ppilotmike

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  1. ppilotmike added a post in a topic HANGER FULL- KITFOX FUSELAGES & PARTS   

    Don't know what to say Ed, best of luck with your upcoming fight. Cancer sucks. Mike
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  2. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Cooling off in the Clouds   

    Very cool, literally. Mike
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  3. ppilotmike added a post in a topic WTT Ivo ultralight inflight adjustable hub for std hub   

    Thanks Jim I will check it out. Mike
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  4. ppilotmike added a post in a topic WTT Ivo ultralight inflight adjustable hub for std hub   

    I think I am going to bite the bullet and get a new prop, the one I have is the older style with allen screws holding the adjuster tangs on the blades and one of them is worn out. Mike
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  5. ppilotmike added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Best prop for a 532/582 with an A/B gearbox
    I think I am going to have to buy a new prop for my little Kitfox. It has a 532 on it now with an A gearbox. I have a new 582 greyhead I will eventually put on it which has a B gearbox. I think I am more into smooth operation over performance so I am thinking three blades. I would like something that will work on both. What is the best diameter to run? So let the suggestions fly I am all ears. By the way I can not use an IFA prop because I fly light sport. Mike
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  6. ppilotmike added a post in a topic WTT Ivo ultralight inflight adjustable hub for std hub   

    I fly as a sport pilot because of my medical issues, so I can not use the IFA hub. No problem Joey I am beginning to realize this prop is real old and needs to retire so I think I will put it on Fleabay as parts. So I guess I am in the market for a new prop. Mike
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  7. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Throttle cable supplier or make my own   

    Thanks for all the responses guys. The old cable is on its way to Tewco where they will duplicate it for me. Mike
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  8. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    How do you find the time for all them airplanes Jim? Heck you might have more than the North Korean Air Force ;-) Will be watching this with great interest. Mike
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  9. ppilotmike added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    WTT Ivo ultralight inflight adjustable hub for std hub
    I want to put the Ivo prop back on my Kitfox because it is so much lighter than the Warp Drive. Any way before I order a new one from Ivo anyone out there want to trade? Mike




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  10. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Throttle cable supplier or make my own   

    532 with Bing 54's. I got one from Spruce and I can not adjust it to open the carb all the way. I actually would like to modify it to work. Mike
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  11. ppilotmike added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers   

    Throttle cable supplier or make my own
    My mag side throttle cable has seen better days, way better days. Does anyone make these or should I get a motorcycle cable building kit? Mike
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  12. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Model III Kitfox with Upgrades (Avail October)   

    Someone is going to get a seriously nice Kitfox! Wish this had been available when I was on the hunt I would have been all over it. Good luck with the sale. Mike
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  13. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Bendix King KY 97A radio   

    I had a 97A in my Arrow, used mostly as a backup but was a great little radio. I think the AT50A is pretty much obsolete but does have some value. Mike
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  14. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Feeling lucky   

    You are definitely living the dream, good for you! Mike
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  15. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Avid Bush tshirt?   

    Count me in for 2. 1 orange 1 white shirt XL. Let me know how you want the money. Mike
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  16. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Evening on the Yehntna   

    You Alaska guys never fail to amaze me! That is two seriously sharp looking birds! Thanks for the pics. Mike:-)
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  17. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Bing 54 ?   

    Answered my own dumb question. I forgot that I have two new bing 54's for the 582 so I disassembled one of them. The clips are normally split. Lots of wear must be the culprit on both pieces. The crumby part is I only want to use this engine for a couple hours and at the rate I am moving maybe not at all before converting to the 582. Mike
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  18. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Bing 54 ?   

    Needles and clips coming from ASS. Mike
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  19. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Busy Sept 11th   

    Cool pics! My Dad used to talk about Wake all the time. Mike
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  20. ppilotmike added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Another dumb question
    What is the service ceiling of a model 1 powered by a 582? I would think it would be fairly low considering there is no mixture control. So how high have you flown yours, starting from 1,000 ft field elevation or less? Mike
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  21. ppilotmike added a topic in Two Strokes   

    Bing 54 ?
    Are the clips suppose to be split like this or do I have two broken ones? The needles on both of my carbs are super sloppy fits in the clips even with the o-rings. I do not see any appreciable wear on the needle grooves. Mike

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  22. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Whoozit? Orange Kitfox on trailer - 9/8/17 driving I90W   

    Yes I did notice the Dale Earnhardt theme. He was a very interesting fella to chat with. His story of the demise of his Jab was quite interesting! He has also given up on the floats as they would make the Fox to heavy. Thanks for posting his name I didn't catch it Saturday. Mike
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  23. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Glendo WY fly-in   

    Looks like a good time was had by all! Mike
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  24. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Whoozit? Orange Kitfox on trailer - 9/8/17 driving I90W   

    I saw two Kitfox's at the Midland pancake breakfast yesterday, neither owner was a computer kinda guy. One was a model 4 with a radial engine, nice guy that sounded like he had been flying for a long time. I would guess he was in his late 70'sand was from Grass Lake. The second guy had a just completed model 3 with a 912US, still flying off his 40 hrs and  said he flew from his own strip about 8 miles north east of Midland, 40ish. I watched both guys depart and the Rotax out preformed the radial, at least in the takeoff phase. The radial sounded cool but looked very heavy. I noticed that his Battery was all the way back at the tail. Mike
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  25. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Uncoordinated Stall   

    Thanks for posting this. What a great video which captures the wrong control inputs for the situation. We all make mistakes, me I seem to make more than my share. I am going to donate what I can to help Tom get back in the air, glad he was unhurt. Mike
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