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  1. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Alaska Bush Tires
    I saw these on craigslist for sale.  They are just like Randy's on his AVID Plus.  If I still had my AVID I would buy them.
     
    http://anchorage.craigslist.org/for/4146090359.html
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  2. C5Engineer added a post in a topic OIL RICH TWO STROKE   

    hahahha Better get some of this!!
     

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  3. Russ. added a topic in Hangar Talk   

    OIL RICH TWO STROKE
    OIL RICH TWO STROKE
    While camping out at Oshkosh this year with my buddy, who I cannot name at this time, I had the following experience.   Every morning after the long walk to the showers he had a ritual of putting very large amounts of Baby Powder in his  boxer shorts.  This he claimed this keeps the boys happy after the miles of walking we would be doing.  Now comes the fun part.  With every step he took the view from behind  looked like a duel exhaust 2 stroke burning way too much oil.  Luckily this only lasted for the first couple hundred yards.  Happy Thanksgiving to all, and my camping buddy Doug.  
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  4. wypaul added a post in a topic November flight   

    Wow, thanks for the ride along around Landskorna area. Fantastic spires on those churches.
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  5. wolves200 added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    Hey Paul;
     
    I sent you a mail, revert to me as soon as you read it
     
    Thanks!
    dimi3
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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic November flight   

    Dimi3, What place is in this this video?
    EDMO
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  7. wolves200 added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    November flight
    Hello Group;
     
    hope you don´t mind I will be placing flying videos from time to time in this section; specially in the summer....
     
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Eg35PZaCs&feature=c4-overview&list=UUS8AeDBeUpNvUNedKVT7xjw
     
    by now, I just flew up yesterday in a smooth silky weather, it was 0 degrees but nice...
     
    Regards
    Dimi3
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  8. EDMO added a post in a topic Wyoming Photos   

    Kool paint scheme on Avid -
    Someone needs to run a bulldozer and flatten some of those bumps in Wyoming! 
    I went up a real nice valley in Wyoming after leaving Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mountain - up to Little Big Horn - Guess I am just a flatland pilot!
    Always like to see big rocks and little planes.
    EDMO
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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic new viking 110 -- honda fit core conversion   

    I agree with Doug Holly - I would like to see a replacement for the Subaru EA-81 - But, I want it to have a similar PROVEN dependability first. I hope Egg can do that with his reconstructed engine.
    EDMO
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  10. SkyPirate added a post in a topic Let's talk gear geometry   

    I agree totally superavid,..if your going to go larger diameter tubes they should also be thicker,..if someone wanted to keep the same OD tubes but go thicker,..options cut out the tube and replace with thicker same OD tube or cut the tube at either furthest point  possible on one end or the other ,..but not so far that the inner tube can not be slid back past the cut joint and slide a tube inside then drill and  fill weld ,..then re weld  joint that was cut,..I'd stagger the drill holes so there is no linear stress on the outer tube
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  11. wypaul added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Wyoming Photos
    Just a few photos from Wyoming.





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  12. EDMO added a post in a topic Wings Wanted   

    Sam,Please let me know if Kitfox will sell the bracket / hinges and how much each.
    Make sure which hinges you are getting because the Kitfox 4 and later are different than the Avid.
    Thanks,
    EDMO
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  13. Sam Purpura added a post in a topic Wings Wanted   

    I may end up building a set of flaperons as they are tuff to find, their built pretty simple,aluminum skin over foam ribs and aluminum torque tube. May be able to get the brackets from Kitfox.
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  14. C5Engineer added a post in a topic new to forum and computer challenged   

    Cliff welcome to the forum. It sounds like you have plenty to keep you busy! Where are you located at? Once you get a little more comfortable with using the forum if you go to the upper right corner and click on your name and then "my profile" and then "edit profile" it will let you plug in your location which will show up when you post. There is also a button right at the top of that same page that says "change my photo". That is where you can upload a picture so that it shows up in the little box by your name when you post like the others that you see. Were always here to help if you have questions.
     
    To post pictures of your project
     
    1. Start a thread like you already did
    2. Next to the Post button click the box that says "More Reply Options"
    3. At the bottom of where you type you will see a box that says "Browse" Click on that and go to where the pictures are located on your computer and click on what you want to up upload.
    4. Click on "Attach this file"
    5. You can repeat this process with quite a few pictures and when your done just hit Post like you did with your introduction post and we will be able to click on your pictures and see them.
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  15. Chewie added a post in a topic More WAAAM   

    Incidentally, the Parker pusher had its first flight this weekend:
    https://www.facebook.com/WAAAMuseum/photos_stream
     

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  16. EDMO added a post in a topic new to forum and computer challenged   

    Cliff,
    Welcome to the "Old Dinosauers List" of computers - I cant do much on the puter either, but this site is so simple, even I can do it - You can click on any members name and go to the part that says, "send them a message", or click on members list and pick the first letter of their "handle", and scroll down to find them and then do the same. For messages coming to you, look at the envelope at top right corner of homepage, and if you see a red 1 or 2 or such, then click on it to see a list of messages coming to you.  Click on a message to open it.
    Don't worry - computers cant bite - they just make you frustrated!
    I probably made this as clear as mud - if all else fails, post a message to Leni or Joey for help.
    EDMO
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  17. cliff added a post in a topic new to forum and computer challenged   

    Thanks for the replies. I will renew my EAA membership. I  will have my granddaughter show me how to private message. I have on occasion browsed this forum. My computer skills are getting slightly better so I decided to try to join in. Thanks again, Cliff
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  18. EDMO added a post in a topic new to forum and computer challenged   

    Mine is scratch-built too (not from a purchased Kit)- I have copied the form you fill out from the FAA site. I forget what the number is, but could find it for you.

    Much better yet - You should join the EAA if you are not a member yet - They have a complete homebuilders' package ready to send for a small fee - It includes all of the forms you will need and the decal stickers for your "Experimental"

    If you need more info, you can PM me.
    Glad to have you here - ASK most anything here and you may get more answers than you dreamed of!
    ED in Missouri (EDMO)
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  19. akflyer added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    I will try to get over to Bob's house and take a look at his mod I and III and see if it will fit in there.  I dont think it will due to the way the mixer is constructed on the KF, but it just may work.  I will try and check it out in the next few days.
     

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  20. akflyer added a post in a topic new to forum and computer challenged   

    If you have pictures and make up a build log of some sort, and it has never been registered or issued an airworthiness before, you can also register as the builder and get a repairmans certificate for it, so you can perform your own yearly "condition" inspections.  Same thing as an annual, but in the experimental world, its called a condition inspection.
     
    Looks like your figuring out the forum as you got your first post in the right place!  Welcome aboard here, I hope you find it useful and easy to navigate.  As always, if your having trouble with something, drop me a line in a private message and myself or c5engineer will try and help you out.
     

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  21. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic new to forum and computer challenged   

    Yes.  Get the paperwork kit from the EAA.  To register you have the option of "built from parts".
     
    Link
     
    I know of several (including mine) being built by this process.
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  22. wypaul added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    Sorry Dave, I do not, maybe someone one the list will know.
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  23. cliff added a topic in Introduce yourself   

    new to forum and computer challenged
    First attempt on this forum, I frequent a skydiving forum but rarely post. I have 2 Avid projects,one is previously flown and has all the paperwork in place, almost ready to fly again. The second is a collection of parts with no paperwork. I have done alot of work to it and plan to build it as a MK4 with extended speed wings, kitfox 4 droop wing tips and a zero time 582,and Cbox. I have a build log and a million pictures of the work I have done so far. I bought alot of parts off Barnstormers and locally. My question is, can I get this thing legal?  I am a private pilot with a couple of thousand hrs, currently own and fly a Kolb (which I didn't build) and a Cessna 206. I have been messing with airplanes my entie life but I am new to the Experimental category. Are there any old threads that might cover my question? Thank you , Cliff
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  24. FoxDB added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    Paul S,
    Do you know if these will work with a Kitfox Mod 1 thru 3?
    Dave
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic Fat Avid weight and balance   

    Jim,
    I've got the short fuselage, and don't have the big baggage compartment like the Fat Avids, so it is taking a lot more mods to get mine in trim with the Soob and nosegear.
    EDMO
    I looked at my Kitfox 4 manual tonight, and their CG range is 10.2 - 16, for the same 51" chord. I don't know what would make the difference unless it is the Riblett ribs.
    Can anyone explain this?
    ED
    edit:  so, if I use Kitfox 20% Forward and 30% Aft, I get 12" Forward and 18" Aft CG with 60" Chord.
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