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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    Some of us old codgers wouldn't be flying without the SP rating - After I turned 50 I had a doctor fail me on my medical because "I had never been deferred" because of a heart murmer I had since I was 7 years old - took me a year to get reinstated - passed two more physicals after that - wont do medical anymore!
    EDMO
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  2. EDMO added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    FAT? / HIGHLANDER COPY? FUSELAGE - VERY CHEAP
    I HAVE, A FUSELAGE, amateur-built, which is 48 inches wide at elbows, and the lower longerons are 17 feet long - This was built by SkyPirate, and you might contact him for more info.
    This fuselage is 95% welded, but needs a few more welds in cockpit area - most is OK, but some surface rust starting in cockpit area.
    I will try to post photo, but may have to try again if anyone interested.
    Located about 25 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri down I-55.
    Send me a PM if interested.
    Maybe this is more of a Magnum?
    EDMO

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  3. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Big Boy Toys   

     
    Not to toot my own horn but...... In the past 6 months I've ran 450 miles including a half marthon. I recently ran 1.5 miles for my annual official fitness test in 9 minutes 9 seconds. I made fitness a huge priority while being here. With nothing else to do except work and sleep and no junk food or fast food in site, there was really no excuse to not get my ass back in shape. My real goal was to see if diet and exercise alone will be enough to get my cholesterol and blood pressure in check. I'm only 33 and have always been in decent shape but I've been struggling with the numbers the past few years. Having a Class I Physical I DO NOT want to deal with the paperwork and headache of taking medication. I have it on both sides of my family. I will not be in any better shape ever than I am right now and if it's still no good when I have my blood work done next week then I guess I'll take the meds and eat what I want.
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  4. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    I can name off a couple dozen guys in my EAA chapter alone that Sport Pilot brought into aviation.  They didn't want to fly 'unsafe' ultralights and couldn't afford Private Pilot and the associated certified spam cans.  
     
    Sorry, Mark I don't buy that SP knocked more people out of aviation than it brought in.  It brought me back into flying.
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  5. akflyerbob added a post in a topic Big Boy Toys   

    That looks a little beefer than the 114/5/6's we had to play with
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  6. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    Wonder if that was an unintended consequence or the plan all along?? Jim Chuk
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  7. Bandit added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    The new Sport Pilot thing recked the need for the 447 & the 503. It knocked alot of people out of aviation.
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  8. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Big Boy Toys   

    Another one of Oshkosh Wisconsin's finest, the ATV.
     
    You loose some weight over there playing in the sandbox?
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  9. Chewie added a post in a topic FOR SALE: MKIV Kit/Parts/Zero time NSI w/mounts, cowl, prop   

    I came from a family of docs and nurses.  But it's best for everyone that I tinker with machines rather than humans.
    Did you ever hit Missoula as a kid?  That's my hometown.
     
    Not to hijack the thread or anything!
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  10. C5Engineer added a topic in Hangar Talk   

    Big Boy Toys
    I spent some time with the EOD boys this afternoon checking out some of their tools of their trade. They have some really cool stuff including these bad boys!! I had to pose for a pic!
     

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  11. C5Engineer added a post in a topic FOR SALE: MKIV Kit/Parts/Zero time NSI w/mounts, cowl, prop   

    Chewie I was fortunate enough to grow up eating pancakes with Dean Wilson every Sunday at the EAA hangar as a teenager. My Avid roots go way back.
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  12. Chewie added a post in a topic FOR SALE: MKIV Kit/Parts/Zero time NSI w/mounts, cowl, prop   

    So that's how you got the bug... Runs in the family!
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  13. C5Engineer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    FOR SALE: MKIV Kit/Parts/Zero time NSI w/mounts, cowl, prop
    My Dad is looking to move an Avid project
     
     
    MK4 AVID KIT • COME AND GET IT • no gear or rudder.NSI eng with mounts & cowl.Lots of parts 6500.00 Call 208 553 3665 • Contact Dennis J. Myers - DENNIS'AEROSPORTS, Owner - located Orofino, ID USA • Telephone: 208-553-3665 . • Posted December 2, 2013 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad
     
     
    It has everything to build a set of Speedwings. Red powerdercoated real MKIV fuse with baggage area. It's missing the Rudder and landing gear but everything else is there including the hardware. It would work perfect to upgrade your plane to a MKIV and have a whole bunch of spare parts. He also has a complete FWF including instruments, mounts, and cowling for a break-in time only NSI Soob that was on my plane when he bought it. PM me or call my Dad at the number listed for more information.
     
     
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  14. C5Engineer added a post in a topic New Avid Owner Idaho   

     
     
    Oh man that's Classic. That's my Pops alright! What did you think of the shop?? I'll have to send this to him.
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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic Kudo's to Sportsmen's Warehouse   

    And Randy will now demonstrate the two Bushmasters mounted on his wing struts - or does he have twin shotguns on the other wing?
    I still think Bazookas are better..........
    EDMO
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  16. Bandit added a post in a topic Time for ski's   

    I asume it is padding for strapping gun cases or snowshoes to the struts or anything else.
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  17. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation   

    I know of one personally...
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  18. EDMO added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    I hear that there is a guy in Alaska working up an Artic Cat 800 something engine with redrive - if he can get it going, it may be a high-horsepower winner for the 2-stroke drivers.  It should get your 701 off the ground quickly!
    EDMO
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  19. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic New Avid Owner Idaho   


     
    Me and Joey's Dad after I purchased his Zenith 701 project. This is how we seal the deal in Idaho.
     
    Thought you guys might get a kick out of this picture.
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  20. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic What will replace the Rotax 447 and 503?   

    That new Ski-doo engine looks sweet!! How could this be fitted to our application. I would like to have the 900 model in my Zenith 701.
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  21. Guest added a post in a topic Avid MK IV Manual Section IV 912 Engine Installation   

    Wonder how many engine failures took place before the moved the oil bottle to the firewall???  
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  22. EDMO added a post in a topic Meanwhile in Guam   

    I read all the BS postings - Don't people have a "life" away from the internet?
    Good Post Joey!   Now where are all those monitor lizards and Komodo Dragons left over from the dinosaur age?  How much Tylenol would it take to kill a python in Florida?  They seem to have plenty!
    EDMO
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  23. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Warp Drive prop for 503 DC   

    Have you contacted Ivo or Warp directly? They usually pretty helpful in matching up a prop with your set up. Sometimes they go too conservative though I think. I ran my 2.62:1 582 on a 2 blade 70" tapered tip warp for a long time before I got the taste of the IVO IFA. The 3 bladed Ivo runs 10X smoother than the warp ever did and the ground adjustable version is much easier than a Warp. The warp with the nickel leading edge is pretty well bullet proof though. The Ivo is built lighter.
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  24. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Warp Drive prop for 503 DC   

    Agree the two blade will give you more climb performance than a three. I had a 503 on a Phantom which came with a three blade GSC propeller. I think this prop was intended for a 532 but I was told it would work on my 503 with a 2.58 to 1 gearbox. I ran the prop for three years and was happy with the set-up. After an engine seizure caused by Steve Beatty's faulty installation of his Nippon Denso CDI conversion (I burned two engines up over his crappy work and a friend burned up one) I sent my engine to another rebuilder and was asked during a conversation what prop I was running. I told him a three blade GSC (I don't remember the length). I was told I was running to large of prop for my gear box and needed to use a two blade. I ordered a new two glade GSC prop and installed it on my plane. It was the worst thing I ever did to my plane. I did have better climb performance but the difference between the two and three blade was night and day. The three blade was just a much smoother running prop. The gear box never seemed to mind the difference in inertia of the three blade. I know from talking with others that you can overload a gearbox with to much prop but my set-up seemed to work good with no gearbox issues. I guess it just worked in my case.
     
    My original instructor loved the IVO prop but did say they were less efficient than other props on the market. He was running a three blade IVO on a 582.
     
    Vance
    Post Falls, Idaho
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  25. C5Engineer added a topic in Hangar Talk   

    Meanwhile in Guam
    Dead mice are falling from the sky.......
     
    http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/02/21724382-two-thousand-mice-dropped-on-guam-by-parachute-to-kill-snakes
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