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  1. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Salt water operations in sea-drowned valleys   

    Great to hear from you Dusty!
    Yes Greville Harbour is a well protected beautiful anchorage.
    We have all been spanked before as conditions worsen, I have a great ceremonial pig story about that, but hey we're all much wiser now right?
    Would love very much to catch up! I'm here in Blenheim, working here and in Picton. Where are you guys?
    The Sounds are calling my friend... 
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  2. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Post inspection review thoughts...Feedback appreciated please   

    Thanks Chris. 
    Am very curious and have always respected engineers. 
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  3. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Catalina weight and balance   

    Avid Amphibian
    ZK-NGU
    Rotax 582
    EW of 648lbs when constructed
    EW of 742lbs after salt water overhaul and strengthening
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  4. Seaplane Paul added a topic in Avid Catalina   

    Salt water operations in sea-drowned valleys
    Hi guys.
    We will be using the Avid Amphibian primarily in a extensive network of sheltered sea-drowned valleys at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand known as The Marlborough Sounds. Is anyone else operating in salt water thank you

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  5. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Folded dimensions - suitable for shipping via container?   

    Yes thought they looked flash
    Do you have wing tanks?
    Have found an old specifications page which lists 
    Width Wings Folded as 8'6"
    Length Wings Folded as 24'5"
    https://www.angelfire.com/nd/tcyes/tech.html
     
     
     
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  6. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Folded dimensions - suitable for shipping via container?   

    Awesome wing racks Paul!
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  7. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Post inspection review thoughts...Feedback appreciated please   

    Gidday Gidday Chris,
    Love your positive answer, especially the "have fun making it fly again!".
    I'm more a pilot than a builder though...Did you build yours?
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  8. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Folded dimensions - suitable for shipping via container?   

    Avid Catalina folded dimensions: 24'5" long, 8'6" wide, 5'9" high
    40' Reefer container dimensions:  38' long, 7'4'' wide, 8'4" high
     
    Would have to turn her on her side lol
     
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  9. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic How to keep the Catalina alive   

    Interesting Akflyer.
     
    Did he say why he preferred the Catlina over the Searay?
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  10. Seaplane Paul added a topic in Avid Catalina   

    Post inspection review thoughts...Feedback appreciated please
    Gidday GIdday guys,
    So was able to inspect New Zealand's only Avid Amphibian. Stored in a hangar she hasnt below flown for 19 years. The owner bought it from the original builder. The original builder flew it for ten years and logged  some 320 hours. The new owner flew it three times (all from land) before a propeller/engine issue resulted in a forced landing. Aircraft trailed to the hangar and never flown again. Engine and propeller sent for over haul, no problems found, but never reinstalled.
    Was impressed with the build quality and really like the concept. Have 1,987 alights and flown seaplanes commercially for years but am now looking for a recreational one.
    At 6'1" I found almost zero leg room between my knees and the panel, and when sitting in the pax seat, as I will when instructing from her, the undercarriage level dug most painfully into my left thigh. Due to 
    Here are some pictures...Alone here at the end of the world would appreciate the groups thoughts on purchasing her thank you.







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  11. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Avid Amphibian POH   

    Hi Sally!
     
    Just inspected a '92 Avid Amphibian for sale.
    Here is  the POH she had
     
     



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  12. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Avid Amphibian Magazine Articles   

    Sure is! Thanks Jack - thats the one I am looking at buying here in New Zealand:)
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  13. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Catalina magazine article   

    Sure is! Thanks Jack - thats the one I am looking at buying here in New Zealand:)
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  14. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Prepurchase Questions   

    Hi all.
     
    Reading through past posts, here are some of the points people advise to check carefully when doing a pre-purchase inspection on a Catalina...
    When did the aircraft last fly?
    What is the aircraft Total Time?
    What is the engine Total Time?
    What is its empty weight?
    Is the aircraft 'light'? 582s can weigh 520 to 680lbs, 912s can weigh 750 to 850lbs752lbs)?
    Is there any corrosion, especially in the bottom of the hull?
    Does the a/c have a Current, valid Airworthiness Certificate?
    Are the Maintenance Records complete?
    What equipment is included on the Weight & Balance Data?
    Does the engine mount have any cracks?
    Ïs a water rudder installed?
    Are there two after market fuel tanks in each wing?
    Is the firewall heavy galvanized steel or lighter aluminum?
     
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  15. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Prepurchase Questions   

    Thanks Flywise. Have done
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  16. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Prepurchase Questions   

    Hi Flywise.
    Much appreciated thank you.
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  17. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Newcomers with an Avid Amphibian project   

    Great to see the interior
     structure like this thank you.
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  18. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic New Member   

    Really good advice thank you
     
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  19. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Prepurchase Questions   

    Hi Sioux,
     
    Have sent the PM again. Any luck
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  20. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Prepurchase Questions   

    Good advice thanks Chris.
    Have asked for and am awaiting the W&B data.
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  21. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Prepurchase Questions   

    Thank you very much, PMed as requested thanks.
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  22. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Avid Amphibian Magazine Articles   

    Thanks Sed - kind of you to check thank you.
    Am a lapsed EAA member, must do something about that. Have asked a current member friend to check for me thanks
    Do you have any interesting articles you might be willing to share please?
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  23. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Looking for Avid Amphib/Catalina for sale   

    Yes Chris. 
    I understand that to a large degree the lighter weight of the 582 balances out its lower power, and vice versa for the 912...
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  24. Seaplane Paul added a post in a topic Looking for Avid Amphib/Catalina for sale   

    Gidday Gidday Chris!
     
    Thank you very much for your reply, the first ever I have received on this forum.
    Looks like this is the one!
    https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1741782-Amphibious-folding-wing-912.html?catid=16281
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  25. Seaplane Paul added a topic in Avid Catalina   

    Prepurchase Questions
    Hi guys.
     
    Have found a 582 Avid Amphibian for sale. Will be inspecting in a month. 
    This will be our first Avid Amphibian and am unfamiliar with the type and any idiosyncrasies that should be checked.  
    What advise regarding a pre-purchase inspection or questions would you advise please?
    (Have previously owned a '89 Super Cub and an '84 Lake Buccaneer)
     
    Yours Faithfully
    SP
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