TJay

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  1. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 More pics   

    Maybe next year Jim, for now its gonna get some blue tape if needed,
    The best way I found to get back into the project is clean the whole shop/garage including all the benches, It is amazing how much more you wanna work in a clean work area,
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  2. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    I used Medium on my whole plane also I think I only shrunk to 300 or 325
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  3. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 More pics   

    oil cooler duct is done,  Primed the cowl this morning. Its all coming together,
     
     


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  4. TJay added a post in a topic 9460 on POWDER COAT?   

    I was told by a few guys that after welding 6061 t-6 you should put it in the attic of a barn and let it cook for about 6 months, that's how you get back to the t-6 temper after welding, So I was just guessing 400 degrees for 5 minutes might do the same thing, No proof of this of course ha
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  5. TJay added a post in a topic 9460 on POWDER COAT?   

    I believe its 400 degrees, Shouldn't hurt aluminum a bit, probably make it stronger,
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  6. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    If you don't mind me asking What thickness is that rear spar carry thru? I know the kitfox 1-4 1050 has a 1 inch .049 wall.
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  7. TJay added a post in a topic "FOXY FLAPPER" FOTOS   

    Hey nice work, I like it
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  8. TJay added a post in a topic Rotax 582 front cylinder EGT HIGH   

    Make sure its not something stupid like a dent in the exhaust header too, It would be best to pull the header pipe off and inspect the pistons as well, Make sure they match and are both new, Could just be the way the ports in the engine flow too, Jetting one different than the other is ok, Many many snowmobiles came from the factory that way, PTO side was always hotter because of that hot clutch right next to it, Use to tripple pipe lots of sleds as well,l each pipe would flow different, You adjust it with different size jets,
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  9. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Why all the gussets around the spar carry thru? Have you heard of them braking or are you setting this plane for a gross weight of 2500lbs?
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  10. TJay added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids   

    happy birthday Mr Steve Whittman
    Legends  like this will never die,
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  11. TJay added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 Engines   

    Don't think the Nytro has a spot to mount the adapter, Not saying you cant build one, also the 3 cylinder will probably have a big counter balance on the crank which may make it heaver, But I will say my Old man has a turbo ed nytro and he beats the crap out of it after 5 years and zero problems tells me there nice engines
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  12. TJay added a post in a topic Bmw powered avid   

    very cool
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  13. TJay added a post in a topic Avid C HH wing build 101   

    Otherwise you can cut a small piece of aluminum slightly bigger than your light then sand a flat spot on your wing tip, and glue the aluminum onto the wing tip, then fill the edges in with hysol and shape it into the wingtip,
    and nice work keep it up
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  14. TJay added a post in a topic Airdale's Bush Gear   

    Oh fine, I finally ordered a pair of springs,
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  15. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    I agree with the holes,  a good sharp hole saw in the drill press on the slowest speed possible with a little cutting oil cuts right thru them,
     
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  16. TJay added a post in a topic 2/3rd P51   

    wow does that thing ever sound sweet
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  17. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Ha I wanted to be finished with mine 2 years ago
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  18. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

    Vinegar and baking powder/soda  mixed together in a clump and rub it in, then wash good with soap and water, Just my thought
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  19. TJay added a post in a topic PRIVATE FORUM - Think Again!   

    You think that's bad, When I look something up on Ebay it some how cookies my computer and sends it through the router and back into my wife's computer, now that's crazy, I learned that a while back when I was looking at a few ebay items and my wife sitting on the other couch says, Huh it says I need a new drill, been happening alot lately,   And we are both running high end Mac computers,
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  20. TJay added a post in a topic Compass Interference 280 to 310 degrees   

    Thats just your flying style, just go straight once
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  21. TJay added a post in a topic HAND-HELD TUBE BENDER???   

    She is pretty robust, I wouldn't be afraid to put 1/8 walled tubing in it,
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  22. TJay added a post in a topic What did she do to deserve this?   

    What the add should say is 90% complete, Fly in no time at all.
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  23. TJay added a topic in Hangar Talk   

    identification Tag
    Have a question about the stainless Identification tag, I have heard that to get your AW ticket you need to have the stainless tag all filled out and on the Aircraft,  but I thought that Gross weight was established during phase 1 flying? so how does this work?
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  24. TJay added a post in a topic Kitfox 3 Bushplane Project.   

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  25. TJay added a post in a topic Maintaining Acrylic   

    I use lots of lemon pledge as well, but I have used the Rain-X that comes in the aerosol cans with great results, Helps in the rain as well, I would recommend taking some scrap lexon that you have and test it for a month first,
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rain-X-5080233-2-In-1-Glass-Cleaner-Plus-Rain-Repellent-New-/152331335022?hash=item2377a7b56e:g:9sAAAOSwZJBX-FGf
     
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