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  1. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Headset hanger   

    Me to, or they lay on the seat.  JImChuk
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  2. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic My mk4   

    This was for sale a while back, not sure if it's sold or not.  JImChuk

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  3. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic My mk4   

    I like the sling seat way more than the fiberglass seat.  Had to put some foam behind my lower back with the fiberglass seat or my back would start to hurt fairly soon.  The sling seat is also more adjustable for height.  JImChuk
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  4. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    Wife don't drive because of health issues.  Think of something else Ed. Wow, did this cold knock me for a loop.  Didn't do anything on the plane today.  JImChuk
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  5. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic My mk4   

    I won't argue with you Larry.  If you're happy with yours, I'm glad for you.   I'm happy with mine, and I'm glad for me as well.  That's why we fly experimentals.   We get to more or less do our own thing.  :-)  JImChuk
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  6. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Float Flying Almost Over   

    Takes some of the fun of the sneaking up on them out of it, but if you're just a meat hunter..... ;-)    JImChuk
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  7. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Float Flying Almost Over   

    Is that a deer in the water in the first picture?  JImChuk
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  8. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    Thanks for the info guys.  JImChuk
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  9. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic My mk4   

    That was quick.  You wont regret it.  Fly with someone with the regular width and you will be glad you added the extra lb or two.  JImChuk
    PS  good idea to brace up the seat truss and under the doors as well as long as you are handy with steel.
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  10. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic My mk4   

    I would probably go the other way, do the fuselage, and make the door fit it.  The door won't bend very well if at all with the windows in place.  And if they are fit already, they most likely wont fit later after the door is twisted.   JImChuk
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  11. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic My mk4   

    At the front bottom of the door, there is no gain in width.  At the back bottom of the door it is 1 1/2" wider on each side.  The back of the seat is pretty much at the back of the door.  It is wider at the hips and shoulders in my opinion.  I like it so much on my Avid, I would almost do it on  a finished plane that I owned.  I have another Kitfox 4 that is covered, and have agonized over pulling the fabric back off to do the mod.  Although they are getting closer, my shoulders are still wider than my hips.  ;-)  JImChuk
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  12. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic My mk4   

    This  is what I did with mine.  It gave me 3" wider at the top of the seat.  I went 4" wider on my Kifox 4, but it doesn't have the baggage compartment door on the side like the Avid does.  I used 7' of 1/2"  035" wall tubing on each side.  JImChuk




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  13. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    Definatly had moisture in the pot first thing in the morning.  It wouldn't work at all.  Had to suck the sand out with a shop vac, and spread it out on the tarp and let it dry.  I don't have a dryer, wasn't aware of them.  What are they?  Thanks,  Jim
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  14. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    Had a little time to sandblast today, but didn't finish.  The sandblaster was kind of pulsating for some reason.  It would throw out about a half a teaspoon full of sand every half second or so.  When I would adjust it for less sand, it would slowly quit sending out sand.  I still made some progress, although I've come down with a sore throat and cold it seems.  Between sneezing and blowing snot all over the place, it wasn't as much fun as I was expecting for today.... :-)  JImChuk
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  15. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic My mk4   

    Looks like you are well on your way to having a nice airplane.  If it was me, I would widen the fuselage and add some bracing to the seat truss before you cover the airplane.  JImChuk
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  16. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid project on barnstormers   

    Mike,  your comment reminded me of the Gambler song.  "Got to know when to hold um, know when to fold um."  JImChuk
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  17. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    Well it took quite a bit of work to get the compressor and sandblaster to work.  My brother was always buying junk at auctions.  buy it, bring it home, and then it would sit and rust.  He had a stroke several years ago, and I got to clean up the mess.  As far as the sand goes, I had a 5 gallon bucket of silica sand, so I tried that first.  I also have some bags of garnet sandblasting grit, but wanted to try the silica first cause I figured it wouldn't be as aggressive on the tubing.  It worked real well so, got some more of the silica.  I did end up mixing the silica with a bag of garnet fine grit I had.  I put a big plastic tarp down, and reclaimed most of the sand and reused it.  Ran it through a window screen to get any big chunks out before it went back into the sandblaster.  Seems to work fine so far.  I imagine the sand will get smaller the more times it's used, so will be less effective.  I've got the 5 gallons plus two 50 lb bags of silica and the one 80 lb bag of fine grit garnet media in the blaster now.  Could get by with less, but would have to refill more often.   About $25 for the silica and grit.  JImChuk
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  18. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox Vixen for sale   

    Not sure about the engine, but even without it, it seems like a good price for a buyer.  Sad to see the dream slip away from the owner though.  JImChuk
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  19. 1avidflyer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Avid project on barnstormers
    Just saw this on barnstormers.  Serial # says it's a C model.  Does have the MK IV cowl and motor mount though.  JImChuk
    AVID FLYER MARK IV • $7,499 • FOR SALE • Avid Flyer Mark IV. Great Winter Project. This Avid has been garage kept it's entire life and needs to be finished. Kit number 857. This is an excellent project. Engine is a Rotax 582 Gray. We have all required gauges to complete the panel. The aircraft is in Livonia, MI 734-564-3878. Would trade for Early Bronco 1966-1977. $7499 Rotax 582 Exhaust + upgraded motor mount Air Dale Fuel Tanks New Covering Wood Prop New • Contact Steven Mcfall - EXPERIENCE RC, Owner - located Livonia, MI USA • Telephone: 734-564-3878 . • Posted October 9, 2017 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Pictures

     
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  20. 1avidflyer added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Kitfox Vixen for sale
    Just saw this on barnstormers.  Way way less than a new kit price.  JImChuk
     KIT FOX VIXEN PROJECT • $10,500 • FOR SALE • About 90% complete. Main parts needed for completion are: Cowling and windshield, These are available from the factory. 2.5 liter Subaru engine. Warp Drive 3 blade carbon fiber ground adjustable prop. Wheel pants. Wings and tail feathers are finished and painted. Fuselage is painted with silver but not yet color coated. Paint for fuselage is included (ensign white) Trailer with power loading winch and folding loading ramps Panel with wiring radios and instruments complete • Contact John R. Hubbard, Owner - located Valley Center, CA USA • Telephone: 7607498374 . • Fax: 7607498374 • Posted October 9, 2017 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Pictures

      
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  21. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    Busy for a bit yesterday and today.  Got the sandblaster to work, and used it a couple  of hours today.  Should finish tomorrow if other things don't get in the way to much.  Maybe paint Wednesday?? Hope hope.  JImChuk



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  22. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Wow!  You've been busy.  I wondered what had happened to you, no posts in I don't know how long.  Good to see the progress.  JImChuk
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  23. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic High EGT's   

    Don't remember if this was discussed, but on a two stroke, running more pitch in the prop will lower the EGTs as well.  Need to have a load on the engine.  What is your static full throttle RPM?  JImChuk
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  24. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    No, but I've got a couple of months before I go.  I'm not staying as long this winter either.   If it flys next summer, I'll be happy.  Looks like the hurricane didn't hurt Gulf Shores, so the condo in most likely still in one piece.  JImChuk
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  25. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild   

    Just got the fuselage back from the welder.  I cut and fit everything, and had him tig weld it.  Fuselage will be 4" wider than stock.   Next step is sandblasting.  Not looking forward to that though.  JImChuk


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