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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 17 Jan 2020

I recently had my struts rebuilt using 1" tubing because of rust on the old tubes. I now need to paint and install the faring. There in lies my problem, what should I use to do this without buying Kit Fox's plastic faring ? I'm thinking the wood faring was available from Avid years back. So what do we use now ? Thanks, Neil

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Neil added a post in a topic Airdale vw cowling 5 Nov 2019

That's one option. Your right about that. I don't have the engine mounted yet. Been working on the gear and fire wall. Once I get the engine mounted I can then see what needs to be done to Sub cowl to make it work. In the meantime something may pop up. Thanks !!

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Neil added a post in a topic Airdale vw cowling 4 Nov 2019

Allen are you saying your fox cowling is for sale? If so is it the round cowling? My Avid came with a Subaru cowling that will not work. To narrow in the front.

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Neil added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it 4 Nov 2019

Airdale vw cowling

Wanted Airdale VW Cowling. Got to be one laying around somewhere.

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 10 Oct 2019

Wanted VW engine Cowling for Avid C model

WANT TO BUY: A VW Cowling for my Avid H H. If you know of someone that had or has this combination would you do me a favor and let them know about this ad. I would like to talk to them. Thank You Neil Rupp 419-5511812

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Neil added a post in a topic Wanted VW engine Cowling for Avid C model 12 Oct 2019

This isn't the first Avid I've installed a VW. I had good success with the last one and it would haul two people around with no problem. That was in 2003 when I sold it and it's still going. I've decided to do it all over.
My first Avid that had a upside down 582 and had 2 engine outs. That's when I decided to go with a VW. There quite a few VW's flying here in Ohio.
So if you know of anyone that may have a VW cowling for an Avid let me know and I'll see if he wants to sell it. Thank You for your interest in this post. Neil

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Neil added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it 9 Oct 2019

Wanted VW engine Cowling for Avid C model

WANT TO BUY: A VW engine Cowling for my Avid H H. If you know of someone that had or has this combination would you do me a favor and let them know about this ad. I would like to talk to them. Thank You Neil Rupp 419-5511812

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Neil added a post in a topic Wanted VW engine Cowling for Avid C model 17 Oct 2019

Ordered a mount from Great Plains. Now in need of a cowling. I just think there is one not in use out there somewhere.

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Neil added a post in a topic Bungee cords model c HH 17 Oct 2019

Thanks to all that are helping me get going with this project. I had an Avid that I rebuilt about 21 years ago when Airdale was around and I was 54 instead of 75. I had other Airplanes in between. I just need to get up to speed on where to get parts and how to navigate around this site. Jim Chuk has been very helpful. Thanks Fred for the Bungee post.

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Neil added a post in a topic Bungee cords model c HH 16 Oct 2019

How long should they be ??

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 16 Oct 2019

Bungee cords model c HH

Where can I order Bungee cords for my landing gear. C model HH Thanks !!

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Neil added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it 15 Oct 2019

No longer in need of struts.

Wanted: Looking for a pare Struts for my Avid C Heavy Hauler.
No longer in need of struts, Having them rebuilt.

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Neil added a post in a topic Build manual 13 Oct 2019

Thanks Paul !!

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Neil added a post in a topic Wanted VW engine Cowling for Avid C model 11 Oct 2019

Well put Jim..

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Neil added a post in a topic Wanted VW engine Cowling for Avid C model 11 Oct 2019

Model C with HH wings. The VW was 80 HP I know it's not going to preform like a 912 but it did preform well. Prince prop was the best combination for that engine. The engine was built by Great Plains Aircraft. I don't remember the empty weight. The VW weighs 180 lbs. Yes the 912 is the best bet if one can afford it.

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Neil added a post in a topic Wanted VW engine Cowling for Avid C model 11 Oct 2019

I had an Avid C model with a VW and it worked great. It has to be built right and have the right Prop. Prince prop is the best combination for the VW. It's still flying. So the VW can work. Neil

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Neil added a post in a topic Build manual 10 Oct 2019

Thank You for the info location of the manual. I'll see if I can find the information on the washout, dihedral , CG numbers.

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 10 Oct 2019

How to contact a member.

How can I contact Jim Chuk about a couple of things I need for my Avid ?? Thanks, Neil 419-551-1812

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Neil added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it 10 Oct 2019

Build manual

Can someone tell me how I can get my hands on a copy of the build manual for my Avid C model HH ?? Thanks, Neil

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 10 Oct 2019

Build manual

How can I get my hands on a copy of the build manual for my Avid C HH ?? Thanks,

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Neil added a post in a topic Axle for Avid model C, Help. 31 Jul 2019

Thanks Jim !

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 31 Jul 2019

Axle for Avid model C, Help.

When I look up axles for my Model C I'm not sure what axle to order. One has two collars welded on the axle. The other is a straight axle with threads.
Can someone enlighten me. Thank you for your help.