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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic Handheld transceiver   

    My favorite is Sporty's New 400 - Big nav screen for VORs, All channels, weather, memory, etc. 8 AA batteries.
    I have the old model, which is almost as good.
    EdMO
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  2. looped added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Handheld transceiver
    Hi all my dad has a KF1 and is looking for a new handheld he would like one that will use his existing antenna hopefully for extended range any advice would be greatly appreciated
    Looped
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  3. akflyer added a post in a topic Float Rigging   

    it depends.. if they used the 4th (front mount) then you will have to modify it a little bit, but it should work for you.  Worst case you will probably have to modify the front strut and make it a little shorter and probably shorten up the N strut.  But the rigging should be long enough for you to modify what is there to bolt onto an Avid.
     

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  4. 959 added a post in a topic Float Rigging   

    Model IV
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  5. horsepower added a post in a topic Retired yesterday   

    You got me too,here I was feeling all happy for you and now you still have to work.Oh well at least you got some new tires.Randy
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  6. sioux201 added a post in a topic Float Rigging   

    Which model fox?
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  7. 959 added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Float Rigging
    Will Rigging for a kitfox fit a Avid.
    The floats are Aerocet 1100 amphib floats.
    Thx in advance.
                            Marv
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  8. akflyer added a post in a topic Retired yesterday   

    awe damn.. boy do i feel dumb now hahahahahahahaha  ya got me, ya got the tatter.
     
    I thought you meant ya had more time now to get out and fly hahahaha
     

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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic Sealing the firewall?   

    Ron,
          The article I read was in the May 2014 Kitplanes mag.   I don't see where anyone writing the article is making any profit, so I guess it is just an opinion based on his years of experience.
          IMO, the most extreme heat the cowl should have would be after shutdown, when no air is blowing.  some folks have put an automatic door in the top of the cowl which is regulated by a VW thermobellows from the junkyard or dealer.  I don't know that it helps the exhaust areas much.
           To try to put it in a nutshell, I will condense what the article says:
    Only the parts of the cowl subject to high heat need to be covered, especially those areas closer than 3/4 to 1 inch to exhausts, and definately any area closer than 1/2".
    Level 1 - To seal the cowl from oil contamination, paint a coat of fuel-proof laminating epoxy on the inside, and paint with white or   silver paint.
    Level 2 -  Seal with epoxy and apply self-adhesive foil from Spuce or Vans.
    Level 3 -  Epoxy and 1/16" Fiberfax attached with Pliobond contact cement, and covered with foil about 2 inches wider.  
    I added this:   Level 3.5 -  Fiberfax is also available 1/8" thick.
    Level 4 -  Epoxy and Firewall 2000 - this is 1/4" of insulator sandwiched between stainless foil and aluminum foil.
    Hope this helps or gives you an idea or two.
    EDMO
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  10. wypaul added a post in a topic Retired yesterday   

    What, everyone missed my joke? I re- tired as is 21" tires on the Avid.

    Leni I have had the spring gear on there for over 100 hrs. and really like them, waiting on the Matco TW to finish off the gear.

    I should retire but I just like the trucking business and the oil patch to much. Started saying I was semi- retired this year but that was a mistake, just ended up working more. Guess it can't be work if II enjoy it.
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  11. akflyer added a post in a topic Sealing the firewall?   

    I dont see it as being a problem.  A lot of planes running big continentals have fiberglass cowls.  You should have plenty of air running through there to keep it cool.  On snowmachines we use foil tape on the plastic at strategic locations around the exhaust to keep it from melting the plastic. 
     
    ChrisB has a magnum he puts some hours on.. did you have any issues with the fiberglass cowling warping due to heat?
     

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  12. RDavidson added a post in a topic Sealing the firewall?   

    It sounds like a good idea Ed, I just wondered if you did the entire cowl if you would actually be baking the engine like a aluminum foiled potato and make the engine temp go up!
    Around the exhaust makes sense...
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  13. tcj added a post in a topic Retired yesterday   

    I lost about 30 pounds...all off my gut...the first six months after I retired.  I stopped by my old office to say hi to everyone and they all wanted to know how I lost the weight.  I just replied, "I'm retired, no time to drink beer".
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  14. akflyer added a post in a topic Sling Seat -- reconditioning   

    Love the reg. #  They wont let up get away with stuff like that anymore over here.. Used to be able to get about anything we wanted for personalized plates for our cars , trucks.. but now they all go before a review board and they wont let you have anything good like that anymore.
     
    Glad that your able to get around again and get back to flying!
     

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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic Retired yesterday   

    Congrats Paul,
          I retired about 23 years ago the first time - unfortunately I was not smart enough or rich enough to quit working -
    2nd retirement was 10 years ago, and still had to rebuild another house, a garage, a storage building, and another plane -
    someday I may learn to relax! 
    Good Landings to you,
    EDMO
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  16. akflyer added a post in a topic New Header tank for the Avid   

    looking good!  I would be scared to put a DB meter in mine.. Funny how everyone OUTSIDE the plane says it is very quiet and that I can sneak up on them, but that is not the case inside the plane as it is pretty loud and when I am making radio calls I get ribbed a lot about the screaming 2 stroke in the back ground.  I am sure we can put some sound barrier in the plane to quiet it down, but good sound barrier is pretty heavy, and I want to lighten mine up all I can.  For now earplugs and good gel ear seals seem to be working for me.
     

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  17. akflyer added a post in a topic Retired yesterday   

    I see some spring gear on the plane.. Is that a new addition?
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  18. akflyer added a post in a topic Retired yesterday   

    Congrats!  Hopefully in another 20 or 30 years I will have stopped foolishly spending all my money on airplanes and other toys and be able to make the same post!
     
    So we should be seeing a lot more flying and playing pictures from you right?? 
     

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  19. horsepower added a post in a topic Retired yesterday   

    Good for you,may they all be smooth ones.Randy
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  20. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Retired yesterday
    Finally retired yesterday so now I can do some more off field landings.

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  21. wolves200 added a post in a topic New Header tank for the Avid   

    Hey guys!!
     
    The tank is almost fitted, and the fuel line is routed with the transponder antenna cable with extra protections at some places.
     
    I´m taking the time to do some sound/temp isolation to have less noise inside of the cockpit, I have a sound tester and it´s like 120 db in flight at cruise, I use ear plugs + headsets, I`m trying to minimize cockpit noise. Any of you guys have problems with noisy cockpit?
     
    I will be adding also little compartment right behind the seat and I as said before aileron control rods will have to be disconnect it each time fold the wings. oh almost forgot I bought a flightline FL-760 from a guy who is not flying anymore, almost new for 550$ i´m very happy with size/weight and price, heard nothing but good things about this little Japanese radio, let´s see in the air how it behaves, with intercom built in.
     
    Regards
    Dimi3








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  22. wolves200 added a post in a topic Sling Seat -- reconditioning   

    Well;
     
    after a broken ankle, 2 screws and 8 weeks of doing absolutely nothing---Doctor said it was worried about blood clogh and amputation...I´m almost out of danger and ready to work on the workshop slowly... Can´t wait to fly this thing!!!
     
    Now is time to get my @$$ in gear, Sew the sling seat, after tons of hours looking and asking questions in internet I decided that removing the cushion as per Bryce advise, would be the best and easiest MOD.
     
    Turn out my SE-YTA patch will be useless since I will change to another registration number, any ambiguity with the meaning of that word is mere coincidence...cough---cough..ejem @£$$bull£@shit...
     
    Regards
    Dimi3




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  23. akflyer added a post in a topic Amphib Prjct on Fleabay   

    I am pretty sure that is the one that Akflyerbob bought a few years ago. The differences in mounting location on the fuse would make the struts not work on a land plane. So I would have to make new ones.
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  24. egp8111 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    KF 912 exhaust, muffler, mount. 2 blade Warp Prop for sale
    complete exhaust system off a KF IV motor mount off same (slightly bent but easily repairable alum. pipes for the radiator system 2 blade Warp Drive prop(off 582) PM me if interested for pics EG
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  25. RDavidson added a topic in "other aircraft your working on"   

    Starduster's last flights
    Well, I'm getting ready to sell my Starduster Too. It has been fun and has gone through a transformation from a complete nightmare to a tame kitten. I bought it in 2007 and flew it from Wisconsin to Oklahoma and came closer to dying in it than in any of my military experiences! It had CG problems, too much weight on the Tailwheel, and all of the engine accessories took turns breaking on the long scarry trip home. To top it all off, the Tailwheel assembly had been damaged and was canted a degree or two to the side so every time I touched down I would hear a metal "clang", which was the Tailwheel going to it's limit and releasing, then the wild ride was on!
    After I got her home I tore her apart. It took me 4 years to get her flying again and about the same amount of time to get me flying again because I had 5 back surgeries during this time. I used the project for my physical therapy, working for 15 minutes and then laying in an arm chair for 45 minutes and I would repeat that for as long as possible. So the progress was slow, but she started coming together! I did so many things to her that I can't list them all, but I'll attach a before and after pic.
    I'm going to miss flying her and miss all the attention she draws. I always get a chuckle when my $23,000 plane gathers a crowd! I have met some cool characters in my travels in this plane, it seems that a biplane reminds everyone of early aviation and their love for it!
    I have her in Colorado now and she struggles with the higher altitude because I have an O-320, most have an O-360 or bigger. However, my fuel bills are a lot smaller!
    Anyway, I have to sell her so I can finish my Magnum project.
    If you know anyone looking for a cheap biplane let me know.

    Thanks,
    Ron

    Before

    After
    Here is the short list...
    New longer Engine mount, new longer Engine cowlings, new fiberglass turtledeck, all new fuel lines, complete new electrical harness. New instrument panel with GPS and other new instruments, electric elv trim, two cameras, new 78" ground adjustable prop for climb performance at high altitude, new vacuum pump, new fuel pump, new alternator, new Tailwheel, new gear leg spats, much more...

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