Ramos

Ton of info, all in one place. I printed it and put it into a three ring binder for reference in the shop. Thank you for the link!

Thanks, guys, for the search tips. When it comes to computers, I can use all the help I can get...

I would also be interested in any craigslist search tips. I hardly ever have anything pop up when using 'craigslist and ???' on google.

Thank you all for the information you have provided. I am humbled by your collective knowledge and willingness to share!

I went to the Ridge Runner website as I had never heard of them before. It was interesting but did not offer much in the way of specifications, at least to me. Models 1-4: Single seat, single with jumpseat option, two seat tandem and now a two seat side by side that has yet to be released. Based in Nampa, ID. I will post the link below and hope it works.

http://www.realflying.com/

Thank you, Sir. That's a fair bit of detailed information, worth way more than 2 cents! I have basically the same question posted over on Team Kitfox. One thing has struck about this site, Team Kitfox and the Rans site is how friendly and helpful the members are, even to ignorant newbs such as myself!!!

FWIW, I am approximately four hours Southwest of Spokane in Oregon (97065). If anyone from far away wants to buy now and pick up in the Spring, I can help with storage. If you purchase the trailer, I can park it at my place. If plane only, I can store it under cover. Would cost you my fuel plus any insurance if you feel the need. I am not in the market, yet. Just here to soak up any knowledge you gents care to share with me.

Is there a parallel that can be drawn between the various Avid and Kitfox models? I am much more familiar with Kitfox models and how they differ, one from another. Just trying to learn what is what in the world of Avid aircraft. Any and all information appreciated.

Jon

I seriously doubt that that thing had squat for STOL capabilities!

If a guy has deep pockets and puts a premium on his time, it's probably best just to hire out the job. Especially if it comes under the heading of 'conversion'.

The less depth your' pockets have (I don't even have pockets), the more important it becomes to enjoy a good challenge. Customizing anything may or may not be expensive. It does, however, most often require a significant investment in time.

Good Lord, that was Hillary(ous)!

I think akflyer is right on the money with the plastic piece. Sure looks like part of a bearing cage. After expanding the picture, just can't imagine it being anything other than that.

I received an email from them yesterday. They have several gauges that they are doing a sort of 'Black Friday' sale thing on. Savings looked pretty good if a guy was interested in their offerings.

As of this morning, it has been confirmed that I placed second. I just have to trust that it worked out as it was meant to. The only other option is to pout about it and I don't want to do that. I do know that some of the most expensive projects I have been involved in started out 'free'. Anyway, onward and upward. EDMO, thank you for the welcome. Does the Club have regular meetings? Let me know, I will be the guy that shows up a day late!

I heard you guys, loud and clear. I talked to the gentleman who owns the Avid. Very nice guy who had a fuel flow issue during climb-out on a hot day. Sounds like he really would like to fix her up himself but is faced with family health bills. He said he just could not bring himself to part it out and would rather know that it is being repaired to fly again. As it stands, I am second in line to take it home. In other words, I am the tail dragger that almost got the tail-dragger. He does have my contact information but, at his price, the first guy would have to be completely nuts not to load it up. 

I am about 4 hours North of it. Had not been planning to pick up a bent plane. Should I give him a call? Have built and/or repaired just about everything, except an aircraft.