Shipl14

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  1. Shipl14 added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    B box
    Might be a dumb question. What goes in the threaded holes on the sides of the B box? All the photos I' ve seen seem to show them open.


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  2. Shipl14 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    582 alignment tool
    Anybody have the cylinder alignment bars for the 582 for sale or maybe rent or something?
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  3. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Reverse prop torque - 582 engine   

    I understand the theory of P factor, torque, gyroscopic precession, spiral propwash. All 4 cause a plane to pull to the left on takeoff. (Actually, precession makes a plane pull one way when the tail lifts and the other when the plane rotates). In a geared engine though, P factor and spiral propwash will be opposite the normal direction. But torque and gyroscopic precession will be offset by the prop turning opposite the crankshaft. I was just wondering what the net effect is. Guess I'll find out in a few months, with a little luck. Hope to be ready to cover by summer.
     
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  4. Shipl14 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Reverse prop torque - 582 engine
    I've been curious how much the torque of the reverse-turning prop offsets engine torque. Do you have to use left pedal on takeoff? Might be hard to get used to.
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  5. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Lights   

    Thanks for the answers. What kind of lights are other guys using on their Avid/Kitfoxes. Most of what i see at Spruce is big bucks and too large anyway.
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  6. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Lights
    Having a hard time finding the FAR requirements for lighting on planes of this type. Nav lights, strobe, etc. Anybody know where to look? 
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  7. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Nose ribs   

    Yes. My assembly manual calls them nose ribs.
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  8. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Nose ribs   

    Yeah, I've got 3 or 4 broken ones. Haven't got that far yet.
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  9. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Nose ribs
    Just noticed that the nose ribs on my wings are about 1/8" taller than the other ribs. Do they have to be sanded down? Lot of sanding.
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  10. Shipl14 added a post in a topic New fuel tanks   

    Thanks for the help. Really appreciated.
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  11. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Turtle deck   

    Hey thanks
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  12. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Turtle deck
    My kit is missing some parts. What is the thickness of the turtle deck material. I have instructions, but not dimensions
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  13. Shipl14 added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    New fuel tanks
    The kit I bought came with new tanks, supposed to be  ethanol safe. Same amber color as fiberglass, but doesn't seem to have the cloth texture, very smooth.  I've decided to go ahead and put them in now. My question is what adhesive is used to glue them to the aluminum spars?  It's a pretty gappy fit, would take a lot of expensive epoxy. I read through some posts on this site and saw one or two mentions of silicone. Is that a good choice? What type of silicone?
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  14. Shipl14 added a post in a topic Glue on ribs   

    Thanks all. I ordered some T88
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  15. Shipl14 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Glue on ribs
    I'm making a new rib to replace one that was damaged in storage, I suppose. Anybody know what glue they used to build the ribs? Clear, brownish glue, not the gray stuff. Thanks
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  16. Shipl14 added a post in a topic New member, new project. Flaperon linkage question   

    Thanks everybody for your responses. I've had the project a couple of weeks, plus semester finals and I got sick, so I haven't spent much time with the manuals. Hopefully I'll have a bit more time over the break. 
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  17. Shipl14 added a topic in Introduce yourself   

    New member, new project. Flaperon linkage question
    Hi all. I'm new to this group. I bought a MK IV unfinished kit a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions. I'm in A&P school and have my Airframe cert. Looking forward to getting to know some of you. I'm in Southern Idaho, by the way. One quick question. The linkage for the flaperon lever drags on the bottom of the seat. (Actually, it pushes up against the seat when you push the lever down). Also, the tube is bent in a curve downward. I've adjusted the seat a bit by loosening and tightening the tie cords, but it still drags. Is the control lever supposed to snap over center when pushed down, or is it just held in place by the friction device? Any suggestions? My seat is a padded sling type. I assume it came with the kit. I'm not home right now, so I don't have any pics. Thanks.
     
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  18. Shipl14 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    New member
    Hi all. Just picked up an unfinished Mk IV kit with a 582. Looking forward to the project. Hope to get to know some of you soon. I', in Southeast Idaho
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