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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic Shock Cord /Bungee cord   

    Jim Chuk posted some info on replacing bungees some time back - I think he said to order them in 19 or 23 foot lengths, (BUT don't go by what I say), and you would have a foot or so left to pull on and cut off when finished.   Maybe this was enough for 2?   I don't know where the post is.  EDMO
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  2. EDMO added a post in a topic Remote Muffler mount   

    Not exact what I had in mind - You still have a potential crack point at two places now - IMO, the sides should extend from one end of the bracket to the other - past the bolts.  But you couldn't do that on the uppen end because of the bend without welding.  EDMO
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  3. EDMO added a post in a topic Finally starting new hangar!   

    Now you both have me staying awake wondering how the insulation is held up or attached to the metal roofing.  The only insulation I have ever put up was stapled to 2x4s or 2x6s.  Building plane is easy, just put rib A on spars B & C.  ;<)  EDMO
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  4. EDMO added a post in a topic Remote Muffler mount   

    Although I would have used steel tubing for the brackets, I hope you make new ones with the tops cut at an angle - they will be lots stronger and less prone to cracking.  Your call though.  EDMO
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  5. EDMO added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 Build   

    Looks good TJay!  Now you can make money sewing when you quit building!  Maybe get your $10 back?   ;<)   EDMO
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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic NEW Fiberglass seat pan for sale   

    Nick,  I may have this right - The higher the seat, at least the higher your knees, the less legroom needed.  Of course, you have to have enough headroom to raise the seat.  I raised my wings up 6" and my thick Cabellas boat seats, like Suberavids, raise me up about 6" or more from where the FG seat would have my butt and knees, therefore with my already short legs I have to move the pedals about 4" or more closer to the seat.  Try sitting on a piece of plywood or something and see what works - maybe put some thick books or a cushion under your knees?  I don't think the FG seat would raise your knees any higher unless you could put more padding under you?   Our J3 seats were just plywood with foam and covering on them.  The Luscombe seats were made from lawn chairs and padded.   EDMO
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  7. EDMO added a post in a topic Remote Muffler mount   

    I was thinking the same thing - (after-designing is easy) - cut the tops off at an angle leaving triangles on sides to strengthen - tighten bolts with socket and rachet.  EDMO
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  8. EDMO added a post in a topic CAN ANYONE TRANSLATE A GERMAN DOCUMENT?   

    Laurent,  Thanks so much for the additional translations you sent.  There is always some unanswered questions involving researching ancestors that far back.  Fortunately, my parental ancestors came here in the early 1600s so I have that part of my line complete back to England before that time.   EDMO
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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic New Bush Plane   

    Rich Boys just have bigger Toys!  Beautiful plane compared to the Beaver we had in the Army in 1959, and we thought it was great.  EDMO
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  10. EDMO added a post in a topic NEW Fiberglass seat pan for sale   

    Question:  The above photo shows the radiator scoop under the front of the engine - Was this the standard, original 532/582 radiator mounted crossways under the back of the scoop?  How did it work?  Guess OK?  Could this be used like the Kitfox scoop under the fuselage?  Would it help with drag of radiator?
    Nick,  I have a Kitfox seat or two (the only one I can get to is bent but probably could be heated, or cut, and straightened), but shipping should probably cost too much unless cut.  I agree with Jim although I have never sat in a sling seat.  I think you can find some 16" wide thin boat seats that would be more comfortable than the FG seat, or figure out how to make something on your own that fits you better.   Maybe form the base out of aluminum sheet?   From the photos I have seen of you, there is a lot of difference between you and my skinny little ass!  Ha!
       I was never comfortable in the FG seats.    EDMO
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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic CAN ANYONE TRANSLATE A GERMAN DOCUMENT?   

    Thanks so much - I will be waiting to hear if you learned more.  The Heinrich could be father (or son/brother) of Michael who is also on the paper?  We also don't know the connection to the Noam? Capput and Gertrude Schmitz on there.    EDMO
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  12. EDMO added a topic in Hardcore Avidfoxflyers   

    CAN ANYONE TRANSLATE A GERMAN DOCUMENT?
    My wife just got a German / Prussian document which we thought was the 1824 birth certificate of her Great-Great Grandfather MICHAEL KAPPERT who came to America about 1847.  We now think that this Heinrich may have been his brother and the Michael and Machtildis Capput may be their parents.  Is there anyone who can translate and type it out for us in English?  Maybe it is something else?  I can send it to you on a PM.  Confusing, if it is, because paper is dated 28 Dec 1839.  Maybe you could just tell us what it is, if not something to do with birth or parents?  We think it connects to my wife's family.  Thanks,  EDMO
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  13. EDMO added a post in a topic CAN ANYONE TRANSLATE A GERMAN DOCUMENT?   

    Thanks,  I enlarged and darkened this and sent it to you in a PM - I can make out a few words, like towns, but not enough to understand it.  EdMO

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  14. EDMO added a post in a topic Our Website is Live   

    Nice work TJay - Was a little disappointed that there is not one photo of a hanger.  Guess not many calls or much profit in assembling them?  ;<)   My old house probably sold for about $10K or $12K in 1964, and I think I have about $160K in it including rebuilding and the shop and small shed (about $35K in concrete work) since I bought it in 2005.  Insurance says $220K to replace all of it - guess that is way below what is being built today, but at least I don't have those big payments every month, (or the money to pay them!). Ha!  Ready mix concrete was $12 a yard when I poured it in 1964, and the last I poured was $200 a yard with colored being $400 a yard - Times and prices have really changed.  My 1964 Chevy convertible was $2700 new, not much more than my 1954 Convertible cost.  BTW:  My starting pay in the Army was 11 cents an hour plus room an board in 1959, or about $78 a month before Social Security and taxes were taken out of it.   Just some ancient history for those who didn't live then. EDMO
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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic Going to be in OSH April 2018   

    Leni,  I really wish I was able to invite you to visit for a day or two, but that cant happen this year.  Sorry, EDMO
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  16. EDMO added a post in a topic Logtruckdriver wins the Guess my Weight contest   

    Congrats Logtrucker!  I had already called the Armored Truck Company to see if they delivered prizes on Sunday!  ;<) 
    Good Show Joey!  EDMO
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic The NEW registration process   

    I sent you a pM.  EDMO
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  18. EDMO added a post in a topic Airdale   

    Someone should bring back the Henderson and Indian 4-bangers (with some modern engineering, of course).  I think for the $$$$ I would have gone with one of the other Soob redrives since Stratus is OOB.  That is what the plane was designed for.   EDMO
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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Airdale   

    Makes the Rotax crowd nervous?  ;<)  Airdale was designed for the Subaru anyway.   EDMO
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  20. EDMO added a post in a topic Airdale   

    Whatever can turn the fan!  ;<)  I put a lot of miles on Hardly engines and never had one quit on me.   I hear that the new ones are a lot smoother than the old shakers.  EDMO
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  21. EDMO added a post in a topic Airdale   

    That was my mistake too - I should have dropped the floor and seats instead of raising the wings 6" - Would have been lots easier, but I needed new struts anyway.  My way gives lots better visibility for short pilot.  EDMO
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  22. EDMO added a post in a topic Airdale   

    Yes,  Airdales are nicer than most Avids IMO.  Wonder how many horses that Hardly puts out - I've heard of them up to 180 without NOX.  My flying buddy's son has a dragster bike that is NOX and it is scary!    EDMO
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 kit for sale   

    I have since studied the division of the states along the waterways, and concluded that there had to be some compromise to give each one access to the water routes and resources in the waters - Look at Mississippi and how it also connects with a small portion on the water.  Guessing this may be more obvious in Northern States.   EDMO 
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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 kit for sale   

    Thanks Geoffrey,
           I always thought that there must be a reason why Wisconsin lost the land.  Usually, its a politician trying to make money - seems like things never change!  
    EDMO
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic Spring Loaded Avid Nosegear attachment 4 Sale   

    OK Chris,  send me a PM with address and I will get shipping cost and let you know.  I would like to see some photos/videos or reports on how good it is when it gets installed.  EDMO
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