Bandit

Bandit added a post in a topic Introduction... Hello from Fargo 9 May 2016

A Matco 6" tail wheel will work much better than the Maule. Switching from the standard factory gear to a wide gear will make it a completely different airplane on pavement. After those Two mods it will be a great airplane to fly.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Power loss. Off field landing... 17 Apr 2016

Remember this winter I had a fuel logged float in my front carb. My plugs kept flooding and it was hard to start. I did fly it even with the bad float. After a few times of cranking my ass off I checked the floats and found the sunk float. After a new float and new plugs the problem was solved. In Preflight I do not take the cowlings off and check to see if the vent lines are dripping or the filters are fuel soaked. Although after a few times of trying to start it without even so much as a cough I did notice a strong fuel smell. Of coarse that is when I started to did into my problem.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Power loss. Off field landing... 16 Apr 2016

When I broke my 503 in for the first time I over oiled my filters. I could not get it to run right, finally figured it was running way to rich because of to much oil on the filters. Cleaned them out then got it to run good. Now after I clean them I just install them and let the oil from the gas coat them.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Power loss. Off field landing... 16 Apr 2016

When I broke my 503 in for the first time I over oiled my filters. I could not get it to run right, finally figured it was running way to rich because of to much oil on the filters. Cleaned them out then got it to run good. Now after I clean them I just install them and let the oil from the gas coat them.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Spring Condensation 12 Mar 2016

I'm not sure why people build in flood plains.

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Bandit added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 11 Mar 2016

Spring Condensation

It is that time of the year for super bad hanger condensation. Looked under my Bandit before flying tonight and the belly was dripping with water. The brakes where also rusted. When we get 60 degree days and high humidity with a cold concrete floor the water drips off of everything. I try to get over to the hanger this time of year and fly both planes at least once a week to dry them out.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Early style replacement motor mount rubbers 9 Mar 2016

If I remember right I used some type of conveyor belt material and cut them out. I'll talk to the guy I got it from.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 Engines 4 Mar 2016

I have been flying a 2-stroke for hundreds of hours with no problems.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Ivo in flight adjustable on 582 1 Mar 2016

I am turning a 66" 3 bladed prop. Is that to short? 2.58 gear box.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Ivo in flight adjustable on 582 1 Mar 2016

I have been using the IVO ground adjustable prop for years. Started out with the Culver 2 blade wood prop that came with the kit. I am going to put my Culver prop back on some time this summer and see how that works again. I am not sure if I like the IVO. It is a real fine line between cruise and takeoff rpms. If I pitch my prop for around 6000rpm on takeoff it works pretty good, any higher rpm it is like you are spinning your wheels. The prop is turning to beat hell but you are not going any place. I do not believe guys that say you need 6500rpms on takeoff. I have tried that many times, scares the hell out of me. It does run smoother though. So I set the pitch around 5950- 6000 rpm on takeoff and never adjust it again. This gives me best takeoff and cruise for my airplane. Is that worth having a adjustable pitch prop? I'm not sure. The guys using the IFA props always say they just tweek the pitch. To much pitch or to little will not work. Anyway, this is what I found out in my Bandit.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Any issues with stand gearbox oil in cold weather 26 Feb 2016

The coldest I have flown is only about 5 degrees. It was good at that temperature.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Name this 3 blade prop for me 26 Feb 2016

I Had a prop like that when I was thinking of putting a 582 on my Bandit. It was a prop that came with the kit if you were going to use a 582. I am not sure if Avid made them or if they outsourced them.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Avid went Down in Florida 20 Feb 2016

Glad to hear your recovery is going good. I am glad you still have that desire to fly. Things will work out.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Just found these old ski plane pictures 15 Feb 2016

we will try to save you some snow Jim

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Bandit added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids 15 Feb 2016

Just found these old ski plane pictures

A friend and myself flying around one day a few years ago.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Buying Aerothane 15 Feb 2016

I sprayed a coat left to right then up and down. I called that one coat.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Buying Aerothane 14 Feb 2016

If I remember right I only put 9 coats of dope on. 3 poly brush, 3 poly spray, 3 poly tone. The only place I have some cracking or ringworm is where my left hand rests on the top longeron when moving my airplane on the ground and below the pilots door. This is from forgetting keys or change in my right pocket when starting my Bandit. The Belly will take a beatting, usually from fabric that flutters some and cleaning oil residue off.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Buying Aerothane 14 Feb 2016

My poly-tone is just about tweny years old and still looks good. I spill gas on it all of the time, no damage or stains. Nice to work with, easy to patch.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Classic IV Restoration 12 Feb 2016

Congratulations Larry looks good.

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Bandit added a post in a topic Painting Fiberglass 10 Feb 2016

x2

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Bandit added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here 8 Feb 2016

You glue the rings on the outside of the fabric. Make a frame then cover it with fabric and srink, then brush polybrush on it. Cut out a round patch a inch or so bigger than the ring. Glue it down over the ring, then finish. Doing it this way the ring will never come loose.