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  1. wypaul added a post in a topic Warp Drive prop for 503 DC   

    I am using a Ivo ground adjustable with my 912 and highly recommend one for your 503.  Very easy to adjust for Climb, Cruise, and Normal for your engine.  Ivo can get you into the right one.  Other than that, every prop maker's prop is different and the maker will be your best bet for info.
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  2. wypaul added a post in a topic Turkey Day Video   

    What, you didn't notice them down there in the canyon?
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  3. wypaul added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Turkey Day Video
    Here is my fist attempt at a video I made Thanksgiving day.


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  4. wypaul added a post in a topic Wyoming Photos   

    I have some 21's setting in the hanger but I am not sure that they are up to the terraine around here. I look at all of the great sand bar photos you all post from up in AK and I have to admit I am envious. And the FISH....

    Ed you probably went right by where they are making holes to take out the coal. Did you get to see Devils Tower? Most of the Paint is actually vinyl that a friend cut for me.

    Took some video of a flight through the mountains looking for turkey for dinner but only saw Christmas geese along the river. I have not figured out the editing part yet so if this old brain can work through that I will post a video one of these days.
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  5. wypaul added a post in a topic November flight   

    Wow, thanks for the ride along around Landskorna area. Fantastic spires on those churches.
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  6. wypaul added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Wyoming Photos
    Just a few photos from Wyoming.





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  7. wypaul added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    Sorry Dave, I do not, maybe someone one the list will know.
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  8. wypaul added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    Here is a picture of the F7A the first set is almost complete. The linkage rods are design with replacable stud instead of welding Grade 8 cap screws to the end of the tube which results is unknown strength. My fabricators wanted to be sure that these units are safe and high quality. This will run the price up some but I think that you will agree that it will be worth the extra few bucks. I will post the price when my fab guys let me know what they have to have to build these.

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  9. wypaul added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    Give me a few days so see what the price will need to be. I have agreed to that price to Dimitri and will honor that one. And yes it will include all four parts. We rigged up today and got started on the build and completed half a set. I should be able to post a photo by tomorrow evening. I plan to sell these as low priced as possible, not really looking to make a business out of this just hoping others will take an interest in making other parts so we can support these planes through a community effort.
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  10. wypaul added a post in a topic wingtanks.com   

    I did do the screw shake thing and just used sheetrock screws. I also used a quick slosh of acetone a few minutes before the epoxy. If the tanks are mounted in the wings already I think that I would forego the screw thing because it would be hard to get them all out.
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  11. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid Motor Mount Wanted   

    I am looking for the B-C series mount at this point. I would be interested is your mount. PM me and we can work out a deal.
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  12. wypaul added a post in a topic wingtanks.com   

    It is maybe a little thicker than West epoxy so I would say medium epoxy. It will flow fairly easy.
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  13. wypaul added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid Motor Mount Wanted
    I am looking for an Avid motor mount or a good drawing to build one from for a 582. This will be used to make some parts available to support the Avid. I keep hoping that Airdale will come back to life but I am losing hope.
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  14. wypaul added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    I talked to the guy that does my tig welding and he is willing to make some F7A's up.  They will be $85 plus shipping.  I am looking at about a month to get the parts in, jigs made and ready to ship.  Anyone out there interested?  Would like to be able to do a run of 5 or so if there is some interest but will do a one off if necessary.  He will be able to make standard brake pedals, control sticks and etc.  I do suggest Mikesk brake pedals rather than the standard ones and we won't be making those.  Motor mounts and other control parts are also possible .
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  15. wypaul added a post in a topic F7A revisited   

    I have some measurements I will post when I get home later today or you can look back to some posted photos and compare with measurements of the F7.
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  16. wypaul added a post in a topic wingtanks.com   

    I do have some of the phenol novolac epoxy that has been soaking in gasohol for over two years now without any signs of problems but that is to be expected as this epoxy is well tested.
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  17. wypaul added a post in a topic wingtanks.com   

    I put the Caswell in my tanks when new before installing them. Results unknown, I burn mogas that is alcohol free in my 912. Using the Caswell phenol novolac epoxy in tanks that are installed in the wing would not be an easy tasks but it is doable. With the tanks before they were installed I was able to see that I had complete coverage but that is not possible once they are in the wing. I have no worries about alcohol in the fuel if I am forced to use gasohol sometime in the future.
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  18. wypaul added a post in a topic Vortex Generators on the wing   

    Thanks Joey that was a good write-up and a good reference for anyone still thinking about VG's.
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  19. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Vortex Generators on the wing
    John Miller I know you posted some good info on vg's on the Yahoo site and it would be nice to have that posted here if you get a chance.

    Like John found my results were that it did not reduce the stall speed with flaps but lowered the no flaps stall to about the same as the full flaps stall. There is a difference that I did not notice at first but realized it the other day and that is with no flaps the angle of attack is much greater than with the full flaps stall which stands to reason. So wheel landings are easier and slower with the full flaps in my plane, maybe I am just a little slow to pickup the obvious.

    I used the StolSpeed VG's at about 8%.
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  20. wypaul added a post in a topic Build your own Avid Spring Gear document   

    I think that was a weight and balance spreadsheet.
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  21. wypaul added a topic in Files and Forms   

    Build your own Avid Spring Gear document
    Here is a copy of a file on building a spring gear (Bush Gear) from the files of the Yahoo sight.
    Avid Spring Gear.pdf
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  22. wypaul added a post in a topic Build your own Avid Spring Gear document   

    Ed there several free programs shareware that you can find online. I think one is called Open Office but don't hold me to that.
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  23. wypaul added a post in a topic STOL ops on a cargo ship   

    Here is a link to the AOPA with article and video.

    http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2013/November/07/cargo-ship-landing.aspx?WT.mc_sect=tts&WT.mc_id=131108epilot
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  24. wypaul added a post in a topic DEMOCRATCARE   

    Boy Ed that is so right on, the dems, what to make us all like the Indians. It is sad to drive through the reservations and see what is in store for our children and grandchildren.
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  25. wypaul added a post in a topic $240,000 Super Cub???!!   

    Here is a link to the specs for the IO-409 not quite as heavy as I imagined 266 dry.
     
    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CFUQFjAF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eci.aero%2Fexp%2Feng_comparisons_brochure.pdf&ei=5zyCUtfLEcbuyAHiz4D4CA&usg=AFQjCNGDxmQJgwjM16LaZQ4sVcac7WyC7A&bvm=bv.56146854,d.aWc
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