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   donhallwr added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it    19 Jun 2019

   Avid Flyer for sale

   FOR SALE:  2002 AVID FLYER, 70+ HOURS TT, 100 HP WATER-COOLED SUBARU ENGINE,  WARP GROUND ADJUSTABLE PROP, MGL-V10 DIGITAL RADIO, TALOS EFIS,  iFLY 740 TOUCHSCREEN MOVING MAP GPS, FOLDING WINGS.  CUSTOM TRAILER INCLUDED.  $17,300
   
   LOCAL BUYER MAY CONTINUE LEASE ON CLOSED HANGAR AT PXE
   CALL: 478-832-2161
   DON HALL
   PERRY, GEORGIA
    
   
    
   
   54VH FOR SALE.pdf
   

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   donhallwr added a post in a topic Avid tricycle gear    9 Aug 2018

   One year and 5 months later and the AN4-32 bolt broke in half.  Evidently I have two choices:  drill a bigger hole and use a bigger bolt (which may take a couple of years to break), or figure out some other way to connect the rudder shaft to my front wheel.  Suggestions?
   

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   donhallwr added a topic in Avid Model IV    3 Aug 2018

   Subaru water temp

   Water temp in my E-81 is running too close to 240 with full throttle cruise and climb.  Cools down to 200+- with reduced rpm.  Doesn't run hot all all on the ground.  Took the radiator off and checked it out, changed thermostat to new 160, and new radiator cap.  Checked temp on the ground, gauge reads 170-175, laser sensor shows 172, installed a baffle over the radiator to redirect more air through the radiator.  No change.  Running out of ideas.  Might just wait until fall for cooler weather.  Didn't seem to have any problems until this summer.
   

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   donhallwr added a post in a topic Museum of Aviation    29 Apr 2018

   Robins Air  Museum is an awesome stop if you're in the area.  We're having a Fly-In and Open House at KPXE in Perry, Ga., (about 8 miles from the Museum) on Armed Forces Day, May 19. If you're in the area, stop by and visit.
   

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   donhallwr added a post in a topic Insurance question    25 Feb 2018

   Thanks, Bandit..... My insurance agent and I both appreciate the info.
   

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   donhallwr added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    23 Feb 2018

   Insurance question

   Getting a new insurance agent, and he had a question I couldn't answer.  Never thought about it actually.  "What is the difference in a Mark 4 and a Bandit?"  We read engines, but my Bandit has neither of the Rotax listed (has Subaru). Is there a simple answer?
   

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   donhallwr added a post in a topic Subaru E81 head needed    15 Oct 2017

   My 'miracle worker' in a (somewhat) local machine shop managed to repair my amateur work.  It was probably an easy fix for a pro, but I appreciate his work.  Reinstalled the head today and ran the engine for about 10 minutes.  Afterwards, no oil, water or pieces of metal were on the floor underneath, and very little blood, so I'm counting this as a victory.  Will run it for a while longer tomorrow and then recheck my torque on all the bolts. Advice from this forum (thanks, EDMO), and offers of finding parts are just fantastic. I appreciate all you guys! 
   

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   donhallwr added a post in a topic Subaru E81 head needed    7 Oct 2017

   Willis, I may not need to replace mine.  Will know Monday.  Have a fantastic machine shop in the next town and he thinks he can take care of my mess.  If that doesn't work, will get back with you.  My soob is a '82-84, 1800. 
   Don
   

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   donhallwr added a post in a topic Subaru E81 head needed    4 Oct 2017

   Studs broke off/stripped when exhaust pipe met immovable object.  Unwisely, I decided I could put helicoils in myself.  Aluminum can be ground out pretty quickly if you're not careful.  Ergo.....new head needed. 
   

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    donhallwr added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers    4 Oct 2017

    Subaru E81 head needed

    Looks like I'm in the market for a 82 Subaru E81 head.  My exhaust manifold (where the pipe connects) is close to unusable.  An A&P tells me it 'might' be OK for awhile, but probably not for long.  I'd rather replace the head than take a chance on the piece giving way halfway to wherever.  So, if anyone had a left head for sale or know of one, please let me know.  I've emailed Zodiac to see if they have parts for sale, but haven't heard from them yet. 
    

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    donhallwr added a post in a topic Warp drive props???    30 Sep 2017

    Have an E81 on my flyer.. Will check out the website (Warp) and see if that will explain things.  If not, guess I'll start out at 10 deg and test from there. 
    

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    donhallwr added a topic in Forum How-to's    29 Sep 2017

    Warp drive props???

    Have new Warp drive props (3).  Sent a protractor along with the blades, but my Avid manual only describes a wooden prop.  Using the protractor, I can (theoretically) set any pitch I want.  Great!  Trouble is, I don't have a clue what pitch does what.  Any advice from the pros on this site (which is most everybody but me, I think) as to what pitch for best climb would be most appreciated.....
    Don
    

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    donhallwr added a post in a topic Big collection of Avid parts in Idaho    10 Aug 2017

    Realize this is an old post, but would like to know if you still have the warp drive props (blades).
    Don
    

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    donhallwr added a post in a topic Takeoff and Landing styles    8 Aug 2017

    A little off the subject, but I find that the tri-gear (which a few of us have) is easier to land if you treat it like a taildragger.  And with a 5000' runway here at PXE, I can do my three takeoffs and landings (for night currency) in one circle of the field.  Takeoff, get to a hundred feet, land, stop, takeoff, get to a hundred feet, land, stop, takeoff and do the pattern.  Try that in a Bonanza!
    

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    donhallwr added a post in a topic New panel    3 Jun 2017

    dholly: I bought a holder for the iFly, then dismantled it and used the part I needed.  Will try to figure out what I used and let you know.
    Bandit:  Read you loud and clear... Hardly ever looked at the analogs after I got used to the Avid, and probably won't look at the EFIS after the novelty wears off.  It was kinda like climbing a mountain.  I just wanted to see if I could do it.  This is my first experimental aircraft.  Have had to have an A&P looking over my shoulder ever since I've been flying, and now that I don't have to, I'm having a ball fixing stuff that don't need fixing to start with.  That same panel in my prior Tomahawk would have cost me around eight to ten grand and I probably have less than $2000 in the whole Avid panel.  Justified?  Nope... Fun?  Absolutely!
    

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