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  1. Chewie added a post in a topic BCP   

    I actually had an interview with those guys in Yakima.  They're selling to someone because that was a nice facility they got there.
    Don't worry, in 50 years the IV-1200 will be the new idol.
     
    PS - totally agree, bad investment.
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  2. Chewie added a topic in Files and Forms   

    Pursang / Avid Mk V info
    I talked to John Larsen and he graciously sent me the attached info by mail.  It includes a thorough description of the Pursang, Kitplanes article series from 1997 related to his first Pursang build, and some other odds and ends.  He said it would be fine if I post it, to share the knowledge.
     
    John Larsen Info.pdf
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  3. Chewie added a post in a topic new viking 110 -- honda fit core conversion   

    I just talked to Mike today who is down the road from me at Stratus2000.  He said he does still retrofit the subaru EA-81 but it will soon be VERY hard to find parts.  E.g. oversize pistons.  Soon these parts will simply be unavailable, even though he still answers the phone.  He said lots of these things should outlast the life of the plane, but still that makes me a little uneasy.
     
    Basically, the story I'm getting is the subaru is on its way out and the Viking, if it's true that they've sold 200 engines already, is on its way up. 
     
    As someone who doesn't have any preference either way, I don't see how one could opt for a new Subaru without equal consideration of the Viking.
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  4. Chewie added a post in a topic Status of Airdale   

    Hey Chris,
    I've tried as much, no luck.  Sometimes I'm able to leave a message, other times no.  Two numbers I have:  715-369-1343 and 715-360-1343.
     
    Maybe someone who lives near him can pay him a visit and ask WTF.
     
    Mark
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  5. Chewie added a post in a topic It was "Take you Kitfox to work day"...so I did.   

    I'm WAY late on this thread but you guys crack me up!
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  6. Chewie added a post in a topic Kitfox Model III Owner's Manual   

    I made a PDF version.  Thanks Doug for posting!
     
    Mark
    Kitfox III Owners Manual.pdf
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  7. Chewie added a post in a topic Favorite pics of your plane thread   

     
    Amen to that.
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  8. Chewie added a post in a topic new viking 110 -- honda fit core conversion   

    When you guys say "Stratus" engine, is that a Subaru variant?
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  9. Chewie added a post in a topic Kitfox IV thoughts   

    Found it. Thanks for the reference!
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  10. Chewie added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Kitfox IV thoughts
    I could use some opinions on a project I found:
     
    http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_836442_Kitfox+1200+project.html
     
    Any thoughts or concerns from some trained eyes?
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  11. Chewie added a post in a topic History of the Avid   

    Thanks for posting.
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  12. Chewie added a post in a topic Different wings   

    Wow, this thread has had over 9.3 MILLION views?  You guys are rock stars!
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  13. Chewie added a post in a topic Anyone in the NW?   

    Chris,
    Great!  Let's chat, could you PM me your phone #?  I can possibly swing by this weekend, even if weather's not lookin up it would be worth a trip.
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  14. Chewie added a post in a topic 21/4 airspeed   

    I guess you found what you're looking for?  I checked with everyone, no one has that size.
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  15. Chewie added a post in a topic Anyone in the NW?   

    Chris - I'd be interested to swing by!  I'll check back with you later.
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  16. Chewie added a post in a topic Anyone in the NW?   

    Does he have any photos?  How tall is he?
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  17. Chewie added a post in a topic Anyone in the NW?   

     
     
    Wasn't that footwell extension already done in the pursang and airdale?  I'd hate to reinvent the wheel if Brett has the tooling to make the kit, the jigs and everything.  If only someone could reach him.
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  18. Chewie added a post in a topic Anyone in the NW?   

    Hi Ed,
    Thanks for the tips.  The biggest limitation is actually legroom, and to a lesser extent headroom.  Lots of mods I'm sure, but appropriate for a first time builder?
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  19. Chewie added a topic in Introduce yourself   

    Anyone in the NW?
    Hi all,
    I posted a few times but I should probably write something here too.
    First time builder wannabe.  I'm in Oregon, an hour east of Portland.  I fly a paramotor but would like to build something 'real'.  I would love to see an Avid first hand and chat about it if anyone is near by.
    I don't have any project started, just looking and researching.  I have a PPL in a 150.  I'm tall but I fit fine in a 150, not so much a kitfox 4 or earlier.  So a nice project would be one of the plus-size avids that I can build from the ground up.  Seems like there are very few of them out there.  I can't go the kitfox route unless maybe it's a 5 - don't have $60k laying around! 
    Love this forum!  I'm happy to contribute to help with the server transition.
    Thanks
    Mark
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  20. Chewie added a post in a topic 21/4 airspeed   

    Western Antique Aero and Auto Museum, yeah baby!
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  21. Chewie added a post in a topic Yahoo Group   

    Yeah, that thread is why I want him over here.  That guy inspires me.
     
    edit: ...and thanks for posting all that history!
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  22. Chewie added a post in a topic Yahoo Group   

    I just did a search for John Larsen on this forum, nothing.  Someone please get him over here!
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  23. Chewie added a post in a topic 21/4 airspeed   

    I bet WAAAM has buckets of them.  I'll check.
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  24. Chewie added a post in a topic Airdale build   

    How is this build coming along?
    And where can I get one??
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  25. Chewie added a post in a topic Rotax 582 start problems   

    Check compression?
    Check carburetor settings?
    Carburetor is clogged??
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