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  1. 777terry added a post in a topic Avid C Model S/N 738 For Sle   

    The aircraft is sold, thanks.
    Terry
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  2. 777terry added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid C Model S/N 738 For Sle
    Don't know why the text didn't go with the pics but here it is now, Terry
     
    Hi all, I am selling my  Avid C Model S/N 738 as I have been unable to renew my aviation medical and will have to give up flying. It has 122 hours on it and was originally imported in 2013 from the US although very little paperwork came with it. I bought here in Canada and it had never completed import requirements here so I completed the import inspection requirements in April 2022 and it was issued with a Canadian Special Certificate of Aiworthiness. I have only flown it 7 hours since then.  I have a converted boat trailer that it will fit on.  Price is $20,000 Canadian for plane and trailer. It has an IVO Prop Medium on it. At some point in time the previous owner installed a Rotax 582UL Bluehead engine (S/N 3971023R) and flew the aircraft without a valid C of A so there was no logbook to verify the time. A new logbook was started with times from the original import in 2013.

    The aircraft was recovered using PolyFiber system and 2.97oz dacron. New windscreen and doors, widened the fuselage, new bungees. Fiberglass leading edge with 2” nose extension, fiberglass wingtips, wing ribs modified to speed wing matching Riblet airfoil closely and flapperon hangers metalized. Empty weight 616 lbs Gross weight 1050. Also has a set of covers for cockpit area. Has the nose gear support tubing built in. It has several of the MKIV Mod, Cowling and Fiberglass seat etc.

    Here are a few pics and a small video if they upload correctly, I have other pics available.

    Thanks Terry

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  3. 777terry added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid Flyer Model "C" For Sale
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  4. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    Don't see any pics TJay.... we get to about -20F but it's a dry cold. We always get a nice January thaw for a few days as well.  I wouldn' feel comfortable with the diesel heaters, the fire risk would worry me althogh I could see using one as an engine pre- heater as they do produce a lot of heat.
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  5. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    Hi Jim, I sent you a message, at least I think I did
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  6. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    Thanks Jim changed my mind and starting to make the cabin heat box....maybe one on each side? and what size 2 or 3 inch scat tube?
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  7. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    Thanks for the pics, the will help for sure, Terry
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  8. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    Thanks for all the very great info everyone, I've decided to go with the radiator core water heater version for heat. Can anyone supply the model number or dimensions of the Kitfox cooler and fittings, and perhaps installation instructions?
    Thanks , Terry
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  9. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    Hi Chris...they sure look interesting, I just wonder if there would be a significant fire hazard with them, and where they could be safely mounted in a fabric plane?
    Jim knowing what you know having had both systems....would you choose one type over the other? I lean towards the heat muff only because I am more familiar with it.
    Thanks, Terry
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  10. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    Thanks to all for the excellent advice, I'm north of Toronto, Canada and it gets pretty cold here in the winter. From what research I have done so far it seems that the water type heater gives a better heat than the muffler shroud, and most of the Kitfox types have gone to water heat I think they use it in Challengers too. I'm not against the muffler shroud but would just like to put in the best system for maximum heat output. I know I'll need it all at some point during the winter. I really like your heat muff system Jim and if I go that way you have provided great pictures and info for me to follow.
    Thanks, Terry
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  11. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    Oops...Rotax 582 Blue Head.
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  12. 777terry added a post in a topic Cabin Heater Info   

    I have a late model C with most of the model IV mods, Just finished it up this summer.
     
     

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  13. 777terry added a topic in Avid Flyer General Hangar   

    Cabin Heater Info
    Hello all, I'm putting heat in the plane this winter. ( A little late I know) but it's for next year. Does anyone know the size of the heater core required or the fan sizes I should look for? Any other parts necessary? Lot's of confusing info out there and I'd like to get something that works on the first try.
    Thanks, Terry
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  14. 777terry added a post in a topic "E" type rudder Pedals   

    Just looking to improve the geometry...I have seen most of the posts here and will likely adopt something similar. Some people are using "E" type pedal;s on their Avids. The Original brakes are actually not bad.
     
     
    Thanks.
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  15. 777terry added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    "E" type rudder Pedals
    Looking for a set of "E" type rudder pedals for and Avid "C" model serial 748. I'm up here in Canada near Toronto. Just got the bird flying but the geometry of the original pedals is unacceptable.
    Thanks, Terry
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  16. 777terry added a post in a topic Avid Flyer Floats For Sale   

    Floats are sold...Thanks for looking.
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  17. 777terry added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid Flyer Floats For Sale
    Selling:
    I have a set of aluminum floats for sale. They are off an Avid Flyer "C" Serial number 738 that I am recovering.
    Should fit both Avid Flyer or some Kitfox Aircraft or other aircraft around the 1200 lb weight.
    The floats are all solid riveted and in excellent condition.
    They include the rigging, spreader bars and dual water rudders as were on the aircraft.
    I don't know the manufacturer as there is no data plate on them.
    Best guess would be Zenair 1150 type floats.
    Asking $4000 Canadian (about $3200USD) and available in the Toronto area.
    Thanks for your interest.
     




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  18. 777terry added a post in a topic Making a copy of a cowling   

    I use a wax called Honey Wax, but any hard wax should be fine. You need at least Three to four coats that are well buffed in between. Let the wax dry then buff it to a hard sheen. After that two sprays of PVA is essential for a "no problem"  release. Do not try and do it without the use of PVA, you may damage the part. Following the PVA spray a coat of ToolingGel coat followed by whatever you intend to use to build up the mold surface, normally a fine weave cloth followed by mat and glass cloth if you really want a structural mold. You may also use 1/4 inch foam sheet , but only a foam compatible with polyester resin to stiffen the flat parts of the Mold then another layer of glass to make a sandwhich. Lots of info out there but that's the basics.
    Hope that is of some help, Regards, Terry
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  19. 777terry added a post in a topic Flaperon metal hanger needed.   

    Mine is an Avid model C...I don't know if Kitfox is the same or not. Thanks
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  20. 777terry added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Flaperon metal hanger needed.
    Would anyone have a spare flaperon metal hanger they are willing to sell and ship to me up here near Toronto?
    I am missing one for my rebuild. It looks like this:
    Thanks, Terry

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  21. 777terry added a post in a topic Front castering nose wheel and main gear   

    I would be interested, but I suspect shipping to Toronto area Canada would make it impractical?
    I would not interested in the main gear just the catering nose wheel though.
    Thanks, Terry
     
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  22. 777terry added a topic in Avid Flyer General Hangar   

    Fiberglass Spring Gear
    Hello All, I am in the process of modifying and recovering an Avid "C" . I am going to a tri gear configuration and would like to know if anyone has dimensions for the Grove type gear. I would be looking for the actual leg lengths and widths, but most importantly if there is any "rake" in the gear and how much so that I can build a mold to put the wheels in the proper position. 
    Any info on making brackets would also be helpful. I have seen a few Pictures on the site of others, but tubing dimensions would be helpful as well. Thanks for any help available.
    I will post pictures of my gear construction as it progresses.
    Terry
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