NorthIdahoAvidflyer

Just some pics I have gathered. The second photo is mine. 

Not sure. I've seen a few of them and they were just like this one. This was on a later model Mark IV.

Want to convert your Avid to a nose wheel? I have a castering nose wheel assembly and the shorter main gear for an Avid Mark IV. Asking $1000 obo The main gear have fairings and are covered. The brake backing plates are a little rough. They could be used the way they are or the backing plates easily replaced. 

I would have to agree with akflyer. A larger hp version of these engine would fit our size planes better. My favorite engine to date was the Zenoah G50 opposed cylinder 2 stroke engine. It was a great running engine, quite and put out the same hp at lower RPM's then the 447. I was sad to see this engine go out of production. Another engine that was interesting was the Pegasus half 0-200 4 cycle.  The RX-1 and Apex seem to be catching on.

We look forward to see what you come up with. We need some new blood in the light engine market. 

I'll have to go get the thing out of the hangar and box it up. I'll let you know what the shipping will be to your address and you can drop me a check or paypal works too if you do that. 

I have one in brown. Pay the shipping and its yours. 

That would be great. I'll send you a PM. Thanks tci

I got a call from a guy who bought a ridgerunner with a new 503. He said it would not run right and heard I knew how to tune Bing carbs. After a brief conversation it was determined that the carbs needed re-jetted because he bought the plane at sea level and took it to an airport in Montana (3300 agl). I flew the Magnum over to his place and took the carbs apart. What I found was shocking. 1. The needles were installed on top of the cup which is a pretty common mistake. 2. One needle was a 11K2 and the other was a 15K2. 3. One jet needle was a 2.72 and the other a 2.68. That engine was suppose to run 2.70 jet needles. 4. One slide had excessive wear where the idle screw hits the slides and had a pin whole in the side of the slide. 5. either carb had a sieve sleeve installed over the main jets, 6. wrong main jets for his altitude. 

The carbs were obviously brand new with the engine but the tops and the slides looked to be off older carburetors. I'm kinda thinking someone bought a new engine and used the old throttle system including slides. One white cup looks old and one looks new.  Not sure why all the jetting was so far off unless they were chasing another problem or didn't know one set of jets or needles were not the same. The pin hole in the side of the slide is a mystery too. I've never seen so much wear on a slide. 

I'm looking for  (1) 11k2 needle, (2)  2.70 jet needles, (2) 153 or 152 main jets and (1) slide for a newer style Bing 54. If you have any spare parts laying around let me know. 

I have the whole nose wheel assembly with the structure needed to install it stock. I will be selling it all soon. 

So what happens when you come in to land in a stiff cross wind and need differential braking to straighten you out?  That single hand brake will not offer you any more protection from a ground loop in fact it will compound the problem because applying the brakes will override any rudder inputs you may have had. If you are going to use a hand brake I would recommend installing a differential system. 

I had a differential cable hand brake system on my first Avid and it worked well. It was mounted to the face of the center seat cross member to the left of your left leg. Bad thing was it took your hand off the throttle.

I've heard they are a very solid flyer. Never flown one myself but definitely one I'd like to try someday.  

We have a Lyc O-320 on our Magnum putting out 160 hp. Great performer!

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Cant make it this year. Will be going back in 2020 for sure. This year the West crew will be meeting up at Dead cow for the Stol Drags. Should be a great weekend. 

My guess would be either mounting for a belly pod or aerial spray application. 

I saw this yesterday. Figured I would pass it on.

        https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/avo/6918382589.html

I saw this yesterday. Figured I would pass it on.

        https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/avo/6918382589.html

I’m looking into having one printed for me.  I’ll let you guys know who I use and how much it cost me. Thanks again 

KenKelso you rock!  I really appreciate it. Wish I had your abilities. Thanks again for sharing and being willing to make changes. 

I like this. It looks great. Any possibility of adding two more flap positions? Between zero and half and another between half and full? I added two more positions to my homemade Zenith flap handle and made it much more usable. I known my Avid doesn't have a real big flap range anyways. Just thought I would ask. 

Thank you for the update. We would love to see photos of your install. 

Idaho is watching too. They just sent me my annual state registration bill. 

The Machinist and I are trying to solidify a plan to meet you down there. Have a safe trip. Here is my cell (five) 09- 59 (nine)- 9477. I have to put my plane back together Friday so if all goes well we should be able to make it down. 

Congrats!! It's always bad thing to let the smoke out.

Yes, I've seen both used in the front but poly is the one most people go with. Plexi will shatter if hit. You will still get the stress cracks in the corners no matter what you use because of the tight radius in those corners. I used a heat gun to heat the bend area slightly which helped. 

There are a few different manufactures of the Poly. Ask the supplier which brand is the most scratch resistant, The last stuff I installed scratches very easy and I wont use it again.