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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic Hey what happened to my RPMs !   

    What fuel mix are you using?EDMO
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  2. EDMO added a post in a topic Hey what happened to my RPMs !   

    I believe that Doug Holly and Joey were talking about the fuel lines smelling a while back - switching from the plastic to Gates barricade might stop the smell?
    EDMO
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  3. SkyPirate added a post in a topic Hey what happened to my RPMs !   

    the smell..dash fjuel tank? or plastic header tank? my 5 is the same way ..cause..plastic header behind the seat,..soon to be aluminum
    PS what is the ident of the field your flying at? I'm at M48 housston MO
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  4. wypaul added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    The Avid was not a 51% approved kit either, and there is a checklist that you will probably be required to fill out and score to ascertain that the plane qualifies for 51%. On both of the planes that I have built neither the FAA guy that inspected my Q-2 nor the DAR that did the Avid even glanced at the builders log or pictures. That said who knows what the next inspector will want to see. So you are right in keeping a "builders Log" to cover your bases.
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  5. SkyPirate added a post in a topic Weather permitting   

    She is home

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  6. SkyPirate added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    my own design airfoil ,..similar to kitfox/avid airfoil ,.. 48" cord.laminar flow,...063 wall tubing with beam fore and aft..designed for aluminum skin

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  7. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Fall Color Fly in   

    Yup.  I heard.  I'll be trying to get it going.  Almost there...  
     
     
    Look for the Yellow Kitfox with a black stripe.
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  8. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Hey what happened to my RPMs !   

    If you are sure the tac is right, pitch it so you have the rpm you want while climbing out.  I noticed the  same thing  happened with my 3 blade Warp taper tip prop.   Jim Chuk
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  9. C150L added a post in a topic Fall Color Fly in   

    I'll keep an eye out for your plane, not that I often see just who gets out of them.
     
    You know it's my friend Pauls 100th birthday celebration/party tomorrow?
     
    http://netnet.net/~wjknjan/people/johns.html
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  10. Trackwelder added a post in a topic Removing 582 oil injection   

         Okay, stupid question time, but why are people taking the oil injection off of their 582's? I had pretty well put the Avid on hold when I got on the scales and was pushing close to 400lbs, Since Christmas I have dropped down to 170lbs and still dropping, I am back to putting the Avid together. I want the oil injection for the simplicity of being able to just put gas in the tank and oil in the other, I loved it when snowmobiles came up with this feature no more shaking a 5 gallon can for the JD 800 whoops I am starting to give away my age. We haven't had enough snow around here in years to justify spending 10 grand on a sled so everyone runs 4 wheelers and all 3 of mine are 4 stroke. I forgot, I got the one spare 9 that has oil injection so I guess I have two machines that are 2 stroke a Kasea 90 4 wheeler tha a dealer gave me when I bought a Honda Rincon from him it neede a new rubber intake boot between the carb and filter and a Yamaha snoscoot that I need to find a new home for, The last time I rode it was to try out the new track I put on it, my back doesn't take the abuse anymore.
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  11. Trackwelder added a post in a topic 582 been sitting   

    I have a 582 Greyhead for mine, it supposedly has just 75 hours on it and ran good when I took the plane apart to recover it, I was planning on tearing it down and decarboning it and replacing seals and gaskets while I am in there. I am also going the opposite way with the oil injection and putting it back on, I have found the manuals online, but I don't have the specialt tools. Any advice for the guy on a budget and what tools do I really need to tear it down and put it back together right. I have worked on Snowmobile engines before, but this will be the first watercooled one I have torn into. What should I be looking for when I get it opened up?
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  12. wypaul added a post in a topic I am out for a while   

    Well owning an airplane and flying is great but being debt free is even better! Don't know if you are into Dave Ramsey but his stuff is right on.
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  13. Trackwelder added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

          I have one builders log on the internet, I am not even trying to keep track of time spent, I just take pictures every few days and put a little blurb about what I have done. My Avid was started by several other people and passed through multiple hands and by the time I got it the sand blaster blew holes in a few of the tubes, I have cut them out and replaced them with Later model spec material when I had to make a repair, along with some modifications like widening the fuselage rebuilding two different wings off of different aircraft added new wingtanks built new landing gear. I feel I have easily built more than 51% of the aircraft.
          M wife is into scrapbooking and has been keeping the builders log on the Avid, I still just take pictures and date them and she puts them in a scrap book saves a little work for me, I hope I can find a DAR that isn't too picky because all I have for a bill of sale is one that says airplane parts and invoices from Aircraft Spruce and Wicks, a lot of parts have been trades that I haven't kept very good records on taxes are high enough.
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  14. EDMO added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    In my case, since I did not buy a "51% approved Kit", and mine is "scratch-built", the log and photos are absolutely necessary, IMO, to prove that I actually built more than 51% - mine is closer to 99.44% pure homebuilt, just like Ivory soap.
    That is, if the inspector knows what he is supposed to do - but so many of them dont!
    EDMO
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  15. egp8111 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Hey what happened to my RPMs !
    Guys,
     
    I'm only on my 5th hour of 582 flying now so please bear with me.  I've pitched the prop (70in Warp 2 blade) to turn about 6100 static(TinyTac) thinking it would turn up to about 6500 or so for climb out but instead of increasing the rpm drops back to about 5900 on cliimb.  Whats up with that, I thought the rpm increased as the prop unloaded in the climb.  Think I need to take a little pitch out for a higher static rpm to get it further in the power band for T.O ?   
    I have been impressed with the motor so far, just wish I didnt smell like Ive been out weed eating everytime after I fly.  Gotta work on the ventilation.
    Thanks,
    EG
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  16. herman pahls added a post in a topic Grove landing gear   

    I appreciate this forums comments and experience with  the Grove style gear.
    I always wondered about the narrow fore and aft footprint where the Grove gear attaches to the brackets and the load on the longerons.
    I recently spoke with one builder of cub style-cabane gear for Kitfox's and he felt his gear needed redesign due to the load the cabane places on the longerons.
    I like the simplicity of the Grove and will consider it for my next homebuilt.
    Herman
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  17. akflyer added a post in a topic Pattern speeds, and RPM's   

    What they both said I don't do set rpm or fixed approach speeds. Generally cruise speed till I'm turning base, then slow up as I'm pulling through the turn. 70-75 on final, flaps and 50 on short final... As in short short final once I know the runway is made, then it's fly it to the runway, using power to set the sink rate. Touch down is right around 40, but I'm not looking at any gauges then, it's pure seat of the pants.
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  18. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic I am out for a while   

    This time next year I will be looking.   Thanks Leni.
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  19. akflyer added a post in a topic I am out for a while   

    Sorry you had to sell, but hang around mr. Let me know when your in the market to buy, I got something in the works that may free up my avid.


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  20. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic I am out for a while   

    Definitely.
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  21. C5Engineer added a post in a topic I am out for a while   

    Stick around the forum!
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  22. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    I am out for a while
    Sorry to say I sold my AVID.  My family is in get out of debt mood and plan on staying there until all debts are gone.  I hope by this time next year to be back in the sky. 
     
    Thanks for all of the information shared on this forum that made a huge difference in the safety of my experience while training for my license. 
     
    Randy Tyler was a huge help in flying off phase 1 for me and preparing me for the CFI.  Thanks Randy.  Leni was key in helping me understand some issues with the rotax 582.  Thanks Leni. 
     
     
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  23. C5Engineer added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    I wasted a lot of time and ink building my "builders log" when it was time to get my AW cert. He didn't even open it. The only thing he was really interested was the W&B. He spent about 15 minutes checking off a very basic checklist of required items such as the if you fly in this plane you might die because I built it not a factory placard and such. It's amazing how much grey area there is when it comes to DAR's. I guess that log might come in handy someday if I ever decide to sell my bird. It has a list of all the work I did as well as lots of pics when the fabric was off. I also kept all my receipts from Day 1. I need to add them up someday as I often get asked how much I'm into it for. I probably don't want to do know because I'm sure it's more than the number that's in my head.
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  24. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Pattern speeds, and RPM's   

    You'll find that compared to spam cans there is no need to fly RPM's and speeds to fly a decent approach. You can get away with being high and fast with an Avid. I did my Bi annual in a 172 SP this year and I couldn't believe how much extra brain power it took to fly a decent approach compared to my Avid. You can fly wide open down final at 100 mph until your 1/4 mile from the runway and pull it idle and you will still have to add power to make the runway. These little birds slow down instantly when you pull power out and if your high they will slip like a homesick angel. It's entirely too easy to save an incredibly poorly flown approach.
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  25. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Requirements for plane in uncontrolled airspace   

    Thanks Paul!! I screwed that one up!! Yes I meant ELT NOT Transponder I've been all over the Western US with no transponder. Never had a case yet where I needed one. If I'm near Class C airspace and going around I just give the controller a courtesy call with my altitude and intentions so they at least know I am there. I plan on purchasing a 406 ELT soon because of the areas that I routinely fly in. It could very well save your life. They are down around the $500 range now.
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