Logtrucker

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  1. Logtrucker added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Full scimitar prop.
    Dean was fitting the spinner to the prop on his latest project today, so I shot a few pictures. With only a 40 horse cont. he is doing everything to maximize the performance that he can. For those who are not knowlegeble (including me), the idea is, as the thrust load increases the trailing tips decrease the pitch, then at cruise settings it reverts back to cruise pitch. As Dean says. This is 'experimental' is'nt it?
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  2. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Jabiru engine mount and cowl info needed   

    Jim, I have an unused Jab. 2200 mount for a mk iv. 450 plus freight. Jack
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  3. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Revmaster spin-on oil filter   

    Got one, about seven bucks. Thanks Paul. Jack
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  4. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Avid--VW combo.   

    Sorry you had to do lazy 8s to look at the pictures.
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  5. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Avid--VW combo.   

    Thanks guys for the feedback, and Paul I did get the info on the Posa . For now we'll continue with plan A and see what we come up with. Thanks. Jack
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  6. Logtrucker added a topic in 4-strokes   

    Avid--VW combo.
    I've noticed the VW derived engines are not popular with A--KF. Builders, mainly because of weight and or cooling . But because the price of the favored engine jumped about 40 percent while I was dealing with wings etc. I decided, with Dean Wilson's oversite we would bite the bullet and see if we could make a decent effort using a 2180 Revmaster from an abanded Q2 project. One of the mods we made. Mounted the engine direct to airframe about 2" behind the original firewall, as adding weight is almost the unpardonable to my mentor. Built a carbon fibre cowl. Anyway, a few progress pics. As a first time builder, this forum is great. Also welcome any suggestions . Jack

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  7. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Update to Deans latest project   

    More info on Dean's project : span 35 ft. Wing area. 122 sq. ft. Strut lift area 23 sq. ft. Length 16 ft. Cabin width 42". Fuel cap. 9gal. Power 1935. 40 horse cont. Dean says this is his personal hobby horse so what few scaps of paper (drawings) there we're have already hit file 13 . Interesting guy to work with! Jack
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  8. Logtrucker added a post in a topic This looks weird. Why?   

    Good visibility, light weight, and I bet it flys great, v.gs etc. I still have the 90 percent to go on my Avid IV.
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  9. Logtrucker added a post in a topic This looks weird. Why?   

    Trim tab ?
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  10. Logtrucker added a post in a topic This looks weird. Why?   

    Wing tips ?
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  11. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Waned Avid Mark IV or Kitfox Bump Cowl   

    All screwed up! Logtruckclarkston10@gmail.com
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  12. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Waned Avid Mark IV or Kitfox Bump Cowl   

    Track welder, If you want to retain the same blood lines I still have most of the plug I modified from a mk iv cowl to make it fit a revmaster . 3 gallon of bondo and 3 weeks later (maybe 4) it came out OK. It's cut as shown and the bottom intake damaged but could be used again.
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  13. Logtrucker added a post in a topic montana member   

    Welcome Mike ; surprised I'm the first guy to say hello but good to have ya, great looking airplanes!
    jack
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  14. Logtrucker added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    Retirement job (term used loosely)
    Been driving the Peterbilt tanker around for my daughter and son-Inlaw (Central Copters--Bozeman Mt.). For a couple of years on fire suppression so flying a lawn chair from one shady spot to the other is about the toughest part of the job most of the time . Started in June- Pagosa Springs Co.,Southfork Co., Creed Co. (Elevation 8853 ft.), Hamilton Mt. Then McCall Idaho. Basically home-hauled logs this area in real life. Anyway shot a few pics maybe someone might be interested in.trim.TS1idq.MOVtrim.TS1idq.MOVtrim.TS1idq.MOV
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  15. Logtrucker added a post in a topic A student pilots reckless decision-Darwin Nominee   

    Then the old standard quote of the 50s comes to mind "there are old pilots and there are bold pilots but there aren't any old-bold pilots".
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  16. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Fuse length and new gear   

    Paul, Sorry about your gl problems, just thought I might throw in my two bits worth. Be sure to check your tracking, No Tow In! The t.d.s like a slight tow out mutch better. Probably you've already considered this, anyway a reminder, for what it's worth. Logtrucker
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  17. Logtrucker added a post in a topic Dean Wilson's latest creation   

    Nice pictures of Dean's sail boat Joey, and you probably know about his very latest. He had the 40 horse cont. from his first airplane (T. Craft) overhauled and started building an airplane to fit it. Started cutting tubing 1/25/12 Here's some of the progress pics. --If I can figure out how to do it.
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