1avidflyer

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Stretch (Mini Plus)    11 August

   Very nice Randy.  Good for you.  I'm waiting on the DAR for my Kitfox 4 now.  I tried to post some pictures, but haven't been able to in any of my attempted posts lately.   Looks like you have the secret.    I think the Rotax is a good choice.  The idea of listening to 8500 rpm does not appeal to me.   JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic task-based operating limitations program letter    11 July

   Just planning on the 40 phase 1 myself.  And yes, it seems that the 582 round cowl needs to be extended 3" for a 912 installation.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic task-based operating limitations program letter    9 July

   Looks nice.  I messaged my DAR today, and he sent some forms including a copy of a program letter.  I had sent him one that I reworked that a DAR had a friend of mine use in Arkansas.   My DAR suggested going with the task based phase 1, I've got to research it some more.  I don't really mind the 40 hours  setup, usually I just fly close to home by myself anyway.  Not sure yet which way I'll go.  JImChuk
   PS  Got any decals for the cowl yet?  A friend of mine made mine, I came up with the pictures and he has the machine to make the decal.  I'm sure he still has the files....
   
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic task-based operating limitations program letter    9 July

   I hope some one will respond to your questions.  I'm just about to submit my paperwork for the airworthiness DAR inspection for my Kitfox 4.   I wonder about some of these things as well.  JImChuk
   I've never had to use a DAR up till now.  All my rebuilds were on previously flying planes.  
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic New Project in the works    17 June

   I like the idea of the bigger wing, wonder how the piggy back Stol ribs would work. Or at least a copy of them. I'm a fan of Grove gear, cause is has so much less drag.  I see Kitfox 5-7 gear fairly often for about $1000. Wonder what it would do on the Magnum...  Other than that, Git her done!    JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Have the forums all died?    31 May

   I'm sure the wars don't help, along with everything else.  I did send someone else your way a couple of days ago.  He was looking for a prop, and I told him to check yours out.  I know I'm still liking my prop on the older Kitfox 4 and will soon be flying the new one with your prop as well.  JImChuk
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2    28 May

   Do to the longer motor mount for the engine, I am a little light in the tail on the new Kitfox 4.  Have to add 10 lbs there.  It still will end up at about 665 lbs though, so not a real heavy Kitfox4.  This is the mount and weight I built.  The same thing should work for anyone needing weight on an Avid, as the tail structure is the same in that area.  JImChuk
   PS, ended up coming in at 669.6 lbs.  Funny thing, I wrote this message a few weeks ago, and couldn't up load the pictures.  Wonder if it will work now?   It didn't work.  Well here is something else then.  Will need to do a better one but I took this video this evening.   Latest Kitfox 4 walkaround
   

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   1avidflyer added a topic in Jokes    25 May

   Red Greens advice on building an aircraft

   Just saw this yesterday and though I would pass it on.   Some humor and a fair bit of wisdom as well.   Enjoy,  JImChuk
   Red Green - How To Do Everything - Build Your Own Airplane
   

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   1avidflyer added a post in a topic Avid STOL and Heavy Hauler rib sketch.    21 April

   If it doesn't work out, I could copy them on my printer, and mail them to you.  JImChuk
   

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2    18 April

    Was about 75 yesterday, 55 today, and supposed to get to about 35 tomorrow.  No storms though, and snow is pretty well all gone.  My strip even dried up  enough that I got to go flying Wednesday.... It was nice.  Hope you dodge the T storms and such further south of us.  JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 build # 2    17 April

    Well back working on the Kitfox a bit, a friend of mine made me some decals and I got them put on yesterday.... JImChuk
    
    
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic MGL V6 radio    9 April

    Bummer,  I have the V6 in both of my Kitfox 4s.  Haven't flown with the one in the new Kitfox yet, but they seemed to work good for me.  I have a friend of mine who is into electronics.  Wonder if he could do anything with it.... JImChuk
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild    1 April

    Wow, hard to believe it's been 5 years since my last post on this thread.   The plane still is flying nice several hundred hours later.  Almost done with my next Kitfox 4 and hope to get it finished in the next couple of months.  JImChuk
    PS  sure is sad how quiet the group has become in those 5 years.  I'm trying to get over a bout of covid, and happened to look at this thread.  Back when I started this thread, there was a constant stream of comments from others.  Now a days weeks go by without any comments on the forum.  Hopefully the archives are still being of benefit to builders....... 
    

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    1avidflyer added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar    30 March

    Dean Wilson has passed

    The original designer of the Avid Flyer, and the numerous copies or near copies of aircraft has passed away today. Dean Wilson contributed so much to the light plane world that we know today. We have all been benefited so much by what he brought to our worlds.
    

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    1avidflyer added a post in a topic Imperial Screws    10 March

    Review this page, it lists length of bolts, and grip range.  Also in upper left corner it shows how those lengths are measured.  You also should figure in for at least a washer under the nut.  1 - 3 threads should protrude out of the lock nut.  No reason for shear nuts, just the standard AN3 bolts, washer (s)  and a nylock nut.  JImChuk
    PS, notice it's also called a 10-32.  10 is diameter of bolt and 32 threads per inch 
    AN3 Bolts ( 10-32 ) | Aircraft Spruce ®
    

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