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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic Avid by another name?   

    Welcome to Scamnet2000!
    EDMO
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  2. horsepower added a post in a topic Avid by another name?   

    They probably will get as many deposits as they can and fly the coop. They must think we are pretty dumb to not notice its someone elses planes.Im sick of all the scam shit that is going on now. Whats happening to our Country? Randy
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  3. sioux201 added a post in a topic WANTED - NOSE GEAR SHAFT MATERIAL   

    I have it, can cut out to your spec.
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  4. EDMO added a post in a topic Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.   

    We don't care what the bird is called - We even have some members flying factory "spam-cans"!  all are welcome here, even PPC flyers with the engine in front......some of us even admit to being "Ercoupe Drivers", and some with the tailwheel mounted in the nose,  but the "real pilots" still talk to us.  
    EDMO
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  5. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.   

    The Aerotrek/Eurofox is not a dirty name here.  I know of at least one of the usual suspects around here that even owns one!  *Gasp!*
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  6. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avid by another name?   

    Their "Champion" is a Belite.
     
    Their "The Tricycle Gear" plane shown is a Just Escapade.
     
    Their "The Float Plane" shown I believe is actually Brett McKinny's Avid Mark IV.
     
     
    They have a fairly polished nice looking website.  They spent some money there making a cut and paste collage of Avid, Just and Aerotrek photos.  Their phone number is Palm Beach County Florida.
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  7. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Lexan strut fairing how to   

    If those struts are the same diameter as the other Avids Rans sells some premade ones that will slide right over and they are pretty cheap.
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  8. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Larry I need to get my tickets booked. Which airport should I fly into?
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  9. Spitfire added a post in a topic Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.   

    Hi Robert
     
    Thanks, that is good to know.  I will wait until I see the Avid (hopefully this weekend) before getting back to you, as of course it may not be worth buying in the first place.
     
    Also, I stumbled upon a really useful article which discusses the Avid and Kitfox history, flight characteristics and so on (and compares this with the current EuroFox kits based on the Avid) which was made by our UK LAA (Light Aircraft Association).  Those EuroFox kits look awesome, but massively out of my price range, so I am likely to still be sticking with an Avid. 
     
    Here is the link in case anyone is interested (though please don't beat me up for mentioning Euro Fox on an Avid KitFox forum - just so happens that the article answers some of the questions I was asking very well   http://www.eurofoxuk.co.uk/LA%20Nov%20EuroFOX%20FD%20flight%20test.pdf
     
    Thanks again for your help chaps.
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  10. dholly added a post in a topic Avid by another name?   

    Completely bogus IMO, I certainly would not click any links on that site.
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  11. High Country added a post in a topic Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.   

    If you're interested I have a new poly behind the instrument panel fuel tank with a new uncut fiberglass instrument panel to attach to it. I went with new wing tanks so didn't use it. that seems to be what most do anymore but if you don't want to cut into your wings it is an option. If you're interested let me know I will try and get some pics of it for you. also have the original fill neck and cap for it as well.
     
    -Robert-
     
    :edit: so I don't have any pics here with me at the moment but I have some posted here http://boise.craigslist.org/rvs/4348016472.html you can look at
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  12. Emory Bored added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid by another name?
    Check this site out.
     
    http://flyeasyaircraft.com/our-aircraft-2/
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  13. lostman added a post in a topic Lexan strut fairing how to   

    I might use this to do the horizontal stabilizer struts. I've been thinking they need to be faired a bit. Looks like by the writers stats I should pick up about 2 MPH by doing that, it would sure be worth it.
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  14. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    You can camp where ever and with whom ever you want, but you will get parked as you arrive.

    They usually won't allow anyone to save a spot for their buddy coming the next day or what not.


    We can all strategize later on a way to try and park close...
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  15. lostman added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    My wife and I are now planning on attending Oshkosh this year. Looks like I should be able to have Pursang there and looking pretty good for the event. Not sure when we will be coming in yet, but probably Thursday through Saturday at a minimum. For those that have been, is there a way to get camping where you want to be, i.e. with the group, or is it just luck of the draw when you show up? Any tips would be helpful. We plan to camp for the time we're there. Looking forward to meeting everyone as well! I'm one lucky guy to have a wife into planes as much as I am.
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  16. lostman added a post in a topic Those of you with dual wing tanks, lets talk plumbing to the header?   

    When I was talking to John during the time I was picking up the Pursang he said that a lot of the Kitfox problems in their fuel lines could be traced down to having a vent line in the header tank. I can't repeat what he told me about it, but mostly because I don't remember. Pursang has the tank lines coming to a shut off valve that are for each line before the header, then through a clear filter to a pump. It also has a secondary fuel pump incase the first one goes out. From the fuel pumps the lines go straight to the carbs. Fairly simple system that has over 680 hours on it and works well. The bottom of the header tank (under the panel) goes to a fuel sump for the lowest part of the system. My header tank is only about 1.5 quarts though...I haven't measured it but it's not very large. I thought it was 1/2 gallon according to John, but I was up under the panel today working on interior and found it's smaller than I remembered.
     
    I echo the K.I.S.S. principle that was already brought up. My motto is, if it's not there it can't break!
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  17. EDMO added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WANTED - NOSE GEAR SHAFT MATERIAL
    Wondering if anyone has a source or idea of some kind of material or part that could be used as a nose wheel pivot shaft - chrome-plated - 3/4" to 1" diameter 1/8" to 1/4" wall, or solid, and 6 to 12 inches long.  Must be weldable, and prefer 4130.  Maybe a shaft or rod from some machine?  There should be one in a scrap pile somewhere.
    Thanks,
    EdMO
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  18. thebriman added a post in a topic Those of you with dual wing tanks, lets talk plumbing to the header?   

    Right now I have no vent either and it performs flawlessly.  Thanks for all the ideas guys.  I'll let you know when its installed
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  19. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avid Bandit Ski Plane video   

    Holy Crap!  Your ground crew looks like they're expecting an invasion from Canada...
     
    I haven't even put my skis on the plane this year.
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  20. Bandit added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Avid Bandit Ski Plane video

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  21. Bandit added a post in a topic Those of you with dual wing tanks, lets talk plumbing to the header?   

    I do not use a vent in my header tank either. You shouldn't need one if the tank is vented.
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  22. Spitfire added a post in a topic Should I buy avid B? Novice. Help.   

    Just a quick 'thank you' to those who have offered your advice.  I very much appreciate it.  If nothing else, I can start my negotiations with the seller from a firmer footing, having a better idea of how much wonga (cash) I will need to plough into the Avid for engine re-build etc.
     
    Only thing that puts me off is the pull start 503.  I guess you can get an electric start conversion kit, but I don't fancy stepping out into the air if the engine cuts out to re-start the thing with the pull cord   Better practice the dead stick landings
     
    Thanks.
     
    p.s. can you guys in the States get hold of replacement (behind instrument panel) fuel tanks?  Do they ever come up for sale?  Or I heard something about a retro-fit tank mod that can be fitted to the wings near the wing roots like in later models.  Where can these be purchased from please? Cheers.
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  23. dynomike added a post in a topic Those of you with dual wing tanks, lets talk plumbing to the header?   

    no vent line here ,didn't want to say anything before but now I know there is more like us
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  24. Deejayel added a post in a topic Those of you with dual wing tanks, lets talk plumbing to the header?   

    Fwiw, here is my system.

    2wing tanks feed into my aluminum header tank behind my seat. I have a shutoff valve for each wing feed upstream of my header tank. That allows me to select feed of course. I have a vent line which doubles as my fuel gauge or a "header tank condition indicator". If I cant see any fuel in that line, I know I have header tank fuel only at best and had better be on final.... My fuel lines are black rubber. My vent line is translucent. I suppose if my main fuel lines were translucent, the vent line would not be needed. Ill get some pics...

    From the header it flows to my shutoff valve under the instrument panel. Then to the gascolator. Then to the mikuni. Then to the carbs.
    Thinking of adding an electric backup fp.
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  25. akflyer added a post in a topic Snowmobiles   

    Got the generator in to the lodge Saturday... Then running back empty I blew the diamond drive.. That's what I get for running solo! I had just enough juice in my phone to get out one phone call then I loaded my kitty cat on to the freight sled and had to wait for the lodge owner to come get me and tow me into the landing.... Nothing like having a yamahahahahaha tow me for 60 miles.. But there are no pictures so it didn't happen right



    Thanks Randy for flying high cover on the way to make sure I made it!


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