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  1. RobS added a post in a topic Great day!   

    Nice pictures! And it looks like it's the Cabinet Gorge Dam and the other one upstream is the Noxon Rapids Dam.
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  2. RobS added a post in a topic Photobucket is now dead   

    I think one of the sites on the list I posted stated they limited file sizes to 3mb and they "auto" resized the photos to meet that requirement and retained the correct aspect ratios.
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  3. RobS added a post in a topic Photobucket is now dead   

    Here's a link to a site that rates "free" image hosting sites:  https://www.lifewire.com/free-image-hosting-sites-3486329
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  4. RobS added a post in a topic Fred's films   

    Nice work Fred - always a treat to watch another one of your videos!
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  5. RobS added a post in a topic I've got it covered......   

    Looking good!!
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  6. RobS added a post in a topic INVERTED TAIL RIBS QUESTION   

    Yup, and that's why an aft CG is more efficient. Less tail "down lift/force" required (reduced AOA) so less drag . . .
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  7. RobS added a post in a topic Buonasera   

    Ciao Fabio, welcome to the forum - your English is far far better than my Italian!! And you have a very nice looking project!
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  8. RobS added a post in a topic KitFox IV, Rotax 912, Nose Gear on Barnstormers   

    I believe the N# is 20577 . . . 
     

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  9. RobS added a post in a topic Anyone ever use a sea doo engine?   

    Found this in Boating Magazine. Looks like the engine was first used in a snowmobile, so I'm assuming it's a closed loop cooling system that includes a water pump.
    Rotax 900 ACE HO
    TECHNICAL DETAILS - ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)
    4-Stroke - NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 3
    PERFORMANCE:  66,19 kW / 90 HP
    PERFORMANCE/ RPM: 66,19 kW @ 8000 rpm
    ENGINE TORQUE/ RPM: 84,3 Nm @ 6500 rpm
    WEIGHT (KG): 56,6 ~124lbs
    TRANSMISSION: None
    Introduced last year on a snowmobile, the Rotax 900 ACE that powers the Spark is a compact three-cylinder with dual overhead cams that pumps out 60 horsepower in its base configuration. An optional High Output (HO) version bumps that figure to 90. Sea-Doo also proclaims the ACE to be arguably the most fuel-efficient engine in the PWC market. Based on what the company presents as an average duty cycle, the 60 hp ACE burns only 1.94 gallons per hour, and the 90 hp only 2.4 gph. 

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  10. RobS added a post in a topic New Kitfox Aircraft Logo   

    I thought Ed was more concerned with if he ever had to file a claim (didn't follow plans, so that's why it got damaged/crashed), not costs. Any excuse they can use to duck out of paying . . .
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  11. RobS added a post in a topic First flight!!!   

    Sounds like it was an interesting and exciting first ride! Good for you for keeping on top of it and dialing things in. Can't wait to see some of those videos . . . . 
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  12. RobS added a post in a topic DAR appointment   

    Congratulations!! Must be a great feeling to have that behind you . . . . .
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  13. RobS added a post in a topic Ski flying pics   

    Great pics! Looks like a beautiful place to fly . . . 
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  14. RobS added a post in a topic T6 Ride   

    The guy I flew with wasn't pushing his engine too hard (no WOT), so the noise wasn't bad.
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  15. RobS added a post in a topic T6 Ride   

    Doug - not bad with a good set of David Clark's. But a bit more noisy (and chilly) on takeoff and landing with the canopy open.
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  16. RobS added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    T6 Ride
    Had a chance to catch a ride on an AT6 this morning out of Blue Ribbon Field in Sequim, Washington. Great plane and beautiful surroundings . . .
     

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  17. RobS added a post in a topic RX1 Motor Mount   

    Found this picture on Facebook which helps to explain the large diameter tube.
     

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  18. RobS added a post in a topic WHOSE LANDING GEAR PHOTO w/ RUBBER PUCKS?   

    You may be able to source them from Experimental Aircraft Metal Fabrication, the place Ron got his gear from.
    http://www.super-12.com/Suspension_System-Suspension_System.html
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  19. RobS added a post in a topic DAR appointment   

    Ron - as someone who is working on completing an Avid kit, I'll be interested to hear how this turns out for you. Good luck!
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  20. RobS added a post in a topic USB 4A dual smart charger port   

    Joey - have you installed/used your new USB charger yet? If so, how's it working? I saw that Appareo just introduced a dual port USB charger at AEA, but they want $350 for it! If this one is working well for you, $75 looks to be a bargain for a panel mounted unit.
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  21. RobS added a post in a topic EFIS EZ 3.2   

    I'm interested!
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  22. RobS added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Wyatt - as I remember, around 14 1/2" was the width of our plywood. We used Hysol to secure the plywood to the spar and Titebond 3 for gluing it to the ribs/false-ribs. No wrapping of the plywood and it took only a small amount of superfil to feather it to the spar.
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  23. RobS added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Once again . . .

     
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  24. RobS added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    , We used .8mm plywood and did it in three pieces with each seam aligning with a rib. The wood glue we used worked well and created a solid structure. We used superfil to feather the seams and to the spar. I've attached a picture - hope this helps.
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  25. RobS added a post in a topic Wings, metal leading edge or no   

    Thanks guys, good advice.
     
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