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  1. TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here   

    Had a good Saturday here.



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  2. TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here   

    I have to get in there with a small paint brush and get those Adel clamps sometime, There driving me nuts looking at them. Also epoxied and riveted in my flaperon Bearings, need to paint that epoxy too.
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  3. TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here   

    Nah just through the opening under the turtle deck, it is set up to hold a small chair and my tent ha an maybe a 12 pack. I would guess 20 lbs,
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  4. TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here   

    got a little bit done over the weekend, Figured out where my rudder cables will exit the fabric, installed my header tank, and tonight I mocked up my baggage compartment, think I am ready to take it out and sew it up.



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  5. TJay added a post in a topic aileron idler bellcrank binding   

    I rotated it 90 degrees and there is absolutely no binding anymore everything is smooth from stop to stop, now Since we are talking about rudder cables  would you guys recommend getting the pre stretched cables or is it not necessary. and what do you think about these ends
     http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ms20667.php
    I know they need to be done at spruce, I really think they would look nice attached to the rudder petals up front.
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  6. TJay added a post in a topic aileron idler bellcrank binding   

    looking at the picture I am right placing the fre 48 and 49 on the front side of the control stick, the Avid drawing shows it on the rear of the stick. Hey ED does it tell you in that book what size rudder cables I need?
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  7. TJay added a post in a topic aileron idler bellcrank binding   

    No need  to I got it figured out form the pictures and you guys advice.
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  8. TJay added a post in a topic Sonerai II project   

    If you get yourself a Kitfox or an avid you would probably be the first to have it built in 3 weeks,
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  9. TJay added a post in a topic aileron idler bellcrank binding   

    Lol (My Kitfox Drawings) thats a good one buddy, the only pages my Manual has is the cover and finish section oh and 3 pages of wing construction. the rest of the build is going off you guys pictures.
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  10. TJay added a post in a topic aileron idler bellcrank binding   



  11. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    aileron idler bellcrank binding
    Got some binding going on with this Rod end, Anybody else have this issue, My first thought is to get a high misalignment rod end, anybody have any thoughts,
     

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  12. TJay added a post in a topic Starting my kitfox 1 build pictures here   

    Got most of the controls back in and finished welding up the rudder pedals, wrapped a strap under the torque tubes and welded a strap on the back side of the rudder cable attach,  Haven't decided what I will do with the brake pedals yet that's why there not finished.
     


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  13. TJay added a post in a topic Avid Builders Manual and AD's   

    Well holy Hell they work, There you have it, an antique computer can now open the books, Nicely done,
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  14. TJay added a post in a topic Avid Builders Manual and AD's   

    I can't on my 7 year old PC but they work fine on My wife's Mac.
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  15. TJay added a post in a topic Sonerai II project   

    Ha hard to work when your stomach is growling at you. Might have to stop and feed it a 12oz steak in a can
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  16. TJay added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers   

    Header Tanks
    My Murle williams header tank showed up today and I am wondering if anybody has photos of there install, I would think i just hang it off of adel clamps behind the seat but pics are always nice too thanks. P.S. I emailed him saying I would like to buy a tank and 5 days later it was on my door step with the bill inside, ha not to often in this world you get something before you pay for it. He must be an honest man I like buying from guys like that.
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  17. TJay added a post in a topic Door Latch Options   

    those look just like a smokers window latch in all the older trucks, looks like a nice option
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  18. TJay added a post in a topic 2-Stroke flying   

    And Joey when you answer the question above I would sure like a report on that landing gear now that you have some hours on it. Is it all that you were hopping for? Can you just plop her in like the surer stol?
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  19. TJay added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Rudder Pedal Bushings
    OK Guys I mounted the floor in the kitfox this weekend and wanted to trial fit my rudder pedals before more welding, when sliding the aluminum angle bracket with the plastic bushing into the end of the rudder pedal tubes they are really tight, So I'm wondering do the actual tubes rotate on the plastic bushing, or does the plastic bushing rotate on the Bolt that goes through the aluminum angle bracket, Kinda hard to explain but guessing you guys know what I am talking about.
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  20. TJay added a post in a topic Flap handle friction   

    Thanks Jim but I ordered a scrap piece off ebay, ha who know you could buy a 8" by 8" piece of fabric, wonder how many years they threw them away before they figured out people buy that stuff. There only a couple bucks. Got a medium/firm density 5mm thick, that should do her.
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  21. TJay added a post in a topic Drain holes   

    If you have an electric trim system you will have areas for moisture to enter, that's my best guess
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  22. TJay added a topic in Avid and Kitfox parts Suppliers   

    Flap handle friction
    When installing the flap handle is says to place a small piece of Leather between the two, Is this still what you guys are doing or did you all find something else, I'm only asking because I don't keep pieces of left over Leather on the shelf. But seem to have everything else around here.
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  23. TJay added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 Engines   

    Ok Maybe I should re say  that, I cant imagine there was that many made, What I was meaning is yes most parts will always be available but if you find a broken crank case, well good luck finding some one to cast you a new one. Now dont get me wrong I love Yamaha engines, Worked on them for years and have always thought they were miles ahead of the rest and glad to see them finally getting to the aviation market.
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  24. TJay added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 Engines   

    I really think the Yamaha is a good engine, But the availability of it scares me, There cant be that many around anymore. When Yamaha introduced it in the sled the whole package totally sucked, way to heavy, So there wasn't that many made, Now if they get the 3 cylinder figured out I do believe they will have a hell of an engine.
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  25. TJay added a post in a topic Yamaha RX1 Engines   

    You guys can google wild west aircraft facebook, that's what I just did, I do not have a facebook account but was able to watch the movie, It sounds really sweet, Check it out
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