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  1. akflyer added a post in a topic Avid Flight Manuals   

     
    If you want to loose altitude in these quickly, just pull the nose up and slow them down.  I can loose altitude quicker at 42 MPH than I can redlined.  I did a stall series last time home on floats.  45 MPH power off had me dropping at 1700+ FPM, 65MPH had me dropping at 650-700 FPM.  At any rate, you dont want to loose an engine when on floats, it glides like a greased anvil
     

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  2. akflyer added a post in a topic Header tank relocation   

    I have the same tank as you.... good luck on the hardware store paste.. its made for gas line, as in natural gas.  If she is leaking, go to the local auto parts store and grab a can of the Permatex Aviation Gasket sealer.  It did the trick for me when the normal fuel lube and what ever paste that KF factory used failed.
     
    Yours is plumbed the way I have mine too, except I dont have a vent.  The header tank will vent to the lowest fuel level in the opposite tank through the normal gas line, and once its full, there is no need to vent it any more.
     
     

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  3. C5Engineer added a post in a topic History of the Avid   

    Chap 6 Added
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  4. dynomike added a post in a topic first flight after 16 years of sitting   

    thanks ,its an ea81 ,rfi reduction. bing 94 carbs .downside ,shes heavy.740.but powerfull.alot of wrong info when I bought it and I was too trusting,lesson learned.so my floats are gonna have to go on my other plane .no weight in the tail but solo with 3 reserve its at the forward limit.stalled at 30-32 cracked 100 at 4700 rpm.after two hours pulled the plugs and they were that perfect shade of brown.its a plane now ,not just a bunch of parts in the garage
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  5. Chewie added a post in a topic (2) New, never started Kitfox kits available.   

    Where are these kits located?
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  6. Deejayel added a post in a topic Header tank relocation   

    Sounds good. Thanks. The flow certainly increased when I lifted the tail up to level flight

    The picture I posted was from the first install. As with everything I do, its usually "third time's the charm". So after filling the tank the first time with all the plugs in place, I was getting some seepage from a few fittings. I went to ace and got some thread compound. Looks like toothpaste. Designed to be used on fuel fitting applications. By the time I left the bird last night there was no evidence of leakage. When I go out this afternoon....hmmm we shall see

    The new tank has 7 ports where my old one had only 4. The picture shows my main fuel line from the tank at the very bottom. But on my second install attempt installed a fuel drain valve. There is another port about an inch up where I then installed the main line. Of course the three on top where the same. 2 tanks aand 1 vent. And on the upper side there are two more ports presumably for a fuel level sensor of some sort. Not sure.

    I'll get some more pictures posted this evening of the install.

    If anyone wants my old tank, you are welcome to it.
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  7. Chewie added a post in a topic Avid Flight Manuals   

    I was taught to point the nose DOWN...
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  8. akflyer added a post in a topic first flight after 16 years of sitting   

    Good looking bird!  Congrats on getting it in the air.  What engine do you have? 
     

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  9. IFMT added a post in a topic first flight after 16 years of sitting   

    Thats cool! It looks like your rad is quite a ways back. I have a dave johnson reduction on my soob and the rad is in front of the main gear. Had to add 20+ pounds to the tail to get it in cg. My empty weight is 726. I need 500 feet to get off the ground with full fuel. What is your empty weight? I'm wondering if moving the rad back would be worth the effort. Thanks
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  10. tcj added a post in a topic Header tank relocation   

    According to the Rotax two stroke installation manual the pulse pump will pull the required amount of fuel if the fuel tank is not mounted "Considerably lower than the engine".  The only place I have been able to find what distance  "Considerably lower" is, is in this document which says "more than a meter".   http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/Mogas/Rotax%202/Inspection%20Checklist%20-%20Rotax%202%20Strokes.pdf
     
    When doing my fuel flow tests, I tested the gravity flow rate at the outlet port of the gascolator.  The minimum flow standard for gravity fuel systems is 150% of engine full power fuel consumption.  For pressurized fuel systems its at least 125%.  I had more than 150% so didn't worry about trying to figure out how to test the pressure flow rate out of a pulse pump.    
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  11. Trackwelder added a post in a topic AN Hardware   

    I was at the rock near Butzbach and Giessen Ayers Kasserne there are still a lot of bombed out factories around that area too.
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  12. dynomike added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    first flight after 16 years of sitting
    a few bumps in the road but  It flies. now I get to learn how to fly it .I had a high time tailwheel pilot fly it first . couldnt have got it back in the air without all the help from the site.thanx again
     

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  13. akflyer added a post in a topic Header tank relocation   

    Mine is in the same location and last time home I drained the tanks to change out all gas lines and to reseal all those damn fittings on the header tank.  I took the line off at the fuel pump and ran it into the 6 gallon cans just using gravity.  It was flowing at 15 GPH as shown on the fuel flow meter and that worked out as I timed the filling of the cans.  I would not think twice about having your header where it is.
     
    What did your seal the tank to bushing threads with?  I fought mine for 3 yrs always having the slightest of gas weeps, but the smell was always there.  I just cleaned them up and sealed them with the permatex aviation gasket sealant and for the first time ever, I don't smell gas in the cockpit.
     
     

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  14. C5Engineer added a post in a topic AVID Flyer Flight Manual   

    Stepane WELCOME to Avid Fox Flyers!  The below link has the closest thing to a Flight Manual you will find. Be sure to check out all the information in our extensive Files and Forms area. Hope this helps! Post up an introduction and some info about your plane when you can.
     
    http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/1926-avid-flight-manuals/
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  15. C5Engineer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Tennessee Amphib Project $8K or Trade
    NOT MINE CALL THE NUMBER LISTED IF INTERESTED
     
    Avid amphibian for trade or sale. It ha a 582 with a less than 6 hours, electric start. It has a “c†gear box but I want to keep it but I have a new “b†box never used in it’s place. The Amphibian has never been flown. It is licensed now as “Experimental Light Sportâ€. The owner I bought it from was going to use it as an amphibian trainer but donated to a charity . I bought it and licensed it during the grace period of converting ultralight trainers to “ESLAâ€. I have since retired and don’t have the funds to get it back to spec. There is some covering problems that need to be addressed. The aircraft was covered with Stits Aerothane. After a hailstorm the wings were damaged an need some attention. Other things also need to be addressed. It has new MGL instruments. It also has an “IVO inflight adjustable prop†that has been de commissioned for Light Sport. Every thing is still there to make it functional again if desired. There is also a trailer to haul it on.

    What I want in return is a nice set of “Puddle Jumper†amphibious floats to fit my Challenger II. They need to have all mounting hardware, rigging, rudder and brakes. I will sell the amphibian for $8000 firm if interested. This is considerably less than I have in it. Please call my voice mail at Eight 6 Five Nine 66 84 Eight Seven for details. I will return your call asap. Thank you for your interest. Tom N769G
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  16. C5Engineer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Some Avid and Kitfox parts on Boise Craigslist
    Not Mine!
     
    http://boise.craigslist.org/rvs/4085675610.html
     
    In case it expires
     
    Parts left over from my Avid Flyer build- New speedwing spars with factory white powder coat $300.00 takes all 4, Complete Rotax 582 exhaust removed from a Kitfox $300.00, Artex ELT 200 complete w/ antenna, remote switch, mounting tray, and battery tested works great transmits on 121.5 $225.00, rotax cooling system expansion tank $35.00, DART II ELT transmits on 121.5 no battery or antenna, $5.00, Lawrance Airmap 1000 w/ mount and antenna works great $80.00, pair of good used tires removed from kitfox 8" douglas wheels $25.00 for both. I may consider offers and/or trades let me know what you have in mind it never hurts to ask.

    Please Call and E-mail as I'm sometimes hard to get a hold of, NO texts.

    Robert 208-392-Four3One2

     
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  17. sduparay added a post in a topic AVID Flyer Flight Manual   

    Hi all
    I've been stolen the file with my Avid Flyer Mk4 flying manual. Does someone have a PDF or Word file I could customize for my Avid ?
    Thanks a lot
    Stéphane
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  18. SkyPirate added a post in a topic Favorite pics of your plane thread   

    Cool on that! I raced an 86 t bird with a 351C in it circle track, always loved the older mustangs, but my dream car is an AC Cobra with 427
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  19. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Favorite pics of your plane thread   

     Yes it's an early 65 car. Some call them a 64.5 as there are lots of subtle differences between it and a 65. It's my wife's toy. It currently has a tired 302 in it. I am dropping a dressed Ford Racing 306 crate motor in this winter. 340HP and 350 ft/lbs. Nothing too insane as she drives it most of the time but should be plenty of power to make it an even funner cruiser.
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  20. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Header tank relocation   

    Looks nice! I seen someone was selling one of these for like $45 the other day I thought about grabbing it but I don't need anymore projects for the plane right now.
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  21. Deejayel added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Header tank relocation
    Today I "upgraded" my original header tank to a new one. My build manual directs me to secure the tank on the structure where the shoulder belts are secured. So its way back toward the rear of the turtledeck. I've seen pictures of other installations and I think the 5,6and 7 have it located just behind the seat. So thats where I installed it today. It was a nice clean install and the fuel hose routing down the cross tubing cleaned up my hat rack.
    I did notice due to the "elevation" change, the fuel does not flow as fast from the tank out the gascolator. Is there a minimum flow rate, or will the mikuni pump sufficiently pull all thats required? I dont have a standby electric pump installed at this point. I parked her on a hill, shut off both wing tanks and ran her at 5500 rpm for 10 minutes or so and didnt notice any difference as the fuel level in the header was depleting.

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  22. SkyPirate added a post in a topic Favorite pics of your plane thread   

    great looking plane C5 ,..is that your mustang too?
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  23. Trackwelder added a post in a topic Smart Diesel   

    The government bought me a bunch of titanium if it goes up to gold's price I could buy a new plane
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  24. SkyPirate added a post in a topic Favorite pics of your plane thread   

    October 16, 2013.wmv   See if this works
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  25. SkyPirate added a post in a topic AN Hardware   

    there are buildings full of pickled military equipment near K-town not far from Ramstien
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