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  1. wypaul added a post in a topic First kitfox coming home to Oregon. suggested mods?   

    In the interest of fairness there have been several fuselages severely damaged by that style of gear. Do some research before you you decide.  I can say Lowells gear is very well built and he is very good to do business with.  Been there down that street,not going down that street again, your mileage my very.  
    PS maybe Lowell would build you a Cub style gear.  Gear legs and cabane are the same just a better way to absorb the shock that has passed the test of time.
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  2. wypaul added a post in a topic 2019; It's a new hunting year!   

    I think that bear was just making sure it had a local food supply when it needed a human to snack on!
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  3. wypaul added a post in a topic Going to Idaho   

    Hey Larry dallas And I are thinking we might be into that.  We were thinking mid July but we want to make air ventures so maybe this would be better.
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  4. wypaul added a post in a topic Ground wind to tip   

    The plane will handle 25kts cross wind just fine much more than that I get a little uneasy taxiing back to the hanger but we get a lot of wind here 8 months of the year so you get used to it if you want to fly year around.  Start with some lighter stuff and work your way up.  The important thing is if you need to land and the wind is blowing 25+ the plane will handle it.  Just as well get used to it if you live in the Gorge.  If it's blowing the spray off the swells, go wind surfing instead!
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  5. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid STOL airfoil -some calculations   

    Hey Dimitri nice to hear from you.  I'm still running the 912ULS but did do some fairing on the jury struts,gear legs and horizontal stabilizer.
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  6. wypaul added a post in a topic fuel tank sealing - sloshing   

    I did my tanks before installing several years ago, used the acetone then Caswell and no problems.  Caswell isn't sloshing per se, but a true Epoxy made for this very purpose.  Another fellow here just recently did his wing tank that was installed and used for several years.  He removed the wing and a buddy helped him rotate it and then inspected it with a bore scope.  Fixed the leak and is doing good.  I recommend buying one kit for each wing because the mix is critical. 
    I think you can expect a great outcome with a little diligence!
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  7. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid STOL airfoil -some calculations   

    I did not see a noticeable speed drop with the VG's my MK IV cruises at 110-115 mph @ 5500 rpm with the STOL wing.  Not to sure where you get the idea that the wing is hard to wash with them on, using a soft 3" bristle brush just simply brush front to rear right over them and presto, nice and easy.  I have VG'S on both of my planes.  This is of course just my experience so take it for what it is, one data point, might not suit you as well. 
    I do have the KF plastic leading edge on my wing and I think you are right about the leading edge of the standard wing.
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  8. wypaul added a post in a topic Battery   

    $65 but might catch on fire, I think I will gladly pay the price for the Earth X.  Oh that's right I already did twice
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  9. wypaul added a topic in Local Fly in's   

    Casper, WY Event
    We are having a Young Eagles event combined with the Ford Trimotor here this weekend.  Pilots in our chapter flew 177 YE's yesterday, went thru enough bacon to feed a company and I don't know how much pancake mix.  If you have a market and Chapter big enough to support the  
    Trimotor I can really recommend it, we try to get it in here every other year.  It is a huge draw for your airport and a good way to earn $$$ for the EAA and your Chapter.
     

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  10. wypaul added a post in a topic Battery   

    If you want light and POWERFUL you can't beat Earth X. I have put them in both my planes.  The downside is they are pricey but you knock.off 12 or more pounds have more cranking power and the list goes on and on.  They are local to you mailbox from CO USA.
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  11. wypaul added a topic in Jokes   

    Springtime in the Rockies
    well this is kind of  bad joke I woke up to this morning.
     

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  12. wypaul added a post in a topic Big Boy   

    Big Boy came back thru and made this video with the phone.
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  13. wypaul added a post in a topic Big Boy   



  14. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Big Boy
    Made a little flight last week to Medicine Bow, Wy to see Big Boy on its way to Utah.  These were some of the last steam engines and the largest.  The UP RR owned all 25 of them built back in the 1940's.  It is headed back to Cheyenne next week and we will fly down to see them again. The first photos are of Medicine Bow airport, part of the transcontinental mail route so a couple of pieces of transcontinental history, rails and planes.
    https://sometimes-interesting.com/2013/12/04/concrete-arrows-and-the-u-s-airmail-beacon-system/
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_Big_Boy



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  15. wypaul added a post in a topic If you were to buy a new plane, what would it be?   

    The Back Country Super Cub or carbon Cub are great planes if you have the need to carry loads into short strips but having test flown a couple, dang I still really like flying the Avid MK IV .  Maybe a Highlander with the Yamaha, they can carry nice load and you can sleep in it if need be.  But hey I'm happy with my Avid.  Sure would like to have a Kitfox SS and Highlander for a couple of years to really get the feel of them both for a side by side comparison but no one has offered so far.  
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  16. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid STOL airfoil -some calculations   

    There was a pretty simple setup for that posted here or on the Yahoo sight I believe. Check the files section on Yahoo first. 
    https://xa.yimg.com/df/avid_flyer/Avid+flap+detent+template.pdf?token=D9hqLSzEzFW3jqOZI3i0JyFY0fnPdL37EuTGFEAWnJDGV4ctfm-CEL6P4iw14XbUwDdhEhwO7vUqtzUT7y1tJXL1RhdZjsQPH4c49LpC22Vq4U0SSkdnBfIE1whBElBTe9Q&type=download
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  17. wypaul added a post in a topic 912 Rotax oil line to tank (12MM)   

    Just dawned on me Jim ,you have the old style tank with the barbed fittings.  CPS sells what you are looking for.
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  18. wypaul added a post in a topic 912 Rotax oil line to tank (12MM)   

    I just have used push lock hose and fittings on all of my installs.  Bought it local from hose supply store, fittings are a bitch to get on the hose.  Any hot rod shop will have the hose and fittings also.  I can take a look at the hose I used tomorrow but there are several brands besides Parker that are all the same. None of them are metric. Rotax use standard hose fittings.
    To be a little clearer the fittings are AN-8 and the hose is 8 or 1/2"
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  19. wypaul added a post in a topic Leaky tank repair   

    This product is nothing like Kreem, KBS or the other tank sealers out the it is 
    2 Part Phenol Novolac EpoxyThat said proper prep is definitely a big component of any systemHe does know to keep his eye on the repair.
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  20. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Leaky tank repair
    A fellow here with a KF 4 had one of his tanks leaking and I suggested coating with Caswell Tank Sealer.  I an happy report that he was successful by removing the wing and rolling it for about a half hour with two people.  Long term will give the Paul Harvey to this operation, sorry The Rest Of the Story, for those of you that did not grow up hearing him on the radio.  This is the product that I used to coat my tanks before installing them.  It also makes them alcohol proof, not that I would put that junk in my tanks without being in a jam somewhere.
    https://www.caswellplating.com/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html
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  21. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid STOL airfoil -some calculations   

    It would be interesting to plot the KF 4 airfoil in comparison.  I know VG's have been tried on the lower surface but I have often wondered if they were placed far enough forward.  What are your thoughts on placement (% of chord) for them on both the upper and lower surfaces?  I have plenty of them around but I guess I have been to lazy to date to give it a try.  I do know that the KF 4 is faster than the Avid MK IV even with the added area.  It will be interesting to see if Manu's wing is faster also.  I install the KF leading edge on my wing and I believe it is a little faster. 
    PS I do have VG's on the top of the wing.
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  22. wypaul added a post in a topic Carbon fiber spars   

    Then of course the next step is to build CF ribs.  BCSC has such a set of wings setting in the loft built for a light sport super cub. I will ask Bruce about the weight and etc when I think of it.  I know the cost could take your breath away.
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  23. wypaul added a post in a topic Cabane installation   

    That seems to be the common issue.  Here is how to build a simple tool and while you are at it make one for installing the wings. Take an old bolt (1/4") for the cabane that is long enough to fit all the way thru. Cut the head off and taper the threaded end.  This becomes a drive thru lineup pin.  Drive it into position and then drive the pin out with the bolt.  That will make the job doable but if the alignment is really bad you may need to convince it with your drill or actually tweak the cabane a little to make it fit.  Been there, done that, now I have different custom mounts and cabane that actually fits.
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  24. wypaul added a post in a topic removal of adhesive from fabric   

    I did find the Pro Strength aggressively removed the PolyTone and the regular worked with only slight lifting of the paint.  The paint thinner/mineral spirits worked without lifting the paint at all.
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  25. wypaul added a post in a topic Fiberglass and epoxy to reinforce flaperon hangers?   

    I did try that but still managed to break one so then used aluminum channel that I shaped.  In fairness I only used thin boat glass and 2 layers.  Getting thicker layers to make the sharp corners is a problem.  I'm not saying it is not a viable option just my experience. 
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