Avidflyerron

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    When I was a young/poor aviator in Alaska we used to use skateboards with Teflon bolted/laminated to the bottom, then retro-fitted of course.

    Now you can buy used snowboards very inexpensively and they  make great skis...  Ron 

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    I bet we can get a hundred seconds on all of that Joey.  Find an instructor and put in the hours to get the TW indorsement it will save you a bunch of money and some explaining to your local grumpy FAA guy.  Also be cautious about letting an instructor that is not experienced in an Avid or Kitfox fly your airplane.  If you let us know where you live there is probably someone within a couple hours drive that can get you up in their plane and talk you thru what to expect but please get that indorsement first.

    Thanks for your advice.  I'm going to resist the urge to teach myself!  Do you know of an instructor near Florence Oregon?  It's central oregon coast.  Ron 

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    Hi, I just bought an Avid Mark IV with a 582 and am about to make take my first flight.  I've been doing a lot of taxiing since I don't have any tail-wheel time and am comfortable so far.  

    Can anyone tell me what the operating temps should read, CH and water temp?  Also What should my approach speed be for landing and flare?  What is the stall speed?

    The previous owner said he flew by "feel" and never looked at the gauges.  

    Thanks