NorthIdahoAvidflyer

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  1. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Second set of eyes Rotax 582   



  2. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Second set of eyes Rotax 582   



  3. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Second set of eyes Rotax 582   



  4. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Rotax and other engines   

    Second set of eyes Rotax 582
    I wanted to share a few photos of the engine on my Avid Mark IV. It's a gray head 582. It's never ran since rebuilt. The engine was pickled before stored.  I don't care for the braided lines. I have a few things to change. The carb sockets, throttle cable adjuster cover grommets, and a few fuel and oil lines. No gas was left in the carbs. 
    Please look over the pictures and let me know what you think. It's always good to have a second set of eyes. 



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  5. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   

    I have an Avid Mark IV with HH wing. The wing was built with double false ribs.
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  6. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   



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  8. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   

    I would say they used an inferior glue. I was still able remove the glue just by scraping it off with the edge of a razor knife.
    What do you charge for your rib ends JimChuk?
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  9. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   

    Thank you for the help. I'm sending them from my phone. I found a way to resize the photo and save them into anot her file. Let the photo bomb begin.....
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  10. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   



  11. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   



  12. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   

    Lets try this.

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  13. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   

    I'm having a hard time getting photos to load. Any suggestions?
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  14. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   

    That's perfect. Is Hysol used to glue and rivet these into place?
    This looks to be an open up the wing modification. I was hoping to repair this broken rib and get it in the air soon. Would you consider it exceptable to repair the rib now and open it all up this winter when I have time to do all of them at once and the plane is down due to weather?
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  15. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Aileron attachment rib end repair   

    I have a real good outlet for custom plywoods here in my home town call Windsor Plywood. I can even get small peices.
     I'm interested in the .025 aluminum angle upgrade also.  I happen to be building a Zenith 701 and have a metal brake and just enough skill to make me dangerous :). Does anyone have a photo of this upgrade or could give me a good discription of how it's done? 
    Thanks
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  16. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Aileron attachment rib end repair
    The previous owner didnt pay attention whIle folding the wings and let one of the ailerons turn the wrong direction causing the inboard rib end to break off. The center attachment point broke out of the center of the other two wood peices. It's an easy repair. My question is what material (type of wood) and glue would you guys recommemd for this repair? I can post pictures tomorrow. 
    Thank you
    Rvsimons 
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  17. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Avid Flyer Emblem   

    Thank you dholly. Much appreciated.
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  18. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Please Input on rotax ricks rebuilds   

    Wanted to follow up and see if you used Bill and how your experience was with him. 
    Thanks 
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  19. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers   

    Avid Flyer Emblem
    Does anyone have a file or good source for the Avid emblem? I'm having some Mark IV emblems made if anyone is interested.

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  20. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a topic in Avid Model IV   

    Floor boards/ seat belts /tri-gear
    I've been going over this Avid and a few things I've found need addressed. Overall it's in great shape. 
    I don't like the floor boards. When I got the plane it had black rubber mat covering the whole floor. It had swelled to the point that it was ugly and it was covered in 2 stroke oil from the oil reservoir (oil injected) leaking from a broken fitting. I cut the rubber mat out and it looks good underneath. It's your standard paneling made into four separate sections. I don't like how it's made and would like a better fit and color of stain. I was.wondering what you guys have done for flooring. 
    Is their an upgrade to these seat belts? 
    My plane does not have the provision for a nose wheel like other Mark IV's. I do have a complete nose wheel set up for an Avid and I'm giving some thought of welding the collector from my other airplane into this one. This is sounding like a winter project. I prefer a TD but my Father would like to fly this plane too and it would be nice to have the option of switching it around. 
    Any feedback would be appreciated.
    Thank you
    Rvsimons
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  21. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic New Avid Mark IV owner   

    That sounds great Joey. Bring those gear legs for sure. I have a set of Matco brakes off of the donor plane. Thanks for the pictures of the brake peddles. We will have to talk more about that mod. 
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  22. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Pictures of MK IV radiator mounting?   

    Thanks Joey. Sounds good. 
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  23. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic New Avid Mark IV owner   

    The bottom of the windshield measures 42 3/4.
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  24. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic Pictures of MK IV radiator mounting?   

    Thanks Dan. Much appreciated 
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  25. NorthIdahoAvidflyer added a post in a topic New Avid Mark IV owner   

    Oh crap!! That's a funny story. I by no means ment any disrespect. My Grandfather lost his eye by a girl shooting him with a rubber band. He use to run into everything with mill equipment and his vehicles. The guys at the mill would to yell "use the other eye" everytime he ran into something. He died last year after he walked out in front of a car. He lived a long life and he is who I got my love of aviation from. Thanks for the reflection. 
    The fuse was destroyed from rear wing attachments forward. If someone can use what's left I'd make them a hell of a deal on it. I'll be posting a list of stuff I'm getting rid of as soon as I get my new Mark IV flying.
     
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