Doug123

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  • Interests Avionics and Sport Planes. RC planes

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  1. Doug123 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Looking for a Kitfox nose wheel kit
    I am looking for a nose wheel kit for Kitfox.  I’ll mod it for my Avid Model C. I’m in San Diego, CA land of paved runways.  She’s set up as a tailwheeler, but insurance is getting out of hand for tailwheeled experimentals and I want to keep her flying! 
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  2. Doug123 added a post in a topic Subaru EA81 engine and accessories   

    Is the Avid/Kitfox mount still available?
    Doug
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  3. Doug123 added a post in a topic Avid Model C Landing Gear   

    Hi Charles,
    Sorry for the delay, and the gear legs are still for sale. Wheels and brakes are not included. That would be too good of a deal.
    Doug
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  4. Doug123 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid Model C Landing Gear
    Avid Model C Landing Gear for sale. $500.00 plus shipping.  Axles included.  Switched to Randy Moore gear.  Both gear inspected for corrosion. Right is a new original and they are drilled for the MATCo brakes.. 

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  5. Doug123 added a post in a topic Avid Speedwing C model   

    PS: I’m not a low ball buyer. I bought my Avid in Indy and and trailered it to San Diego..
    Doug
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  6. Doug123 added a post in a topic Avid Speedwing C model   

    Hi, is it sold? How much time on the NSI engine? I have a Model C HH wings but would like a faster sportier Avid.. I have a trailer for an Avid..
    Doug
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  7. Doug123 added a post in a topic New early Model C project   

    Hello, Have you started this project?  
     
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  8. Doug123 added a post in a topic Damaged Avid after main gear collapse   

    I had hand surgery Friday and will post the pictures later this week.  Being one not to sit and cry, I sent Randy Moore a deposit for the new gear.  I have a new right Avid gear, but after this, I trust it about as much as my son with my car keys when he was 16! With that said, my son removed the Warp Drive Prop and sent it out for inspection and to install new blades.  Fortunately, I have a new NSI gearbox ready to go.  Does anybody know the spar thickness?  With a bad hand, we measured .085" x 2.5" and 12ft long? Does that sound right? I'll use the Stewart Systems to skin the wing after we get her back on her wheels. 
    Does anybody have a right fuel tank?
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  9. Doug123 added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 project on barnstormers   

    Hello,
    Do you stil, have the extra spar?
    doug123
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  10. Doug123 added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts   

    Damaged Avid after main gear collapse
     My Cub yellow Avid Model C SN: 573 that I bought last year and refurbished her back to an airworthy condition so I thought,  needs a right wing.  During the first flight since 2012, it ground looped mildly, but when returning to the runway, the right main gear folded.  Corrosion under the shock cord strut that was nicely covered and wooded for aerodynamics hid a crack and held it until we really loaded it.  The wing actually went straight down onto the wingtip and bent leading edge spar and possibly the main spar.  She’ll need them replaced or a good used right wing.  I sent the Warp drive hub out for inspection and new blades.  A new NSI gearbox was on the toolbox already and I have a new right gear assembly.  I’m ordering new Hatz landing gear. I decided to install wider and forward 4 inch forward gear.
    Anybody have a forward spar for the Model C? I’ll see if Mike Mendick can sell me one and a outboard rib.
     
    doug123
     
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  11. Doug123 added a post in a topic 109JB got another wrecked Kitfox   

    Nice work, What was your technique spraying the latex? I have an Avid Model C SN:573 that had left elevator and top longeron damage. Luckily no kinks and I was able to massage  the tubes back to original. 
     
    I used Stewart Systems and it was amazing.  My earlier days working with fabric was Poly Stits.  With Stewart I could work in a closed hangar to keep the temperature above 60.  


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  12. Doug123 added a post in a topic J3 Tail Springs   

    Thanks, I’ll get in touch with him.  Attached are pictures of the original spring.  Notice the offset holes. 
     
    The J3 tailwheel spring attach hole is moved up 1” which lowers the tail. 



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  13. Doug123 added a post in a topic J3 Tail Springs   

    Thanks for the information.   The original tailwheel spring when I bought the plane was 1.5”s wide, very short and poorly narrowed.  The trail/caster was not correct.  Only one side of the spring was cut to fit the in the tail bracket and tailwheel.  It would only turn to the right, but there was little to none control left.  She was ground looped a few times by the previous owner and once by me. (No damage) 
    The new 1.250 width J3 spring from Univair made all the difference.  We’ve taxi tested low and high speeds and now we have positive control left and right as a proper tailwheeler.  I’ll shorten the spring today, and then finish the skin.  

    Thank for the advice. Pictures to follow.
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  14. Doug123 added a post in a topic J3 Tail Springs   

    I may leave the handle as I am a short dude, and have found the handle for my T-Rex arms leaves me with good lifting leverage.  
    I too like the idea of a slightly shorter spring.  I’ll let you know the results.  
    DC Flyer on YouTube has wider cabain style gear.  Who makes that style, as I am looking into replacing the shock cords style gear and go wider, but not much taller..
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  15. Doug123 added a post in a topic AVID Model C new empty weight   

    Thanks for the CG information. I am glad it moved back an inch with fuel.  
    Good question about the battery cables.  I checked it out thoroughly, and the ground plate is welded to the airframe and a 3/8 bolt is welded to the plate!  This is the reason the tail isn’t skinned yet.  The picture doesn't due justice for the wire gauge.  My 1963 Mini Cooper battery is located in the boot. (Trunk) and I ran 0 gauge due to the old school starter and amperage needed to spin it.  
    The subaru EA81 cranks robustly and the cables don’t heat up as long as I don’t spend time on the starter.  Plus all of the terminals are installed with a proper crimper. It’s good being an owner of an Avionics shop. 
    Starter applying skin today.. 
     
     
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