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EDMO added a post in a topic So I guess i'm the fng for today. Ha
Welcome aboard Rod,
I was wondering, as probably many others wonder, are you going to give us some kind of price list and interchange list for your products on this site? - probably the most interest here would be gas tanks, wingtips and cowls.
I think you will be a welcome asset to the site.
Best wishes,
EDMO
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EDMO added a post in a topic Warp Drive prop for 503 DC
I understand that the Ivo GA is a lot lighter than the WD - Don't know how much difference - Would that make a difference to you?
EDMO
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wypaul added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation
Thanks for the info, so far the oil pressure is solid on mine but I will look into this some more.
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C5Engineer added a post in a topic Avid Flyer 13K on barnstormers
There has been two on here in the recent weeks in the 10K range. I too would be weary of the MZ202 engine. It might be awesome, but as Larry mentioned support is minimal.
Here is one that's been on here. Needs a little bit of work http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/2018-1993-avid-c-for-sale/
And another http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/1997-mdl-c-hh-for-sale/
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C5Engineer added a post in a topic New member in SoCal
We have a member that flies out of Corona on here.
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horsepower added a post in a topic New member in SoCal
Welcome Blake, There is lots of support here and plenty of guys flying both the Avid and Kitfox to help you with your decision.Im sure there is someone on this Forum from So Cal.I know there is a high time Avid flyer on here from central cal.Good Luck Randy
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horsepower added a post in a topic So I guess i'm the fng for today. Ha
Welcome Rod, This is a pretty mellow bunch and there is some useful Info on here.I bought a couple drooped tips for my Skyraider from you,nice work.Randy
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation
What I know of the setup is from a friend (ironically also named Paul) who had one. He has since changed to the newer style engine mount with the oil tank under the cowl.
He has an early 912UL 80hp motor. Very early. He was having wild fluctuation of the oil pressure. He at first chalked this up to an intermittent sending unit or gage. Later he determined the long lines of the oil system were putting too much strain on the oil pump. Consulting with LEAF he determined that this was causing damage not only to the pump itself but potentially to the motor too. When changing the motor mount he also replaced the oil pump. Now there is no oil pressure problems.
IMO, the long lines were allowing low pressure bubbles to form and I'm sure this was causing cavitation in the pump. This type of cavitation will erode the gears and walls in the pump which will eventually cause a catastrophic failure of either the pump or the motor itself if enough contamination is pumped into the bearings.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic So I guess i'm the fng for today. Ha
Welcome Rod. Glad to have you.
Technically Avid is not out of business, Paul. Airdale is what's left of Avid. As I said earlier, I'm hoping Brett will follow his word and get his act together again to offer the support needed in the market.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?
But the point is, that SP doesn't impact 103 operations or the true ultralights. That was already dying on its own.
What it did was kill off the "Fat", two seat "ultralights" that were operating in, at best, a gray area and at worst totally black (unsafe) loophole in the 103 regs. Allowing anyone and their dog to get an "instructor" permit, fly a two seat, heavier plane and take passengers posing as "students". For every one "legitimate" ultralight instructor (like Joey's dad), there were ten that had the permit only to fly passengers. The FAA was taking notice.
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wypaul added a post in a topic So I guess i'm the fng for today. Ha
Hey Rod welcome. I am wondering if you will sell Avid parts retail due to the fact that Avid is out of business, things like wing tanks (vinyl ester), cowlings and etc? I know there has been a fair amount of interest in them here in the past.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avid Flyer 13K on barnstormers
The MZ202 motor is not a selling point, IMO. Unless you have a lot of support available for it, I'd be wary of that motor. Maybe to the point of passing on this one for the next with a Rotax motor...
By the look of it, it appears to "B" or "C" model. Maybe one of the other guys can narrow that down. These are good solid designed airplanes. Lots of fun, even if the condition is ragged, they can still be good fun economical flying.
At face value of the photos, links like a solid little plane.
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wypaul added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation
I would like to hear more about what would cause the failure with the MK IV setup Larry. I am running this setup and if there is some problem sure would like to hear what is going on, this is the first that I have heard this (which does not mean much, there is a lot I haven't heard about these sweet little planes).
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stressedout72 added a topic in Introduce yourself
So I guess i'm the fng for today. HaWell Hello all,
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Rod Schramm. I grew up in the kit aircraft industry mostly because my dad BJ Schramm was the father of the kit helicopter known as the Scorpion, Exec, Elite, Windstar and the ultimate kit helicopter the Helicycle. I also designed and built 80% of the tooling for the Helicycle and manufactured of the first 60. As in some father son relationships there is a bit of head-butting and in our case it lead to my going back to college and then ultimately starting my business with my wife.
We started Performance Products LLC in 2006 and manufacture composite parts for Kitfox, Airdale Sport Plane, Sky Raider, Eagle R & D (home of the Helicycle), and a few motorcycle companies. I have built some of our own tooling for some of the above mentioned aircraft they are: Leading Edges and 13gl wing tanks that can be used in the Sky Raider, Avid flyer, Airdale, Escapade and Highlander. Kitfox Aircraft is a large part of our company and we are not willing to sacrifice our relationship by selling their parts. However, we have permission from another great company Sky Raider to sell items that we manufacture for them.
I am happy to announce that we will be manufacturing our own Weight Shift Ultralight in the very near future. We have been working super long hours on the design and tooling. You can check out and like what we have been up to on our Facebook page and our Website at www.performanceproducts1.com. I hope that I can assist you with your projects.
Thanks for allowing me to post
Rod Schramm
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sioux201 added a post in a topic Ridge runner / fox
He won,t sell to retail
Thanks everybody, marry Christmas
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benglish added a topic in Introduce yourself
New member in SoCalHello,
I just joined the forum to find out as much as I can before purchasing an aircraft. I'm leaning towards a Kitfox or an Avid. I'm a glider pilot who's getting a power ticket. I've been flying out of Cable Airport, CA. I saw a kitfox flying the other day and would love to talk to the owner. Are any of you fellows around the SoCal area? Perhaps you're the person I saw flying the kitfox/avid around Cable?
It's nice to meet you all.
+Blake
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?
Interesting discusion. I welcomed the SP rule when it came in and gladly went from flying as a PP to flying under SP rules without having to continually renew my medical. It just so happened that I already had a SP legal plane so life was good for me, but I was not really aware of the hassle and cost this had on the part 103 crowd. I sure hate that SP could not have happened and still leave the ultralight class alone. Seems like Gov regulators cannot stand to do anything unless it negatively impacts sombody.
Oh, except we know Obamacare would never do that....
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benglish added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it
Avid Flyer 13K on barnstormersHi Guys,
I'm new to this forum. I'm an engineer and new-to-powered pilot (primarily a glider pilot). I like the kitfox/avid design. I'm not opposed to building one, if the price is right, but getting in the air now appeals to me as well. I'm in SoCal, and it seems most kitfox drivers and sales are back east. What do you guys think of this one on barnstormers. ?
Thanks,
Blake
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic Time for ski's
Hahaha; Shhhhhhhh
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stressedout72 added a post in a topic Ridge runner / fox
we also have a website at www.performanceproducts1.com. I do not have a current list of items that i porduce so i guess it might be time to make one and post it.
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic Sleep Apnea Rule Petition
Thanks Larry,
I used the link and added my name to the petition and sent my letter to our representative.
Randy
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horsepower added a post in a topic Sleep Apnea Rule Petition
Seems like the FAA is trying to get rid of all class 3 pilots,more gov. BS.Reminds me of NHRA.........Randy
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Sleep Apnea Rule Petition
Quote from letter this petition generates to your representatives:
The FAA recently indicated that it is planning sweeping changes to the airman medical certification process, and that it plans to implement these changes without any input from the flying public, aviation associations, industry stakeholders, or Congress. Specifically, the FAA is mandating that airmen with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over a given threshold, even if they have not exhibited symptoms or been previously diagnosed, must undergo expensive and burdensome diagnostic evaluation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This sudden transition to prophylactic and preventative medicine comes without public review, cost/benefit analysis, or a NPRM.
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Av8r3400 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
Sleep Apnea Rule PetitionClick on the link below to support the EAA in their attempt to rein in the out of control FAA and their unnecessary rule-making.
http://govt.eaa.org/12706/support-hr-3578/
This rule is being jammed down our throats bypassing the normal processes. Another solution by the federal government looking for a problem!
Help me spread this around!
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EDMO added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?
There lots of us older pilots who had private and commercial certificates that cannot bear the high costs of tests to prove we are not going to pass out or have a heart attack while flying our little birds - We have flown our Champs, Pipers, Ercoupes, whatevers, for 40 to 60 years - but we cant take the chance of one stupid medical doctor grounding us now
- If we are safe enough to drive to the airport, and we feel able to fly, then the SP is the best thing that ever happened for us.
For those too lazy to put in the effort and money it takes for a SP or Private certificate: I guess they just don't want to fly as badly as I do.
That's my last 2 cents worth on this issue.
EDMO
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