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  1. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    AVID Flyer Airworthiness Directives
    On Form 8130-6 Section B the question is "check if all applicable ADs are complied with and give the number of the last AD SUPPLEMENT available in the biweekly series as of the date of application"

    What do I put here?

    Thanks
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  2. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic DAR Inspector   



    I think that AVID Flyer is on the list so no worries there.
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  3. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic DAR Inspector   


    On form 8130-6 section 4 is for experimental. The form itself does not say that it is special A.C. Am I filling out the wrong form?

    Thanks
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  4. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic DAR Inspector   


    They told me to just do what he says even though its not required. I have no format though. From what I understand the DAR wants the equipment listed with the arm and moment for the weight and balance calculations. I have already contacted the FAA and they are going to have an answer for me in a couple days and let me know if its even required.
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  5. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic DAR Inspector   


    Do Avid Flyers even fall under part 91? I have been following the EAA checklist religiously to get ready for the inspection and the part 91 thing has threw me for a loop.
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  6. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    DAR Inspector
    I am having a little trouble with my DAR inspector because of his lack of experience with amatuer home built. He said that my AVID Flyer falls under part 91. This means that as part of my air worthiness inspection process I haft to have a full equipment list including but not limited to instruments, strobe box, battery, survival pack, etc. and the weights of all.

    What are your thoughts on this.
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  7. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Bing 54 Adjustable Carbs
    I have the Mike Jacober adjustable carbs. I want to make sure that mine are working properly. If I have the needles turned all the way open, how many turns should I screw them in before I start noticing a difference. The reason I ask is that at 4000 rpm I notice a change on the first turn. What kind of egt should I be seeing at 4000 rpm, 5500 rpm, 6200 rpm.

    Thanks
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  8. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Avid Heavy wtih Skis and covered gear   



    I am actually not on the lake. I am on Knik goose bay. You can come by on Sunday and take a look at the plane. At the same time you can check out the belly pod that Randy is considering having made.
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  9. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Great Liquid type heater with defroster   

    Thanks Ed, Otherwise I want to find a way to keep my cockpit hotter because I live in Alaska. I do have the radiator heater but that is not enough.
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  10. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Airdale Tail Ski Test   



    Randy,

    Do you have a picture of this tail ski. I am thinking to purchase one.

    Thanks
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  11. lv2plyguitar added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    6" Solid Maule Tail Wheel
    6" maule tail wheel for sale. This is the hard one. Comes with two springs.

    $90.00

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  12. lv2plyguitar added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Original AVID Flyer Tires
    Carlisle 8.00-6 4 ply turf-glide. I think they stand about 17" high. New condition. Taxied once.

    $70.00 for the two

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  13. lv2plyguitar added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Federal 1500 A Skis For Sale
    Federal 1500 A Skis. Dim is 48" long by 8" wide. Great Shape. Slightly larger hole than the AVID Flyer Axle.

    $650.00 Firm with the Rigging that fits Avid Flyer. $600.00 without the rigging.


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  14. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Great Liquid type heater with defroster   



    Sounds like it would be great for Alaska. What is its weight.
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  15. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Great Liquid type heater with defroster   



    Is this heater still for sell? Will it work with a rotax 582?

    Thanks
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  16. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Latest on Belly Pod/ LE Slats   

    Heres the pictures again for those interested.




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  17. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Flaperon Detail
    Someone asked about flaperons on this forum. Here is what I have in my manual.
    Flaperons.pdf
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  18. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Avid Heavy wtih Skis and covered gear
    Here is the latest picture of the AVID Heavy. Just rigged the federal skis, covered the gear, and adding a black stripe to break up the monotony. Did the five minute run up at 5800 static. 1125 egt, 162 water temp.

    Just need to get it inspected and then I'm off and running.

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  19. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Flight Test Weight & CG   


    Just give me a call. I need to get you and Leni to quickly fly off my 40 hrs. I need to get going on my training.

    Checked with FAA and it is perfectly fine to have someone else fly off the 40.
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  20. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Flight Test Weight & CG   



    Getting my paperwork ready for the DAR. Hope it goes well. Tired of dealing with building and ready for flying.
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  21. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Calculating Center of Gravity   



    Level just inside wing spar connection and leveled side to side. The rear of my baggage compartment is 65" from datum. At 35lbs in baggage I am still within design limitations.

    Thanks for your response. You should fly your AVID to Alaska this summer. June - August.
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  22. lv2plyguitar added a post in a topic Flight Test Weight & CG   



    Already figured the max forward and max aft. Max Aft is with pilot (170 arm 16) passenger (170 arm 16) Baggage (35 arm 65) Fuel (168 arm 15) Aircraft Empty 568 Got Most AFT CG at 15.23.

    Figured most forward cg Aircraft empty 568 Pilot (170 arm 16) Fuel ( 12 arm 15) Got most forward CG at 12.78.

    Empty CG is Left wheel 261 Right wheel 257 Tail 50 left -1" from datum right -1" from datum tail 144" from datum
    Empty CG calculates at 11.76

    Thanks for your response to my post.
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  23. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Flight Test Weight & CG
    On my weight and balance form its asking for "Flight Test Weight & CG".

    Do I put in my own weight for the Front Seat and do I decide the amount of fuel during flight test or does the DAR assign the amount of fuel he wants me to carry.

    Thanks
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  24. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Calculating Center of Gravity
    If I am figuring the Moment for my left wheel for instance, the center of the axle on the main gear falls 1 inch in front of the datum line which is the string dropped off the leading edge of wing with the plane in level flight. So I am assuming that the Arm for the main gear is -1" so for the Left wheel @ 261 pounds is the moment -261 or +261.

    Also, what is the design limits for the avid heavy hauler. In my manual under weight and balance it says "the following cg data may be of interest" "Forward CG is +11.185 Aft CG limit is +16.5". Is that my actual design limitations?

    Thanks
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  25. lv2plyguitar added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Routing Fuel Lines
    What do you AVID owners recommend for placement of fuel lines from wing to header tank that is located behind seat on passenger side.

    Thanks
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