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  1. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Kitfox wings on an Avid   

    If you're going to put Kitfox wings on an Avid, why bother with the early ones and just go to the IV and later wing?  Far superior performance in nearly every aspect.  Especially if you can get the symmetrical flapperons, too.
     
    If you are building them, you can use your Avid lift struts, if they are already built, you will probably need to build your own lift struts.
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  2. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Did you guys see this KF 4 on Eflea?   

    He's the guy who won it at auction for $15K and is trying to flip it for $22K.  I hope he does sell at that price.  Capitalism at it's best.
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  3. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Did you guys see this KF 4 on Eflea?   

    My buddy's clip wing (~28') performs very similar to my 32' wing.

    Definitely not a deal breaker. This is a very good and well proven airfoil, unlike the Avid speeding which is a shit performer on its best days.
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  4. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Did you guys see this KF 4 on Eflea?   

    The guy has it up over on TeamKitfox, too.
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  5. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Idle jet   

    A lot depends on the prop you're running and the design and condition of your motor mounts.  2000 should be attainable if your prop inertia isn't too high and the mounts are doing the job.
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  6. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic Bungee's   

    I got a set of the Easy Thread Bungees from Highwing.  They did go on much easier because of the smaller splices on the eyes.
     
    http://www.highwingllc.com/bungees.html
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  7. DirtRiderDave added a post in a topic Gas tank   

    Ordered the tanks from Stace. He is very pleasant to deal with. Looks like i have a little suckin up to the wife to do, before she sees the invoice.
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  8. Emory Bored added a post in a topic Did you guys see this KF 4 on Eflea?   

    Oh crud.  I didn't notice.  No goodsky
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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic Did you guys see this KF 4 on Eflea?   

    Those are the short, Speedster wings.
    EDmo
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  10. EDMO added a post in a topic Kitfox wings on an Avid   

    Jim,
    I would like to read that post. The only early change I know of was the KF2, and that was a change in the crossover tubes height that changed the incidence. If I could get to my KF1 copy which is hanging from a 13 foot ceiling over the area where I am working on my wings, I might be able to actually measure the differences in the KF1 and KF2 crossover tube heights - But right now, I cant get there.
    I don't believe there is any difference in the wing ribs 1-3.
    EDMO
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  11. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox wings on an Avid   

    Ed,  I was talking about the early wings  Model 1 to 3.  I had thought they were the same also, but someone had posted and told about the differences.  I'm trying to find that post.  Thanks,  Jim
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  12. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Bungee's   

    I've made my own with the spruce cord several times.  92" I believe loop to loop.  Cost about $25 for a set.  I've just wrapped safty wire on the loop ends.  2 wraps, twist the wire a few time, then a few more wraps of the wire pulling it tight.  Twist the ends a few more times, bend them ends over and then wrap it in electricians tape to keep the wire ends from cutting things.  Jim
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  13. egp8111 added a post in a topic Bungee's   

    I got some from Kitfox. They are nice but the crimps on the ends are really big and a PITA to deal with on the install. Next time I'm going with the ones from Highwing.
    EG
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  14. egp8111 added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    EG's other Kitfox
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  15. Emory Bored added a post in a topic Did you guys see this KF 4 on Eflea?   

    This is NOT MY LISTING!!!  I dunno nothing about it, I just thought that with a 912 included it seems like a pretty good project for somebody.  
     
     
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aircraft-Single-Engine-/151105012962?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item232e8f84e2&vxp=mtr#v4-36
     
    Dan
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  16. egp8111 added a post in a topic 582 problems   

    I bought it from the widow of the second owner. I talked to the originial builder and he said it ran and cooled well for the 90 hrs. he flew it. It had been sitting several years when I got it. We took the carbs apart and cleaned them. Im wondering if the cooling and power problems are related. It has a UMA tach but I'm going to swap it out for the old aerosport tach from the KF 582 days to see if there is a difference. The rad is on the bottom of the fuse. I'll try and post a pic.<br />Thanks everyone for their thoughts and suggestions.<br />EG<br />
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  17. Emory Bored added a topic in Kitfox IV   

    Did you guys see this KF 4 on Eflea?
    This is NOT MY LISTING!!!  I dunno nothing about it, I just thought that with a 912 included it seems like a pretty good project for somebody.  
     
     
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aircraft-Single-Engine-/151105012962?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item232e8f84e2&vxp=mtr#v4-36
     
    Dan
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  18. Deejayel added a post in a topic Idle jet   

    Can I expect a smooth motor at 2000rpm with a 3:1 C box with proper jetting and leaning without a clutch?
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  19. birddog486 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Bungee's
    I need to get a new set of bungees for the Avid to replace the 23 year old set I have but I need some Ideas.
     
    Spruce sells cord but how difficult is it to wire loops on and what length?
     
    I found a post on the yahoo site that talked about 106" bungees and, the set I have are 90-93" long.
     
    Kitfox and Highwing sell cords that are only 60" and have small crimped ends.
     
     
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  20. Av8r_Sed added a post in a topic 582 problems   

    Did you take apart the carbs?  No junk in the bottom of the float bowls?  Take the carbs off and look through the main jet and you should be able to see straight through.  If it sat with gas in it for any length of time you might have crap built up in there. Old gas, especially auto gas doesn't age well and tends to gel.  Also if you have it apart, make sure it has the newer floats with the beveled edges.
     
    Check out this article for further carb info: http://w.cps-parts.com/cps/pdf/Part52.pdf
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  21. Deejayel added a post in a topic Idle jet   

    Tiny tach on the want list.

    Ill try the 45's since I have them.
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  22. BryceKat added a post in a topic Who will the winner be?   

    27 minute co- cause you know at some point your gonna need them!
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  23. akflyer added a post in a topic 582 problems   

    Where is the radiator at? Mine didn't like taxiing around and would go over 180 till I dropped it down another 2" below the belly.

    Any chance you put the pie plate on wrong? The first time I did mind it was by the book.. But the book shows it mounted upright, not inverted... Guess what this idiot here did... Yep, timed it wrong and it wouldn't run at first, I flipped the plate, offset it a couple teeth n it would run, but like yours, not make much power. Once I figured it out... With the beer... She ran great I dig the S7, lets see some pics of it! If I wasn't adding another kid to the mix anytime in the next few days, I would be looking for a rans instead of something with 3 or 4 seats

    Check the tach... Are you going off an analog tach or a tiny tach?


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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic Kitfox wings on an Avid   

    Jim,
    I don't know the whole story on this, but it might depend on which Kitfox wing you use - IMO, the early KF are almost a perfect copy of the Avid, except 3 feet longer span. The KF4 and later should not put as much downforce on the nose, and you should need less up elevator to trim out for a faster cruise. At least that is why I am modifying mine to the later ribs - my Soob is nose heavy anyway, and I have the standard short fuselage.
    EDMO
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic NEW FARBIC - NO PAINT?   

    Hi Martin,
    Thanks for writing. There is a video on the repair patches for the Oratex, showing them already to stick on a hole without doing anything else.
    I am thinking that the Oratex costs too much for me, but I have a sample coming.
    Good Flying,
    EDMO
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