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  1. 1avidflyer

    Posted · Edited by 1avidflyer

    I had an issue with my Kitfox 4 tank when I did something dumb.  I cut the part of the top off the tank, and refiberglassed things back together.  Has been fine since.  I added one more rib of fiberglass for good measure.  I may have posted a thread about it on here a couple of years ago.  JImChuk

    PS  found it     Dumb stunt.... - Close Call's and dumb stunts - AvidFoxFlyers Forums

  2. BryceKat

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    I accidentally left a non vented fuel cap on the Diva. Fuel valve in the off position. And the temp around here got up in the mid 60’s. Yay, it’s February! Oh Sh!t, the fuel tank looks like a marshmallow! The bottom of the tank puffed out (it’s a heavy hauler wing), the 2 tank ribs separated from the tank bottom. Has anyone dealt with this before and how did you fix it? Thanks, Bryce 

  4. Logtrucker

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    Dean called to tell me that the wingspan was 35’ instead of 45, embarrassing, to make such a blatant error. At 90 hope I’m not getting ‘Biden-Itis’. Weather has kept us old guys from getting the airplane out and taking more pictures with the wings out etc, but it’ll be warmer soon so don’t forget it’s still for sale!

  8. 1avidflyer

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    Fuselage, seat, fuel tank, rudder pedals.   Joy stick and mixer controls behind the seat I think.   One landing gear, wings and flaperons (such as they are) lift struts.  Brake master cylinders and slave cylinders, and rotors, wheel hubs.  Aluminum rims are not in very good shape.   Send me a private message with your phone number and I'll give you a call if you like.  JImChuk

  15. Krispyxxx

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    The airworthiness cert was lost on this airplane by previous owner. I have been working with the local FSDO and they have finally issued me a special airworthiness after providing lots of documentation. But they are having me do Phase 1 testing. This airframe already has nearly 400 hours on it. Is this normal for the FAA to have one go through all the testing again? I am limited to a certain airfield and have to log 40 hours. I have a virtual meeting with them next week to discuss all of this.

  16. meglin

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    To date I have in stock: 
    1) 3-blade 177 cm (70"), pulling right with 75/101,6 mm hub, saber-shaped - for Rotax-912/914, 
    2) 3-blade pulling right 180.5 cm (71"), 75 mm hub, truncated saber - for Rotax-912/914, 
    3) wooden propeller 140 cm (55.1") left pulling for Sauer S2100, 
    4) wooden decorative 130 cm (55.1") with built-in barometer.

  19. Kent H

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    Avid Mark IV Heavy Hauler project for sale.  Nearly complete.  Grove gear, Whirlwind prop, Scott tailwheel, 100 hp Stratus EA81 engine.  Comes with brand-new custom, open trailer to haul it!  This project came from a hangar purchase from an estate sale.  I know nothing about the plane but do understand it was undergoing taxi tests when the previous owner passed.  $20k or best offer.  

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  21. Av8r3400

    Posted · Edited by Av8r3400

    the two piece one is the original type.  Kitfox changed to a steel one that is just on the top.  

    There is also a matched pair of pieces inside the wing on the web of the rib and under the cap strip to reinforce these brackets.

    I converted to the new style hangers when I rebuilt the Mangy.

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  22. HoosierSMW

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    I've watched most of TJay's videos. Very well done and a talented guy. The way he made his new wing ribs is almost exactly how I set up to do mine. I have access to a laser so making the hangars is no problem. Just trying to get the orientation right so I don't have any weird handling issues.