Av8r3400

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  1. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Made some good progress on my wings today   

    How difficult/easy was dealing with the scalloped trailing edge?
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  2. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Need input from you guys   

    That's what my wife called my MXL Sport, too. 

    So now I get to buy a bigger more expensive airplane!  (Hopefully) 
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  3. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Check out this wiring diagram.. voltage regulator question   


    So what you are saying is you have a keyed master switch that combines the function of a start button.  My misunderstanding lead to the f'ed statement.  My apologies.
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  4. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Need input from you guys   

    As membership grows, this may be a good idea. 

    I think now, with only a couple of active members, it would be a waste of you valuable, short wing death trap flying time. 


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  5. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Check out this wiring diagram.. voltage regulator question   

    I don't have a plane (yet) but I do know a little about wiring and your system is kind of f'ed up.  That's putting way too much action through the ignition switch. 

    It may be better for you to rewire this to the schematic that was put up over at "Rotax".


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  6. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Any of you guys into 4 wheeling?   

    A couple of pics from my wasted youth...

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  7. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Model 4 on eBay   

    Probably why it keeps coming back again and again.

    I thought it was a little pricey, but what do I know... 
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  8. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Got her put on ski's   

    18" --  Seriously?  How, move the motor behind the seats a-la P-39?

    I go 230-ish pounds.  For me to fly an Avid this may be what's necessary! 
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  9. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Any of you guys into 4 wheeling?   

    Once upon a time I was into 4x4's.  Chevys, mostly.  Not much for rocks for crawling in this part of the country, just lots of mud! 

    My best trucks were both '85 Chevys, the first one was a Blazer, 4" & 3" lift with a Detroit 6.2 diesel, 700r4, NP241, 8.5" front 14 bolt w a Detroit in the rear.  I was a big fan of 36 x 12.5 Buckshot Mudders.

    That truck got wrecked and I moved most of the drive line into a diesel pickup chassis.  Only difference being a Dana 44HD in the front with a clutch type LS and 6" all in the suspension.  (Same tires.)

    I sold that truck in '95 when I bought my '94 Dodge-Cummins truck.  Other than a Loc-Rite in the Dana 80-hybrid rear it is stock.  (Regular cab, Cummins, NP4500, NP241HD, Dana 60/80H, Hiniker Plow for the last 2 years.)
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  10. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic New member intro   

    I'm a nooby with no plane, but I couldn't agree more. 
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  11. Av8r3400 added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Model 4 on eBay
    Does anyone know about this Kitfox that's been listed, repeatedly, on eBay?

    Model 4

    Thoughts or comments?
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  12. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Gas strut upgrade   

    Why not buy the easiest (most common application) 45# small strut first and then set you tabs to match it?

    Just a thought.
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  13. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic inclineometer gauge installed....   

    Steve--

    I'm struggling a little.  I've scoured that picture several times and do not see an AOA or 'Inclinometer' on your panel.  Could you point out which gauge it is?
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  14. Av8r3400 added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    'Nother new Member
    I came over from the Avid-Yahoo list (and for the record, that format sux).

    I'm "in between" airplanes now, but am looking to get into probably an Avid or 'Fox within the next 12-18 months.  I'd love a 1600 gross Sky Raider Frontier or Highlander, but the $$$ isn't there for that kind of project.  I live on enough property to give me about a 1000' grass strip in my front yard.  I have a pole barn, but it only has a 12 x 12 door, so folding wings are a must.

    I'm a 300 hour private/instrument pilot (mostly low wing Pipers) that's been out of the loop for most of the last 15 years.  I soloed at 16, licensed at 17, was about to get my commercial at 18 when I had some medical issues that precluded me from ever pursuing the 'career' that I wanted.  I never lost my medical, but they sure made it tough to get it renewed.  I've got it back now and plan to try and maintain it, but can always fall back to SP.

    My goal this summer is to regain currency and maybe see about that illusive tail wheel endorsement.

    I have hooked up with a new acquaintance who is an "Avid" fan (he owns the prototype).  He's offered to assist in getting me set up with something worth buying.  I am a little scared at this point of starting a kit completely on my own, worried a little of not having what it takes to finish it.  That's why I'm thinking of getting a flying plane to start then maybe adding a "project" later.


    (Sorry, that got a little long....)
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  15. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic My heat Muff Installation   

    Not everyone is willing to share a photograph their "hot muff" so thanks. 


    What are you using for insulation in the cabin?  Do you use something flame retardant or what?  How much weight do you think you have with this insulation & (duct?) taping?
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  16. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Snaps Super STOL   

    I don't see or hear much of the 670's.

    Are there many installed on Avids, Foxes etc.?
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  17. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic My heat Muff Installation   

    So-- All of you heating comes off the Muffler?  Is that for convenience of installation (bigger component) or do you feel the muffler gives off more heat due to the baffling and restrictions in it?


    Thanks for the photos.
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  18. Av8r3400 added a topic in Hardcore Avidfoxflyers   

    So, It's just you two here?
    But at least you got a butt-load of smilies to keep you company.

    But no airplane smilies??  WTF?
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