1avidflyer

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Flyer MKIV STOL Build    15 July

   Welcome to the group.  Sadly it seems that face book has taken the place of the various forums, including this one.  It's a real shame, because of the wealth of knowledge available here by using the search options and of course asking questions.  Keep us advised of your progress, and remember, a dumb question is one that isn't asked.  (we love pictures as well)  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Weight and Balance Issues, Ballast.    14 July

   I don't think you file a weight and balance form with the FAA.  Can you show me different?  The best bet is to talk to the DAR you are going to use and get it straight from the guy who will say yes or no.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Weight and Balance Issues, Ballast.    13 July

   I don't have a different letter.  I would wonder if this is really an issue anyway.  Has the DAR raised this topic or are you just trying to dot all the eyes, and cross all the tees?  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Weight and Balance Issues, Ballast.    12 July

   Well the service letter does list the early models.  Also, the Avid Flyer wing is almost identical to the early model Kitfoxes and it's rear CG is 16.5"
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Advice on possible KF-2 purchase    12 July

   I'm a real fan of the Ukranian props.  I have two NR props on my Kitfoxes.  This guy sells the same props as NR and seems to answer emails much quicker.  I also think a two blade prop performs better than a 3 blade but is not as smooth.   I would email him and ask what he thinks.  Tell him your engine and gearbox plus it's for a Kitfox.  (tractor application)  Propellers and fans for everyone - Home (mozello.com)
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Advice on possible KF-2 purchase    12 July

   Looks like B gearbox to me.  That 3 blade Warp drive prop may be a bit heavy for a B gearbox though.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Weight and Balance Issues, Ballast.    12 July

   I believe there was a service letter that moved the rearward CG to 16 or 16.5"   Here is a link to the service letters.  Look at # 30.  JImChuk
   Service Letters – Kitfox (kitfoxaircraft.com)
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Is Leading Edge Airfoils out of business?    12 July

   I ended up just ordering what I needed from Lockwood out of Florida.  Next time I need something though, I'll try them again as they are only about 400 miles from me and shipping is quicker.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Advice on possible KF-2 purchase    11 July

   My Kitfox 4 needs less rudder in the turns, and it's stiffer on the controls, mainly in roll.  Probably because of the larger flaperons than earlier models.  I had a Kitfox one for a while, and have tons of Avid time, and the early Kitfox and Avid are more alike to fly than the Kitfox 4.  The Kitfox 2 should be a fun plane, and like Leni says, wake your feet up before takeoff.  Great fun tho.  JImChuk
   

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Is Leading Edge Airfoils out of business?    10 July

    Paul,  the phone number you posted is the same one on the LEAF site and it didn't go thru today when I tried,  or last week either for that matter.
    

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    1avidflyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    10 July

    Is Leading Edge Airfoils out of business?

    I know that Aircraft Spruce bought out WagAero, but what happened to LEAF?  Been trying to place an order by phone and the number doesn't work anymore.  JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic VMAX 600 Questions    24 June

    Never heard of anyone using that Yamaha engine.  I would say you are in uncharted territory.  And aviation is not very forgiving about mistakes that play out in the air.  Sometimes the tried and proven solutions are the best.  
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Flying again    13 June

    After 6 months of radiation and chemo treatments, I met with the surgeon today at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  After the MRI,  digital probing. and the scope, he said he could find no trace of cancer.  I've got to back in two months for the same tests, but he says he is 95 percent certain that he will be saying the same thing then.  Wahoo!  I'm stoked!  Like having a new lease on life.  Thanks again to all the well wishers!  JImChuk 
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Flying again    9 June

    Thanks Leni,  Got another .9 hr last evening and am planning to give a buddy a flight tomorrow evening.   I see the surgeon on Thursday and will have a better understanding of where things are.  I'm pretty optimistic based on the last CT scan though.  JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Flying again    5 June

    Got another 1.7 last night.  Sweet!  Took my flying buddy with even.  JImChuk
    

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