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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic MATCO BRAKE LINE SIZES QUESTION   

    Thanks for the info - Those Aeroquip lines are expensive. My only concern was that the nylon would be too stiff and interfere with the caliper actions. I know that ballooning causes losses of pressure.
    ED in MO
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  2. EDMO added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    TINTED WINDSHEILD QUESTIONS
    My FARs are packed away from my move from Alaska, and probably out of date anyway.
    Question for anyone with documentation:
    What light transmission amount is required for windsheilds by the FAA?
    Another question:
    The commercial green and smoke windsheilds that are legal have what light transmission?
    The reason I am asking, is because I cant fly at night anymore without a medical, and want to use a light bronze tint for windsheild - the same tint I have used for windows before.
    I also plan to use the very dark bronze for my skylight because of the intense sun heat we get here in "Mizery", and I know that everything except the windsheild is legal, and want to comply with regs on that.
    ED in MO
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  3. EDMO added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    MATCO BRAKE LINE SIZES QUESTION
    Didnt want to have to scroll thru 2 or more pages of the stuff the came from the post about bearing and pad numbers to ask a simple question, and hopefully, get just a simple answer.
    When you guys are talking about 1/8 inch brake line, I am supposing that you are talking about the ID of a .250 OD nylon line?
    Do I understand this correctly?
    Do I order 1/8 or 1/4 line from Spruce?
    Really not wanting a debate about which line is better.
    Also, if I use my gundrilled aluminum Grove landing gear, where the line attaches to the bottom of the leg, going up to the caliper, is this same line the one to use, or do I need Aerowhatever rubber lines?
    ED in MO
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  4. EDMO added a post in a topic Master Switch Wiring   


    Failed to mention that the BAT Solinoid should be located close as possible to the battery, on the box is a good place.
    Let me know how the TBI works out - might trade my Holly carb for one someday.
    ED in MO
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  5. EDMO added a post in a topic Master Switch Wiring   


    Funny how lives are different - AC and newfangeled puter-type stuff was too much for me. Did fine with DC in school. Hated the supercycle stuff on commercial planes - got really shaken physicly by it once.
    Whenever you have a question, there are usually answers on this site, and even some opposing opinions. Just sort out what you need.
    Good Flying
    ED in MO
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  6. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   


    And, kick me again for only getting part of it right !!!
    Thank you DAVE and JOHN for answering with the part numbers. You probably helped lots of Flyers.
    Didn't mean to slight you, but you didnt threaten to quit.
    I may screw up sometimes, but learn from that too.
    Sometimes a simple question csn turn into an irrelevent debate, and that might, or might not, be useful.
    I will only "quit" when voted out or banned. (No virgin here!)
    ED in MO
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  7. EDMO added a post in a topic Master Switch Wiring   


    What ea81 are you using? If it is not a Stratus, and you have a Holly or Webber carb, I need info on fuel pumps.
    100% of your negative is grounded to the airframe, including the battery. But not the Bat Solinoid with the double connections, and even that eventually goes to ground on the airframe, on one side of the master switch. Your protection is always on the positive side, with that one exception.
    If all of my garble confused you, then just go with what SuberAvid wrote. He has a working system.
    ED in MO
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  8. EDMO added a post in a topic Master Switch Wiring   

    Correction to the above: You will NOT need the 60 amp switch for the BAT Solinoid switch, and you could also use a light-duty switch for the alternator INPUT circuit in case of a short in that circuit. The Cessna switches are made for this use.
    I would still go with the 60 amp switch, as well as the Heavy circuit breaker as an addition to the OUTPUT side of the alternator to prevent a runaway from burning up everything connected to the power circuit.
    There was a "crowbar" protection article in the "Aero-electronics" section of Kitplanes magazine, which is supposed to be better, but too electronicly complicated for me to want to make.
    ED in MO
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  9. EDMO added a post in a topic Master Switch Wiring   


    I am sure that SuberAvid has a system that works - he has been flying his for a while. I like the twin red Cessna Master switches, however, two heavy, 60 amp toggle or rocker switches will do the same job, and can be seperated, but may cost more than the $27, or so, nice Cessna switches.
    However, I feel that a couple of technical terms need to be corrected here.
    The battery master is connected to a POSITIVE wire,(but I can see that a negative connection would work if that is the only connection to ground), to the CONTINUOUS USE solonoid which is in the POSITIVE main wire close to the battery.
    The alternator Master should be on the OUTPUT side of the alternator between it and POSITIVE power bus, bercause the alternator is self-energizing and will continue to be in runaway condition even if the signal power is disconnected.
    You should have some heavy (40 to 60 amp) breakers on the alternator output circuit, and on the main battery circuit.
    The seperate ignition and fuel pump wire should be on seperate smaller circuit breakers and switches.
    I am not an expert on this, so if there are builders who can add to this, or correct my writing, please feel free to do so.
    I may have some books on this other than the standard twin-mag wirings you mostly see.
    Sorry I couldnt write to Marshawk last night when you were on, but my puter was acting up.
    ED in MO
    ED in MO ADD: I can see where wiring to the positive side of the BAT SOL would require extra wiring.
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  10. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   


    Stick around John. You have added valuable information on this site. And you were the only one who answered the post.
    We can disagree and still respect each other, and sometimes have a laugh.
    I get my tit in the wringer once in a while - but never claimed to walk on water either !
    closed minds dont work anywhere.
    Keep on Trucking, and writing.
    Good Flying,
    ED in MO
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  11. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   







    You still ride those dangerous things? My HD mileage limit ran out years ago. Lots of stories there. My flying buddy showed up some years ago on a new hog to take me for a ride - I flatly told him I would fly with him anytime in anything, but would not ride to the end of the block with him on any bike.
    Yes, I know all about car brakes and bike brakes being drilled - Do they drill out the floatplane brakes too? lol
    So hot and dry here - wont worry about drilling disks - Had to put tents and cold IV bottles on the watermelon vines to keep the melons from going flat !!!!
    Had to have the last word - Thanks
    ED in MO
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  12. EDMO added a post in a topic Insurance   

    Another oddity - 25K damage, but not totaled yet - Will see when they tear into it - no prop strike either - Going by truck to Dallas to a Luscomb specialist to be rebuilt. Has a good 0-200 in it - flies great, but they are squirrely on the ground. His took first place after only 4 days of judging at Oshkosh many years ago, after he had restored it. Took his newly refinished / restored J3 (C-90) out to his hanger yesterday, so he can still fly.
    ED in MO
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  13. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    I had never seen an ad that states "hydroplaning brakes", just that it lightens the weight, or cools them. Figured the centripital force would keep the water off of the disks.
    Interesting theory - Thanks John
    ED in MO
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  14. EDMO added a post in a topic Montana Coyote???   


    I have an early Magnum builders manual. Tell me which control parts you are asking about, and I will see what is in the book, and copy if it will help you. I am a dinosauer at puters - so send me a private email with your address and I will copy the pages you need and mail them to you at no charge. If you dont know how to send message thru this site, I can tell you how.
    ED in MO
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  15. EDMO added a post in a topic dont tell me I am the only one that pulls dumb stunts...   

    As a young machinist, serving a 4-year Toolmaker apprenticeship, I had a boss who would never admit to ever making a mistake.
    This man was a schoolteacher before becoming a foreman.
    The old Journeymen Toolmakers told us that he was probably right: "A man who never does anything cannot make a mistake!"
    "The good machinist learns from mistakes - his own and others'!"
    I'm learning from Leni, and now you!!!! HA!
    ED in MO (too old to remember mistakes!) 108 degrees here this week - promise of 100+ all next week - Fried my brain!
    If you are in Celceas, THATS HOT! Guess about 40?
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  16. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    Joey,
    Probably my last comment, since you have gotten so much advice.
    If you have a pressure problem with your nylon lines - Look in Spruce, and you will see same size nylon lines listed in two different pressure ratings. Unless someone knows why not, then opt for the high pressure lines.
    ED in MO
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  17. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    The sleeve and piston kit should give you a lot better brakes.
    IMO, Drilling rotors only lightens them - dont see why it would increase braking power - might even wear pads faster - but should run cooler for long braking runs, which you probably dont need anyway - wont increase brakes for static runups.
    ED in MO
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  18. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    Thanks for the info Dave
    ED in MO
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  19. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    jOEY,
    About all of the Timken bearings I have seen have the number stamped on one of the races. Have you tried looking at yours?
    ED in MO
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  20. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   


    Happ was really nice and considerate to me when I called him some time ago.
    Matco makes a slide-in sleeve for the 5/8 ID MCs like the later ones. It is supposed to increase your braking power by 30%.
    I asked him if they made a kit for my MC-1(?), and he said the bore was already 1/2 inch, so no help there.
    I have a complete set of Cleveland wheels, MCs and Big heavy calipers and discs off of a twin Piper - but too heavy for your plane.
    Maybe twin-puck Matco might help you? Happ will have all the info.
    ED in MO
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  21. EDMO added a post in a topic Looking for some landing gear part numbers   

    How about calling Matco? The wheels were not Matco, but the brakes were.
    ED in MO
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  22. EDMO added a post in a topic Idaho Backcountry 2012 trip report   

    Awesome trip and photos.
    would say, GOOD FLYING, but looks like you already did that.
    Thanks for sharing.
    ED in MO
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  23. EDMO added a post in a topic Montana Coyote???   


    I think the FAA reviews each kit periodicly for 51% ruling. The list may not include kits that are no longer sold.
    Ask the EAA and FAA about your kit. However, if you only have a partial kit, such as the fuselage, and have to build the rest from materials provided, you may be OK if you do the long form (AC-?G) and prove you, or amateur builders, did at least 51% of the required tasks, just like scratch-builders do. You are also required to keep a builder's log, and (I think) a photo record. At least that is what I do, and it may be of use to you later on for a reference to parts of your plane, or if you sell it.
    ED in MO
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  24. EDMO added a post in a topic LEADING EDGE EXT PHOTO   

    The aluminum in the photo certainly looks longer than 12 inches - Looks like it goes over the hump (highest negative pressure area), but my 12 inch plywood would end before the hump. (Remember I extended LE nearly 4 inches). Just want to error on the safe side and not disrupt airflow on top and cause premature stalling. Yes, I know that is what VGs are for!
    I still have 2 drag tubes, and believe the stiff fiberglas tanks will make the wing more ridgid than a 1/2 inch aluminum tube about 3 feet long. If the tanks were aluminum, I would possibly run a drag tube thru the outer one. The first 5 Kifoxes were sold without any drag tubes, and did not hear of a failure. But the engineer who made Denny put them in told me that some were needed. I feel safe with mine, or I wouldn't fly it.
    The Kitfox has the stiffest, strongest, heaviest spars and ribs of any small plane I have ever worked on. It is super-strong compared to the wobbly spars and paper thin aluminum ribs of a J3 cub which really needs the drag tubes to keep the wing from falling apart.
    The second tank in each wing can only be filled for solo flight. I originally built this to fly around Alaska - probably wont need them much down here, unless I want to go north in the summer and south in winter.
    Appreciate your comments. Thanks
    ED in MO
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  25. EDMO added a post in a topic Insurance   

    It may have something to do with the fact that the local insurance agent was my instructor years back who owned the flying club, and was the DPE on my check rides... May also have something to do with the fact that I may have hit something in the grass and folded the gear on his PA12 I was renting in 1995 No biggie I thought, just swapped his gear out for an extra set I had in the shop at the time He didnt really see the humor in it at the time, but soon came around and rented the plane to me for a few years after that.



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