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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic Empty weight   

    Bandit,
          Sounds like you have done a great job making and flying a plane that suits your needs.
    The "ultralight" comment was not a critical comment, just comparing your light bird with most others of the AFF family.
          I know that the comment about "light weight planes cant take turbulence as well" defies logic, but we have gone thru that scenario on this site and others, and it actually holds true scientifically, but hard to imagine without some proven facts being written.   Wing-loading is the deciding factor.  Heavier wing-loaded planes don't get tossed as violently as lighter ones.
    Wishing you "Good Flying" and Congrats on your successes.
    EDMO 
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  2. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Merlin GT   

    Wow,  that is a great setup.  Hope I get mine together soon.  I have got to do something about that landing gear.  Its to small.
     
    Thanks
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  3. Luked added a post in a topic Merlin GT   

    Hi Jeff,
     
    I was searching around on google, and ran across this:
     
    http://crufc.ca/classifieds/macair-merlin/
     
    Made me think of your project since it's got an O-200. Looks like an old ad, but thought it was still interesting.
     
    Luke D.
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  4. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Merlin GT   

    Hi Chuck,
     
    Jeff here.  Can you bring the seat cover for the Merlin to the EAA meeting.  Randy will be there to get it.  I cannot make it.
     
    Thanks
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  5. Bandit added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    When are you getting in Joey? We are going to leave Friday after work then drive halfway out, but I know how that will go. If I'm three hrs out I will drive the rest of the way and get there late Friday night.
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  6. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Getting excited! Less than a week away now!!
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  7. dynomike added a post in a topic plane camping , Sullivan and McGregor   

    not too many on landing but about 40 when I took off
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  8. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    A little warm, but well make doo...
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  9. Bandit added a post in a topic Empty weight   

    It is not a ultralight, it is a Mark IV Avid. It should handle turbulance better than a heavy airplane, less stress on the airframe. I kept it light and simple. No finished interior, only the basic legal instruments, sling seat, stol wing, recoil start, no electrical system, no radio or gps, no al leading edge, cargo compartment but no door, lightweight Stits fabric with minimun coats of dope on it. The fabric looks just about as good today as it did in 1996. Just a couple of small cracks under the door where my hip hits when starting. I started out at 456 but installed the plastic tanks and the bush gear with the Aero Classic 6x800x21 tubes and tires which added a few extra lbs. Same engine 3 overhauls. First one around $1500, 2cd $1200 no new crank, last one $4000 everything brand new except carbs,reduction case and crank case. Its has been a great airplane. The only thing is I use it for local flying only. At 7O mph it is not much of a cross country airplane.
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  10. Bandit added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Perfect!
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  11. marksires added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Looking at the 10 day weather guesser, it looks like Oshkosh may be kind to you Alaska guys this year - highs in the low 70's, lows in the mid 50's.  I better make sure my campers propane bottles are full, looks like I'll need heat! 
    Mark
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  12. EDMO added a post in a topic Empty weight   

    480 and 1000 hours are both amazing.   How many engines / overhauls?
    EdMo
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  13. Guest added a post in a topic Empty weight   

    480 is amazing!
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  14. dholly added a post in a topic Supereyes borescope   

    Bob - search for eBay item number: 400488806364
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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic Empty weight   

    Ultralights always get off quicker and climb faster.   They also cant take as much turbulence.   
    What is your wing loading?
    Friday was one of those very rare days here in Mizry - CAVU - No wind, not a cloud in the sky - and not one bump - Temps were in mid-70s, very cool for mid-July here. 
     We flew the J3 halfway West across Missouri, then turned South almost to the Arkansas border, then East to just above the Missouri Bootheel, then North up the Mississippi River to head back home.   Almost 12 hours of flight time, with 8 stops and 4 T&Go - One Wonderful day of flying.   And, I forgot my camera! 
    EDMO - hoping for 800 ew, like the Cub, but with higher wing loading.
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  16. marshawk added a post in a topic plane camping , Sullivan and McGregor   

    Looks like alot of fun,and nice pictures, must a turned some heads when you pull up to the pumps in a float plane.
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  17. Bandit added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Empty weight
    Weighed my Bandit today, came up with around 480 lbs. empty. I just used bathroom scales. I weighed myself at work, then on the bathroom scales. They were fairly close. As always It has gained a little since new though.
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  18. dynomike added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    plane camping , Sullivan and McGregor
    We've had the opportunity to go plane camping five time so far this summer. This one to sullivan lake Washington was real fun .there was ten planes there the last night .we stayed for three nights and met a lot of great people from all over the western states. Colville is only 35miles away for groceries and supplies .then the next weekend I talked my wife into driving the truck and camper and I flew my little float plane to McGregor lake Montana. Awesome weather and I made a landing on hwy 2 for a gas stop.landing on highways is legal in Montana, just have to wait for traffic to open up.I did put a nice little kink in our new camper backing down a road. But had fun nonetheless.








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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Supereyes borescope   

    After buying a Snap-On, you cant afford another tool..........
    EDMO
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  20. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Supereyes borescope   

    I have a cheap one from OReiley's.  Not worth the $80 I paid for it.  With these bore scopes you really get what you pay for...
     
    Like a Harbor Freight ratchet.  It works, but if you ever use a good ratchet (Snap-On or Mac) you will never use another HF pos...
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  21. Deejayel added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    For Sale Kitfox IV-1200
    http://www.laaviator.com/LaAviator.com/Classified/Entries/2014/7/16_Kitfox_For_Sale.html
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  22. EDMO added a post in a topic Supereyes borescope   

    Ak Bob,
          I tried to look in old posts, but didn't find anything on borescopes.    I was hoping someone would post the info you wanted.
    I haven't tried these, but Harbor Freight has the cheapest one I have seen - $70 on sale to $130 depending on the ad - think it is color and it says camera?  Part # 61839 and 62359.    I thought I had seen a cheaper one, but cant find it today.
    Hope this helps.
    EdMO
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Control stick spacing   

    Luke,
         I agree - every change costs in building time - sometimes in money too.   I started my Foxy in 1997 - it was 98% finished in 2007 when it fell off of the trailer in the Yukon Territory - Several changes and repairs and I am up to about 2016 to get it finished again.
         I would keep the pedals apart even if they don't match the stick centers.
         On the other hand, if you are not happy with your build, then why build it that way?
    Good Building,
    Ed\MO
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  24. Luked added a post in a topic Control stick spacing   

    Okay, I sat in the plane with the pedals, stick, seat, and door installed. I don't think I would want to move the stick all the way so it is centered with the pedals. It would work for me, but for a bigger person it probably wouldn't be the best. It is a little farther toward the center than I would like though. I think I'm going to split the difference, and move the center of the pedals in and the sticks out so that they are centered on each other.
     
    Ed, I know what you mean about making changes. I started building a plane back in 1991 when I was just out of high school. I made a lot of changes, and the build kind of stalled (mostly because I got married though). Believe it of not, I am trying to limit the things I am changing. I'll admin that I do have a hard time building to plans though...
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  25. lostman added a post in a topic Project 64.5 Mustang   

    Very nice! Glad to hear it turned out so well. I'm sure the wife is very happy about it.
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