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  1. wypaul added a post in a topic Rigging changes   

    Thanks for the suggestion about flaps Leni. I have been using about 1/2 flaps for TO and it does feel much better. Today after checking full flaps at altitude I used full flaps for landing and it really worked for me. Best landing so far.

    Installed the Ivo ground adjustable prop yesterday and it appears that I picked up about 5 kt

    Twelve and one half hours total time to date
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  2. wypaul added a post in a topic Big knob friction throttle   

    Larry I installed the Rotax friction cable yesterday and re=balanced the carbs. Sure do like the feel of it and plan on using it without the springs. I am headed to the airport to give it a try in a few minutes.
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  3. wypaul added a post in a topic Snap Vents   

    Installed the snap vents today.  Ended up using a 2 1/8" hole saw and they are really tight but work fine.
     
    Also installed a rudder tab to center the ball.  Used some left over lexan and got lucky on the first bend centering the ball at cruise.
     
    Another hour, don't know what I am going to do with the rest of the 33 hours I have to fly off
     
     


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  4. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Snap Vents
    I pulled out my 2" snap vents for install today and the directions said to make a 2" hole in the lexan. Looks like it takes a 2.25 hole to me or am I missing something?
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  5. wypaul added a post in a topic Rigging changes   

    1. That makes since, it does feel better with the ball to the right. Will check it out.
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  6. wypaul added a post in a topic Rigging changes   

    Thanks Russ, I will put off trying the flaps on landing to somewhere in the distant future.

    Doug, I can attest to that!
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  7. wypaul added a post in a topic Rigging changes   

    What a great little plane! Starting to get it dialed in rigging wise. Trimmed out was able to fly for several minutes without stick input and very little rudder input and could have continued for most of the flight today. The ball is still to the right of center without rudder input so there is still that to figure out.

    Still having growing pains in the landing phase, I find that I need to carry some power into touchdown to make a decent landing. Haven't tried the flaps for landing yet. One thing for sure, when it is done flying, it's done.

    6.1 hours on the clock.
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  8. wypaul added a post in a topic Video camera   

    Thanks guys, I will take a look at those and get one coming.
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  9. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Video camera
    I am thinking about buying a small video camera that I can use in the plane.  Seems like some (most) turn the prop into hockey sticks gone wild but others do better.  Joey, seems like you posted some vids that looked good in this respect (and in general also).  Any suggestions?
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  10. wypaul added a post in a topic Rigging changes   

    The cheeks are open and the lip is factory, there is an excessive amount of flow at this time through the cowling.
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  11. wypaul added a post in a topic Tailwheel   

    Mike I have been looking at your setup and it appears that you have developed a good solution. I have made some adjustments and have the brakes working ok for now. I will be in contact with you about your setup sometime in the future. Right now I would like to get the hours flown off before I start any more mods.
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  12. wypaul added a post in a topic Rigging changes   

    It is a MK IV Avid, guess I will see how it does as the weather starts to warm up. Thanks and thanks Leni I made the adjustments to the wing but have not flown it yet to see if it is enough. Looks like Tuesday before I get another chance to check it out.
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  13. wypaul added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Rigging changes
    Put 3.1 hours on the clock yesterday.  There are a few rigging changes to be made before the next flight.  The left wing is a little heavy so I am going to re-check the rigging of the wings and the flaperons then make the changes to get the thing flying level.  The rudder requires right input even at cruise and the springs on the rudder pedals should be adjusted enough to take care of that but if not then a rudder tab will be added.
     
    The last item is the stick is a little far forward to be comfortable while in level flight.  I have checked the manual but did not find anything about adjusting the stick position.  I am assuming that by adjusting the rod end at control column I will be able to move the stick back so that it is comfortable.  Does that sound correct, it may be clear to understand when I get back out to the plane.
     
    A question for you 912 flyers:  My oil temp were running at 235 F yesterday with 60 F weather, do these tend to run this high with the new engine and come down as it breaks in or is there an oil cooler in my near future.
     
    All in all a fun little plane but it seems to take forever to get anywhere compared to my Q-2 which cruises at 150kts.
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  14. wypaul added a post in a topic Big knob friction throttle   

    Hey Larry, are you using the cable with or without the full throttle default springs on the Bing carbs?
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  15. wypaul added a post in a topic Big knob friction throttle   

    I went with the Rotax dual throttle cable with friction lock from ACS and others but have not installed it yet.  kind of pricey but what the heck.
     
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  16. wypaul added a post in a topic Tailwheel   

    Interesting Herman, I can see where using that technic  that a free swiveling tailwheel could work just fine.  I also have a Q-2 that I fly which is also twitchy on landing but I did not approach the Avid with enough respect with the Maule (Mal) tw braking free.  I don't know how many people have had problems with the "Bush Gear" but I do not blame the gear on the ground loop that I experienced with it.  The major problem beyond the tw, I think, was the weakness of the fuselage in the area of gear attachment area and learned from reading, after the fact that those areas need some re-enforcement especially with the wide style gear.  I guess that's why they call them experimental.  Having fun learning and experimenting.
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  17. wypaul added a post in a topic Tailwheel   

    I still have them connected to the cross tube but now working on changing the pedals and building the brackets to place them on the floors.  The Grove sound like a good way to go.  thanks
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  18. wypaul added a post in a topic Tailwheel   

    Sounds good, I will be interested in hearing what you come up with.
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  19. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Tailwheel
    OK, Three flights, two ground loops and finally a good landing today.  I removed the cam for the tailwheel release on the Maule tailwheel that made all the difference.
     
    Herman I know you have a lot more experience with these little planes than I do but from my experience with the wheel becoming free swiveling on landing it is hard to imagine that the free swiveling tailwheel will be a good thing, this is of course coming from a newbie to the Avid/Kitfox world.
     
    I did get good at repairing the fuselage and found out that some reinforcement is required.  I really like the Bush Gear that I purchased from Mark and Lowell at HighWing llc.  They are great to work with and I can recommend them highly.
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  20. wypaul added a post in a topic Denso 182800-1950   

    Doug,
     
    The first thing I would test is to check that you are getting power to the solenoid when you turn the key or hit the starter button.  If yes, then check to see if you are getting 13 volts on the starter side of the solenoid when in the start position.  The fuse to the starter is good right?
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  21. wypaul added a post in a topic What's the proper way to repair this?   

    Here is an old video that I found on You Tube that has a ton of great info on repairs.  It shows some tube straightening jigs that can be built in a few minutes.
     

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  22. wypaul added a post in a topic Gear swap... Number 3...Bush Gear part deux   

    Joey from looking at the picture is appears that there is about the same amount of slot as the original.  I did some rough figuring today and came up with a total axle movement of about 3" with the 21/2" inch slot that mine has (HighWing). Mine settled about 1/2" with the empty weight plus about 10 gal of fuel (about 675#) so down and dirty math leaves me with about 2 1/2" of travel at the axles....so I guess that I will be interested in hearing how much yours travels with just the empty weight.  I'll go back to the hanger this afternoon and see if I can get some better figures and also check to see what the axle travel is on the original bungie  gear.  OK, not sure if all of this has any great value by way of comparison, an engineer could do a much better job of it I am sure but then the newtons, ergs and such just makes my head hertz.
     
    Snowing here in Wyoming
    Paul
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  23. wypaul added a post in a topic 912 Carb Balance   

    Hey Chris, finally made  it to the hanger today and have that picture.
     
    Paul

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  24. wypaul added a post in a topic Gear swap... Number 3...Bush Gear part deux   

    Thanks Joey, will you please measure the springs wire height and width while you have it apart. I am interested in hearing how the new spring works out.
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  25. wypaul added a post in a topic 912 Carb Balance   

    I have one spring that is attached to the mixer. Next time I go to the hanger I will get a picture of the spring setup. One per carb would not work with the sort of cable arrangement the plane has. With the new cable it can be operated with springs in the idle return position, full throttle, or my preferred method of no spring at all.

    Paul
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