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C5Engineer added a post in a topic Crash Lone Pine California
Fuel selector off?
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Mendlerr added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it
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lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Kitfox landing gear flex
email me the video to jeff@aklinebuilders.com and I will post It for you. If you click on the video itself it will give you options to email.
Thanks
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herman pahls added a post in a topic Kitfox landing gear flex
I would post a short video of my Kitfox on 29's if someone can tell me how to do it simply.q
I am a way from home for several days so I would need to do this from an iPhone.
I think I know how to fly but am clueless as how to post photos or videos on forums.
Herman
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lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Crash Lone Pine California
A group of Southern Californians flying from the Mammoth Yosemite Airport toward Southern California escaped serious injury Sunday, July 28, when the engine on their single engine Bonanza airplane failed about 500 feet in the air near Lone Pine and the pilot had to make a crash landing.
According to the Inyo County Sheriff's Department, "on Sunday, July 28, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a Southern California pilot, Sohail Simjee, departed from the Mammoth Yosemite Airport in a Bonanza single engine airplane heading southbound to Orange County.
"Due to weather concerns, Simjee landed at the Lone Pine airport, rather than continuing his journey. Shortly after 3 p.m., Simjee attempted to fly out and resume his trip south.
"While ascending to about 500 feet, the engine failed and Simjee had to make an emergency landing in a field just south of S.R. 136.
"The plane was carrying four passengers; all four were transported to Southern Inyo Hospital for minor injuries."
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BryceKat added a post in a topic Bought a Carbon Cub!!
Joey, that was good!
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EDMO added a post in a topic UNDERCAMBERED RIB MODIFICATIONS
I can post some kind of photo comparing a Kitfox 4 rib drawing to a KF 1 rib if that will help anyone - That's all I have right now to compare with the Riblett drawings.EDMO
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EDMO added a post in a topic Bought a Carbon Cub!!
Joey - Don't ever grow up - or old!
ED
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wypaul added a post in a topic Bought a Carbon Cub!!
You are going to need those bush wheels with the size of the boulder field you are in
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C5Engineer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
Bought a Carbon Cub!!I was tired of being the slowest one in the group all the time and being around all these fancy planes so said to hell with it, sold everything I owned and bought a Carbon Cub!!
And then some giant came along and snatched away my dream!!
Hope I got some of your attention :^o I bought this remote control Carbon Cub. It has a 2ft wingspan, lights, and full functional flaps. It will have bushwheels on it as soon as they arrive!! It actually flies really well for all that it is. I get about 10 minutes on a battery pack. Hey a guy can dream right?
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EDMO added a post in a topic UNDERCAMBERED RIB MODIFICATIONS
Anything we hear is interesting Richard,Riblett was talking about the bubble formed in the undercamber causing drag - Guess we are all looking for the extra 10 mph, or, the ultimate 125 mph cruise....I would have used wood instead of aluminum, and that is what I did for the top 12 inches and bottom 6 inches of my new leading edge.
Wood doesn't dent like aluminum.
EDMO
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EDMO added a post in a topic UNDERCAMBERED RIB MODIFICATIONS
The Riblett mod is in "files and forms" or something like that, and is labeled "VGs under.....?", or something like that - scroll all the way down past the 2 cycle and 4 cycle engine sections.Riblett gave drawing and dimensions, and said to use aluminum cap and fill with instant foam - I am using 1/8 wood caps with 2 small wood spacers at the proper points for support and debating on how much of a mess I can make with a can of foam? Looks like my finished rib will have a little more lift at the 30-35% point than the Kitfox 4 rib that I have a drawing of. Even if you make a straight line from front spar to rear spar to get rid of some of the undercamber should help, but not as much.
I found that there may be a slight problem with the rear jury strut bolt if I build too much there - And, maybe with the rear strut attachment - and I have to cut the lower rear cap off behind the spar and bring the new cap to a point about 1 1/2 to 2 inches short of where the original trailing edge is located, to get rid of the undercamber and pitching moment there.
I am still trying to finish my 4 inch leading edge covering on the 2nd wing, and it may be another 2 weeks or more before that is done - I am running out of 9460 and Kitfox is at Oshkosh.
If you need more info, or a better explanation or photos, I will be happy to supply when I can.
Randy, I copied the info from Riblett and enlarged it on my printer so I could read and compare with what I have now.
I sent you a PM about what material you mounted your boat seats on, and maybe how - haven't got an answer yet.
EDMO
Added: At some point, you have to decide whether to modify your butt and root ribs - This looks like a possible high-lift point and possible drag point if not changed?
With so much washout, I don't think the tip ribs would make much difference???
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic UNDERCAMBERED RIB MODIFICATIONS
Ed, I'm interested in what you have come up with. I think I might take the undercamber out of the HH ribs when I build my new extended wings. I was thinking I might be able to cut a foam filler piece to fill under each rib and a new 1/8" plywood cap strip all glued to the under side of the existing rib. Just need to figure out the correct foam and compatible glue to use.
Can you or Doug lead me to the post Doug did on the Riblett rib again; I don't see it in the "Files"
Thanks much!
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic 912 Kitfox round cowl exhaust wanted
$1050 EEESH. Build your own exhaust. I have less that $300 in mine and most of that is in the muffler with aluminum shell, could go even cheaper but would be more weight. Just buy mandrel bent pipe and be sure to use plenty of ball joints to keep it flexible; and rubber hangers.
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic KING O SIGNED DEAL WITH MEXICO :<((
Like the NRA says; we are going to have to "Stand and Fight" to hold on to the freedoms that remain and to regain those we have lost. Private ownership of property, including guns, planes, and cars just don't fit in their liberal socialist plan for the common folk. We're supposed to just shut up and pay more taxes for more entitlements so they can buy more votes.
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SuberAvid added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids
3rd Annual Silver Salmon Creek FlyoutMan I'm loving all these posts lately. I am having a hard time keeping up with them all and still get in the required dose of flying though. Just had to do another 50 hour oil change since May.
Last weekend we did the 3rd annual trip to Silver Salmon Creek with the loose mix of planes and drivers; all great airplane folks . The weather was nice on Friday and had inlet fog Saturday but not too thick so the sun could still get through and it disipated as it got inland. Fishing was early for Silvers but had a lot of sea run dollies and pinks. Had a few of the commercial operators land on the beach since the LS at the lodge was fogged in.
As always, plenty of bears. Man those things can smell the fish guts. You have to clean them fast (on the beach) and get out of the way. Funny how the out of state visitors can't figure out why everyone is wearing a gun.
Was beginning to think we might be staying another night but around 6:00 PM ithe fog thinned enough for us VFR weanies and we blasted off for home. It was a great trip, good relaxation and good company.
Checked out the Kustitan on the way back, supposed to be good silvers fishing there too, hmmmm...
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic Retirement job (term used loosely)
Cool stuff!
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic Lousy ending to a great day
Not to make light of it but this shows that all gear can have problems; recently posted on this forum; scratch 2 grove gear, 2 bush gear, 0 bungee gear.
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SuberAvid added a post in a topic Lousy ending to a great day
Man Dave, I am thankful your OK and sorry about your plane. Glad you are focused on getting it back together again soon.
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C5Engineer added a post in a topic Crash Lone Pine California
Engine out off field landing?
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Mendlerr added a post in a topic 'Nother Noob in NC
I am looking to do this but I cannot find the radiators used and they are $1200+ new for the kit. Out of my price range.
Cannot wait to see this thing fly Paul. I think with all the mods it's going to be a great avid
I also remembered I have a brand new leaf spring for your Tailwheel if you need it. It's a single leaf but it's a strong one. Came out of my new 3 leaf pack. 3 leaf springs are way to much for my solid maule Tailwheel. I removed one
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Mendlerr added a post in a topic Crash Lone Pine California
I can't even tell the make/model.
Glad they all made it
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rlmankins added a post in a topic F7-a update
I will definitely try them. He is in Oshkosh, lucky dog. I would like to make alternate plans if I run into the supply situation I have read so much about. Hopefully not an issue.
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Av8r3400 added a post in a topic F7-a update
Parts are very reasonably priced from Airdale.
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Guest added a post in a topic 'Nother Noob in NC
Hi and welcome!
Maybe you can find a MKIV engine mount and cheek radiator setup for a MKIV from one of the many who have converted to four strokes. You could get rid of all that external plumbing and radiator under the plane and have a much cleaner setup. It's a very clean install that is very easy to work on and maintain. That was my experience anyway. I flew for 1200 hours with that setup, and found it easy to install and remove the engine for maintenance and the overall setup proved very reliable over a very long time.
Just a thought,
Chris
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