wypaul

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   wypaul added a post in a topic Lost airworthiness certificate    27 May

   I would sure have him get that copy of the airworthiness certificate before making the purchase if it were me.
   

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   wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    26 May

   Avid 40th anniversary EAA 2023

   Found this registration form.
   https://www.eaa.org/airventure/features-and-attractions/featured-aircraft-anniversaries/featured-ultralight-anniversaries/avid-flyer
   

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   wypaul added a post in a topic Announcement!    25 April

   Ok great, might see if I can make that.
   

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   wypaul added a post in a topic Announcement!    24 April

   Hey Larry I can’t seem to find any info on the Avid anniversary has the EAA posted anything?
   

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   wypaul added a post in a topic Looking for MkIV 912 engine mount    30 March

   EFI FROM SDS no more Bings.
   

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   wypaul added a post in a topic Looking for MkIV 912 engine mount    29 March

   So this is a one off airplane known as the Outlaw.  A friend returned it to flight.  He built the mount which of course would not work on our planes and is only offered as an example.  One would need to build a mount to fit the Avid.  My oil tank is mounted beside the engine on the right side.  The original tank position was under the MK IV baggage area which worked fine.  No issues with weight/balance without adding any weight to the tail.
   
   

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   wypaul added a post in a topic Looking for MkIV 912 engine mount    29 March

   I’m with Larry about the clunky nature of the Avid and Kitfox mounts.  If I needed a mount today I would have a bed mount built.
   
   
   

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   wypaul added a post in a topic Avid with a Volkswagen    24 March

   The Posa is very fussy to setup. Hopefully the one you has has mixture control.  Some of the early ones did not and I would not waste any time on those.  Here is a link for setting up the Posa.
   https://authorzilla.com/pyBMN/the-posa-carb-instructions-great-plains-aircraft.html
   

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   wypaul added a post in a topic Avid with a Volkswagen    23 March

   If you do decide to try the Hopi here are some thoughts that might help. 
       Cooling ducts are a must to cool the rear cylinders (jabiru style easy to make)
       Torq the heads every 25 hrs
       Adjust the valves every 25 hrs
       Oil temps big issue so a well ducted oil cooler is important
   feel free to contact me if you have questions. 
   

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    wypaul added a post in a topic Avid with a Volkswagen    22 March

    No Avid/VW experience but flew behind a Rev master 2100 in my Q2 for a few years. HEAVY,HEAVY AND HEAVY.  WHEN I removed the engine from the plane it weighted 200 lbs without oil not so great for 65 hp. Hapi had issues also.  I would not waste much time messing with that engine and just put the Rotax back on it but that’s just me.  I’m guessing the w/b will give you enough info to make your choice. Seems like there is always a bit of a market for those old VW engines. 
    

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    wypaul added a post in a topic 912 Ignition    17 March

    I installed a set of those on my friends Rans S7 and they are working as advertised.  I would use them on my plane if I needed new ignition. It does take a bit of time and hoop jumping to get them but well worth the money one saves.
    

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    wypaul added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids    25 February

    Tetons

    Kind of quiet around here this is from a couple of years ago, headed back to Wyoming from Idaho. 
    
    

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    wypaul added a post in a topic Getting ready to start fabric    4 February

    A double rod door latch that catches both front and rear of the door, super Cub style.
    

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    wypaul added a post in a topic New Rotax 670 Install    21 January

    Good to know,
    

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    wypaul added a post in a topic New Rotax 670 Install    19 January