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    I am curious as to what was in the plane originally. I have not been able to come up wit any info.

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    Yeah I intend to put the battery as far back as I absolutely can. I chose a motorcycle battery that was used to start equivalent cc engine. So it's not that large. I also have 5 gallons of fuel that's just behind the trailing edge of the wing. Will be interesting no matter how you look at it to get it balanced 

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    Has anyone attempted to install a Hirth 100 HP engine on a Avid Flyer.  I am currently modifying a Avid Flyer model A to hold a Hirth F30. Looking for any info.

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    One thing I would maybe be concerned about is the paint on top of the cap strips. Unless you ribstich the fabric, the fabric is glued onto the 1" cap strips on the ribs.  (Actually it's fine to glue and ribstich)  My concern is will the MEK solvent in the glue lift the paint and give a poor attachment to the rib?  (that is, if you are using poly fiber system, although the concern is valid with other systems as well)  Like Ed mentioned, usually bare wood is best on the capstrips where the glue will attach.  Actually same goes for trailing edge and front spar.  JImChuk

    good point, was thinking of sanding it off....I will be ribstiching for sure.

    will test out. the primer is oil based, most likely mek as a solvent in it....ive seen plenty of instructional vids of faberic going on over primed metal

    well, tried several glues, the best was the water based glue, , the worst was Superflight. Superflight dissolved almost every finish put on the air frame. 

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    One thing I would maybe be concerned about is the paint on top of the cap strips. Unless you ribstich the fabric, the fabric is glued onto the 1" cap strips on the ribs.  (Actually it's fine to glue and ribstich)  My concern is will the MEK solvent in the glue lift the paint and give a poor attachment to the rib?  (that is, if you are using poly fiber system, although the concern is valid with other systems as well)  Like Ed mentioned, usually bare wood is best on the capstrips where the glue will attach.  Actually same goes for trailing edge and front spar.  JImChuk

    good point, was thinking of sanding it off....I will be ribstiching for sure.

    will test out. the primer is oil based, most likely mek as a solvent in it....ive seen plenty of instructional vids of faberic going on over primed metal

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    One thing I would maybe be concerned about is the paint on top of the cap strips. Unless you ribstich the fabric, the fabric is glued onto the 1" cap strips on the ribs.  (Actually it's fine to glue and ribstich)  My concern is will the MEK solvent in the glue lift the paint and give a poor attachment to the rib?  (that is, if you are using poly fiber system, although the concern is valid with other systems as well)  Like Ed mentioned, usually bare wood is best on the capstrips where the glue will attach.  Actually same goes for trailing edge and front spar.  JImChuk

    good point, was thinking of sanding it off....I will be ribstiching for sure.

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    I'll look into it but your best source of info would be Matt at Recreational Power . That guy can answer any questions you have about hirth  

    @ chopndrag.....engine received.....appears to be as stated. Pistons look new in cylinders. looking forward to running it......What can you tell me about pump carbs. do they compensate for altitude?

     

    Thanks.....

    We have several members in the Valley.  Very interested in how that Hirth works out for you.  We have a few of us in the Kenai / Soldotna area as well that like to build, repair and get out and fly around. 

    Cool, Would love to see one up close. What engine is most commonly on one of these planes.

    @ akflyer, would like to view a avid plane, would like to meet with a owner to have a look at their plane, would help to answer questions about the plane.

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    What did you paint with. Also, what covering system are you using?  JImChuk

    its been painted with ratle can primer from home depot, self etching, had plenty of it, got a good soaking into the wood. figured that should seal the wood just fine.....not sure what system im going to use yet, probably what is on the local store shelf here in wasilla. wing panel came out to just about 40 lbs uncovered.

    What did you paint with. Also, what covering system are you using?  JImChuk

    kind of like the OD green color, 

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    Maybe for heating or vibration issues....Don't  know a lot about this plane yet. I have a "a" model that came with a Cuyuna. The coils were remoted to the firewall. I think it was because they were prone to failure from vibrations....

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    I'll look into it but your best source of info would be Matt at Recreational Power . That guy can answer any questions you have about hirth  

    @ chopndrag.....engine received.....appears to be as stated. Pistons look new in cylinders. looking forward to running it......What can you tell me about pump carbs. do they compensate for altitude?

     

    Thanks.....

    We have several members in the Valley.  Very interested in how that Hirth works out for you.  We have a few of us in the Kenai / Soldotna area as well that like to build, repair and get out and fly around. 

    Cool, Would love to see one up close. What engine is most commonly on one of these planes.

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    @ chopndrag.....engine received.....appears to be as stated. Pistons look new in cylinders. looking forward to running it......What can you tell me about pump carbs. do they compensate for altitude?

     

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  22. Posted · Edited by fillmanw

    Anyone with a 'garage' like that has the ability to get that Avid back in the air, lol. Interesting pic of the disassembled flaperon, never seen the insides before. Kinda looks like you reskinned with fiberglass instead of aluminum? Are you chopping that motor mount off and updating FWF... Ie., what engine you planning for? Lots of suggestions onsite to help increase your M.T.O.W., not much gross on the Avid A model.

    No, it was the original skin. Took a lot of extra rivets though to get the shape two cans of spray foam and epoxy. I added more rivets to the underside and had to use a little bondo to fill in some of the dents from the original owner.....it actually came out weighing the same, don't know how though......I am looking into a Hirth. Not sure what model yet, really want the 100 HP model. Hirth has been around for along time and has a great reputation. and being a air cooled two stroke, its much lighter than a Rotax 912.....So yes, the engine mount gets cut off. Ill probably play around with the Cuyuna a little though. Its actually in very good shape....

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  23. Posted · Edited by fillmanw

    You Boys in AK sure find alot of Avids, Winging it is usually fine 90% of the build is common sense, If you run into issues just ask of there is a manual on this site, I like that in your posts you add pictures, Keep it up,

    I haven't seen any myself, looking forward to flying this bird......They look like a lot of fun..I got the plans off the site....

  24. Posted · Edited by fillmanw

    The strut bracket was glued on, but rust was visible under the epoxy. , So i removed it, cleaned it and re epoxied it back on. Wasn't to difficult to do. Not like the flaperon.....That was a bitch!