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  1. fokkerc1 added a post in a topic Bought an Avid Catalina kit.   

    The front seat back and bottom is in. I have assembled the throttle assembly that gets riveted in (and is prewelded on newer birds). The long cable that goes from that assembly to the engine is missing. I think it is 12 or 13 feet long, but i'm not sure. I wish I could buy one. I still need info on the water rudder. I wish the instructions were complete. The complete parts list would be a help as well. The used 582 FINALLY showed up. The seller had to ship it twice. Yellow Freight sent it to heaven knows where, then returned it to him. OOPS (UPS) got it here, but destroyed the shipping container. It will get overhauled after everything else is done.
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  2. herman pahls added a post in a topic Alaska Flying Envy   

    My son Brent arrived in Anchorage on Monday.
    He flew the "trench".
    He and the 2 other planes must have done their homework because the border crossings were non events.
    They were carrying shotguns for bear protection.
    He was carrying 3 Alaskan Bushwheel 5 gallon fuel bladders but said he could have made the trip without them but will use them while exploring Alaska this week.
    He has commented repeatedly how friendly the people they have met in Canada and Alaska are.
    A pilot a Hood airport came up to his family on the ramp and offered the use of his cabin 30 miles north of Anchorage and also gave them a ride to a restaurant.
    I hope to make this trip myself soon.
    Canada, Alaska and Airplanes make for a great adventure.
    Herman
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  3. akflyer added a post in a topic KOSH   



    We get into the mid 80. The GF just sent me a pic and the truck said it was 86 at noon today. Anything over 72-75 sends me looking for shade.

    Where I work is about 5 miles from the Arctic Ocean, so hitting the upper 70s, low 80s is damn hot. The carribou seem to hate it cause it really brings out the damn skeeters!

    Last time I was in OK, it was 102 and 100% humidity... this lil AK boy stayed in the hotel room in front of the AC with the blanket wrapped around me to hold the cold in!

    I get pretty spoiled flying pretty much at sea level and 65-70 degree temps. I dont have to worry much about density altitude here unless I am going to play up on the high mountain lakes. My first time on floats in the mountains was a REAL eye opener!


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  4. EDMO added a post in a topic KOSH   


    They are stripped down to T-shirts in Alaska by the time it hits 40F. 77 was about hottest I saw it in Anchorage, but Fairbanks gets real hot, like 90 or more - Morel mushrooms grow there and they dont grow under about 80F. Hottest in Barrow is about 45F.
    Sitting here in 107F watching the grass and trees dying. Dreaming about getting into the bird and watching the frost form on the inside of the windsheild. Cabin fever and AC bills until then.
    ED in MO
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  5. TheDeltaFox added a post in a topic Site offline or unavailable   

    Just replying to add to the traffic stats ...

    GO AVID FLYERS GO!!!!
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  6. akflyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Site offline or unavailable
    Guys,

    I just got an email from the server and it seems we get the honor of being the highest traffic on thier server. This being said, they just told me that they MAY have to limit the site during peak traffic times. I am working to find another dedicated server to keep this place up and running at full speed 24/7, but please bear with me if you try getting on the site and it gives you an error. I have 7 days to get this resolved and it should be a seamless transition to a new server, but there may be a small time frame that the site is down while it is being transfered.

    A HUGE thanks goes out to everyone who has posted up here and gotten involved to make this site what it is. I hope we continue to grow the site and bring more people into our little corner of the unmoderated world where I dont take advertisers so we can be open and honest with manufactures and various products they sell.


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  7. 4aplat added a post in a topic pics of the day from the avid Mk IV   


    Pict 1 and 2 in the first post

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont_Saint-Michel

    http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Louvois

    Pict 1 in the 2nd post (in french)

    http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phare_de_Chassiron

    Pict 2 and 9 in the 2nd post

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Boyard_%28fortification%29

    Pict 3 in the 2nd post (in french)

    http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lupin

    Pict 4 in the 2nd post (in french)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiers-Brouage

    Pict 5 and 6 in the 2nd post (in french)

    http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marais_salants_de_Gu%C3%A9rande

    Pict 7 in the 2nd post (in french)

    a friend in my boat !

    Pict 8 in the 2nd post (in french)

    http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Louvois

    Pict 10 in the 2nd post (in french)

    http://www.oleron-island.com/the-island-of-oleron-basin-of-marennes.html

    Pict 11 in the 2nd post

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ol%C3%A9ron
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  8. 4aplat added a post in a topic pics of the day from the avid Mk IV   


    I'll try to do it in English this evening
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  9. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic pics of the day from the avid Mk IV   

    Cool shots. Can you share some information on what we are seeing?
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  10. dholly added a post in a topic pics of the day from the avid Mk IV   

    Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic Alaska Flying Envy   

    Herman,
    You or your son should get a copy of "THE MILEPOST" if you dont have one.
    It gives you 20 times more information about every tenth of mile on the Alaska highway and connecting highways, as well as all the highways in Alaska. Food, gas, motels, canping, landing strips and everything else is listed in it. It is like a thick phonebook, and is the Bible for Alaska highway travel. It is sold everywhere in Alaska, and probably on the internet or in bookstores.
    ED in MO
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  12. 4aplat added a post in a topic pics of the day from the avid Mk IV   


    it's the "robin hood" culture

    taking money from working people and giving it to others






















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  13. BryceKat added a post in a topic KOSH   


    77!!!! Is that hot? Leni, what's the hottest you remember and what is a hot day for ya'll? We were at 97 degree and probably 90% humidity . I don't even want to go attempt to go flying! Just sitting in the ac dreaming about fall and flying in some cool crisp air! Bryce
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  14. akflyer added a post in a topic pics of the day from the avid Mk IV   

    WOW, NICE picture!!! I cant wait to go on a euro trip and see all the history and culture that we really dont have in this "young" country!


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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic KOSH   

    you must drive an "Outside" truck - Real Alaska trucks dont have AC, just like Florida trucks dont have heaters.
    107 in St. Louis today. Cabin fever setting in (under the AC)
    ED in Mizery
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  16. 4aplat added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    pics of the day from the avid Mk IV



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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Alaska Flying Envy   

    Thanks for the info Darcy, Anyone working for FSS should have more info than I do.
    I was quoting from books on crossings I read some 10 to 15 years ago. The U.S. requires 12 inch numbers in some zones, and my book said that it was a regulation in Canadian crossings. I've heard of pilots painting them on with washable colors, and removing them on return to U.S. Of course, not all things are done by the book, but a foreigner might have more problems with the law than citizens. It spoke plainly about solid gas lines, and extra tanks, on border crossing inspections, and that was before 9/11.
    Leni,
    Thanks for clarifying the lights - was told that if you have them, better to keep them on for safety around all those wild Alaskan pilots. But think that the FARs for Alaska said you HAVE to use them if you have them - that was 15 years ago in AMT school.
    Don't matter much in a J3 unless you carry a big battery-powered portable spotlight - now why would anyone want to spotlight from a plane.....Maybe that explains some of the bullet holes going thru the back of props?.....HA!
    ED in MO
    P.S. Herman, Darcy gave you great info on routes too. The Alaska highway is always there for a landing strip if you need it. several small strips along it too. There is a $20 DVD, Flying the Alaska Highway, in Spruce, it also gives you Canadian crossing info, and you get a look at the AlCan (Alaska/Canadian) highway along the route to Whitehorse and beyond. No one ever told me I could call Whitehorse and go in without a transponder - guess I should have asked.
    ED in 107F MO
    Darcy, Ive stayed at St. John many times - nice place & nice people there. Pulled trailers from Mel Stewarts there.
    I think Herman said he would be coming up the Western route to the Alcan highway. I have only used some of the Eastern routes.
    ED in MO
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  18. akflyer added a post in a topic Alaska Flying Envy   

    Ed,

    No requirements for lights up here for daytime flight. This works out great in the summer as you nev er really need them, but only gives you a couple hours a day in the winter to fly.. There are ALOT of planes up here with no electrical hence no nav lights. After a few close calls I had I put on wig wag lights for max visibility and some kick ass bright landing lights on the float struts too.


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  19. akflyer added a post in a topic KOSH   



    I am just happy to find one that does not out perform my Avid on her broom! Last one I had could fly the hell outta that broom. Hell she did manuvers on it that would make Kirby jealous.



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  20. akflyer added a post in a topic KOSH   



    At 102 the only place you would find me is in the float pond with a cooler full of cold ones I will make it down there though one of these days, soon!

    It was 77 here at the top of the world yesterday and I was uncomfortable. The sun beaming down on the office had it about 85 in here and it SUCKED. No AC in the office so it was a good day to jump in the truck and cruise around with the AC cranked.


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  21. TheDeltaFox added a post in a topic Alaska Flying Envy   



    Canuck here,

    No transponder is required if flying outside ATC zones. Some FSS sites have radar and might ask you to squawk a code for traffic purposes but you can easily transit Canada without one. Be sure to get a Canadian map and find all the little airports along your intended route. My suggestion is to cross the border in Saskatchewan or Alberta and clear customs at the closest FSS serviced airport provided that has customs.
    FSS is a little different up here. At Canadian airports service by FSS you contact them as "(Airport name) Radio" and they provide traffic information and airport advisory services like prefered runway, wind and altimeter. They're usually quite helpful. Well, I am cause i'm of the few FSS that have my own plane and enjoy my job. Just be sure call 5 minutes prior to entering the CZ (usually 5 miles for FSS airports in Canada) and give your aircraft type, full N-number and ETA.
    My route if going from the states would be to cross the border in southern Saskatchewan rather than Alberta because of the unpredictable weather and winds coming off the rocks in Alberta then head up through Kindersley (I used to fix planes there and it has cheap fuel and nice people) then on to Lloydminster to stop and refuel/visit the super guys at the Flight Service Station there and see my Avid. Then skirt just north of the Edmonton control area over to Whitecourt or Valleyview or Grande Prairie depending on fuel. Then to Fort St. John, BC for fuel and weather check. Then up to Fort Nelson and on over to Watson Lake. From there you can make Whitehorse and you're off to AK.

    Just my thoughts. When i'm done restoring my J3 i'm planning a trip along this route. I worked in Fort St. John FSS and have seen a lot of people try to take the trench route to the west claiming it was faster. Well its a couple hundred miles of steep narrow pass with only water to land on and its a big channel for air masses moving south. Don't let anyone convince you its a good idea unless you like sitting and waiting out weather. My route keeps you west of the rocks and over the Alaska highway. Its a beautiful route with many airports and tons to see and do. Best of all you don't need a transponder till you get to Whitehorse and even then if you call them ahead of time, it shouldn't be an issue. If you fly, be sure to stop in and talk to some of the FSS guys in the towers. We love to chat unlike most controllers who don't like many visitors lol.

    No firearms that haven't been declared and no pistols or revolvers can be carried on you. Everything must be unloaded and locked up. Give the border agency guys a call. I'm sure they can easily answer all those questions.

    As for the aircraft, I've never heard of anyone checking size of N-numbers or for rubber fuel lines. Remember that most of these border guys are more excited just to see an airplane. We have home builts up here as well and I've seen some scary stuff flying the skies. As for gas cans, i've seen local guys rig up in flight refueling from a gas can strapped to the seat beside them. Even if someone frowns on it they can't do a thing about it. We have some amazing freedoms when it comes to flying in Canada. Just remember to file a flight plan and ask to make sure its open and for sure closed when landing. You don't want the fuel bill for that Herc that comes looking for you cause you're overdue on closing.

    Hope this helps,

    Darcy
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  22. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic KOSH   

    Had 102 here at KOSH yesterday. Rain overnight and cooler today ~85 ish. Looking for rain tonight and tomorrow then much nicer the rest of the week.

    Leni- you're right you should never come here. You'd melt. Joey might make it but your bloods too thick up there in ak.
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Alaska Flying Envy   

    Alaska is like flying here - no transponder required outside of ATC zones.
    Lots different flying in Canada - you need Canadian charts, have to check in at border airport, file and maintain flight plan and check in with radio, Have 12 inch numbers on plane, no pistols, file a firearms form for any firearm, cant be semi-auto with more than 5 in clip (I think), no military guns, Kiss Queen, etc. Lots of homework to do before crossing the border. Your son should have known all of this.
    Better to ask than to receive the penalty for not asking. IMO
    Oh yes, hear they frown on extra gas cans in plane and dont approve rubber fuel lines inside of cockpit, at least for us, I think.
    Just happens that I have gone from Missouri to Alaska a dozen or more times and back on roads, and a dozen or more by plane, but never in my own plane - did check on it tho for future reference.
    I think there are books on crossing Canada by light plane.
    The Canadian bush flyers are like us and probably dont fly under the same restrictions that apply for crossing the borders and Air Defense Zones (ADZ)/(ADIZ).
    Much easier to truck up to Alaska, IMO.
    Also, there is a complete FAR rulebook for Alaska flying - you should get it too.
    ED in MO
    Edit: Dont forget Passport and plane insurance for Canada.
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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic SUBY STARTER S   

    Thanks for the info Randy,
    Yes, I think my book said use Dodge Colt or Toyota Corolla starters. I will copy what you sent, and maybe visit junk yard for a sample if mine isnt going to clear cowling.
    Stay busy - keeps you young (my ex-wife used to tell me) makes you tired too !
    ED in MO
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  25. SuberAvid added a post in a topic SUBY STARTER S   

    Ed, sorry this one has taken me so long to get back to. With the hangar addition going on I am woefully neglecting my reasonable quota of flying, and hunting season is coming on fast so just too busy. So much to do and so little time (how is that for a lot of excuses). Too bad a guy has to work.

    Here is what I got off the starter on my Stratus EA81 which bolts to the back side of the redrive upper left side: Precision Parts Rmfg. Co., 1-800-654-3846, 1108-S5163, TOS 109, JSS501630G. I am sure it is a Nippon Denso gear drive starter

    When I built my other EA81 with a different redrive but the starter mounted in the same location. I tried several starters and I think I ended up with an ND starter for a Toyota; the number I have for it from Schucks is PO 6131627 and 16696. It ended up fitting and turning the correct direction but the solonoid position to the mounting holes we indexed differently so I had to make an indexing plate for it to offset it and then a spacer shim to position the drive at the right depth. Turned out to be a lot of work for nothing so if you can get the one Stratus uses, that is the one to get.
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