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  1. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic 582 Fuel requirements   

    Where are you buying 98 pump gas?
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  2. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Header tank vent line and Fuel level sight gauge tubing   

    1) I replace all fuel lines if they've been on the plane over a year.  This includes clamps, ties, etc.  IN addition to the lines the mechanical aspects of the fuel delivery system need the annual attention.  The line itself will probably "last" a lot longer, but the mechanical connections, rubs, etc are where the wear that will cause a failure is happening.
    3)  I buy only pulse line (7/16" OD X 1/4" ID) and prefer clear line over yellow or other colors.  The color, yellow, blue, red, makes little difference in the quality of the line as long as its the tygon/tygothane.  I buy from this guy: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121370316373?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
     

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  3. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Over heating on Rotax 670   


    +1 to both of these.
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  4. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Over heating on Rotax 670   

    Its ok to set the static rpm a little higher to reduce the prop load, to see if that helps temps.  As others have said, seal the cheek rads and make sure you have a good lip pulling the air out the bottom of the cowl (and through the rads).  Also consider adding a kitfox belly rad inline with the cheeks.  Mine (a 582) had this but ran too cool so I took it out.  You may have just enough extra juice to need the extra cooling capacity.
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  5. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Buccaneer II XA 650   

    I have one of these too. 503, 6 blade IVO with clutch. Support is pretty much non existant. I bought my avid from the guy who owns aero venture.  Very nice people but focused on filling orders on their rendition of a Searey.  
    Let's compare notes. I'm in the process of rebuilding the landing gear with fresh bungees, new wheels and tires and fresh caulk.  
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  6. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Look what I got to drive!!!   

    Porsche 914. Maybe 1974?
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  7. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic KD's Channel   

    I should probably just delete it. The Internet has gotten so rude. Keyboard courage prevents people from having a little fun I guess. 
    The gist of the video: there is a big plywood  silhouette cutout in the shape of Bigfoot stood up in the brush where only a low flying plane or nearby boat might see it.  We flew over until we found it and took video and had a great laugh.   I slowed the video down and highlighted the "Bigfoot" in adobe premiere and posted for others to get a laugh too.   The effect was to draw out the worst in folks. Oh well, we had fun. :)
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  8. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Nice evening in the jet   

    Joey, I'll take 9 gallons, er, 54 lbs please....

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  9. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic 2015 lodge trip pics   

    Your low visibility pics give me the willies!  I took off into some fog waiting for me just beyond the runway end the other morning and had a total white out until ~1200'  - that was only a little over a minute.  I can't imagine what it must be like for you up there!
    That lodge and the nature around it looks so peaceful.  I don't think my little Avid would make it all the way there before spring though...
     

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  10. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Transponder antenna location?   

    Most likely.  The ground plane is bonded to the transponder via the cable shielding - that's the important part.  If the return for power feeding the transponder is bonded the same way (most likely is) then the ground plane is bonded to the air frame.
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  11. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Look what I got to drive!!!   

    Love the sound of that turbo!
     
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  12. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic KD's Channel   

    My buddy Frank and I found Bigfoot today!
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  13. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Talk about fighting your wing tips   

    Nice work!
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  14. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic IVO IFA Motor   

    What is the RPM of the Sagami motor?
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  15. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic How are these grips removed?   

    I think they're great looking too and would be quite nice with some sanding and perhaps spar urethane.  However, with smaller grips I could get 1/2-3/4" extra control travel either side - which would come in handy when doing forward slips on final.
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  16. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Flying for Santa   

    Merry Christmas!
     
    PS, where can I get one of those bottomless backpacks?
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  17. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Turbulence   

    No taxicab Judy. However this gentleman was kind enough to take us to town and let us use his gas can

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  18. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic 582 Fuel requirements   

    I run 89 ethanol free moo gas & Penzoil.  I'm looking to switch to Amsoil once I find a local source for it.
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  19. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic How are these grips removed?   

    Yes, that's it in the pic.
    Looks like hammer and chisel or new tubes and leave the wood grips intact on the old toobs.  Heat didn't seem to work.
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  20. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic How are these grips removed?   

    I have another avid that uses chrome tubing in most of the flight deck.

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  21. Knuckledragger added a topic in Technical tasks   

    How are these grips removed?
    I can't figure out how to remove these grips. They seem to be installed with an iron grip.


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  22. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Wing Tank Install   

    Big thanks to Chris Bolkan and Mark Sires for spending time with me on the phone today!
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  23. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Wing Tank Install   

    I just read on the EAA forums, guys with similar wing top pin hole issues came with this solution:  Use a carefully applied vacuum source to put negative pressure inside the tank while allowing resin to be sucked back into the hole.  It will find its way into the leak and seal it.  Hmmm...
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  24. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Wing Tank Install   

    I called Kitfox today.  They said the airfoils are different enough that their tank wont work in my speedwing.  I'm running out of ideas here....
    I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure out what to do about my leaking tank.  The leak is on top of the wing.  It just showed up as a pinhole in the fabric about 1/3 of the way back from the leading edge.  Prior to seeing the stain that formed on the fabric, I noticed that I was using 5-6 gals of fuel per hour.  I imagine that the fuel is being vented out by the low pressure air flowing over the wing.
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  25. Knuckledragger added a post in a topic Black airplanes   

    Yes, everything about this picture is sexy, off airport, tires, tailwheel, BLACK. 
    I LOVE black toys.
     
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