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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic avid model A    29 February

   I have been under the weather lately, so couldn't measure my MK IV fuselage for you.  Maybe this drawing will give you an indication of what you were asking for.   
   Avid Drawing for Inspection?? - Avidfoxflyers General Hangar - AvidFoxFlyers Forums
   

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   Buckchop added a post in a topic AVID Flyer Belly Cargo Pod    29 February

   I picked this up from a guy in Texas last month, sending it back to Alaska to put on my KF1
   
   
   

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   egp8111 added a post in a topic WTB spinner    28 February

   Wish I had one to trade !  I'm running a 3 blade NR with no spinner.  I'd love to have a skull cap spinner but no one has them in stock anymore.   
   

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   snaprollinfool added a post in a topic avid model A    28 February

   thanks for the reply jim. a previous owner  already cut off the motor mount and modified the firewall for a VW. (mistake) so will fix that. i was wondering about fuselage length are the B,C, and mark 4 longer? also i'm missing right lift strut so will have to make one unless i can find one for sale. the one i have is 3/4 inch if i go to 7/8 inch will that increase my g.w.? also i have the 30 foot wingon my model A. my hangar door is 30 foot! would removing the wing tip and drop the span to 27 feet be a bad idea? my ridge runner  3 had a 26 foot span with a rotax 503 and performed great. thanks jim
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic avid model A    28 February

   A model is 36" wide at the top of the seat.  Others are 39 1/2" wide.  Gross weight is much less as well.  Originally had a welded in motor mount, not bolted on like later models.  
   

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   Av8r3400 added a post in a topic WTB spinner    28 February

   I'll trade you my Skull Cap spinner for a 2-blade NR spinner...
    
   

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   snaprollinfool added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    27 February

   avid model A

   Hi, all just picked up an avid model A! year unknown! i am a long time aircraft builder but have no experience with avid''s. did build a ridge runner 3 so very similar. can anyone tell me the difference between an A,B,C, mark 4 ? this airplane is going to need a total restore,just wonder if is worth upgrading to one of the newer models if possible? thank's.  Billl
   

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   egp8111 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    27 February

   WTB spinner

   anyone have a spinner they don't need ?  Skull cap or full.  
   thanks
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   egp8111 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    27 February

   WTB spinner

   anyone have a spinner they don't need ?  Skull cap or full.  
   thanks
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    egp8111 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    27 February

    WTB spinner

    anyone have a spinner they don't need ?  Skull cap or full.  
    thanks
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    snaprollinfool added a post in a topic lift struts    27 February

    thanks tjay
    

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    TJay added a post in a topic lift struts    26 February

    on the kitfox they are .049
    

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    nlappos added a post in a topic lift struts    26 February

    Here is the info I used for replacing the struts on my Avid Mk IV. I used the .47" struts. I had to cut the rod shorter by about 1" and rethread the end fitting, probably because I didn't measure the length properly!
    https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/130/1496/9416K12
     
    

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    snaprollinfool added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    26 February

    lift struts

    Hi, does anyone know the wall thickness of the 7/8 inch lift struts?
    

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    snaprollinfool added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    26 February

    lift struts

    Hi, does anyone know the wall thickness of the 7/8 inch lift struts?
    

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    snaprollinfool added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    26 February

    lift struts

    Hi, does anyone know the wall thickness of the 7/8 inch lift struts?
    

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    snaprollinfool added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    26 February

    lift struts

    Hi, does anyone know the wall thickness of the 7/8 inch lift struts?
    

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    1avidflyer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    21 February

    Wanted: Kitfox 3 or 4 Grove main landing gear

    The title tells it all, I'm looking for a grove gear and brackets for my Kitfox 4 project.  I do have a never used factory Kitfox cabane gear if someone wants to trade, but I'm willing to buy one outright as well.  Private message me for starters.  Here is a picture of the Kitfox gear and another after I faired and covered the gear legs.  I'm keeping the axels though if I sell or trade this gear.  Thanks,  JImChuk
    
    
    
    

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    aventuraflyer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    21 February

    MK4 Fuselage

    Mk4 fuse with rudder and doors currently covered in dope. Perfect to rebuild that damaged avid $2500 FOB Hanson MA (28M) near Boston MA. Call me at 508-496-5394
    
    

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    WhattheFox added a topic in Introduce yourself    20 February

    Any KitFox people in Colorado?

    Purchased a new KitFox 7STi and expecting to have it flying by summer 2025. Planning to do some backcountry flying in eastern Utah and Western Colorado. Looking to meet other KitFox owners / pilots interested in new friendships while backcountry group flying, camping & exploring. I'm currently renting Cessnas and Citabrias just to keep up the skills.
    

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    wypaul added a post in a topic Fuel tank issues    18 February

    The nice thing about vinyl ester and many epoxies is they stand up to alcohol.  Both of those will adhere to the polyester the early tanks were made from.
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Fuel tank issues    18 February

    The resin I used was polyester resin, the stuff made by bondo.  Was just looking at it on line and a number of people were complaining about it not hardening up, I've never had that problem.  Made lots of stuff with it.  I did buy the gallon cans of resin.  Not that that should matter???  JImChuk
    

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    BryceKat added a post in a topic Fuel tank issues    18 February

    Jim,
    was the resin epoxy or vinyl ester resin? Thanks, Bryce 
    

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    TJay added a post in a topic Dumb stunt....    18 February

    I just knocked on some wood for ya Jim
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Fuel tank issues    17 February

    The Kitfox tanks had kreem fuel tank sealant in them, and I used acetone to try to get it off.  Not sure how many layers I used, but the new rib I made was about 1/8" thick.  Probably used three or four layers of fiberglass cloth to join the ribs back to the bottom of the tank.   I think I made the rib on a piece of old lexan windshield.  Thinking now, and I may have done that, I would lay another piece over the layup of fiberglass, and screw down a piece of plywood over the top to squeeze it all flat while it sets up.  I used the fiberglass resin like you find at walmart.  
    

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