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  1. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Bringing a Kitfox 1 back to life   

    I'm  sure the box tape would work,  in one of Mike Patey's videos he did that to make a mold for duplicate parts.  He just had to spend more time smoothing up the mold where the ridges were from the layers of tape.  I should have done a mixture of the shrink wrap, and the packing tape.  JImChuk
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  2. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Bringing a Kitfox 1 back to life   

    I tried to use the blue heat shrink plastic wrap to copy a cowl.  The shrink wrap didn't shrink quite enough in some places.  I was wanting to finish up the plane the cowl fit, so I gave up on it.  I should have kept at it, cause later on, I waited over a year for someone else to make that second cowl.  Keep at it though, and you will be glad you did once it's finished.  JImChuk
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  3. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Wing covers.   

    I'm sure you have heard the saying, "when the brain doesn't work, the body suffers".  Your solution proves it's true.  Brain is working, and body has an easier time of it.  Some good ideas!  JImChuk
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  4. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Flyer Mk4 wide landing gear bungee length   

    I did a bit of searching and found this thread on the same topic as your question,  At the end, Doug Holly says bungees are 100" and 8 wraps.  Others said 1/2" diameter, but I wonder if you can get 8 wraps of 1/2" bungee in there.  Compare what you already have on that one.  JImChuk
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  5. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Anybody know what this is?   

    For stretching exhaust springs maybe.  
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  6. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Anybody know what this is?   

    Not a kitfox part as far as I know.  JImChuk
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  7. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Stretch (Mini Plus)   

    Thanks for all the info Randy.  JImChuk
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  8. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Stretch (Mini Plus)   

    Thanks again Randy for the pictures and good info.  Is the engine tipped to one side or up or down at all?  I know on my factory built Jabiru motor mount, it seemed to be pointed straight ahead for side to side offset, and the prop was at 90 degrees to the wing spars.  Thanks again.  JImChuk
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  9. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Stretch (Mini Plus)   

    Thanks for posting up all the pictures.  I like the motor mount using the rotax ring mount as well.  How far is the front face of the prop flange from the firewall?  Is that the motor mount Leni made the jig for?  JImChuk
    PS  Making the mount in two pieces would make it much easier to ship as well......Hint, hint  ;-)
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  10. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic New kitfox model 1 and the hse700 0 hours   

    The are very near the same.  As I remember, the belcranks are just a bit different.
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  11. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 2 frame strengthening   

    on this one, I went 2" wider on each side overall, so 1 1/2" between the tubes.  Didn't use bubble doors,  I bent/twisted the door frames to fit the new openings.  Then fit the windows into the door frame with it sitting in the door opening.  I can't see how bubble doors would help me much, you are probably widest at shoulders and elbows, and they are near the rear of the door opening when you are sitting in flight.  Bubble door is wider further ahead but that is not where you are sitting.  JImChuk
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  12. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic New kitfox model 1 and the hse700 0 hours   

    Post up some pictures of the mounts you have.  Maybe we can help you identify what they fit.  Other engine options are 582 Rotax and 80 HP Jabiru.  I had a Kitfox 1 with 582 and it really performed well.  JImChuk  
    PS  this was my Kitfox 1 with 582   DSCN0096 Kitfox 1 takeoff video
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  13. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic New kitfox model 1 and the hse700 0 hours   

    The HKS is not overly powerful, but will fly the Kitfox 1.   A 912 is much heavier and would eat up your useable load considerably.  JImChuk
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  14. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Bringing a Kitfox 1 back to life   

    Seems like quite a project.  Should pick up some HP with the change.  JImChuk
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  15. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2   

    Sorry, but it will have to wait till spring.  Thanks!   JImChuk
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