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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    3 Sep 2021

   Disassembly is now pretty complete, good news for the wings with little corrosion, except for the struts mounts, but nothing unfixable
   
   
   

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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    28 Aug 2021

   Today Laurent separated the hull from the fuselage.
   The hull weighs a lot, we suspect there is more bondo than fiberglass.. 
   
   
   

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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    28 Aug 2021

   Yes, it surely must have been a terrible one! The gear failed and the hull took the damage probably
   

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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    28 Aug 2021

   Thanks for this piece of advice! I think we'll go with the original breaks indeed
   

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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    27 Aug 2021

   The gear tubes have been removed as well, no doubt it has suffered a lot.. and has seen a nasty repair as well
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    27 Aug 2021

   Barkes seem good as well, a little cleaning and they should be good to go! (or should we go full Beringer? )
   
   
   

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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    27 Aug 2021

   Hello all!
   Time for a quick update! After a halt, Laurent has been able to resume work on our Amphibian, time to strip the fuselage!
   The fabric has been taken off, too bad it was still in a quite good condition, but we have to assess the tubes condition. 
   The rust seems harmless and limited to the surface, great!
   
   
   
   
   

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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    27 Aug 2021

   Actually it is a little bit behind the rear seat but yes, it is probably designed to bind with the bottom of the hull..!
   

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   Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    16 Apr 2021

   Thanks for the warm welcome Laurent!
   I have no doubt this forum will provide a precious help for our restoration 
   Here's a picture of the tube just above the redan. Not sure if it is very explicit, but most likely the hull went up and bent the tube when the main gear collapsed.
   The hull was probably forced back in place, bending the tube further upward. I am not sure of the reason for the stratification seen over the tube.. 
   Positive point : the bilge pump attached on the tube still works!
   Have fun!
   
   

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    Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    15 Apr 2021

    Thanks for telling us!
    I am always wondering.. are those people considering they did a good job fixing the damage or are they knowingly selling a dangerous plane.. ?
    Would you provide some pictures of your aircraft?
     
    

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    Kobyt added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project    15 Apr 2021

    Thanks!
    It doesn't indeed, but it appears it has suffered at least one rough landing, on the tailwheel first, then it probably slammed the main gear on the ground, the main gear failed.. and the hull had to absorb the impact. So a couple of bent tubes. It was fixed apparently, but quite poorly.. 
    We are still performing a deep pre-check, in order to evaluate and list what we will have to do, I'll share our conclusions soon
    Have fun!
    Elie
    

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    Kobyt added a topic in Introduce yourself    11 Apr 2021

    Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project

    Hi everyone!
    I am thrilled to join you all and post on this forum for the first time.
    Let me quickly introduce ourselves and our project
    Laurent is an professional aeronautic engineer, ultralight and aircraft builder, currently CFI in a piloting school in Cholet, France.
    I am a military pilot, also (very theorically) an aeronautic engineer. I am well into ultralights as well, trikes, autogyros, etc!
    We met this february when I undertook my SEP Seaplane Class Rating in Biscarosse, France, as he has been my instructor on the lovely Piper PA18.
     
    Last Month, we bought an Avid Amphibian, sold to us by a removal man who emptied a barn, sadly after the death of its owner.
    The aircraft is in pretty bad shape, at least the barn has protected it from humidity, but there is a lot of work to do.
    I will post soon in the dedicated category, we'll probably need help on many subjects!
     
    Have fun!
    Elie
    
    
    
    
    

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