1avidflyer

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Parting out Kitfox 2    10 April

   The plane was sold a yr ago.  Don't think I have an instrument panel like you need.  I'll have a look and let you know if I find one.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid flyer on Facebook marketplace Oklahoma.    9 April

   Clear as day if you look for it.  An A model judging by the shape of the door bottom.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts    29 March

   This got the heart pumping a bit faster

   I took a friend for a ride the other evening in my Kitfox 4.  Nice flight and we both had a good time.  That changed a bit after I dropped him off at the airport and flew the 10 miles home to my grass strip.  I was chasing the sunset, and two planes had to take off in front of me as well, but I probably wouldn't have noticed it anyway.  (who would think this would happen)  My friend even looked back at the plane from about 15' away and gave me a thumbs up as I was going to taxi away.  Well about half way home, something started banging.  Plane was flying fine, but it sounded like something was going to land in a different place than me.  Had deer on my field, but didn't intend to go around, but was able to dodge the furry things.  I thought that maybe the turtle deck was somehow coming loose, but when I got around to the other side of the plane, I saw this.  Kind of a relief to find out what it was, and no damage caused, (except to my heart and underwear)  ((well not really to the underwear)).  Anyway, I usually keep the seat belts snapped together when not in use on the passenger side, I will have to make sure to always do that in the future.  JImChuk
   
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic SkyRaider project on deck    29 March

   Good that you are able to get back to work on the plane.  Any good engine shop that rebuilds snowmobile engines should be able to rebuild your 503.  I have a local shop in Hibbing that I've had go through over a dozen 447, 503, 532 and 582 engines.  All were fine afterwards.  Maybe all you need is a decarbon and new seals with the tear down/inspection.   What airport do you fly out of?  I sold my first Avid to a guy who flew out of Flying Cloud.  He sold it last year though.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid C project in south Alabama    21 March

   Any guesses on where it goes next?  :-)  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid C project in south Alabama    20 March

   Just to finish up on this thread, no one bought it while I was in Alabama, so I hauled it home to Mn on the trailer.  It sure pulled nice.  About 1600 miles all told.  I left the plane in Tennessee for a week or so while we visited my wife's daughter in South Carolina.  Thanks again for the great help with the storage Martin.  So now the Avid is in my hangar safe and sound.  I was able to buy a nice Jabiru 80 hp engine and will install that on the plane when the time comes.  Once it's in flying condition, it will end up for sale again.  JImChuk
   
   
   
   
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic New beginnings    19 March

   Remember that you are supposed to have .040" space between the starter housing and the cover that bolts to the engine crankcase.  The O rings holds things where they should be.  If tightened up tight, the starter cover will crack.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Just joined the Fat Avid Club    9 March

   That is a fine looking airplane.  Glad you are having fun with it.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Help identifying ribs    6 March

   Welcome to the group Russ.  Those ribs don't look at all like Avid ribs that I've seen.  If it was me, I think I would plan on building new wings.  Kitfox uses .065" spars on their Kitfoxes that go up to 1550 gross weight.  They also have a nice 5' long stiffener that goes in the spar.  Avid stiffeners are much smaller.  Actually, Just Aircraft uses the same stiffeners as Kitfox.  Depending where you are located, they may be closer to you.  I was going to buy some spars and stiffeners a few years ago, and Just was actually a bit cheaper than Kitfox.  Not sure about now.  JImChuk
   

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic New beginnings    3 March

    Keep pecking away at it.  I would see if there is a good snowmobile repair shop near you that can tear the engine down and do what needs to be done to it.  But in the end, the best bet is to put a 912 in the plane.  I sure like my Kitfox 4 with the 912.  There are more used 912s around all the time.  JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Have the forums all died?    9 February

    Hi Jack,  the last two planes I picked up were on the Avid FB forum.   Both of them were for sale for a while before I bought them.  I guess the way to find the planes is to spend to much time on the computer looking at barnstormers and the airplane forums.  I actually wasn't really in the market, but this last one turned out to work good for me by giving me something to do over the winter while I'm in Alabama.  By the end of the month I will have to have it sitting on the trailer for the trip back to Minnesota, unless someone wants to take it off my hands before then.  JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Harding Ice Field    7 February

    Very nice, thanks for posting.  JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Just joined the Fat Avid Club    2 February

    Looks good!  stay at it and it will be flying soon.  JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Fabric Question    31 January

    Do you have any idea what paint/fabric was used?  Polyfiber would usually look pink in the primer (poly brush)  Does the paint dissolve with a solvent like MEK?  If it does, and the fabric is still in good shape, you could perhaps remove the paint with the solvent and once it's clean down to the fabric, reapply coatings.  Just a guess though.  JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid C project in south Alabama    30 January

    Not going to Sun and Fun,  I'll be back in Mn by then.   The way this project came about was I got connected up with the Gulf Shores High School aviation class a couple of years ago, and I am mentoring some students in the class on fabric covering.  I bought this project in Florida, and am working on it in one of the hangars the school has.  I like doing the work and helping the kids learn a little and it gives me something to do while I'm down here.  The class is building a Sonex, and rebuilding a Cherokee and a Sting.  Not much to do on the Sting really, brakes and cosmetics mostly.  It may fly in a month or so.  JImChuk
    

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