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  1. ppilotmike added a post in a topic New here   

    Long ways. For the right plane the distance would not keep me from checking it out. Mike
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    Looks interesting.... Mike
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  3. ppilotmike added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Nice project. I will be watching you progress with interest as I would like to do one similar. Mike
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    Well the auction is over for the Yellow Avid in Florida. My max bid was $8500 and it sold for $9700. It was not what I really wanted and that envelope sized tab hanging off of the elevator kinda scared me. I am still looking, and will continue till I find what I want. After reading all your responses I agree with all you guys I need to find a flying example or a light restoration. I have located a flight instructor for my bi-annual flight review that uses a Eurofox for training. I wonder how similar it is to the real deal Kitfox? I have also decided to include early Kitfoxs, 1-3's, in my search. Thanks for all the input guys it helps me greatly. Mike
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    Fairfield Ca, Travis AFB. I spent my pre teen years growing up in Vacaville, 536 Cottonwood St. My Dad was stationed at Travis, 84th ATS MATS, flew the C-133. It was great place to grow up, when he was home we went to breakfast at the Nuttree where my first exposure  to GA took place fond memories for sure. Mike
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    Sorry I missed those #'s before. I am going to wait and see what happens towards the end of the auction, I noticed he added a couple pictures of the logbooks with the current condition inspection. He has it on Barnstormers as well for $9900, seems like a fair price and the video looks good on vimeo. Would I have to kind new gear legs to convert it to a conventional gear configuration? Can you still get heavy hauler wings from airdale or would I need to find them used? Mike
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  7. ppilotmike added a post in a topic New here   

    I have looked at that and tried contacting the seller. He has not responded to my questions. It is SN 715, would that make this a "c"? It will be interesting to see where the final bidding falls. I have a friend in Fl that will look at it for me if the guy ever gets back to me. Mike
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  8. ppilotmike added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    When you see a papal donation from mike mysicka that would be me. I didn't see anywhere to put a note with my user name, but I am kinda dumb. I have already learned so much here that I wanted to help. Mike
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  9. ppilotmike added a post in a topic New here   

    Thank you for the links nlappos . The reasons I am most interested in the Bandit are its cruise speed and weight. I will only be flying solo and within 50 miles or so of my home airport, which is Oscoda Mi. I really just want to get back in the air and enjoy practicing landings and basic air work the most, I love slow flight. On the topic of already built airplanes, should I consider one? It would defiantly get me back in the air quicker. What are my chances of finding a light weight Bandit most seem to have bigger engines and other mods already done. I have to admit I am really drawn to the side radiator mounting and center split cowling. Mike
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  10. ppilotmike added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

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    Hi everyone. My name is Mike and I have been away from aviation for a couple of years due to some health issues, I am just getting older. I miss flying a lot. I am wanting to jump back in by building my own LSA qualified airplane. My last bird was a 39' 8A Luscombe so I have some taildragger experience, all told about 500 hours. I joined EAA again and I think I can do this. I was first drawn to the Avid/Kitfox design somewhere in the 80's when I saw my first one displayed at the Reno air races, even met Dan Denny. So moving up to current I have spotted a Bandit for sale on Barnstormers, its advertised as an unbuilt kit for $11K. If it is complete is this a decent deal? What questions should I ask of the seller? I would like to build the 50HP version with the 503, is that reasonable for a 200 Ib pilot? All comments are welcome and appreciated, thanks. Mike
    P.S. I am retired from Skywest airlines as an A&P so I am not intimidated by tools or mechanical things.
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