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  1. Bandit added a post in a topic Empty weights   

    Avid Bandit with the 503 Rotax, Under 500lbs.
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  2. sioux201 added a post in a topic Avidfoxflyers Oshkosh BBQ   

    I've got the ok to use the big tent @ seaplane base, just need time& date
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  3. EDMO added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Aileron pivot tubes?
    I bought 3/4 inch .035 wall 4130 tubing for my aileron pivot tubes - Now, I am beginning to question the wisdom of using steel tubing instead of thicker wall aluminum tubing.  More concerned with the flexing than weight -
    This is the same tube that spans the full length of your flaperons.
    Anyone have some engineering type thoughts on that?
    EDMO
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  4. EDMO added a post in a topic Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires   

    Ron,  I have a set of double-puck Cleveland calipers, and the heavy disks for sale.  The calipers may need new O-rings and pads.  You should have the heavy disks with the 2-puck brakes, they generate more heat.
    EDMO
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  5. ChrisBolkan added a post in a topic Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires   

    I was running 2 inch single puck Cleveland's on my Magnum and they would not stop ABW 29's effectively. I was in the process of looking for double pucks. If you have the big 2 inch puck singles they might work OK with 26's. I'd try it before getting something new. If you have smaller than 2 inch puck singles it probably wont be effective enough. But still, it is easy to try before switching!
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  6. marksires added a post in a topic Avidfoxflyers Oshkosh BBQ   

    I plan to be there all week, but those plans always seem to get modified, so I hate to commit to anything that would leave the group in a bind.  If I'm there, I'll be in my camper also, and will be happy to help out anyway I can.
     
    Mark
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  7. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Add to this and keep it going with 7-15 words   

    Concrete was beginning to set up. So I...
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  8. jjbaker added a post in a topic Add to this and keep it going with 7-15 words   

    wheelbarrow that was parked there and tried to use the paddles to make headway, but
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  9. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Add to this and keep it going with 7-15 words   

    Get me some. So I hopped in the...
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  10. jjbaker added a post in a topic Add to this and keep it going with 7-15 words   

    with strawberries in it. Off I went to find a place where I could
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  11. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires   

    Most Cub guys running 31's use the Cleveland double puck brakes.  If you have double puck brakes I am sure they are ample.  26's are a lot smaller than 31's so  single puck's may be adequate but don't know for sure.  They will probably work OK but may not put you on your nose.  Sometimes that's a good thing as least until you get used to the plane.
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  12. RDavidson added a topic in Avid Flyer General Hangar   

    Brakes for use with ABW 26" tires
    Another Question...

    I'm planning on putting 26" ABW tires on my Magnum. I currently have Cleveland brake calipers and disc style brakes. Are these sufficient for use with the big tires?

    Also, I saw that some guys were upgrading their brake pedals. Any suggestions on which pedals to buy?

    Thanks,
    Ron
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  13. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Continental in Avid MK-IV?   

    The C85 in my buddy's Champ only burns 4-5 GPH.  Not too bad...
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  14. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avidfoxflyers Oshkosh BBQ   

    Okay.  We're on a roll.
     
    I'm thinking a Wednesday luncheon.  What say everyone?
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  15. Bandit added a post in a topic Continental in Avid MK-IV?   

    I do not think fuel burn is much of a concern for most of us. I have a feeling most pilots don't log that many hours a year to make that much difference.
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  16. Bandit added a post in a topic Avidfoxflyers Oshkosh BBQ   

    I can help you out Larry. We will be camped behind you again.
    Mark
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  17. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Add to this and keep it going with 7-15 words   

    I realized that I really like chocolate ice cream...
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  18. BryceKat added a post in a topic Add to this and keep it going with 7-15 words   

    Piss in her purse, when all the sudden
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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Sprayed Stewart Systems over the weekend   

    What looks good on the ground may not be as visible in the air - we need to look at it both ways.
    I think I said before that the most visible plane I ever saw in the air was a solid black MU2 with red stripes.
    I am certainly not suggesting that our fabric and glue planes should be all black like the all-metal, air-conditioned MU2 - in Missouri heat the glue might melt right after the pilot!
    EDMO
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  20. thebriman added a post in a topic electric fuel pump   

    Im down for maintenance right now and I want to add the electric fuel pump as a backup.  I know Leni and others with the 582 have the setup with dual pumps.  I guess series and parallel is my own choice as Mike Stratman said in one of his articles, how are you guys set up.  Pulse or electric first? Series or Parallel?
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  21. High Country added a post in a topic Sprayed Stewart Systems over the weekend   

    Ed, I wouldn't worry to much about being to critical, I'm always open to ideas from others. the paint you see here is not exactly like we had it drawn up to be. I had input from others while we were painting and I'm sure glad we did, I think it looks even better than we had designed it to be.
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  22. akflyer added a post in a topic Happy Birthday Logtrucker   

    Sorry to hear that.. My condolences to your wife and family.  That region is not very forgiving of an airplane in trouble.  There are not many options for setting it down in one piece over some pretty hostile terrain.
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  23. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Happy Birthday Logtrucker   

    Lost power?
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  24. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Happy Birthday Logtrucker   

    Thanks Lenny and Ed for the acknowledgements and kind words! Great day! Sadn'd earlier in the week as wife's nephew lost power on takeoff in Kodiak. Air nation.net-Papua Indonesia plane crash.
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  25. akflyer added a post in a topic Sprayed Stewart Systems over the weekend   

    Nice job, she looks sweet!
     

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