EDMO

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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic INSTALLING HOERNER WING TIPS (HOW?)   

    TJay was building Kitfox 1 wings, but it would be the same with Avid wings.  EDMO
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  2. EDMO added a post in a topic WTB LH Kitfox Landing Gear   

    I think Joey posted all the douglas numbers a while back.  EDMO
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  3. EDMO added a post in a topic WTB LH Kitfox Landing Gear   

    You had never said if you wanted what I quoted.  EDMO
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  4. EDMO added a post in a topic WTB LH Kitfox Landing Gear   

    My selling door closed today - reporting to hospital Monday for more treatments - might be able to do something the week of 22 to 26 Jan.?  
    Barry,  I will try to find VGs this weekend.   EDMO
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  5. EDMO added a post in a topic Super STOL XL build   

    Agree - Kitfox handles are almost useless when wings are folded.  EDMO
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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 Rebuild   

    Photo can be deceiving, but I wonder about fore and aft location of your axles - If that taller gear puts the axle farther forward, then it could be an Avid gear or one that someone built, which is good.  I would guess the smaller gear is original Kitfox 1 size.  I have a set in the hanger but cant get there to measure until next weekend.  If I had to make one side, then I would copy the taller wider heavier gear.  EDMO
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  7. EDMO added a post in a topic INSTALLING HOERNER WING TIPS (HOW?)   

    TJay,  Why did you have to cut the front?  If they were too long, which I think they are, couldn't you cut the trailing edge or cut the attaching edge and mount them at an angle?  Looks like you did a good job fitting them to the undercambered wing - Just asking if there was another option.  Good Show,  EDMO
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  8. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    Electric company has a large reservoir on top of that 1700 foot Tom Sauk Mountain - They release the water down a chute to generate electricity half of the day, and spend the other half of the day pumping the water back to the top - Guess it works?
    I think Mt. Whitney is the tallest mountain in the lower 48.  14,000 feet is outer space to us flatlanders!  Around here, anything over 1000 feet is "High Country" - Mostly its just dodging tall towers at that altitude!  Getting too many of them for scud-running.   EDMO
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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    Our highest "Mountain" is 1700 MSL, and its in a MOA, so I usually avoid it.   EDMO
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  10. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    Is climbing to 10K mandatory Phase 1 testing?  I get dizzy more than 4K MSL - Have to stop at Hays, Kansas to acclimate before going on to Denver!   ;<)   EDMO
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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic INSTALLING HOERNER WING TIPS (HOW?)   

    Final note on this:  Since I extended the leading edges of my wings about 4", the standard Fox tips are too short - I was lucky enough to find some light weight aftermarket Cessna 210 semi-drooped tips that are long enough to fit my wings.  Should work great. 
    7 degrees tapering out from front to rear is supposed to produce less drag.  EDMO
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  12. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    I think that says it excludes instruments "NOT REQUIRED for DAY VFR"?  EDMO
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  13. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    I figure it's just one more thing to keep us Country guys away from the Big Cities and Commercial traffic!   ;<)   EDMO
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  14. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    Joey,  Since I am not an IA, FSDO, or DAR, I have never done an initial Airworthiness Inspection - My understanding, and maybe concerns, are same as yours - I think possibly that "all systems have to be working" which would be different than a Condition Inspection, but I don't know.   Possibly, he could just note that it needs to be certified before use?  His answer would be interesting to hear.  EDMO
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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    Yes,  We all need to keep our Student Pilot Guide handy for those days!  ;<)  EDMO
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  16. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    A transponder is not required with an electrical system - if you stay out of their controlled airspace.   Since you don't have a MEL (Minimum Equipment List) like factory planes, I think you could put an "INOP" sticker on it and be airworthy, but the inspector decides that.  If I was doing a condition inspection, I would put a note that "Transponder must be certified before flying into airspace that requires its use.   EDMO
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Remote Muffler mount   

    isn't that why they make washers?  EDMO
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  18. EDMO added a post in a topic Transponders and Airworthiness inspections   

    Sounds like you need to call your inspector - He gives the go-nogo final words.  EDMO
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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Beautiful day to fly   

    You are lucky Joey to live there.  Day and night temps in Mizery are hovering around Zero F, and not enough snow to use skis.  Barometer near record at 30.85.   Guess that is better than the 60" of snow up in PA, but still keeps me inside and grounded.   EDMO
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  20. EDMO added a post in a topic Remote Muffler mount   

    I would think that vibration-movement of muffler would be more up-down strain?  Guess whatever works?  OMG $119 for a 25-cent piece of aluminum angle and two bolts! - Not even Gold Plated?  Holy Ripoff Batman!   EDMO
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  21. EDMO added a post in a topic Step 2, Build Magnum!!   

    Like the "precision" can levelers for the LG!  ;<)  Guess those are the standard fiberglass Boot Ribs - I have a couple of sets, but have never taken them out of the boxes to look at them.   EDMO
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  22. EDMO added a post in a topic Recoating the 582 Exhaust   

    Very true - According to what I have read about the ceramic coatings - Donno how it would affect the 2-stroke exhausts any differently than the 4-strokes, but the written articles say that it interferes with the exhaust pipes function to dissipate heat from the engine and could even cause exhaust valve burning.   Sometimes good intentions have bad results!  EDMO
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Step 2, Build Magnum!!   

    Looking good Barry - There should be some envy of those bright lights.  Will love to see you finish the bird!  Great Postings.   ;<)  EDMO
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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic WTB Avid IV control stick   

    Has it been wrecked?  Any chance you could put the link up after you see about what you want?   Someone on here is always needing parts.  EDMO
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic WTB Avid IV control stick   

    None of mine are shaped exactly like that.  Maybe new Avid Company owner will get started selling soon?   Sorry,  EDMO
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