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  1. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Hirth 3203   

    IMO - They sell a lot of engines from being "not Rotax".
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  2. 959 added a post in a topic Hirth 3203   

    I keep hearing story's like this.
    Makes me wonder how they stay in business or are we doing something wrong with the engine.
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  3. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Hirth 3203   

    Flew with a guy who had a hirth one time and fished his plane out of a field after it quit.
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  4. 959 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Hirth 3203
    What do you think of this engine?
    Thinking of putting one in a Avid Mk 4
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  5. akflyer added a post in a topic Tri gear to tail dragger   

    Link to the other thread on the gear breaking... its worth looking at.
     
    http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/1194-bungee-instalition/?hl=%2Blanding+%2Bgear+%2Bbreak#entry7204
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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic Tri gear to tail dragger   

    After having a cup of coffee to wake up on, I am thinking that Trackwelder is referring to the tubes that support the rudder pedals???  If I have an extra set, they are for Kitfox, and will not have the reinforcement triangles welded on.
    EdMO
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  7. akflyer added a post in a topic Tri gear to tail dragger   

    If anyone is running bungee gear, I highly highly recommend they slip a tube inside the tube the bungee wraps around.. they break at the toe of the weld on that tube.  My Avid was on its back twice prior to me buying it because of this, and I got to take that ride in my brothers kitfox when his gear broke at the same spot.  I know of others on this forum who have learned the hard way about that gear breaking.
     

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  8. EDMO added a post in a topic Tri gear to tail dragger   

    Trackwelder,
          What is a rudder torque tube?  My Kitfoxes only have rudder cables.  Are you talking about the  part that connects the rudder to the tailwheel springs?
    EDMO
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  9. Trackwelder added a post in a topic Tri gear to tail dragger   

    Not trying to undercut anyone, but I have a set of Model A Main gear that is reversible I would sell for $100 or trade for rudder torque tubes shipping would be cheaper from Iowa.
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  10. ChrisBolkan added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Great read on two cycle engines and tuning
    Don't know if this has been posted here before, but probably the best readable info for mere mortals about two stroke engines. A LOT can be directly applied to the engines in our planes. Wish I had this reference when I was flying behind the 582.
     
    http://www.2strokeengine.net/gordonjennings/twostroketunershandbook.php
     
     
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  11. Russ. added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Nelson Seat Boosters
    Two Nelson seats ACS Part # 13-02919 for sale.  ACS price 59.95 ea.  Will sell pair foe 60.00 plus S&H.
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  12. cliff added a post in a topic Piper wing ribs   

    Taking care of a 2 stroke is very important and I am NOT an engine guy. My brother and a couple of other friends are the engine guys and with out them, I would stick to spamcans. I love flying the light stuff more with a 2 stroke because of the power to weight ratio but, I wouldn't own one with out the group of guys that help me with the engine stuff.
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  13. Guest added a post in a topic Piper wing ribs   

    I totally understand and agree. I misread your post which is why I responded initially the way I did. Then I had to back pedal! )
     
    And I will say that at times the two stroke added excitement in the back country, but I took care of it and it took care of me. 
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  14. Cropduster13 added a post in a topic Flaperons   

    The view comment was for the KF4, and all the other high wing planes I have flown with them, my cousin damaged the wing tip on my KF4 and I replaced the tip's like I said just my 2 cent's but I agree that I wouldn't change them if there already on.
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  15. cliff added a post in a topic Piper wing ribs   

    Chris, I am not as adventureous as you. I still have 2 stroke fear from my early years of flying ultralights that quit running quit often. A  4 stroke Avid or Kitfox is a different animal . If I had one I would fly it anwhere that I didn't need the extra seats or wasn't in a hurry. I use my Cessna for Traveling with friends or just the wife and her STUFF she needs to go away for a couple of days. No Kitfox could carry the load that my wife NEEDS to bring along on an overnight trip??? If I ever go light sport we will need to ship her extra stuff in advance just so there is room for her pocket book! But, She loves flying and that makes up for the extra stuff.
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  16. cliff added a post in a topic Flaperons   

    How can droop tips limit your view on a Cessna 188 or an ag truck? I have never flown a low wing airplane with droop tips so I am curious how they block your view. If the kitfox preformed the same before and after you changed the wing tips , why waste the money to buy new ones if there is no difference in performance. I have a set of kitfox 4 droop tips, they are paid for, Why should I spend money on different tips if there is negligable difference in the way they perform. Besides the fact that they are ugly.
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  17. Xengineguy added a post in a topic Highwing Cabane gear for sale   

    Yes they are bare metal. No mods, completely stock. Very nice gear! All the bolts and paperwork.
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  18. Russ. added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Nelson Seat Boosters
    I have 2 Nelson seats ACS part # 13-02919 at $59.95 ea.  Will sell both for $60.00 plus S&H.  Like new condition.
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  19. Guest added a post in a topic Piper wing ribs   

    Oops! Re-read your post where you say "If you are flying a  2 stroke Avid or Kitfox on long cross country flights, it is because you love the adventure not the speed, comfort, and reliability these planes provide."
     
    You are correct. If I owned a cross country cruiser there are definitely times I would have chosen to take it! I thought you were saying cross country is not what they are designed for and you cannot understand why anyone would do it with one. I did it because it was the only plane I had......and I do enjoy the adventure which is a bonus.
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  20. Guest added a post in a topic Piper wing ribs   

    I flew my little 582 powered MKIV all over the Western US and enjoyed every minute of it. No IFR bells and whistles, no long range fuel tanks. I could carry a small whitewater kayak and all the camping gear I needed to spend multiple days away from civilization. A lot of fuel stops, but that was fun too! I did not have multiple planes to choose from, and I suspect most folks don't. Just because you don't own a plane ideally suited to a particular mission does not mean you shouldn't undertake the mission does it?
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  21. Cropduster13 added a post in a topic Flaperons   

    Oh I also took the droop tip's off my KF4 and put on the removeable tip's no difference in performance, I flew it off a 300ft remote control airport at 4000ft elevation very high DA's in summer.
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  22. Cropduster13 added a post in a topic Flaperons   

    Guy's FWIW I flew agtruck's for 25 year's Cessna 188's with and without the drooptips drooptip's are good for limiting your view and for banging your head and that's about all. And we did do side by side testing to see which plane worked best.
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  23. cliff added a post in a topic Piper wing ribs   

     I have the same opinion as akflyer. These planes were designed for recreational flying not long cross country flying. Why do you think the wings fold, so you can drag them cross country, unload, unfold, and enjoy. I never understood the people who take a 2 stroke airplane and add long range fuel tanks, landing lights, every bell, gadget and whistle possible to a plane they will never fly at night or on long cross countries. locally, we have several grass fields that we hop in the light planes and go visit. All are with in 20 miles and that is pretty much the extent of our little groups cross country flying. When I am traveling I fly my Cessna. If I have to go to a light sport license in the future I will buy the fastest LS I can afford and use it for cross country work. If you are flying a  2 stroke Avid or Kitfox on long cross country flights, it is because you love the adventure not the speed, comfort, and reliability these planes provide. Tweaking them is fun, but they are what they are.
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  24. wypaul added a post in a topic Kitfox IV-1200   

    Thanks Larry I will pass the info on to an interested party.
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  25. cliff added a post in a topic Flaperons   

    If a Cessna 180 worked well they would still build them. Your precedence theory doesn't hold water. I can name dozens of things that are not built or offered anymore that out perform what is available today. You have an opinion, do you have the hands on experience to tell me why droop tips  are no good?
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