lot longer than most ford or gm products... same with truck.. and it's not cheaper than the big 2, just better over all.

    First hand info trumps thoughts n speculation. A 90+ hp engine that's only marginally more expensive than a 582 does not sound too bad. Not everyone wants a 912 and the headaches that a 912 can pose as well.


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  9. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic 0 time Kitfox II with Full Lotus Floats and traditional gear   

    The airplane has been sitting un-flown since 2007?
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  10. EDMO added a post in a topic Simonini Victor 2   

    I don't think that Toyota, Honda or Datsun made better cars - Their governments subsidized them to make them cheaper than U.S. cars, and they could bribe the car magazines to make good reports on their cars, just like the Japanese did with the steel industries.
    Meanwhile, our $$$$ and jobs went to their countries.
    EDMO
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  11. LSaupe added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    0 time Kitfox II with Full Lotus Floats and traditional gear
    One of our EAA chapter members has lowered the price on his bird for quick sale so I thought I would pass it along.  I will try to get some pics posted as well.
     
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    Terry Wade wanted to pass along that he has lowered the price on his bird.  It is a 0 hr Kitfox II with Full Lotus floats (and also traditional gear, which it has on it now).  Airworthiness is complete and it is registered as ELSA.  Just has never been flown. Located in Charlton, NY.   His bargain price is $12,000.00    582 Rotax and 3 blade ground adjustable prop.  Extras.   His number is (518) 399-4999   Pics at:   http://s733.photobucket.com/user/LSaupe/slideshow/Wade%20Fox
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  12. EZFlap added a post in a topic Simonini Victor 2   

    GM and Ford were the goliaths of the automobile market until Honda, Toyota, and Datsun came along with better quality cars....
     
    One of the guys who used to post over on the BackCountryPilot.org forum ran the Simonini Victor 2 on a CH-701 STOL homebuilt. He told me that it was a significant improvement over the Rotax he replaced with it.
     
    But... I have no personal experience with either of these engines.
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  13. EZFlap added a post in a topic Iron design tailwheel   

    One of the Taylorcrafts was experimental-exhibition... it was a British "Auster" which is a license built variation on the T-craft. It was originally certified in Britain with a full-swivel, non-steerable tailwheel, so the fact that my Matco could both steer and lock was seen as an un-challenged safety upgrade.
     
    The other airplane was a BC-12D, which was certified under CAR-3 instead of FAR 23 (now called 14 CFR Part 23). The wise, old, grizzled, clever IA mechanic I was working with informed me that (under CAR-3) any airplane originally certified with a tail skid as an option could use any tailwheel, because even the CAA (now FAA) realized that any tailwheel of any quality could not ever be any worse than having no tailwheel.
     
    I never actually had to assert or defend this principle, but I do believe that the IA's understanding of CAR-3 would have held up at an enforcement hearing.
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  14. EZFlap added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

    Thank you for making this discussion forum possible. I have no doubt that it will continue to provide a tremendous source of information, camaraderie, and resources for the Avid / Kitfox community. I've been a member for just about a week and I have already received very worthwhile benefits, knowledge, parts sources, and education from smarter people than myself.
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  15. RDavidson added a post in a topic Finally made it!   

    I grew up near a pecan plantation and I used to stare up at the crop duster flying over and occasionally got pelted with the spray! I grew 24" in one Summer! Ha! Just kidding, but I do wonder what those chemicals probably did to me!

    Pretty Avid! I love the paint!

    Ron
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  16. EDMO added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

    Mother and Daughter are pretty - Pretty women and Pretty Planes are better than talking about ugly old men!
       Best wishes to your family.
    EDMO
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  17. akflyer added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

     
     
    No big head here, I know I smell good, my momma don't dress me, and I may be ugly but the old man still got it
     
     
     


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  18. akflyer added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

     
      Yeah, I am much loved over there... about as much love as the Matronix site hahahahahaha
     
    Can't help it, I have a trouble not calling it like I see it sometimes.  Tact is not one of my strong points.
     

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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Wing rib modifications   

    TJay,
         I did have to make taller rear jury strut attachment fittings - the strut fittings should be OK. 
    EDMO
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  20. EDMO added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

    OMG Leni - TKF remembers you!
    EDMO
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  21. cliff added a post in a topic SCRATCH BUILDING   

    Good one Ed!!!!!!
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  22. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

    Leni:
     
    You're ugly, you kinda smell and your mom dresses you funny.  Just keeping it real.
     
     
     
     
     
     
    (C'mon guys!  We can't let him go and get a big head or anything…)
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Wing rib modifications   

    Mark,
    Thanks for looking out for my mistakes in writing / thinking - I knew that was wrong about the canned foam, and I know that some others have used it - donno if they will pay a price for that in the future?
    Happy Turkey Day,
    EdMO
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  24. horsepower added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

    I also agree,Happy Thanksgiving everyone.Randy
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic Thanks Leni!   

    I second those "Thanks" for Leni for establishing and maintaining this site where almost 1000 of us now can discuss, cuss, and try to share things about building and flying our pet birds.   The amount of knowledge on here is great, and the things I have learned from others is worth a lot.  
    Thanks to Leni and all of you - Happy Turkey Day - even to those in other countries who may not have our holiday.
    EDMO
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