MnAvidFlyer
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic First Flight Avid Flyer A
Yeah, you and Trent Palmer better watch out! Haha
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MnAvidFlyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
First Flight Avid Flyer AHi guys,
I finally flew my Avid Flyer A for the first time today after owning it for 2 years. After alot of work and alot of research my dream has come true. I would like to thank everyone on the forum for taking the time to give your input with your own perspective regarding these airplanes.
While everyone may fly them a little different, one can mold his own techniques from all the information shared.
They are incredible machines that are very challenging and will greatly develop ones flying skills. The CC Sport Cub I just got my BFR done in seems so tame now.
The wealth of information available here is invaluable. Thanks to all who have uploaded documents, because buying an airplane and getting zero supporting documentation makes maintenance a challenge...
The plane flew great. I trimmed with the flapperon setting. Hands off! For a couple seconds anyway...haha
Tried a wheel landing first. With the extra speed and power that was interesting. It took some time to get it slowed down.
Tried a full stall next and that worked better because of the slower speeds. I'm still crossing the threshold at 60mph and it wants to float for quite a while. I may come in a little slower next time.
15 TOs and landings so far...
It was a great day at a classic grass strip airport...Stanton, Mn.
I love grass!
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic News about Ed (EDMO)
ED, Wishing you a speedy recovery. Your contributions are missed.
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Compression numbers ?
I prefer to use a basic compression tester on a 2 stroke because the is only two places for the air to escape, past the rings or head gasket.
On a 4 stroke a leak down test is better because it has four places for the air to leak by. Intake valve, exhaust valve, head gasket and rings.
You can open the throttle to listen for air leaking past the intake valves. Exhaust pipe for exhaust valve issue. Oil cap for a ring problem. Bubbles in the coolant for a head gasket failure.
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic New legs for the Avid
The pic link doesn't work. My bad...
Do you have a picture of the damaged gear and fuselage?
Thanks, Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic New legs for the Avid
Looks great Jim!
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic New legs for the Avid
That's a nice setup! Those springs look stiff...what is the rate? Have you calculated your total wheel travel? spring travel?
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Wicks 10% off Paint and Coverings
Thanks for posting! I was about to order some Randolph colored dope. Unless...someone has some Randolph Z-7245 SUN VALLEY IVORY they are looking to sell.
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Bungee questions
I really like the secondary bungee setup. I was thinking of doing something similar to lessen the load on the seat truss in a hard landing.
The off road race trucks use a hydraulic damper on their bump stops to gradually slow the suspension travel rate when bottoming out. It reduces broken parts. Unlike our limit cables which try to immediately stop suspension travel at full travel.
Thanks for sharing!
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Anyone running a Viking/Honda 110hp engine in a Kitfox or Avid?
My neighbor/friend/pilot/older gentleman was building a Just AC Highlander when his health deteriorated.. He sold the partial completed kit a few years ago and still has the engine in his hangar.
He has most of the fwf parts for a Highlander, so it would be best if was sold for a Hylander project. I told him I would help him sell the engine because his health has been his primary challenge.
I just wanted to know if anyone has some personal experience flying behind one of these engines or knows of anothers experience. I had never heard of the honda based engine before.
Thanks for the help...Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Anyone running a Viking/Honda 110hp engine in a Kitfox or Avid?
Engine Options
90 HP Engine: $9,995.00
130 HP Engine: $10,9995.00
180T HP Engine: $16,995.00
It doesn't look like they are building the 110hp anymore.
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Anyone running a Viking/Honda 110hp engine in a Kitfox or Avid?
Rotax 912s 100hp
Weight kg lb
Engine with propeller speed reduction unit i = 2.43 56.6 124.5 lbs
Overload clutch 1.7 3.7
Exhaust system 4.0 8.8
External alternator 3.0 6.6
Engine mount 2.0 4.4
Air guide hood 0.4 0.8
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Anyone running a Viking/Honda 110hp engine in a Kitfox or Avid?
178-210lbs? For just the engine? I haven't found the exact number yet.
I found an old post on Google relating to this subject. It doesn't sound like there were many flying in 2015. Has anyone seen one flying yet?
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MnAvidFlyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
Anyone running a Viking/Honda 110hp engine in a Kitfox or Avid?Is anyone on the forum running a Viking/Honda powered Kitfox or Avid? It is the 110hp 4 cylinder with a gear drive setup. It has an aluminum block and head. It is fuel injected with coil on plug.
It may be a more resonable alternative to a 912.
Is there any downside to this setup?
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Latest project. Kitfox 3
Jim, you amaze me with all you do. The planes look great. I like the new yellow best. Keep us posted...
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
Bendix King Skymap III good or bad?Hi guys,
Anyone have any experience with the Bendix King Skymap 3? It's a moving map gps. A pilot friend has one he wants to sell. He says make him an offer. I think it is manufactured around 2001.
It needs the internal battery replaced/soldered in. Needs a factory update too.
Is it too old to be any good? Is it worth putting money into it?
Thanks Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Mountain Avid finally Flys
Looks like fun! Glad all went well.
I'm getting close to my first flight in the Avid too...can't wait. Wish I had some cool strips to land at like you guys.
Happy flying!
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Buying and towing a KF1
My Avid flyer model A had around 10 lbs of extra wire in it. I ended up cutting it all out and started over. I turned a complicated mess into a simple harness.
Insted of running a wire for every load, I ran a power and a ground to a terminal block under the panel. The panel wires are around 6" long now insted of 6'.
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Buying and towing a KF1
Congratulations on your first airplane! It is an exciting time. Check it over good and Fly safe!
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Latest project. Kitfox 3
Great job Jim!
If you run out of projects you could market your fuselage widening kit. It turned out nice.
Thanks for the updates, keep them coming! You inspire us all!
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Looking for 582/532 belly radiator
Was there a "Heavy Duty" version?
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Oshkosh 2018 picture thread
Was anyone sitting in the chairs when this happened?
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Hydraulic brake setup= replacement pad?
Back side of the brakes.I bled with fresh 5606 and they are working better. The pads are about 13/16" diameter.
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Hydraulic brake setup= replacement pad?
Here is a pic of the wheels...Jim didn't even need a pic, just a short discription. We are lucky to have him as an amazing resource.
I pulled off a miracle and stumped him on the brakes. Haha
Brooks
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MnAvidFlyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild
It's looking great Jim. I really like that color blue.
Is it a Classic 4 with the bigger tail?
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