sioux201

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  1. sioux201 added a post in a topic Just picked up my C model!   

    If you need the scoop for the water radiator, and other miscellaneous stuff,Let me know
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  2. sioux201 added a post in a topic Better to glue the dacron coating or stitch on the ribs?   

    I would agree with Jim! All the Avids(5), Sky raiders1&2s, Kit foxes, I used s/s staples on under side of rib only!
    34 yr old A model Avid, 3638 hrs, rebuilt ounce, never had one fabric lift!!!
     
     
     
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  3. sioux201 added a post in a topic Rocky Mountain Wings Ridge runner II on floats?   

    forgot to mention, I put a Skyraider what I would call at one and a half on floats if you’re interested

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  4. sioux201 added a post in a topic Rocky Mountain Wings Ridge runner II on floats?   

    Be glad to help call two5two,923 5145, Ask for Snaps
    you can mount any things on Floats, Even a canard falcon ultralight,just ask Elvira




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  5. sioux201 added a post in a topic Fuselage   

    Call Bret,7one5-360-one343 for info on fuse
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  6. sioux201 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Fuselage
    Did somebody on this form need an avid fuselage? If so p.m. me
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  7. sioux201 added a post in a topic Electrical   

    This is a great idea that most people miss, I had a starter solenoid lock in engage and on way to disengage, burned off the starter!
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  8. sioux201 added a post in a topic JAEGER, by Dean Wilson 1986   

    No investors
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  9. sioux201 added a post in a topic Parts   

    Send me a private message and I’ll give you Mccans phone number
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  10. sioux201 added a post in a topic Spars   

    I just talked to Jim Raeder who worked with Dean for many many years and he advises putting the spar Stiffener inside we’re the strut meets the spar, they found on the Magnum that it needed it!!!!
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  11. sioux201 added a topic in Forum How-to's   

    JAEGER, by Dean Wilson 1986
    Dean brought the plane to Osh,think it was 86, in the back of a 2seat, Toyota tundra!! The thing that caught my eye was he had a stainless steel propeller no bigger than my LAZAIR,s
     
     






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  12. sioux201 added a post in a topic Oratex 6000 on a PA12   

    Hi, used to be in the garage door trade, and I see in one of your pictures a garage door with extension springs, I can’t tell but those springs should have a cable from the wall to the hanger at the rear of the tracks to restrain a spring if it breaks
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  13. sioux201 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid STOL right F/G wing tank
    Ethanol resistant, still in the original shipping wrapper never used, site gauge, filler and drain holes,I think it’s 14 gal
    flush cap threaded for vent tube, A professional job!
    $550 +s&h
     




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  14. sioux201 added a post in a topic Luga NR prop selection   

    Thanks Jim, I just ordered one
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  15. sioux201 added a post in a topic Luga NR prop selection   

    Nice scale, make ,model, Who sells?
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  16. sioux201 added a post in a topic Shipping engines   

    Fastenal, I ship the whole Avid fuselage , Grayhound
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  17. sioux201 added a post in a topic Tall Fat Mods For A Short Skinny Airframe   

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    if you mean the aileron push / pull tube,? I modified mine like what was used on the mark 4
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  18. sioux201 added a post in a topic Tall Fat Mods For A Short Skinny Airframe   

     set the aluminum seat pan on the longeram, I've had a six foot six, 325lbs in my Avid , it was a snug fit
     
     
     

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  19. sioux201 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Streamlined fairings from Dennis @ Aerolight 103
    Here’s a jig that I made up to cut Denises vinyl streamline tubing
    if you need further information,
    Snaps @ 2five two,945 sex3 95




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  20. sioux201 added a post in a topic Yamaha Phazer - Rotax Gearbox Adapter   

    Locating shoulder will be great, seaplanes benefit greatly with the use of the clutch, remember, we don’t have any brakes,When the engine starts ,where in motion!!!
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  21. sioux201 added a post in a topic Yamaha Phazer - Rotax Gearbox Adapter   

    All looks good but, from what I’ve heard with the RK gearbox the alignments have to be spot on!!!
    if this works, I’d be interested in one for my sky raider

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  22. sioux201 added a post in a topic Brand new avid try gear for sale   

  23. sioux201 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Brand new avid try gear for sale
    Call Malcolm, 989–5 13–3022
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  24. sioux201 added a post in a topic Airedale Avid   

    Well it was before they modified it
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  25. sioux201 added a post in a topic Airedale Avid   

    Not light sport anymore
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