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  1. High Country added a post in a topic WING STRUTS   


    How did you like the adjustors on the rear, I was thinking about doing them on each front strut attach point than you could tip the leading edge up or down as necessary. on one of my wings i currently have to pick up slightly on it to slip it into place to install the pin and thought that by having the adjustment in the front i could adjust this out of it.

    -Robert-
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  2. dholly added a topic in Avid Magnum   

    New Avid Magnum For Sale - N712GW
    Looks like a very nice build if you're in the market for a Magnum.
    Google N712GW, it's on Barnstormers and Controllers.com right now.
    Contact Gary Mullen, Greenville NC, tel. 850-261-4322
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  3. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic WING STRUTS   

    We used adjusters on the rear strut arms on the hybrid we built. I have the oem Kitfox struts for my project.
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  4. SuberAvid added a post in a topic New Years at the Lodge   

    Leni,

    I plan to switch to skis before then so I can land wherever we decide to go. You are on skis now right? I will try to make it out there on the 28th if you are going to be there then. Will probably come backon the 29th and be back out there on the 30th through the 1st (if the weather cooperates).

    Bob and Dave, are you guys going to make it?
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  5. akflyer added a post in a topic New Years at the Lodge   



    Nice shot Randy!

    The runway at the lodge is packed too so you can land there with wheels no problem. We landed the pacer there a few times in the last couple weeks. Not sure how much snow they got out of this last system so you may want to call ahead and see what Dan says on landing there with wheels now.

    Hope to see you up there at newyears!


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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic WING STRUTS   



  7. EDMO added a post in a topic WING STRUTS   

    I finally got puter running better and looked at the reference you gave. I saw these before they sold - think they are stabilizer struts instead of wing struts from the price and looks of ends. Cheap price - rod ends would cost that much alone. I tried to bid on them, but "Flying Fish" has me blocked, since I got pissed off when he sold me a voltmeter with a cracked housing and I gave him some bad feedback.
    ED in MO
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  8. Bandit added a post in a topic Changing over to the 582   

    Thanks Jim,
    Your installation looks like mine should be. I will look at all of the pictures I can.
    Thanks,
    Mark
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  9. Bandit added a post in a topic Changing over to the 582   

    Yes, my radiators look like they mount just like Jim's do, on each side of the gear box. I like looking at all of the pictures I can, makes it much easier for me.
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  10. EDMO added a post in a topic WING STRUTS   

    I already have the wood fairings and the streamlined tubing costs a lot more than round, and weighs more too.
    I actually have an old set of J3 struts, but they are way too heavy.
    I am afraid that I might need an adjustment of the dihedral after welding - really would like only 2 rod ends, and guess if my adjustment was off, then I could cut the end and put a rod end on it.
    Thanks,
    I cant take credit for moving the pitot - that idea was given to me by someone on here.
    ED
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  11. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic WING STRUTS   

    If I were building my own lift struts:

    I would make them out of streamlined tubing and be able to forgo any faringsI would use only two threaded adjustments instead of the Kitfox design four - Avid only used one (Remember they are the weak link in the system)


    Your idea of locating the pitot tube inside the wing to strut attachment, to protect it, is a golden idea.



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  12. EDMO added a post in a topic WING STRUTS   

    Something you might consider too - I am moving the pitot tube to the rib next inboard to the strut fitting - already broke 2 of them - going to wait until ready to cover to put another one on.
    I have to move it forward anyway since I extended the leading edges 4 inches.
    ED in MO
    My plan - unless someone has a better idea, is to make the lower fittings, buy 6 tubes, make 4 threaded inserts for the rod ends (3/8-24 x 5/16 hole), call my flying buddy for help, set up my fuselage and attach wings with pvc pipe supports under them, set the dihedral and warp, and measure and cut the tubes to fit, then pin them together and take to welder, since I dont weld anymore. Then hope I did it right!
    If I had not raised my cabin crossover attach tubes 6 inches, then I could just use the old struts as a pattern, but now mine have to be longer and the angle changed slightly.
    ED
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  13. High Country added a post in a topic WING STRUTS   

    sounds good Ed, keep us all posted on your progress as I may borrow your idea once I get that far

    -Robert-
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  14. akflyer added a post in a topic Ice Fshing   

    Must be some good eating in that lake, they are fat lil buggers! Nice bows Randy. I hope I can get out and put my tent to good use this year.


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  15. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Changing over to the 582   

    Here are a few pics of my first MK IV right after I got it. What in particular were you wanting to see? I can get some of my latest MK IV later if you want. Take care, Jim Chuk





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  16. EDMO added a post in a topic LSA /LSP - How do they know?   

    TOTALLY AGREE!
    ED in MO
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  17. SuberAvid added a post in a topic LSA /LSP - How do they know?   

    Don't put more on your data plate than you have to in my opinion; unless you just enjoy inviting that kind of naysayer discussion with someone on the ramp.
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  18. SuberAvid added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Ice Fshing
    My Son-in-law is really into ice fishing so we have gone a couple of times so far this winter. Here are a couple pics from our trip today, two nice 18.5" rainbows. I didn't have my camera with me on the earlier trip when he caught a great 24" one and I got another 18.5" one. Not bad for a close to home lake.




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  19. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Where did you fly today?   

    Finally some calm, clear weather! Had a great 4 hour flightout on the north east side of the Talkeetna Mts behind Eureka. Just enough snow to make me cautious about landing on unpacked areas with the wheels still on. Clear and cold, about -14 but colder in the valleys and pockets when I dropped in low. Attached are some pics of Skelton landing strip at Eureka and Dec midday sun on the Talkeetna's. Guess what they call the mountain? (Gunsight).




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  20. SuberAvid added a post in a topic New Years at the Lodge   



    I hope we get some good weather too; the wind here in Palmer have been pretty crazy 50's + and non-stop this winter. It finally got calm and clear yesterday so since I still have a caribou tag for unit 13 near Eureka I flew up there to look for some bou. Even in the "calm" winds I was doing 75 mph going up and 115mph coming back. Had a great 4 hour flight and was tempted to make the circuit around and down the Big Su since I was about to the Big Su just south of Lake Loise. But I had to go to the bathroom so bad and I am still on wheels so had to fly back to Eureka and land on the strip there that was packed snow. It was a beautiful, clear, -14 day up there though. Now I just have to get back up ther with the snow machine to get a bou.

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  21. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Changing over to the 582   


    I can't find any pics of the MKIV FWF here at the house but I can take some of it if needed when I get out to the hangar (and if someone else doesn't send some first).
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  22. eskflyer added a post in a topic New Years at the Lodge   

    Hey Leni, Im thinking a certain someone, (no need to mention any names)took some fabulous, excellent, great shots of u flyin back from lodge and Im thinkin
    maybe one of those great shots needs to be your avatar. Okay? Okay. Just sayin. Your Brothers other half. Much love.
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  23. akflyer added a post in a topic Changing over to the 582   


    I am using a radiator cap off a snowmachine now (13 pound cap) and the thermostat came from NAPA. Are the cheek radiators the one that mounts to front of the engine / gear box like the MK IV or are they the ones that mount in the side of the cowling? If they are the cowling mounted ones, I would SERIOUSLY think about going to the belly radiator and tossing the others out the window (from about 15,000')

    I will look on the laptop when I get up to the room in a bit and see if I have any pics of the install on mine.

    I bet Randy (suberavid has some good shots of the engine on his MK IV which should be about the same as yours.


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  24. Bandit added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Changing over to the 582
    Joey or Leni, do either one of you guys have any pictures of your 582 installation. I am going to start working on my switch over. I will be using cheek radiators and I am thinking of going with mixed gas, instead of oil injection. The firewall forward package I got did not come with the radiator cap and thermostat, where would I get those parts?
    Thanks,
    Mark
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  25. akflyer added a post in a topic Coolant thermostat for Rotax 912   



    The ones I have found are 1.25" or 1.5" I am not finding many for the 1" hoses. The price they are asking is the price of the normal rotax thermostat for the 582 so I still think HWLLC is a good price for what they are offering.


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