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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
No. Work has kind of stalled. Have not worked much in the last year. Going through the plane thinking about modifying landing gear. What to do about a cowling with this with Birth F30 engine... I probably won't build a cowling.... I have a ton of work to do to get to get ready for my air worthiness inspection. I bought a set of wing tanks from a gentleman in Fairbanks and and have installed them. Am looking at at trying to put sending units on on them. I have I have a good idea on what I will do there. I built a header tank and and I'm trying to find a good location find a good location to install it. As We Know the avid was not a very big airplane
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fillmanw added a topic in Avid Flyer General Hangar
Avid re-opening the doors?I heard that Avid might be re-opening....Has anyone heard anything about it? there is a new website https://avidkitplanes.com/
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
I looked at rotating the heads to make the fins run horizontal, no can do, , they arnt square, id have co cut them.
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Engine running on new fuel tank. Don't really like the centrifugal clutch, it sure is rattly sounding. Going to have to turn my idle up a bit!
FB Link, Cant upload, file to big....
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
will do, was wondering how ill tackle this...
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
The first pic is the right wing, Getting started on it!
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
trying out the fuel tank....
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Latest Update....Left wing finished with new fiberglass tank!
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
I have the extra leaf. Have considered installing it.
engine engine in prop on plane running. Carbs aren't worth a damn. But engine runs. I don't think motor mount will be strong enough
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Fabricated exhaust .....Changed the four carb setup to dual carbs. Seems to idle much better. Got some brain storming to do to figure carb heat.....
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
I have even been thinking of an aftermarket fuel injection.
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
engine engine in prop on plane running. Carbs aren't worth a damn. But engine runs. I don't think motor mount will be strong enough
Hirth made a lot of those f30 engines. I think most were the two carb design which I think would have a whole lot less issues. I believe I'm going to try to modify and have one single carburetor. Matt at recreational power has a lot of parts for the f30. For individual carburetors I think is a really bad design for a 2 stroke
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fillmanw added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids
Hirth F30 110 HP on a model "A" Avid!first run of a Hirth F30 on a model A Avid
VID_20180324_191107.wmv
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Got the prop installed, Attempt to rebuild carbs....come to the conclusion Mikuni pump carbs suck.....My motor mount is probably not sufficient....anyway, it did run!
VID_20180324_191107.wmv
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Flyer Seats
Thanks for the pics... Came up with a good plan...1/8 lexan and para cord
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fillmanw added a topic in Two Strokes
Hirth F30 Carbs (Mikuni Super BN 38)Anyone out there have experience tuning Mikuni pump carbs? I have never worked on these type carbs. Having 4 of them seems to add a level of complexity that sucks....Figured i'd hit up the forum....
Engine running super lean and fast throttles all completely closed. I am thinking that with the extremely low manifold pressure and having a high pop off pressure (55psi) was the problem.
The pilot jet is a 77.5 and the high is a 80. The needle is a 1.5. This combo does mot line up with anything on Mikuni's charts.
I'm changing the spring to make the pop off pressure to 22psi. Any thoughts?
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
more pics..........found some red lawn chair cushions at Walmart....Elevator trim servo works great. digital readout on the display 1000 to 2000, 1500 worked out to be direct center.Controller is a servo tester.
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Ivo uses the same hub i believe.There are spacers needed. Thrust issues may be a issue with the ultralight model, I think the medium model would do ok repitching......
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
What I like about the Ivo prop is if you have a 3 blade and you ding one you can change it to 2 blade really easy
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Absolutly. Would love sticks that are bent.back. Would love to see your plane close up maybe even a ride......This engine should go like a raped ape. Do you have a opinion on props, 3 blase vs 2 blade brand, Ive been really looking at ivoprop.
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Ive also decided to build some wing tanks and get rid of the dash tank....
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Im not sure about quality.....This is the first plane ive ever done. Im cutting my teeth on this one. Its a learning project. Looking forward to building a bigger plane. Trying to save every dime i can. Paint is rustolium enamel. I experimented with catalyst from super flight. it worked to my surprise. I just rolled it on. did not feel like spraying.....
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild
Yea, im interested in parts. message me with a price, Ill probably take the lot.....Got a set of the original
The spar stiffeners pretty much were rotted out. replaced with hemlock. the original was plywood.
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fillmanw added a post in a topic Avid Model A Rebuild