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  1. wypaul added a post in a topic Broken Flaperon pivot point   


    Craig,

    I am in the building process so the method that I am describing is not proven but what I am doing. I bent some aluminum channels 8" long, cut them to fit the rib tails that the flaperons attach to, with Hysol glued them on and then installed one hard rivet through them. I am attaching some photos that may make this clearer. In your case, glue the broken tail on with some epoxy first and then clad the tip as described.



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  2. wypaul added a post in a topic California Power Systems (CPS) sold to Aircraft Spruce & Specialty   


    Here is a link to many articles, not sure if these are the same as the ones in the catalogs.
    http://www.800-airwolf.com/articles.htm

    Paul
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  3. wypaul added a post in a topic Poly Brush   

    thanks, I am shooting for at light plane.
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  4. wypaul added a post in a topic Poly Brush   

    Thanks Ed but I have the Poly Tone ordered and would not be comfortable changing horses mid stride.
    Paul
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  5. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Poly Brush
    Well the fabric is complete on my MK IV and I am about ready to do the spray coats of Poly Brush (brush coats complete) and I am wonder about how much to order.

    Thanks,

    Paul
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  6. wypaul added a post in a topic Epoxy structures adhesive   

    The product you are looking for is Hysol 9460. It will take about a 2 qt kit , one qt of A and one qt of B. I bought mine from Kitfox because I was buying other covering material from them.

    http://kitfoxaircraft.com/Parts_Catalog.htm
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  7. wypaul added a post in a topic Rudder Covering   

    Thanks fellas, I have it covered again and it is good this time.
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  8. wypaul added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Rudder Covering
    OK, I am getting ready to cover my rudder for the third time and I am looking for suggestions. The problem I am having is that the leading edge is distorting when I shrink the fabric, pulling the center hindge point to the rear. I do the shrinking with the rudder pinned to the VS but no joy. I have put a pre-bend in the rudder to counteract this for my next go at this but... I am using medium weight fabric and starting to think that maybe I should try some light weight instead.

    Paul
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  9. wypaul added a post in a topic Wing Covering   


    Thanks, I will stitch. It would be a drag to put all the work into covering and have it let go for a few hours of extra work. Nice to know that you stitched the front part of the lower ribs Leni, I was not sure about that part.
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  10. wypaul added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Wing Covering
    I am getting ready to cover my wings on my Mk IV HH with the Polyfiber process and have a few questions for those with experience.

    I read in the manual that rib stitching is not necessary but the Polyfiber manual states that rib stitching is a must. I have seen some pictures of the fabric pulling away from the lower surface of the wing. If you had it to do over would you stitch or not stitch?

    I have installed the aluminum leading edge as per plans so if anyone is has done this and rib stitched did you stitch around the bottom rib caps on the front 1/3 of the wing under the aluminum LE?

    I bought the fabric kit from Kitfox and they supplied materials for rib stitching so I assume that they recommend it for their airplanes.

    Paul Spackman
    Mk IV HH
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  11. wypaul added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 582 mount   

    Did you sell the motor mount? If not give me a call, 307-259-0389
    Paul
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  12. wypaul added a post in a topic Mark IV build pictures   

    I have a Jabiru 3300 in the Q-2. It cruises at 175 mph on 5.5 gph and is a blast to fly.
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  13. wypaul added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Mark IV build pictures
    Here are a few pictures of my MKIV and one with the Q-2 I build and have been flying since 1997. I have about a week into building the wings and about a week to go.

    Paul





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  14. wypaul added a post in a topic Windshield   

    The book in Section V chapter 2 says .060 Lexan. I'm building a MkIV also with a 912. Just finished glueing up the ribs on both wings today.

    Paul
    Casper, Wy
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  15. wypaul added a post in a topic Parking Brake Valve find   

    Thanks Dave I have one on the way for the Mark IV that I am building.

    Paul
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  16. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid Construction Manual   

    This is a kit with little done to it. There has been nothing done on the wings which is a good thing. The owner has passed. I will plan on posting some photos as I go. I am flying a Q-2 with a Jabiru 3300 that I completed back in 97. This is going to be my fishing airplane with Idaho in mind. I flew the company demo plane back in the mid 90's a Caldwell and just about ordered a kit at that time but opted for the Q-2. Guess I never quite got the Avid out of my system. Thanks for posting the manual, it allow me to read thru it so I am better prepared.

    Leaving at 5:00 am tomorrow to go pick it up. I am hoping to make it to a fly-in to look at some Avid's and KF this summer. Anyone know of any fly-ins here in the west this summer?

    Paul
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  17. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid Construction Manual   


    Got it, thanks a lot. I purchased a Mark IV kit with a 912 that I will be picking up this weekend so I am previewing the plans now before I get the plans with the kit.
    Paul
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  18. wypaul added a post in a topic Avid Construction Manual   


    Pages 2-17 thru 2-21 are missing. Would it be possible to post those pages?
    Thanks
    Paul
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