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  1. Guest added a post in a topic Fuel computer/totalizer questions, are you running one?   

    http://www.floscan.com/html/blue/seriesdetail.php?sid=11

    I installed one of these in my Magnum. I got the 10 gallon scale. The gage fits nicely in a 3 inch istrument cutout. I was hoping they made it in a 2 inch but they do not. Turned out to be one of the most useful gages in the plane and I do not mind the larger size after all because I look at it so much! ) I absolutely love it.

    Got mine on clearance from some marine store on line for a super great price. Very good build quality and very reliable even with the vibration of an aircraft environment.

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  2. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Fuel computer/totalizer questions, are you running one?   

    Navman/Navistar used to sell the F210 for about $130. It's been discontinued though. I did find a transducer for one recently though and I bought one just have on the shelf as mine quits working from time to time for a flew flights and then it comes back. With a 582 and Hacman it is a very useful tool. At 9500ft fuel burn drops over a gallon an hour when I lean it out with the Hacman.
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  3. lostman added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Fuel computer/totalizer questions, are you running one?
    Hello gang,
    I see that a few of you are running fuel totalizers or computers. I'd like to know what you are running, what you like about it, and if possible where you bought them.
    I've flown a myriad of planes with them and always love the ability to see what fuel was left, that I'd set the mixture correctly along with all the other information it gave me. Not to mention the ability to set the RPM at a sweet spot for fuel burn.
     
    Looking at possibly adding one to another plane I have as well. Thought it would be a good discussion from you guys running them. I don't want to have to spend $750 or more for a JPI or other certified one if there is a much cheaper and good solution.
     
    From my research it seems that boats run them quite often but it is still in the neighborhood of $400 for the computer and sensor just to get fuel flow.
     
    As always, comments are highly welcome!
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  4. lostman added a post in a topic Avid B or C kit for sale   

    I would even be happy to help someone by fixing up the floats. I don't know if he has any hardware or legs for the floats though. This is about all the information I have for right now. If you're interested please PM me and let me know or post up. If someone gets somewhat serious about it, I'll pressure the owner a little.
     
    I need to get back over to his place for some more wood anyway. He has his own sawmill and I'm building some cabinets for the kitchen in my house.
     
    Also don't quote me on the price of this kit, as I really don't know what he's thinking yet. I'll try to find out more information and pass it on.
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  5. Chewie added a post in a topic Avid B or C kit for sale   

    Kenneth, like we've discussed over the PM, I'd be curious about this for sure.  Would probably sell my paramotor for about the same $!
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  6. lostman added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid B or C kit for sale
    In my searching for an Avid to purchase I found a local gentleman that has an Avid B or C model that has been hanging in his woodshop for around 15 years. He said he bought it back in the 80's, doesn't even remember which model it it for sure. He started the kit and completed the wings, then hung them up. The kit is on it's gear but that's about where it stopped. He has a brand new engine in a box that was never started as well. He thought it was 65 HP but that's about all he remembers. I'm guessing it's a grey head 582, but there is a slight chance it is a 532 based on my research.
    He is looking to see what all he has since he moved once after starting the project.
    The good news is, he has floats that might go with it too, but they need a little work. Seems they were left outside and got filled with water, then frozen. It broke up the sides.
    I haven't gotten him to nail down a price yet but don't think it will be very high. I think I can get it for $6,000 or less, but he doesn't want to talk numbers until he finds everything he has.
    I do remember him saying it has the STOL wings because his intent was to fly it off his own field next to the house. He's 60 now and realizing he won't ever get around to finishing it up.
     
    Is there anyone out there that wants a relatively complete kit? Maybe to do some midification on and customize? I was seriously thinking about buying it just to save it from the rafters. It's in a heated shop and he does have the fabric as well.
     
    If anyone has any interested please let me know and I'll keep bugging him. Any information on what you all think it's worth would be helpful too.
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  7. akflyer added a post in a topic Avid Builders Manual and AD's   

    It was the b or c model.. I have the additional pages for the mk iv too that shows the upgraded cooling etc. I used this manual for my c model rebuild.


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  8. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Nanco 21x12x8 sale $31.80   

    Considering the extremely limited market, you would need to charge $500 each for them just to break even.  (Speaking as a manufacturing engineer.)
     
    These are not a custom part.  The source and or application just needs to be found.  Perhaps a trailer hub of some sort rather than an ATV?
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  9. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Status of Airdale   

    I don't know what to tell you other than don't hold your breath on either of those being available any time soon.  If you are looking to upgrade an existing Avid, look for a started kit to finish.  
     
    If you are starting from scratch, I would highly suggest going with a more established company that will support you in your building like Kitfox or Just or …??
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  10. lostman added a post in a topic Nanco 21x12x8 sale $31.80   

    I almost wondered about making some that way too. If there was enough call for them it might even be worth having some cast from aluminum and professionally machined to accept the right bearings.
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  11. marshawk added a post in a topic Fat Avid weight and balance   

    Hey Randy , its good to know yours can fly hands off,raising the angle of the motor diffenently got rid of alot of the back pressure on the elevator,the HS struts came off a model C , and diffenently warps the forward of HS up and the rear down.I dont have a trim  on my avid but looks like i'll be trying to install one,hopefully I can do something  with a cable,thanks for the info
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  12. Chewie added a post in a topic Status of Airdale   

    Alright, it's the new year.  Any news from this guy?
    I'm interested in building an Airdale or Pursang.  Should I keep knocking?
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  13. cowlove added a post in a topic Finger Strainer BMAD   

    Thanks.  I'd ordered the ACS part and was going to snip the material off to re-use on a 1/8" elbow, but this looks a lot cleaner. 
     
    Also, I did find these: http://tinyurl.com/p3ncddr (ebay)  Looks like some common riding lawnmowers use a 1/8" flange/bung, and this part includes a finger screen and screw valve.  I ordered one to check out the quality, flow rate, and fuel compatibility, but I really doubt I'll go that way.  (Although having a screw valve at each tank outlet would make fuel system maintenance pretty easy.  I'd probably be compelled to safety wire it open, and that would look a little odd)
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  14. Chewie added a post in a topic Avid Builders Manual and AD's   

    Joey, do you know if this manual was tailored to a particular avid model?
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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic Installing finger strainers on Catalina fiberglass tank? Options?   

    If you could get rid of the elbow and use a straight fitting, you might get by with the in-line filters, otherwise you are probably making the best choice by adding the finger screens. 
    Let us know about the tractor fitting.
    EDMO
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  16. cowlove added a post in a topic Installing finger strainers on Catalina fiberglass tank? Options?   

    Thanks guys- I've got a couple of those exact filters laying around.  After seeing the junk that had settled in the elbows, I'm somewhat set on having finger strainers of some sort to protect the intakes and the elbows.   
     
    I found the other thread that discussed snipping the strainer off the 3/8 NPT Aircraft Spruce part, and soldering it to a standard 1/8" elbow.  I think this is the way I'm gonna go. 
     
    I did find these: http://tinyurl.com/p3ncddr  (ebay)    It seems several riding lawnmowers use a 1/8" fuel tank bung, and the common part includes a finger screen and a screw valve.   I ordered one to check it out for flow rate and quality, but I doubt it will pass muster. 
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Installing finger strainers on Catalina fiberglass tank? Options?   

    Leni uses SPECTRA  2369 from SUMMIT RACING, at local auto parts dealers.  It comes with adapters for 3 different sizes of fuel lines, slip-on fittings. About $10
    EDMO
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  18. EDMO added a post in a topic homemade spring gear   

    My advice is to go find a PA-18 and look closely at fuselage and measure gear.
    BTW Randy - Sprecken Ze Missourish?  Just kidding, I think I know what you know you said thinking that I would think about it?
    EDMO
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  19. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Nanco 21x12x8 sale $31.80   

    Too bad KF doesn't still make the hubs for the older models.  When I bought the set I have several years ago they said they thought they might have 1 or 2 left.  Someone with a lathe and some skill chould turn out the hubs and continue to sell them still I'll bet.  I used the hubs on the 21" Nanco's and the 25" atv tires I ran for a while on the 9" Douglas wheels.  The 25" atv tires with the tread cut off worked very well; a step above the 21's.
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  20. FoxDB added a post in a topic homemade spring gear   

    Randy,
    The Protec PT2 added braces as you see in this drawing:

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  21. akflyer added a post in a topic Alaska Bush Tires   

    Randy, I think if we got Larry up here playing in the rocks and sand he would understand.. unlike the guys that put them on to land on manicured grass strips, they do soak up the bumps and allow us to go places that would put his 21" hard tires through the seat pan
     
    I think Jeff got a wake up call on his 8:50s landing and taking off the McArthur river sand bar.  soft fluffy sand and little tires just don't work well.
     
    And yes, the difference between 8:50s and 26" bush wheels is a big as it is between 26" and 31".  Unless you have done it and tried it, ya just cant know the difference it makes.
     

     
    however... that is a funny ass picture Larry!   
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  22. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Fat Avid weight and balance   

    Willis,
     
    I only had one mounting hole in the front and one in the rear for the HS on my Avid+ airframe.  Looking at Doug's pictures, it looks like mine is located in what would be the upper hole of Doug's frame.  I used the HS from my Avid MKIV and it is flat.  I mounted the struts to the HS and adjusted the angle a little with washers until the bottom mounting position lined up well with the tab on the airframe, made sure the HS was square to the airframe and then clamped it and drilled the holes for the bottom bolt in the tab.  No warp in the HS at all.
     
    Mine flies hands off easily for as long as you want to if the air isn't too turbulent but the trim changes some depending on how heavily loaded it is and where the weight is.  I have the trim on the HS set so there is plenty of trim range when I have a normal light solo load but if it is heavy I have to pull an additional notch of flaperon so I have enough trim range on the HS to fly hands off.
    The fact that you are still having the engine power affect your stick pressure makes me think the area that still needs some tweaking is the engine thrust line.  Mine has no tendancy to pull the nose down with full power; it tends to pull the nose up a little, but not too strong or abrupt.
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic BAGGAGE DOORS?   

    Thanks Dave,
         I was mostly concerned about the door rubbing on fabric as the body twists in flight - planned to use a rubber strip around door, but thought about putting aluminum around door opening after fabric was on to prevent chaffing.
    EDMO
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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic Installing finger strainers on Catalina fiberglass tank? Options?   

    Leni posted an inline clear glass filter a while back, probably in technical posts - he uses it instead of the tank filter, I think.  He said he could clean it easier than the tank filters.
    I have a copy, if you cant find it.
    EDMO
    I looked and didn't find it in technical posts, or General Hanger, or in my files - PM Leni about it.
    ED
    I found the reference and site listing from Leni in "NEW HEADER TANK FOR AVID"  it's the site for Summit racing, I think, and Akflyer's comments are also in the thread.
    Ed
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  25. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Alaska Bush Tires   

    Haha, I guess I deserve that.  But I think the the real reason is the bumper sticker under the hard core section.
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