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  • Location Cedar City, UTAH
  • Interests flying, astronomy, reading, family

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  1. nlappos added a post in a topic Looking for MkIV 912 engine mount   

    Jeromif
    Can I suggest that you consider swapping your 582 for a 670, at about 92 HP. I did this a few years ago, using a swap arrangement with Rotax Rick. The same 582 mount works well, and the fit is almost drop in, and you get over 90 HP. It is about half the cost of the 912 and very much less airframe mod. https://rotaxrick.wordpress.com/pricing/
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  2. nlappos added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Some Safety Data
    Here is an old but interesting article on Avid and Kitfox safety, just found it this morning.
     
    https://www.kitplanes.com/safety-is-no-accident-3/
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  3. nlappos added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Some Safety Data
    Here is an old but interesting article on Avid and Kitfox safety, just found it this morning.
     
    https://www.kitplanes.com/safety-is-no-accident-3/
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  4. nlappos added a topic in Files and Forms   

    Avid Flyer Mk IV Inventory Sheets total parts list
    Here is the complete set of my airplane inventory sheets, 19 sheets total, for my Avid Flyer Mk IV. 1994, s/n 1174D


















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  5. nlappos added a topic in Files and Forms   

    Avid Flyer Mk IV Inventory Sheets total parts list
    Here is the complete set of my airplane inventory sheets, 19 sheets total, for my Avid Flyer Mk IV. 1994, s/n 1174D
    Avid Inventory Sheets.zip



















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  6. nlappos added a post in a topic New Rotax 670 Install   

    Great point. Also, 5606 is really kerosene, highly flammable. Silicone is not flammable.
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  7. nlappos added a post in a topic Tiny Tach   

    If all else fails........
    Tiny2AInstructions11263.pdf
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  8. nlappos added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    The factory heater works reasonably well on my Avid Mk IV, and was easy to install. I would bet the diesel heater is much more effective, and the water  radiator heater is probably just the same as this factory one (same radiator area?).
    Here is my installation, note the flapper valve box on the firewall is actuated by a pull cable I installed, using a cheap choke cable kit.

     

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  9. nlappos added a post in a topic Diffference between Mk IV and Avid Lite?   

    Jeromef,
    That serial number makes sense (1274D) My Mark IV has  serial number of 1174D, and was made about 1994.
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  10. nlappos added a post in a topic CFI with TRIGEAR Kitfox   

    I flew with Marco Caflisch, out of Palo Alto. He is a fine instructor, and has Avid/Kitfox experience. He has a web page: https://www.advantage-aviation.com/instructor/marco-caflisch/
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  11. nlappos added a post in a topic Interesting comparison of descent rates in Avid verses Kitfox   

    Jim, it is careful thinking like yours that lets you earn your gray hairs! 
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  12. nlappos added a post in a topic Interesting comparison of descent rates in Avid verses Kitfox   

    I suspect that engine idle and prop pitch angle are big drivers here. If you have the nerve, can I suggest you kill the engine and stop the prop and do the descents again?
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  13. nlappos added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid Logo Sweatshirt and T Shirts
     
    I just ordered a sweatshirt, no idea how good they are but I'll let you know. Came from the FaceBook Avid page.
     
    https://best-tstor.shop/limited-editor-as-1?fbclid=IwAR3KAU0m1qNkc6paVHKD11dZx-KWouD13vfr4_WMV5OI-R4nLBguj1RVmqw&s=gildan-18600&c=Sport Grey&p=FRONT
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  14. nlappos added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid Logo Sweatshirt and T Shirts
     
    I just ordered a sweatshirt, no idea how good they are but I'll let you know. Came from the FaceBook Avid page.
     
    https://best-tstor.shop/limited-editor-as-1?fbclid=IwAR3KAU0m1qNkc6paVHKD11dZx-KWouD13vfr4_WMV5OI-R4nLBguj1RVmqw&s=gildan-18600&c=Sport Grey&p=FRONT
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  15. nlappos added a post in a topic Rotax 447 vibration diagnosis   

    109jb,
    Do you have a prop balancer? I used a static motorcycle wheel balancer and it made a difference, It could tell if I put one extra coat of varnish on one blade. HF used to carry them but I think they dropped it, ebay has them.

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