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  1. akflyer added a post in a topic Rotax 912UL - REVISED Service Bulletin SB-912-063 UL Revision 2   

    Can you just make a block off plate and run an electric pump?  The prices of these things are stupid when you can run and electric pump for about 20 bucks.  hell even put 2 in there so you have a back up. 
     
    I'm not a 912 driver so I don't know if you can put a block off plate on it like you would a chevy V8, but from the picture it looks like it will operate the same basic way.
     

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  2. EDMO added a post in a topic Valdez fly in   

    Unfortunately, the King spends $1000 for every $1 you pay in!   How long and how much will it take to pay off $17+TRILLION?
    My biggest question is:  WHO got all that money?  I haven't seen where even $1 Trillion bought anything!
    Even his $100 Million golfing weekends don't add up to that much!
    And, he has the nerve to cut the pensions of the retired military that he never served in!
    edmo
    Sorry, guess I corrupted the Valdez post - Hope they have a good time there and post photos.
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  3. akflyer added a post in a topic Valdez fly in   

    unfortunately, I pay more than I care to.. as in I could but a 180 ever 2-3 years for what I pay the SOB.
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  4. akflyer added a post in a topic Calaveras flight video   

    nice vid.  Good decision.  Too many times in the past I let the get there itis take all options away but forging ahead and sucking the seat up my ass.  I like tree top flying, but not when its my only option
     

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  5. Luked added a post in a topic Looking for info on landing gear options   

    Okay, sorry to keep posting all these questions, but I've searched and haven't found all the information I was hoping to find  .
     
    My seat truss (MK4) has a 5/8" x .035" wall tube across the top, and all other tubes are 1/2" x .035 wall. Someone added .040" gussets in the triangular areas, but the welds are pretty rough, they actually burned through the tubing in at least one place. I'd like to replace the whole seat truss.
     
    I'd also like to go with a wider gear like the WIB gear (tail dragger flying will be new for me). Does anyone have pictures or information on what type of seat truss upgrades they have done to use the WIB gear? I've done some basic truss calculations, but just want a little reality check before committing to a design. I'm also trying to minimize weight, so I don't want to overbuild this. I've been waiting to order tubing until I can nail this down, but I'm getting impatient to get this gear situation knocked out.
     
    Thanks
    Luke D.
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  6. akflyer added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    hit the "more reply options" button when making the post and it should pop up with an "add attachment" button.  you can then click that then select the picture you want to upload to the site.
     
    Let me know if it still does not work for you.
     

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  7. EDMO added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    If you need help posting photos, then someone, Joey, Leni, or others might help.
    I don't even know if we have a Dell or HP computer - barely know how to turn it on!
    EDMO
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  8. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Calaveras flight video   

    Ron I am using a Drift 1080HD. Cheaper than a Go Pro and I like the small IR remote that works great. No messing with your phone and running down the battery of your possible lifeline. I also like being able to use the screen on the side to preview the exact shot I want to get before taking off.
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  9. IFMT added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    I am having trouble posting any pictures. Will try to figure it out later. Any ideas. I'm using a mac with the latest updates. 
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  10. ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires   

    yes and it became a problem for me when I really exercised the system at low tire pressures. I did not damage the tires, but I could see evidence of rubbing. I ended up using spacers to get the clearance because my landing gear was notched to carry the brake line. Your gear looks like it will work fine moving the caliper up and forward and running the brake lines down the front tube of the gear. On my Cleveland brakes, the back plate could be easily rotated to put the calipers in the better spot, but the brake tube slot in the gear did not align at all well.
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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic Valdez fly in   

    Well Leni - Someone has to pay taxes and support King O!
    EdMo
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  12. akflyer added a post in a topic Valdez fly in   

    I would love to be there, but I'm on the slope again this year for it. Hopefully I will get down there next year for it


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  13. EDMO added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    I think that SuberAvid may have had some bad experience with that dual setup - or someone I have talked to.
    My Soob had 75 hours on it when I bought it.   The owner said he set his 72" warp drive at about 11 degrees, and to try for 4200 static, or 4400 on floats - he said it should unload at 4800, and not to exceed 5000 if I wanted it to last.
      I don't know if mine was modified, except that the heads were milled .040, raising compression to 9.1.
      He had it on a Pelican with floats, and it was too heavy, so he bought a used 912.
    I didn't get the prop, and am still building my plane.
    I have some papers on the points setting ( yours is a reluctor) and I think the dwell and advance settings.  
    Also got the assembly instructions for the redrive and where to buy belts.
    If you need any info, I will look for it.
    EDMO
    I also have a VHS video of Dave Johnson with a couple of engines he built.
    Are you modifying your Soob?  How?
    If I ever tear mine down, I will send the cam and lifters to Stratus or someone, if it has not been reground.
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  14. IFMT added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    I do have the Dave Johnson redrive. He didn't personally build this engine as I know the fellow who had the plane 0 timed it with the help of a local "professional". Pretty sure though that Mr. Johnson certainly masterminded much of what was done. I'll take some pics when I get near the plane and post for your perusal. I am currently using a 3 blade warp drive cut back to 68 inches from 70. Warp drive told me to set the prop to 8.5 degrees. I have yet to try this. I am slowly getting it together to build the 100 horse version but you know how it is. Time is precious. Sounds like you're not a fan of the "home made" diy dual ignition. I was going to follow the plans posted by Paul messenger(hope I got that right) about ea81 dual pickup distributer conversion. I was able to buy a dizzy already set up from a ch601.
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  15. RDavidson added a post in a topic Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires   

    Chris,

    Absolutely...so you are avoiding the tire bulge at the bottom.
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  16. ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires   

    I had tire/caliper clearance issues with the 29 ABW's When running low pressure in the tires. If you can mount the calipers up/forward it will provide better tire clearance to calipers than mounting them down/back. With calipers up/forward clearance is maintained regardless of tire pressure.
     
    Did that make sense?
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires   

    Nothing wrong with mounting them on the front - whatever works.
    Glad the brakes are working for you.
    EDMO
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  18. EDMO added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    Your engine sounds just like mine.   Was the builder Dave Johnson?  He died a couple of years ago.
    September 2011, I think.  I believe he lived in Manitoba?  I have several pages of info he sent about my engine.
    What prop are you using?
    EDMO
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  19. IFMT added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    I don't have anything fancy. Just a 2 barrel off of a 318 dodge. Works well though. My engine is set up very professionally by the guy who finished the plane. It has a carb heat system although I have never noticed any carb ice. Still has the stock heated intake manual. If you use a carb adapter plate make sure the bolts inside the adapter are not to long. I discovered mine were just a touch long when it developed a tiny coolant leak between the adapter and intake. I have thought about converting to a 582 but a total conversion would be $$$ and I'm not sure about the overall performance gains. 65hp versus the 80ish I have now. I'm not 100% sure about the cam I am running but I think it is stock. Emailed the guy who built it but he hasn't got back to me. With the 1.84 reduction it pulls about 4300 static with 8.25 degrees of pitch. To busy to rip everything apart so she has to stay the way it is for now.
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  20. eatwildgame added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Valdez fly in
    Any of you pilots headed to valdez for the Fly in, May 9-11?  Would love to trade a warm place to stay with a shower for a ride in a avid or a kitfox.
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  21. herman pahls added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Model 2 Kitfox for sale
    kitfox2.movKitfox.mov
    Hello Forum
    I now own a Model 4 Kitfox, so it is time to sell the Model 2-950 after 19 years.
    Rotax 582 Blue head, 120 hrs. SMOH, C box, RK 400 clutch, 68" IVO IFA prop, Hacman mixture control, Merle Williams Aluminum radiator, $17,000 OBO.
    If you want the 29" ABW Airstreaks, Matco E series brakes, Grand Rapids EIS engine management, ICOM handheld radio, $21,000 OBO.
    The clutch makes flying a stroke much more pleasant with smooth "no shake" start up and shut down.
    I start the engine, do my preflight while waiting for the water temperature, hop in and go.
    The inflight adjustable prop gives the best of climb and cruise performance (I have not had any prop motor failures using polyswitches).
    With the mixture control I am still climbing at 300 feet/minute at 12,500' MSL with 21" tires.
    Last October this Kitfox was flying off the side of mountains at 9500' at the High Sierra Fly In at "3 Shotgun Shells" Nevada.
    Cruises at 78 mph on the 29's and 83 mph on the 21's burning 5 gallon/hour at 5800-6000 rpm near sea level.
    Burns 6.8 g/h at 6800 rpm maximum performance take off.
    While whale watching at 5000 rpm it burns 3 g/h leaned out with the HACman
    My airstrip is 650' long and I use less than half of it for both take off and landing.
    Covering and paint is show quality with clear coat and flex agent and was done by John Rodgers from Homedale, Idaho who formerly worked for Kitfox.
    Still in great condition with the exception of a few blemishes considering 600 hours and 19 years.
    Has 1 inch diameter model 4 lift struts and plastic wing strut fearing's (heavy). 
    Has Odyssey 625 Battery. Much heavier than needed but has never failed me in 6 years.
    Weighs 600#'s with 29's and 570#'s with 21's.
     
    Header tank 8 gallons and wing tank 6.
     
     
    Thanks
    Herman Pahls
    Coquille, Oregon
    541 404 6464
    hpahls@gmail.com

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  22. RDavidson added a post in a topic Calaveras flight video   

    Great Video! Are you using GoPros? Smart turning back, looked pretty solid!
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  23. RDavidson added a post in a topic Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires   

    Ed,
    The gear legs get in the way and hit the back of the caliper restricting their ability to float. If you put them on the front or bottom it sure makes removing them simple...

    How much float room should be adequate? 1/4"?

    By the way Ed, the brakes are great! I had to modify the mounting holes on the discs a little, but other than that the went right on! Thanks again!

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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    Only about 6 Soob flyers are active writers - No telling how many of the 800 plus members fly Soobs, but guessing the Rotax drivers outnumber us about 40 to 1.
    I will ask again:  Are you the one with Multi-Point Fuel Injection?   I know there is at least ONE out there, and wish I had one, and would like to know if it uses a computer or how the injection works.   I wonder if a carb engine could be converted to MPFI?
    EdMO
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  25. IFMT added a post in a topic Soob ignition maintenance   

    The distributer I have is hal effect (no points) nippon denso. Single coil. I've got top line 8mm plug wires. Never misses a beat. I guess there are not many soob guys on this sight.
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