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   C5Engineer added a post in a topic New Avid Owner in the NorthWest    20 May 2014

   My brother works for Walla Walla Electric.
   

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   C5Engineer added a post in a topic N139AH    20 May 2014

   Very nice work! Love the clean simple panel.
   

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   EDMO added a post in a topic N139AH    20 May 2014

   I really like your Piper style landing gear - Hope it works good for you.
   EdMO
   

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   Luked added a post in a topic N139AH    19 May 2014

   Hey Robert,
    
   Somehow I missed your build thread. I really like your plane. It's very similar to what I want to do. Keep things simple. The panel looks good. Cool idea adding the little Avid logo. I'll probably go without any rear upper and side windows as well. Build quality and finish look great too.
    
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   TreeTopAirways added a post in a topic New Avid Owner in the NorthWest    19 May 2014

   Thanks Guys! Ron, TLC – During the pre-buy I found one of the flaperon "hangers" was loose. I could move it about 1/16 of an inch. Both wings at the fuselage need re-taping. There is one patch on the horizontal stabilizer that needs to be re-done. I will have to replace one of the flaperon linkages. Fortunately the A&P who has performed the inspections will do the upcoming annual. I also will work with the float instructor who has flown the aircraft.
    
   The aircraft and I are in Walla Walla Washington.
    
   AV8r3400 – The engine is the 582 gray head. Has the 3-1 gearbox.
    
   Dynomike, - not for sure on the brand of floats, they are fiberglass.
    
   High Country – I will take pictures of the panel and post after work.
    
   Robin.
   

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   Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Rubber Engine mounting bushings    19 May 2014

   AC Spruce has them for general aviation planes, $$$
    
   Kitfox also sells the pucks.  I don't know the cost.
    
   Supposedly Brett is returning phone calls now (I haven't tried him) you could try Airdale.
   

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   FoxDB added a post in a topic Rubber Engine mounting bushings    19 May 2014

   Neoprene is available in many hardnesses, Neoprene is not as resistant to oils and fuel as Nitrile or viton. Just a guess but I would be looking for something around a Shore A 40-60 Duro.
   Dave
   

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   High Country added a post in a topic N139AH    19 May 2014

   If by custom you mean ugly old original side by side with the horribly uneven seam running down the center line then yes its custom. in all seriousness no its just the factory cowl without the side radiator cutout and the lower part cut away to make room for the exhaust and front spark plug I did about as little extra work as I could to make it look decent and just work for now. I'm planning to change it at some point to either the mk IV cowl or I found one very similar to the KF Vixon cowl that I really like. I just had this one and am to the point that I just want to be flying so these changes can wait till later. other than the cowl I've done all the MK IV changes that I know of... and then some.
    
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   EDMO added a post in a topic N139AH    19 May 2014

   Robert,
         Is that a custom cowl?
   Nice looking bird.
   Congrats,
   EdMO
   

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    EDMO added a post in a topic Rubber Engine mounting bushings    19 May 2014

    Bryce,
           Check out local autoparts store - I saw some cheap at Autozone - The neoprene, or maybe urethane?, bushings used for trucks, 4WD vehicles - must be tough enough for them?   The ones I saw were red, and came in several small sets.   My Soob has some Red bushings on the engine mount - donno where Dave Johnson got them, or what they are for, except that they work.
           I believe I also have some black neoprene bushings that were made for shock absorber mounts - have to be a little tough for that.
    EDMO
    

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    BryceKat added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    19 May 2014

    Rubber Engine mounting bushings

    I'm changing over from Dyna smooth mount to the standard motor mount(thanks Bandit!) and need to know what kind of rubber to use for the mounting bushings. The manual says to use neoprene rubber, but I think neoprene is too spongy, like the stuff they using wetsuits. i'm thinking It's not going to be strong enough. Any thoughts? And where to get it?
    
    
    

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    High Country added a post in a topic New Avid Owner in the NorthWest    19 May 2014

    very nice bird, love the floats. where abouts are you located in the NW? any pics of the panel by chance
    

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    High Country added a post in a topic 1st Annual Red Hills Ranch Fly-in Pics    19 May 2014

    Looks like you had a good time Joey, thanks for sharing the pics its great motivation to get our project done!
    

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    High Country added a post in a topic N139AH    19 May 2014

    some updated pics. we are planning to finally move to the airport next weekend to finish up the avid. hoping to make our first flight in June!!!
    
    
    
    
    

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    dynomike added a post in a topic New Avid Owner in the NorthWest    19 May 2014

    awesome plane man . what brand of floats?
    

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    Av8r3400 added a post in a topic New Avid Owner in the NorthWest    19 May 2014

    Nice...
    
    Give us the stats! Belly radiator and UL warp drive, must be a 583/532 powered?
    

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    Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Off Shore Drilling    19 May 2014

    +1.
    
    Count me in, too!
    

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    RDavidson added a post in a topic FLOATS ON EBAY $1000 AND NO BIDS    19 May 2014

    Oh man am I jealous! Looks like I would stay delayed! The lake of the Ozarks will be great too! Enjoy!
    

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    RDavidson added a post in a topic 1st Annual Red Hills Ranch Fly-in Pics    19 May 2014

    JEALOUS!
    

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    RDavidson added a post in a topic New Avid Owner in the NorthWest    19 May 2014

    Wow! She's a beaut! Congrats! Love the Amphibs! Let us know where you are located and what kind of TLC you have planned for her!
    
    Again Congrats,
    Ron
    

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    TreeTopAirways added a topic in Introduce yourself    19 May 2014

    New Avid Owner in the NorthWest

    Hello All - purchased an Avid Flyer. It needs a little TLC, hope to have it flying soon.
    

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    BryceKat added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    19 May 2014

    Off Shore Drilling

    I'm for it!
    
    

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    dynomike added a post in a topic 1st Annual Red Hills Ranch Fly-in Pics    19 May 2014

    looks like a good time
    

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    C5Engineer added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids    19 May 2014

    1st Annual Red Hills Ranch Fly-in Pics

    First airplane camping trip of the year this weekend. This ranch has had lots of movies filmed on the property to include the Unforgiven and Back to the Future 3. Was a great day and campout with just the right amount of people.
    
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    The tracks that the train scenes from Back to the Future III were filmed on
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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    EDMO added a post in a topic Coming out of "retirement"    18 May 2014

    Ah - memories of tailwheels wanting to be nose wheels! 
    Never saw a nosewheel that wanted to be in back tho!
    EDMO
    

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