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  1. chopndrag added a post in a topic Putting a used Experimental back in the air   

    That's what I had and they worked great for me.
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  2. chopndrag added a post in a topic Need Avid Mk4 Heavy Hauler wings!   

    I hate it when anything like that happens. What I wouldn't give to have all that stuff . I wish he would sell it I would be very interested.
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  3. chopndrag added a post in a topic Putting a used Experimental back in the air   

    I had zero cooling issues with my cheek radiators. Only reason I changed to aluminum was they wouldn't fit in the new nose . My radiator is what 912 uses.
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  4. chopndrag added a post in a topic Putting a used Experimental back in the air   

    Well since I got rid of that gallon oil injection tank and the heavy steel cheek radiators I have a few pounds to spare . My hoses aren't any longer then what was in there with the cheek radiators and my radiator now is aluminum. 
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  5. chopndrag added a post in a topic Flaps keep retracting   

    I have a few hundred hours in planes with flaps and without flaps . With my Avid I doubt I will ever need them . I can drop it where I want and take off is so short I have to hold it on the ground . There are tons of experimental airplanes without flaps and I've flown a few . Everyone has there way of doing things and to each his own . In my avid I don't see any use for me personally to need flaps . I have a YouTube video spot landing directly on my bullseye no flaps just a little slipping . 
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  6. chopndrag added a post in a topic Flaps keep retracting   

    I have no problem getting off the ground and control my landing speeds with my trim and stick. I also have the luxury of flying out of a 5500ft paved runway .
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  7. chopndrag added a post in a topic Flaps keep retracting   

    Flaps .... We don't need know stinking flaps just a little slipping is all you need . I actually have tried using my flaps but they do move back to position. I might try the leather or fabric trick just in case I really need them. 
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  8. chopndrag added a post in a topic Putting a used Experimental back in the air   

     It was for something else and I made it into what it is now . I had to cut and close a couple ports relocate another and added a return to the water pump. I am mounting it on my firewall . I can make one for anyone that wants one if there was ever a need . 
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  9. chopndrag added a post in a topic speed wings/stol wings.   

    My mkIV has the speed wing and I have video solo take off and with passengers. The plane takes a couple hundred feet and I'm off the ground. What is the prop pitch at size etc ? I have a warp drive 3 blade taper tip and it climbs fast and cruises unbelievably.
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  10. chopndrag added a post in a topic Putting a used Experimental back in the air   

    You need a expansion tank like I made instead of that set up. Mine holds extra coolant with all the ports needed for a 582 

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  11. chopndrag added a post in a topic Putting a used Experimental back in the air   

    That's what mine was supposed to be when I got it . It did run and had a annual but I still took a couple months doing repairs and changing things a little. 
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  12. chopndrag added a post in a topic Is this the one? So many doubts.   

    Seems to be a good price . I've had 4 stroke and 2 smoke powered planes and don't mind flying with either. They both have there pros and cons . My avid has a 582 gh and I love it . Yes I would like more power but it is what it is . I'm getting ready to build a sonerai II so I can get my speed fix.
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  13. chopndrag added a post in a topic Need Avid Mk4 Heavy Hauler wings!   

    I would love to get all the drawings myself . I have the ability to make the parts but without drawings it's a guessing game.
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  14. chopndrag added a post in a topic FOOTBALL AUX TANK EBAY   

    My dad's buddy used those on his excalibur . They are strut mounted fuel tanks . When he went on x country he would put them on. I'd be interested in a set of those more then the wing tanks I have for sale .
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  15. chopndrag added a post in a topic When you can't fly   

    That's awesome, I have 2 young daughters myself and we're always going on adventures treasure hunting. Haven't really found anything cool yet but the time spent is well worth it . I have a gold plate machine and have made them pirate treasure just gold plating coins . Going out for real gold would be awesome . 
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  16. chopndrag added a post in a topic SOME AVID SPECS including MAG & CAT   

    Well I guess my speedwing is performing like the sheet says. First time for everything.
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  17. chopndrag added a post in a topic Curious fawns   

    My brother sent me a picture of his front yard years ago. There was a perfect half circle made by deer eating all night. Whenever I go up we usually see some big bucks running around more then anything else. He's on 20 acres of land right near Low Country airport . 
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  18. chopndrag added a post in a topic Fuel flow issue.   

    I have one filter coming from my tank then 1 on each line going to the carbs for added protection . 
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  19. chopndrag added a post in a topic Blocking off the Oil Injector 582   

    I still have the complete oil injection kit from my mkIV . Has the pump and gigantic oil tank . 
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  20. chopndrag added a post in a topic COVERING ELV WITH TRIM Tab?   

    Keep me posted . I'm looking into going electric trim for my plane . 

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  21. chopndrag added a post in a topic COVERING ELV WITH TRIM Tab?   

    I know the servo is for electric trim but the other I don't know . Are you using the 6a for your system ?
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  22. chopndrag added a post in a topic COVERING ELV WITH TRIM Tab?   

    I wish I had the answer but would like to know the same thing too . One day I'll do the electric trim bit for now I gotta deal with getting a stator so I can get back in the air . 

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  23. chopndrag added a post in a topic Going to look at a KF 1 on wednesday   

    Laundry, cooking and cleaning Uuuugh . So glad I have a wife that stuck around through some hard and difficult times . I still do a lot of cooking bit the rest of the house work would be a pain . Nice looking plane though , makes me want to start building another one soon.
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  24. chopndrag added a post in a topic No electrical output from my engine   

    Now I'm in the same boat . I have a lighting coil not working . 
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  25. chopndrag added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions   

    Try a fuel proof silicone sealant on the threads or thread tape 
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