NorthIdahoAvidflyer

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  1. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Moving the throttle position   

    I didn't come from the GA side of aviation. My first few planes were Ultralights like the Quicksilver, Phantom, and J-3 Kitten all of which had side throttles. My Light Sport trainer was a Champ 7AC with a side throttle. My last Avid also had a right mounted throttle. I appreciate all the feed back and trust your input. I will give this set up a shot and see how I like it. 
    Vance
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  2. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Bush tshirt?   

    Ill take two XL also.
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  3. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Blocking off the Oil Injector 582   

    Would that be the same engineers who also designed the block off plate and wrote instructions giving the end user the option of not using their near perfect design? 
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  4. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Blocking off the Oil Injector 582   

    I would need to change the lines. What would a guy do about making sure all the air was purged from the system?
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  5. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Blocking off the Oil Injector 582   

    I have a local UL flyer who likes his. He has several hundred hours trouble free. Seems to be alot of negative response to them. I personally never heard of anyone having one fail on a Rotax.
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  6. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Moving the throttle position
    Has anyone moved there throttle to the right side? I also am not a fan of the push button lock throttle. 
     
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  7. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Blocking off the Oil Injector 582   

    Is there a drive gear or shaft that gets removed?
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  8. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    Blocking off the Oil Injector 582
    Its been recommended by several people that I get rid of the Oil Injector on my 582. After the second rebuilder made this claim I think it might be a worthy recommendation. 
    What is the proper way to block off this system? If I'm not going to use I'd like to remove it from the system.....tank, injector and hoses.
    Rvsimons
     
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  9. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Flyer Emblem   

    Let me look at some photos and pull a tape on my cowl. I have several photos I will post also.
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  10. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic gas door cylinder   

    I will take pictures of mine and post them this evening. 
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  11. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Fuel gauge options??   

    Yes the Bear site gauge uses a rubber gromments that you drill a hole for and insert it and a 90 degee elbow. This is the same thing I used on the 10 gallon Phantom Ultralight tanks. They do work but I can't get past drilling the hole. Later Phantom came out with a kit that used a threaded  aluminum flange that you glued (pro-seal) and riveted over a hole you drilled through the side of the fiberglass tank. They worked great but I don't believe the Avid has room for this. 
    I like the idea of cleaning off the paint but it appears whomever glassed the tanks in added same extra layers over the end. I'll post pictures. 

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  12. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic 582 rebuild break in.   

     Thanks what I had planned to do but didn't know if rebuilds general followed a different break in. Thanks for the reply.
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  13. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    582 rebuild break in.
    I hope I'm not asking to many questions. My 582 is a zero time rebuild. I now there is a lengthy one hour break in regiment on new engines. What do you guy do for rebuilds?
    Rvsimons
     
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  14. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Fuel gauge options??   

    Thank you EDMO. That's good info. I also have this crazy vent to mod.

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  15. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Fuel gauge options??
    My Mark IV does not have fuel gauges. It has fiberglass tanks in both wings and no provision was made to install anything. No sight glass...nothing. I have sent an email to Belite to see what options they have. I saw a sight glass kit on Bear Perkins PPG site for $17.00 but that would mean drilling two holes in the side of each tank. I'm looking for simple.
    I'm wondering what you guys have used. 
    Thanks
    Rvsimons 
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  16. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Second set of eyes Rotax 582   

    You are correct. After reading the Rotax manual it was confirmed that no steam line is needed for inverted engines. Thank you for the heads up.
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  17. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Replacing hoses on a Rotax 582   

    I went through some old posts. The Bungee's are totally doable. I just need a better explanation on how to make the wire wrap. My old bungees have a pressed collar.
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  18. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Replacing hoses on a Rotax 582   

    Great points. Yes I too am on the fence with the oil injection. I have heard opinions on both sides. I have a good friend with a challenger who runs the oil injectors and has for years with no issues. I have to admit with the type of flying in plan to do oil injection would make it easier on trying to mix and add fuel when away from my local airport. Has anyone here actually had a failure?
    Joey mentioned to replace the bungee's. What are people using to replace these old bungees and where are they buying the supplies?
    Thank you
    Vance
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  19. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Second set of eyes Rotax 582   

    Dusty you are correct. There was no filter on the incoming oil injection line. I will order and install one. I will run premix while monitoring oil injection levels. Someone said the steam vent line was not needed on the inverted installation. I will verify and remove it if it's not required. Thank you for the input.
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  20. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Replacing hoses on a Rotax 582   



  21. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    Replacing hoses on a Rotax 582
    My engine sat for several years. Most of the hoses look good. Anything that had 2 stroke oil in them is ruined. Even the small feeder lines from the injector pump to the intakes are hardened. Those little clips look like something that needs replaced once removed. 
    My question is.....what outlets are you guys using for hoses and what type. Are you guys using something other than the standard blue 1/4 line for the oil injector lines? I used car type black fuel injection hose on my Zenith 701 project. It's good quality hose but a bit expensive. I used it in areas where access was limited like the fuel tank inside the wings.
    Radiator hoses look good. All the small lines on this engine are SS braided. Seems a bit overkill and a lot of uneeded weight. 
     
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  22. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Second set of eyes Rotax 582   

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing that. I'd definitely be safety wiring those connections. 
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  23. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   

    Thank you for all your input. Sorry for the delayed reply. I've been slammed at work the last week and I've have been to California and to theWashington coast the last two weekends.
    JimChuk, I would love to take you up on your offer for the $10.00 peices. I will send you a PM with my address if you could please send me yours. 
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  24. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Rotax 582 front cylinder EGT HIGH   

    Great thread. Do you have an update on your cylinder issue?
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  25. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Second set of eyes Rotax 582   

    Thats good news Joey. Hope you have a great flight. Hope your Pops goes up with you. He needs some airtime.
    My Dad is coming down that way next week to look at some property. I'll have him swing in and grab those gear legs. 
    Thank you for the input. Ill look Bear Perkins up. 
    Vance
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