Av8r3400

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About Av8r3400

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  • Birthday 01/31/1971

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  1. Av8r3400 added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    912 Ignition
    For future reference, Rotax 912 aftermarket ignition boxes.
     
    https://www.ignitech.cz/en/vyrobky/bikes/rotax/rotax%20912%20and%20914/rotax%20912%20and%20914.htm
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  2. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic "Built from parts"   

    When I rebuilt the Mangy, I considered this option.  The potential pitfalls are great if the FSDO or DAR don't  cooperate.    
    I chose to keep the original airworthiness and forgo the repairman's certificate.   I'm not so conceited that having a second set of eyes look at my plane every year isn't a good thing.
    Even with all of the extensive modifications I made to the plane, the only thing the FAA cared about was changing the prop.  I had a 5 hour phase 1 and done.  It went much easier with far less risk of spending a ton of money on a rebuild only to have a paperweight at the end.      
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  3. Av8r3400 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Announcement!
    I've been told that there is going to be a 40th Anniversary for Avid Flyer this year at Airventure.
    Start panning your trip now!
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  4. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 ( highly modified ) build up   

    IMO, 60 hp max (45 continuous) is going to be a little weak for the weight of this build. 
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  5. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Luga NR prop selection   

    I need a 2 blade NR spinner!
     
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  6. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Flaperons   

    There's nothing really "wrong" with how the early 'Foxes fly.  They just require proper and liberal use of the rudder.
    On the early wing flap usage really isn't a thing.  The under camber wing has plenty of drag to slow you down and flap deployment doesn't really ad much lift.  "Flaps" are more used for pitch trim.
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  7. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Kinda quiet on here.   

    I just had my plane out for the first time in 4 months.  Pathetic.
     
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  8. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Speed wing mods?   

    X2 on the Kitfox Ribs.  Definitely the best design of the segment for overall performance.  You may need to get them from another builder or make them yourself, unless you buy a complete wing kit.
    Investigate the .083" tubes more.  There is a local metal supplier near me that can get both .065" and .083", but only in 20' lengths (lots of waste and therefore expense).  With the thick wall tube, the Just Aircraft extruded inserts become an option.  Getting the Kitfox inserts (for the .065") may be problematic.  I've heard they will not sell to anyone without a serial number due to supply limitations.
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  9. Av8r3400 added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts   

    5 months later
    My truck finally mad the trip home from Oshkosh, Airventure 2022.
    For those that don't know, it was struck by lightning on July 23, 2022 and has been at the Volvo dealer in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin since July 25th.
      
     
     
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  10. Av8r3400 added a topic in Close Call's and dumb stunts   

    5 months later
    My truck finally mad the trip home from Oshkosh, Airventure 2022.
    For those that don't know, it was struck by lightning on July 23, 2022 and has been at the Volvo dealer in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin since July 25th.
      
     
     
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  11. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Skyraider   

    I have a friend with a Ridge Runner and currently a Sky Raider project in process.
    He's seriously considering the Yamaha Phazer engine.  These look like a real good alternative to the unsupported and/or unreliable two-strokes.  Similar weight and more power.
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  12. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic kitfox IV under seat storage.. how?   

    I did the Williams pans.  They sure look the same to me.
    http://avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/709-classic-iv-restoration/&do=findComment&comment=10267
     
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  13. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic lost another one   

    Fair skies and tailwinds, Bob.
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  14. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Waht is the Avid + (Or plus)   

    I always associated that tail with the Persang-Airdale line of aircraft...
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  15. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Another neat trim idea   

    The concern for flutter comes from the engineering of that cable is such that it's designed to pull, not push.  
    So that being a given, putting a spring around the cable to assist in pushing  on the trim tab rather than relying solely on the cable would be very advisable.
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