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  1. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Attention Magnum Owners!   

    Is it possible to reverse the T shaped black tube in your picture?  Maybe there is more clearance on the other side and it's installed backwards????  Just guessing. :-)  JImChuk
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  2. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Bandit with Subaru engine   

    7 gallon tanks would be about 17" wide.  14 gallon tanks are about 34" wide.  Should have no problem feeling/seeing where the tanks are or aren't. Here is a MK IV heavy hauler wing showing 14 gallon wing tank.   JImChuk

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  3. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 More pics   

    Keep at it TJay,  wont be long now!.   Wish I was working on my airplane projects.   I'm a bit further north, made it to Greenville SC where wife's daughter and grandkids live.  I'm doing projects for them now.   Women really do need a man around for those honey do projects.  I guess I got nominated here.   Keep on the fox, it will be ready for that first flight soon.  Keep up with the progress pictures also.  JImChuk
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  4. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Also, if it wasn't mentioned already, make sure the flaperon fits the rib tails.  JImChuk
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  5. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic New Avid Magnum owner   

    If you are unsure how to look on the FAA website, here is a link to the page you will start with.  JImChuk
    http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/AcftRef_Results.aspx?Mfrtxt=&Modeltxt=AVID+MAGNUM&PageNo=1
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  6. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Cuyuna UL 430 RR engine   

    I believe that the gross weight on the A model was a bit less than 800 lbs.  Avid did test to much higher weights than that.  I have a picture somewhere showing them testing a B model wing to about 5.5 Gs for a half hour with no damage.  That was their wing though,  who knows what yours would take.   I believe your wing has .065" wall thickness spars.  That is not the weak point.  Kitfox goes up to 1550 gross weight with the same spars.  Different spar stiffeners, different lift struts, heavier carry throughs, ect, ect.  All those effect the gross weight possible.  JImChuk
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  7. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    If my memory is correct, scotchbrite and alcohol (to clean the spar, not to drink)  I think Kitfox said green scotchbrite  though.  Not sure if it's finer or courser then the purple.  JImChuk
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  8. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Cuyuna UL 430 RR engine   

    My friend with the A model has a Hirth in his plane as well.  Another friend of his  helped him with the welding, and they kept the original mount, but altered it enough so the bolt pattern on the Hirth engine fit the mount.  Don't think it was much of a deal if one can do the welding.  The Hirth is inverted, just like the Cuyuna was before.  JImChuk
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  9. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Cuyuna UL 430 RR engine   

    Hope you're visiting someone else Doug.  JImChuk
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  10. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Parting out MK4 Avid   

    I think the original poster is Mike Butts.  From Massachusetts. I've seen his add on barnstormers.  Also talked to him on the phone last fall about the fuselage.  Older members here may remember a guy who flew a Jabiru equipted MK IV from California to New Jersy maybe 5-6 years ago.   The owner had a handle like 'Master of the universe' or something like that.  Somehow Mike got the plane and is parting it out.  Then again,  maybe I'm wrong on everything.  508 is a Ma. prefix though.   JImChuk
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  11. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Cuyuna UL 430 RR engine   

    The Cuyuna engine was not a very reliable engine, but was available in these early planes.  Quicksilver used them as well to begin with.  When Rotax took an active role in making their engines available with a gearbox for airplanes, they took over the market.  And for a reason!  You would probably be well advised to consider a Rotax 503 or if you want water cooling, a 582.  Another option if you want a 4 stroke engine would be to go with an HKS engine.  That would work very nice on a light A model.  My first Avid was a rebuilt A model.  I have a friend who has an A model with a 55 HP Hirth engine as well that I have flown.  JImChuk
    PS  I had a Cuyuna engine in my Quicksilver MX.  (my first airplane)
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  12. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Two IVO 3-blade props   

    The way I read the add, the price of $730 was for one.  See the little quantity box with a 1 in it.  JImChuk
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  13. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Two IVO 3-blade props   

    iVO was selling their new 3 blade props for $660.  No extra blade however.  JImChuk
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  14. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 questions   

    To know if your prop and engine are set up right, you should be able to turn between 6000- 6200 RPM static full throttle.  (tied off)  If you are under propped, (over revving) and fly it, you might burn up your engine.  JImChuk
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  15. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Propeller Wanted   

    I saw this on ebay.  Looks like a nice prop.  JImChuk
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/KOOLprop-exceeds-expectations-73-R-2-model-/252075523219?hash=item3ab0df3c93:g:r8cAAOSw0JpV5HAm&vxp=mtr
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  16. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic ****Sold******   

    I see them usually listed for more than that.  $1000+  There is a E box on barnstormers now for $1800.  No guarantee he will sell, but.... JImChuk
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  17. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic ****Sold******   

    That is a very good (low) price.  The C box should probably sell for over half that price on ebay by it's self.   If it was mine, I would separate the parts and list them on ebay.  JImChuk
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  18. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Newbie   

    Welcome aboard!  Great bunch of guys here that will most likely steer you in the right direction if you have questions ;-)   JImChuk
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  19. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox Lite in Arizona Craigslist $400   

    Here is a Kitfox lite for 10 times as much.  It does have flaperons however.  Unlike this one.  JImChuk 
    https://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/6003820751.html
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  20. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox Lite in Arizona Craigslist $400   

    I think you called it Larry.  Some French car used a motor like this I think.  (without the gearbox) Can't remember the name right now.  Rather underpowered I think.   JImChuk
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  21. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox Lite in Arizona Craigslist $400   

    Don't think Cuyuna ever made an opposed twin.  Hirth did, but I don't think the heads looked like this.  JImChuk
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  22. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox Lite in Arizona Craigslist $400   



  23. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic BUYER BEWARE - RUSSIAN LIGHTS on ebay!   

    What Leni said.  Me too.  JImChuk
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  24. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Fuel system advice   

    The 582 Rotax uses 2 type 54 Bing carbs.    The Jabiru uses 1 type 94 bing carb.  Probably we are comparing apples to oranges on what they will tolerate for fuel pressure.  JImChuk
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  25. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Fuel system advice   

    Jabiru supplied a 1.5 MM float jet for their bing carbs.  If you run gravity feed, Bing recommends using their 3 MM jet.  I flew with gravity feed in my Avid MK IV for many hours with the standard jet.  I did use an electric pump for takeoffs, although the one time I forgot to turn it on, I didn't notice it running out of fuel but turned it on after I was 20 or 30' in the air.  JImChuk
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