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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic Avid Heavy Hauler Statement of Conformity
A question for everyone. I am considering a mint condition Avid Model C that has been in heated storage for 15 years. The original builder has flown it and registered it as an amateur built aircraft. (Here in Canada) - I do not know if this is considered a basic ultralight or advanced, or another category on its own. What would be the benefit or disadvantage of amateur built category?
Thanks
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krazycanuck2011 added a topic in Avid Model C
Seat ideasHello I have an original Avid Model C sling seat in the plane. Its showing long in the teeth and is quite uncomfortable. Looking for some ideas and / or a different cloth with cushioning. I saw a guy on youtube had a kitfox one with blue plush seats that looked really comfortable compared to the Avid. Please help...
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krazycanuck2011 added a topic in Avid Model C
Tall and Wide Cabane Gear w/ no seat truss loadingHello everyone, I am looking for a Tall and Wide Cabane Gear that has no seat truss loading for my Model C.
If anyone has contact information and photos / feedback - super appreciated!
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic High country Wide gear
Love the gear - do you have a phone number / contact information for High Country? I am looking to get this gear made for my Avid - really appreciate the info!
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic Avid Model C - Gross Weight
Thank you for providing that - any idea why the Solo Gross Weight for a Speedwing is 580 lbs? Why wouldn't it state 1150 lbs pertaining to the MK IV documentation? Empty weight shows 510 lbs, 580 lbs is only 70 lbs more - seems like I would need to lose a lot of weight if I followed those numbers.... =)
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic Avid Model C - Gross Weight
Just reviewing the numbers under the Speed Wing Commuter Section provided by Jim - I know Transport Canada will ask me what these things mean exactly, since there are no side labels can someone confirm what I am seeing here and fill in errors and all the ???? or the blanks. Really appreciate the help!
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Length of Aircraft (Nose to tail) - 23ft 11.5 in.
Wing Area = 97.31 sq ft
???? = 42 in
???? = 51 in
???? = 5.50
???? = 9.36 lbs
???? = 17ft
???? = 17ft
???? = 7 ft. 9.5 in
???? = 67 in
Empty Weight = 450 lbs.
Gross Weight = 911 lbs.
Usable Weight = 491 lbs
Fuel Tank Size (single wing tank) = 18 gal
Fuel burn approximate = 3.5 gal/hr (depends on the engine and rpm setting???)
Range no reserve = 566 miles (Statute miles I would think not nautical miles)
Recommended prop??? = 64" ground adjustable (Seems this would depend on the engine?
Solo - 580 lbs (why only 580 lbs gross weight when solo???????)
Cruise Speed = 110mph
Stall Speed = 33 mph
Never Exceed Speed = 125 mph
Rate of Climb = 1200 fpm
???? = n/a
Best Rate of climb = 57 mph
Best Angle of climb = 52 mph
???? = 125 ft
???? = 250 ft
???? = 500 ft
Service ceiling ???? = 20000 ft (seems odd - unpressurized cabin)
Dual - 911 lbs gross weight
Cruise = 110 mph
Stall Speed = 40 mph
Never Exceed Speed = 125 mph
Rate of Climb (850 fpm)
???? n/a
Best Rate of Climb = 60mph
Best Angle of Climb = 55mph
???? = 300 ft
???? = 500 ft
???? = 600 ft
Service ceiling??? = 15000 ft (seems odd - unpressurized cabin)
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic Avid Model C - Gross Weight
Be most appreciated if you find that page. It looks like gross is 911 lbs, empty is 491 lbs. However I don't know if the aerobat wing is the same as the speed wing, or if it is a different wing all together. That pics shows a trike gear. Essentially I will need some sort of documentation to go back to Transport Canada airworthiness inspector with.
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic Avid Model C - Gross Weight
Thanks Jim - I've heard all kinds of things from a lot of places saying if you add the wing extension kit on the speedwing it increases the max gross weight - I dunno, but right now my model C is serial # 377. It has a max gross weight of 850, usable weight of 400 lbs. I would like to get that up a bit if I could somehow, as it would allow me to have a bit more fuel and two adults for a cross country flight. The plane has the larger fuel tanks, so thats a plus....
But trying to clarify what the gross weight could be and how is really my question , I don't know who would know that now..
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic Avid Model C - Gross Weight
Hey Jim, forgive my question, as I don't know a lot about the Avid linage, is the Commuter a Model C with a speedwing?
Thx
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krazycanuck2011 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
Avid Model C - Gross WeightHello everyone, this is a strange question. Recently I have had to go through the paperwork of a plane I'm considering purchasing. The Special Certificate of Airworthiness could not be found by the owner, so I reached out to Transport Canada. They advised, there was a Special C of A in place, however they could not find the copy of the document, and hence they went back to the builder. He advised the gross weight was 850 lbs on the placard, however the gross weight could be in the 900 lbs range. The builder ( who is also the seller ) has told me that there should be a way to get the aircraft the higher gross weight.
So I don't believe everything I always hear, so I'm asking those of you that know, can a Model C Avid with a Speedwing gross weight be changed from 850 lbs to 900 lbs + ?
Thx
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krazycanuck2011 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
Kissimmee Florida area Avid Flyers?Hi all, flying into Orlando, Florida in the next couple of days, staying out in Kissimee - anyone have an Avid fly near this area? I'm purchasing a plane, and taking ownership when I get back pending the paperwork from Transport Canada - I never flew in an Avid before and was wondering if I could get an early morning flight with someone before it gets to hot...
Always nice to see other peoples planes in any case and make some new friends...
Hope to hear from someone... I just missed Sun n Fun =(
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krazycanuck2011 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar
Avid Flyer Model C SeatWell, I'm looking at this Model C Avid, and the bench seat is, well, I don't know the right word for it - minimalist, but it really is the poorest looking part of this plane... The lacing is fine, but the bench seat itself, doesn't have much support. I'm looking for options, I have read here that some people replace foam, and the fabric - but has anyone installed a seat similar to fishing boat seat, or a kayak seat with lumbar / back support? I think the right kayak seat could be nice - if it has the support , and light - but out of the kayak seats I've tried ( not fishing kayak seats though ) - most normal kayak seats suck...
Some example links below to get people talking / thinking about the idea.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/boating/boat-seats/fold-down-boat-seats/pc/104794380/c/104705280/sc/104341680/bass-pro-shops-tournament-pro-high-back-boat-seat/2933213.uts?slotId=1
https://nativewatercraft.com/product/slayer-propel-first-class-seat/
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/single-wholesale-fishing-kayak-seat-with_60590886358.html
Opinions, feedback and talk are welcome... - I think this is something we could all benefit from....
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic Need help
We are in the process now of going through the official paperwork (or lack there of) , I spoke with Transport Canada and found that there is a valid c of r in place. Now I asked them to find the records to the c of a. Owner can't find the official papers, so I've tasked him to find the papers and all the logs. I have the build log, weight and balance, and the fuel flow reports. I have the applications, and flight time / engine time. But need a couple of other things here in Canada (technical and journey logs and that c of a) to seal the deal
If there was no c of a in place currently, which I'm told there is he just paid for it 2 months ago for another year, would cause me an entire level of pain I don't want to go through with Transport Canada. =)
Anyhow, I think things will come together, we are definately coming closer to making things happen. I'm just learning more and more about the aircraft every week. I'm in the process now of digitizing all the paperwork and storing it on a backup and nas system. There is quite a bit of documentation that I have right back to 1988 from Avid themselves... This plane is an Avid Model C 100% confirmed with a Speed Wing. It has the wooden longeron down the bottom of the plane. I also found out it does not have the elevator stops put in place, so that has to get done, per the UK safety bulletin I read online to protect the studs on either side of the elevator shaft from cracking due to overextension and torsion.
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic 26" Ultralight Bushwheel
Desser makes some tundra tires don't they? Will they fit our 6" rims?
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krazycanuck2011 added a post in a topic Need help
Ok so I actually got the real story from the previous owner yesterday about the tail wheel. The stock single spring broke apparently which caused the issue. I managed to crawl under the plane and saw the tube had a smack in it pushing it up. The photo shows a new tailwheel spring. Wish he had to tell me that in the beginning.
I also found out the tailwheel assembly is 39 lbs. That seems really heavy. I'm sure if I changed it out to something lighter it would affect the c of g and bring it forward. But I will be upgrading to a more robust assembly with pneumatic tire.
So now that we have the real story on how it happened, I guess I need to figure out the best way to straighten the pipe, brace it or strength it for the future,. The fabric upon closer inspection is open underneath, so I maybe able to simple bring the fabric back together and glue or something....
I need your revised opinions again,
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