Av8r3400

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    One of the main reasons I modified the tail of the Mangy was to incorporate a trim tab.  Hindsight, I would have made it bigger...

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    Thanks Larry,  do you know where you got the 6x6 plugs?  I think my 100 HP 912 will be done soon, and it will probably be good to set it up with the soft start system.  JImChuk

    Lockwood set me up with the whole works including pins, plugs and the brackets to hold the plugs.  They had done this several times previously and had the list of needed parts at hand.  They even sent me a couple extra pins so I could screw one or two up in the process.

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    I did use it for a little bit and it worked fine.  The others were all wired up and in place, so it went back on the shelf.  I would for sure use it if I had the 100 HP without the soft start module though, cause this module has that built in.  I would get one again, in fact I may have to, cause the 100 HP 912 I've recently got doesn't have the soft start module but it does have the 6 pin connector.  This module has the 4 pin connector.  I could probably just get a 6 pin connector and rewire it???  JImChuk

    PS.  I thought as I read this latest post, I thought I had answered this already.  So when I hit reply, there is the message I had typed out, but apparently never sent.  

    I replaced the modules on my engine way back when I first got her flying and at that time rewired them for 6x6 plugs from the original 4 wire plug.  Easily done, and now I have the OEM soft start feature.

  7. Posted · Edited by Av8r3400

    I have 2-piston Grove calipers and standard Cleveland master cylinders on my plane that work acceptably well with my 26" Airstreaks.

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    It's another auto conversion. 

    • How long will they be around? 
    • When they're gone what do you do for parts? 
    • Can it be insured? 
    • What is your resale requirement?
    • What is your tolerance for risk?

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    I can't help with drawings, but just an idea:

    If you do your own mount, design it to use the Rotax Ring style mount.  This gives you more options for engines and factory parts than the four-leg style that is commonly used.

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    Do you all figure tie in and out when the tail is up or on the ground. I’m building a set of gear and made it to where the axles are straight when the plane is level but when the tail drops I have a bit of toe out. 

    Tail up level would be optimum, IMO.

  16. Posted

    A friend of mine is trying to make a play for it, he flies "recreational pilot" so the weight is of no concern to him.

     

    I saw an Avid speedwing if your friend interested.

    https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1622637-Avid-flyer-speed-wing.html?catid=18706

    I would be interested in but its in the US and I'm located in Canada so its not even a possibility right now

    HE has two Avid Mark 4 fuselages.  He was looking specifically for an Airdale or Avid +

  25. Posted · Edited by Av8r3400

    I love my Grove gear.  I am biased, but I don't see the benefit of the "bush" shock gear for *most* operations.  

    When I converted my IV-1050 from bungee to Grove, the net weight gain was 12 pounds.  Quite acceptable to me.

    In regard to bounce, unless you are dropping the plane from several feet up, bounce is not a factor.  Know your plane and how to land it, know your landing spot and bounce is not a thing.

    Unless you are competing in hardcore STOL or flying super aggressive back country operations, the Grove will work awesome.

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