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  1. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic WEIGHT OF BARE FUSELAGE?   

    I've been stripping down the Avid MK IV that I crash landed a year and a half ago and almost have it down to bare bones. I'll try to get it on the scales before I start adding anything back to it. My guess is about 100 lbs. Just to claify, I'm referring to just the fusaloge at that weight. Take care, Jim Chuk


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  2. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Timing Rotax 582   

    When I've filled the rotary valve oil, I slipped the hose off the bottle that goes to the lower port, and then slipped about a foot long larger hose over the smaller hose. I then slowly fill that hose till the oil comes out of the upper port and starts to fill the bottle. A 532 does not have the bleed screw, but the 582 does and I remove it also and let the oil come out there as well. With the oil going in the lower port, and no oil blocking the upper port, the oil pushes the air out as it fills the cavity. I've done this on 3 582s,and 2 532s with no bad results. Take care, Jim Chuk


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  3. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic WARP DRIVE PROP INFO NEEDED   

    Hi Ed, look at the last picture, it shows the prop and the lazer line on the wall. If you twist the blade, the lazer line will move sideways. If you rotate the prop, the lazer line will move up or down. After you mark the spot the lazer is hitting when it's on the first blade, the next blade will be at the same location if when the lazer tool is on it and the lazer light is hitting the target. (blade doesn't have to be level, you could have your mark on the ceiling if you wanted, as long as you hit the same mark with the next blade.) Hope that is clear. Thanks, Jim Chuk


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  4. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic WARP DRIVE PROP INFO NEEDED   

    Ed, not sure if you were addressing this to me or Doug, but if it's me, then here goes. Suppose they tell you to set your prop to 10 degrees and see what it gives you for static RPM. Okey, so you set the first blade to that 10 degrees with the angle gauge or WD protractor or what ever else you can set the 10 degrees with. Then using the lazer tool, you adjust the other blade or 2 to match the first blade. Take care, Jim Chuk


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  5. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic WARP DRIVE PROP INFO NEEDED   

    Sure, just set the first blade, mark where the lazer is pointing, and then get the other blade (or two) to hit the same mark. If you look at the third picture, below the lazer mark hitting the electrical tape, you see a couple of magic marker marks on the wood 2X4. Those were targets other times when I used this thing. One thing though is the plane can't move when you are doing this or ofcourse it wouldn't work. Pull a plug out of each cylinder and just turn the prop slowly and gently. Take care, Jim Chuk


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  6. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic WARP DRIVE PROP INFO NEEDED   

    Yesterday I mentioned that I would try to post some pictures of my lazer/prop setting tool, so here it is. Before I put the skis on the Avid today, I snapped a few pics of it. The nice thing about it is that it's so sensitive, you can watch the lazer beam move as you tighten the clamping bolts and tighten the oposite bolt to bring the pointer back on the mark. It's easy to get the lazer point within 1/8" at 20'. Being as how the blade is only about 4" wide at the point being measured, that is pretty accurate I think. Take care, Jim Chuk








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  7. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Tail Wheel endorsement   

    Noticed we didn't get a report about getting the Stinson. Hope things went well.... Take care, Jim Chuk

    Now if the weather would cooperate I have a flight up north to coeur d'Alene planed to pick up a Stinson 108-3 for a friend who just bought it and bring it back down here to southern Idaho. I will put up some pics of the flight once we get back. It will be the furthest north I've flown yet over some amazing country I'm looking forward to it.

    -Robert-

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  8. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic WARP DRIVE PROP INFO NEEDED   

    I was going to mention that you could use one of those to set the first blade if you had some idea where you should start, and then use the lazer to get the other blades to the exact same pitch as the first one. Got tired of typing in the other post though! Take care, Jim Chuk


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  9. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic 3 piece windshield   

    If you were referring to stop drilling to keep the crack from going further, I wasn't about to take any chances with that windshield. It broke so easy that I didn't want to give it a chance to shatter and come flying into my face at 100 MPH. I had a sheet of 4'X4'X .090 Lexan that came with the kit and built the windshield out of that. I've heard of others that have had the plexiglass windshields break on them also. I know the Lexan scratches easier, but I'm sticking with that. I just bought a 4'X8' X.090 Lexan from a local commercial window builder/installer for $75, and that will make 2 windshields for me. Actually I got a break on the price cause my son who is a construction superintendent works quite often with this guy and they help each other out when they can. Take care, Jim Chuk


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  10. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic WARP DRIVE PROP INFO NEEDED   

    I've used the WD protractor, but if you want to get real accurate setting your prop, build a device that holds a lazer tight to the blade. The lazer can shine halfway accross the hangar. Mark that spot on the wall and then set the other 2 blades to the same spot. The one I built has a stop at the end of the blade and 2 on the top. 3 screws screwed in just the right amount touch the flat side of the blade. It ends up at the exact same place on each blade because of this and so it will shine the lazer very accuratly. I just looked in my pictures and I didn't find any pics of mine. If I'm able to, I'll try to get some tomorrow so you can see what I'm talking about. Take care, Jim Chuk


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  11. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic 3 piece windshield   

    Not saying this will happen to you, but when I got my Kitfox 4 kit, it had a windshield from LP Aeroplastics in a big box. When it came time to mount the windshield, as I was positioning it on the butt ribs, it cracked. I had it sitting in place, and lifted one corner about 3/4" to move it, and I heard this little plink sound... It broke right at the top of the cutout for the wing spar. Sure glad I wasn't the one who paid $400 for it. I've changed about 5 windshields on Avids, and never used heat on them. Never had problems with them cracking either. I'll take that back, I did break 2 of them, but they were trying to hold the rest of the plane up and they couldn't pass muster on that!. Oh well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! Take care, Jim Chuk


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  12. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Gas caps   

    Ed, I didn't say they were interchangeable. They came from different models of Avids. The plastic cap was on a C model, and the metal one was on a MK IV. The plastic ones do stick down into the tank much further than the metal one does, so maybe that is what Leni has. I couldn't understand how fuel could come out of his tanks, but I was thinking about how my metal caps fit into the tank. Take care, Jim Chuk


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  13. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Gas caps   

    I took a few pictures today of the gas caps on my MK IV, and also some on a C model that I picked up as a project. They are different, MK IV are metal, C model are plastic and have threads to screw them in. Which style do you have Leni? Take care, Jim Chuk


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  14. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Changing over to the 582   

    Here are a few pics of my first MK IV right after I got it. What in particular were you wanting to see? I can get some of my latest MK IV later if you want. Take care, Jim Chuk





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  15. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Gas caps   

    I glued in my vent tubes with some old Scotch Weld 2216 that came with my Kitfox project. I had bought a 5 lb kit of Hysol when I rebuilt my Avid MK IV, and the stuff went bad in about a year. The Scotch Weld is at least 20 years old and it still works fine. I wouldn't glue a structrual part with it, but I've glued all sorts of things and it just works fine. Even glued the side rails on a big truck radiator and it's still holding. It doesn't seem to be affected by the gas either. I never had any fuel come out of my vents, but the bottom of the stem just barely goes through the cap. If that end isn't into the fuel how can it suck the fuel up. Also I thought that the idea of the vent tubes facing forward was so air could come into the tanks to give some positive pressure. Maybe I'm not understanding your question correctly??? Take care, Jim Chuk

    PS wish the Scotch Weld wasn't mixed 2 parts to 3, it would be the perfect adhesive if it was 1-1

    PSS should have mentioned, I have the original metal Avid caps.


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  16. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic LSA /LSP - How do they know?   

    The Data tag I was refering to is the FAA aircraft name plate. Part # B4007 in the Wag-Aero catolog. It measures 3" X 4 1/4". Top of plate says Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft. Below that are where you list: Model, next line: Serial No Empty Wt, next line: Date of Mfg, Gross Wt next line Engine Hp. Then it says Built By then next line Name, next line Address, next line City and State. That plate comes with the kit I believe, and if not you can buy it for $5.00 Take care, Jim Chuk


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  17. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic LSA /LSP - How do they know?   

    Couple of things pop out in my mind. You are required to carry a current weight and balance form in the airplane, and that should show gross weight. The other is the Data plate on the tail of the plane. That should show gross weight also. Then again, maybe I'm all wet! LOL Take care, Jim Chuk


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  18. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid seat options   

    My first 3 Avids had the sling seat and this last MK IV has the fiberglass seat. Without extra padding, the fiberglass seat is a killer for the small of my back. I'm not tall, 5'8". I took a small foam pillow that is about 16" wide and 12" high and 3" thick and set it behind me on the seat. That makes it fine. The problem as I see it is this. It's like the seat goes forward just about at your waist level and then goes back again. It puts a bend in my back that's not supposed to be there. The sling seats were okey on my back. I'm thinking about making a foam pillow that will got full width across the back of the seat. Forgot to mention, this Avid has the factory bubbles on the roof for added headroom. I don't need it but toom much room is better than not enough. Take care, Jim Chuk

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  19. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid 582 firewall muffler mount?   

    Thanks for the reply Leni, I would like to see the pics you have if you could post them. You must really have it figured out pretty good to be able to fly in that cold of weather! Thanks, Jim Chuk


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  20. 1avidflyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid 582 firewall muffler mount?
    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any pictures of their firewall muffler mount. My Avid factory muffler mount is still okey, but I need to make a heat muff to warm up the cockpit. Having a firewall mount will allow the muff to be longer and that should let me get more heat off of it. Also if anyone has pics of their heat muff/heat system, I would like to see them. I'm in northern Mn, and am wearing a snowmobile suit allready when I go flying. Thanks, Jim Chuk
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  21. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic extended leading edges   

    Thanks Leni for finding the pics for me. I have some drawings from Lee Dubay that show how to do an aluminum leading edge extention that goes out about 1 1/2". The 4" extention would give about 9% more wing area over a standard wing and move the CG in a way most Avids need it to go. I do wonder what it will do to the wing in regards to flying and stall characteristics though. I'm not saying it would be worse, just wondering. Take care, Jim Chuk


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  22. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic extended leading edges   

    I'm sorry, but wasn't able to find your pictures??? Thanks, Jim Chuk


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  23. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic extended leading edges   

    Any chance of posting some pictures of the 4" extentions you have on your plane? I would be curious to see them. Is this your own idea or does putting the 4" extentions on cause the shape of the wing to copy another previously designed wing? Thanks, Jim Chuk


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  24. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic Sky Raider 1   

    Just did some checking in my Leading Edge catalog, and the bare engines are 69.2 lbs, and 64 lbs. The 582 is the 64 lb. one.... I always liked the fuel economy I got with my 582s. If I kept them at about 5200 in cruise, it was about 3.5 GPH. I don't think the 503 will do as well at the same airspeed. Heck, my 447 in my Himax used to go through 3 GPH at 5200 RPM. If you get the right radiators, you might end up only 5 lbs or so heavier with the 582 and wow would it climb!! Just a thought... Take care, Jim Chuk


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  25. 1avidflyer added a post in a topic avid floats   

    I have a set of these floats that I've never used. I asked about them on the Team Kitfox forum, and Paul Seehaufer posted a nice reply to my questions. He has flown them for over 1000 hrs if I remember right. He had a lot of good info on them. Not meaning to chase you off this site or anything, but only trying to answer your question. If you happen to go to that other site, search for Avid Fiberglass floats, and I think you will find the posts I'm referring to. Also if you look in the archives on this site, I think this topic has been discussed before also. Take care, Jim Chuk
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