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  1. Post on Wing covers. in Technical tasks

    By AvidJack, posted
    I hangar in an OLD shed, which dumps dust and **** on the planes.  I've used a horsehair brush on a shop vac way too often, and started wondering whether a twin sheet.. maybe, but it would take a lot of sewing, not my strong suit.  Then I noticed drop cloths were on sale at (drumroll) Harbor Freight, and they had 10 oz canvas cloths that were 4x12 ($10) and 4x15 ($12)  (even better at 40% off this weekend). Those, and a few elastic bedstraps (Amazon, used to tighten sheets), and I'm looking forward to NOT cleaning the wings on a regular basis.
    The door to my shed is 20 feet wide, so I have to fold to bring them in.  The stand in the back makes it possible to unfold, and lessens the  need to de-fuel. Lift the tail onto a sawhorse,  put on the stand, and you're ready to fold. Without the stand, a wing can easily get away from you, and it's certainly not fun to unfold uphill by yourself without it.
    I used to roll it in and out by hand.  I'm older (not wiser, and sure not stronger) now, so modified my tailwheel dolly to accomodate a lawn tractor as a tug. but I'd be shocked if they didn't go on sale again.
    Jack
    Austin, TX



  2. Post on Avid Right Aileron For Sale in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By PW_SD, posted
    I have a right side Avid aileron available.  I believe it is compatible with a Avid Model C.  Hinge centers are approx. 35 1/2" on center.  I am located in San Diego California. I can take additional measurements if needed.  Open to offers.  Thanks. 










  3. Post on Another catalina / amphibian on the market in Avid Catalina

    By AvidJack, posted
    Found this when wandering about the internet..  from the looks, it's actually an amphibian, but it's listed as a catalina.
     
    more pictures on Clist, but thought I'd grab one for future reference here..
     
    https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/avo/d/monticello-amphibious-2015-avid/7793050357.html
     
    Amphibious 2015 Avid Catalina Experimental Airplane - $39,900 (Monticello)
     
    This is an airplane that has a Boat Hull, retractable wings for storage and trailering, and retractable landing gear so it can land on land at a regular airport or it can land in any body of water! I bought it several years ago from the original Builder and it has very low hours at only 58. It has an upgraded 912 rotax engine and also has two fuel tanks, one in the wing and one in the hood scoop near the engine to Total 31 gallons. It is registered as a 2-seater but has a 3rd seat in the back. It received its airworthiness certificate in 2015 and it's tail number is N434YD. The only reason I'm selling this is because my medical was denied about 2 years ago. I thought I would be able to get it cleared but it doesn't look good so unfortunately I will be selling my plane.
     



  4. Post on Ground loop rebuild videolog in Avid Model IV

    By Philip, posted
    Videolog



  5. Post on Clearing out the shop in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By whizzers, posted
    I have the following "stuff that needs to go: Projects that aren't gonna happen.
    Peery Experimental Propeller (wood) 64 dia 54 pitch LH tractor. Rotax pattern :Looks good, you determine application and airworthiness. $400 plus shipping
    IVO two blade Ultralight, 72 dia ground adjustable LH Tractor: Rotax pattern $600 plus shipping
    Right hand STOL wing, heavy hauler . .083 spars. Needs some work. Has fuel tank. Make offer, you move.
    Horiz stab off Avid. Make offer
    Rudder off early Kitfox. Make offer
    Items located in Central PA
    Drop  me an e mail.
    Bob McCaa   N5113H;N533SE
     


  6. Post on Avid with a Volkswagen in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar

    By whizzers, posted
    I picked up an AVID last week. The plane appears to be a "C" Model extended speedwing. . .062 spars, 3/4 inch lift struts. HAs  "B" model cowl, radiator on the side.
    The airframe seems to be in good condition, does not seem to have much wear. It has been flown little, if at all. No registration, no logs. It apparently had a Rotax 532 on it at one time.
    At present, there is a HAPI (VW) engine mounted on the airframe. I believe it is a 1600. There is little evidence that it has ever been run on that airframe. For certain it has never flown in that configuration, as the instruments and controls are more appropriate to the Rotax. I'm still evaluating what I have.
    Has anyone actually flown an AVID  with a HAPI on it ?  
    Present plan is to build an engine test stand and see if I can get the HAPI to run mostly out of curiosity. Before that I will do a Weight and Balance. Probably wind up with a ROTAX 582 on it.
    Looking for information. Thanks
     
    Bob McCaa
    Avid N5113H; Avid 533SE
     
     


  7. Post on Avid Floats in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By marksires, posted
    I've moved my Avid on to another owner, but he wasn't interested in the floats.  Original Avid floats, not amphibs.  I have the floats and the water rudders.
    I'm in Florida.  I'll post pics when I get a chance.
    $1,000 + shipping


  8. Post on Wide Band Air Fuel Ratio Gauge in Two Strokes

    By OLDMNSX, posted
    Does anyone have any experience with using a fuel air ratio gauge, like an AEM 30-4110, on a two stroke? Thanks Brad
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/274327127100?epid=1130294172&hash=item3fdf2bc43c:g:WuIAAOSw3uleRVc7&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsDBJIi25bIVIjeoDyZ1sQoEE8SpiQ%2Fg5tFal%2F2d1K9f1IpOEbhfT22PuhHqMU4U7fGy0E41d6uTb%2FNFCTXJ%2FG1dAXsOyFArsPtdQw11h47%2F3qtR3iM62xKIsuY10L139bxskN4m54%2FXkYxr404QlHkUV%2BZjaN198DQ6kGomWVLP7GYuYWRfnTdhFMhUi9S2MdYapDyw%2BJNt41rT1fXM2JRjFNNWQ3Ru4MgZOy1S17I%2FH|tkp%3ABk9SR9SkyOXhYA


  9. Post on barnstormers- avid catalina 4 sale in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By AvidJack, posted
    AVID CATALINA • FOR SALE • Avid Catalana project for sale. Almost complete. Rotax 912, Warp Drive propeller. $25,000.00 • Contact Joseph Maridon , Owner - located Spokane, WA United States • Telephone: 702-375-0048 • Posted February 10, 2022 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad


  10. Post on AVID FLYER in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By dslfarms, posted
    AVID FLYER FOR SALE
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/238755495056749/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking={"qid"%3A"-7218575101787771110"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"36442968252269458"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A36442968252269458%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A3%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A8188822313416785920%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A0.00014078404007049%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A129%2C\"grouping_info\"%3Anull}"%2C"lightning_feed_qid"%3A"-7218579774812257321"%2C"lightning_feed_ranking_signature"%3A"2509239260054290432"}             


  11. Post on Amphib project for sale. (Mostly just the AW cert.) in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By CADiphile, posted
    Hey Avid flyers,
    A friend and I picked up an Avid amphibian from a lady on the coast in Florida whose uncle had a very, very unfinished project.  He and I don't have time for it at the moment, and we kinda prefer trike planes    (We bought the plane because she wouldn't just sell us the BMW1200R engine that came with it)
    As you can see from the pictures there isn't much there, BUT!  it did come with the airworthiness certificate and old logs.
    The frame appears to be pretty straight, but has been sitting outside in Florida near the coast.  There's rust on the fuselage and corrosion on the wing spar tubes.  My opinion is that the fuselage, struts, and elevator frame are useable, but the wings are trash, or at lease I wouldn't trust them for long, so it's probably not worth it - your call.  I'll provide closeups upon request.  I've taken an icepick to a few of the rust welds and haven't been able to poke it through the welds or surrounding tubing.  I'd fly it.... after a lot of work.
    We're selling this airworthiness certificate and any of the parts of the plane you want.  Under 14 CFR section 21.179 you can transfer this cert to a similar design.  If you want to get into this as a project I downloaded and printed the Amphib build manual, which I'll provide.  It seems detailed enough if you have the skills needed to build from scratch.
     
    Asking $1,700.  Negotiable.
    Now located in Bassville Park, FL.  Will deliver for free if local, and we can work out what delivery is worth if you aren't.
     










  12. Post on original avid amphibian build manual in Avid Build manual

    By AvidJack, posted
    let's see if this will upload- found it while rummaging about my computer..
    didn't see it anywhere else on the site.
    If it is, let me know, and I'll delete it.
    -Jack
    AvidAmphibConstructionManual.pdf


  13. Post on Avid Amphibian available in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By AvidJack, posted
    There's an Avid Amphibian (N434YD) that the owner/builder might be willing to sell in Michigan. This is not his first build, or second, or..  Airworthiness issued in 2015, no damage history.  Builder logs are available. Set up with steam gauges and an EIS, 43 hours TTAF, 106 hours on the Rotax 912 (100hp).  Too many builds in the hangars, and all but this one now have Lycomings. (several kitfox, and the current amphibians are on pontoons). 
    IVO (medium) propeller, he has the hardware to convert it to in-flight adjustable, but built it to light sport specs, and registered it as a 2 seater (as I did on mine).  783 empty, Stainless steel header, custom paint, 29 gallons (center tank and 1 wing tank) total fuel capacity. No trailer included, but might be flexible in meeting partway?
    Some pictures attached.
    Any idea what a reasonable value might be?
    Jack
    Austin, TX





  14. Post on I would like to stretch a Avid Fuselage. in Technical tasks

    By Fixnflyr, posted
    I would like to stretch an Avid fuselage. I have a spare O-200 and wonder what fuselage I could put it on.


  15. Post on North pole in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar

    By sioux201, posted
    I posted this up on the Kit fox aircraft owners and enthusiast group form, thought there might be some interest here!



  16. Post on Barnstormers..another catalina project? in Avid Catalina

    By AvidJack, posted
    For the folks up north, this looks interesting- two wing tanks, not enough info on the rest of the project.  I already have an inquiry in on the tailwheel installation. From the bones, it's a catalina, not an amphibian, If someone contacts/buys the project, I'd be interested in the serial number- I've tried to keep track of the cats.
     
    Jack
    Austin, TX
    N92KL
     
    AVID CATALINA KIT OR PART OUT • $7,500 • PROJECT FOR SALE • Lost storage. Pretty much all there, no engine of course. Some used items. Wings complete ready for covering. No other assembly complete. Easily worth more as parts but would be nice to see it completed. Open to reasonable offers,price is in US funds. Not responsible for shipping or costs thereof. Thanks for looking • Contact Dale Hubner , Owner - located Newcastle, ON Canada • Telephone: 905-809-5180 • Posted September 2, 2020 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Images


  17. Post on Grove Gear in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By OLDMNSX, posted
    Avid Flyer Grove Gear, NEW, Never Used, All I have is the gear leg, nothing else. Make Me an OFFER if you can use it.  I'll crate it up, you pay shipping. Brad Brummett 208-631-1425 Call or Text
    Text 


  18. Post on FS IVOPROP Medium Adjustable in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it

    By OLDMNSX, posted
    IVOPROP Medium Adjustable DL258, 75 to 100 hp, 2 blade, 58" Dia, Flange is 4" Volkswagen. This prop is NEW, Never Used. Purchased in 2000. Cost today is $1000, Sell for $800 OBO
     



  19. Post on FNG Here in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar

    By Til the Koffin Falls, posted
    I am new to this site and just inherited my dads AVID Mark IV STOL aircraft. I need to know if there are manuals available for the kit manufacture since I cannot locate any of the material my dad had. Any help in finding links or copy of CDs would be very much appreciated thank you in advance. MARK at AVID is wrapped up with the opening of the store still, not much help there.





  20. Post on catalina/magnum rights/fixtures 4sale on Bstormers in Avid Magnum

    By AvidJack, posted
    posted this under catalina, but figured I'd post it here as well..
    since it might be of interest :-)
     
    Here's the link:
    https://barnstormers.com/ad_detail.php?id=1528030
     
    And, here's the ad:  (without the posted pictures..)
    AVID MAGNUM & CATALINA LINES • $99,500 • OFFERED FOR SALE • CHOICE of Avid Magnum or Catalina production items to produce complete kits, 99,500 PER LINE . All weld jigs for fuselage, landing gear, rudders, struts, elevators, engine mounts, all fiberglass for wing tips, cowlings, all sheet metal parts, original OEM parts. Manuals, literature, and much more. please call for more information 641-452-6656 • Contact Kim Tomash, Owner -  located Unionville, IA United States • Telephone: 641-452-6656 • Posted December 10, 2019 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchist


  21. Post on catalina/magnum rights/fixtures 4sale on Bstormers in Avid Catalina

    By AvidJack, posted
    Here's the link:
    https://barnstormers.com/ad_detail.php?id=1528030
     
    And, here's the ad:  (without the posted pictures..)
    AVID MAGNUM & CATALINA LINES • $99,500 • OFFERED FOR SALE • CHOICE of Avid Magnum or Catalina production items to produce complete kits, 99,500 PER LINE . All weld jigs for fuselage, landing gear, rudders, struts, elevators, engine mounts, all fiberglass for wing tips, cowlings, all sheet metal parts, original OEM parts. Manuals, literature, and much more. please call for more information 641-452-6656 • Contact Kim Tomash, Owner -  located Unionville, IA United States • Telephone: 641-452-6656 • Posted December 10, 2019 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchist
     


  22. Post on About to buy this MK4... your advice please! in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar

    By Supermotive, posted
    https://greenville.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=avid%20plane&sort=rel
    He may not have the original paperwork. 


  23. Post on New Builder of Avid Type and a Yamaha RX1 in Introduce yourself

    By Supermotive, posted
    Hello All. I am a new member here, and I wanted to introduce myself. I have been an aviation enthusiast my whole life, and I now I am FINALLY working on actually building and flying my own plane. I just bought a Yamaha RX1 with 250 miles on it. I intend to use the engine is some form of a Kitfox/Rans/or Highlander custom build. My goals are safety, low build cost and operating costs (I'm a middle class father), and a fun factor. Being new at this, I am happy to learn from all of you. I will be harvesting the RX1 motor within the next few weeks. So you all can school me. I am an engineer by profession, and I do know some about airplane physics, so I can speak the language, but you all have the valuable experience. I have a lot to learn about which airplane to build, how to mount the Yamaha engine, how to weld up mounts (I have a TIG welder), which gearbox is the most dependable, etc... I look forward to learning and sharing with you guys/gals..


  24. Post on Avid Flyer pilots at OSH19? in Avid Flyer General Hangar

    By D-Flyer, posted
    I'm a brand new Avid Flyer owner (Model C that needs TLC!), and am curious if any other avid AvidFlyer owners will be at Airventure 2019?  I'm actually picking mine up on the way back from OSH19 bringing it back home to TX!.


  25. Post on 3D Printed Flap Detent in Files and Forms

    By KenKelso, posted
    Here are the files required to print the flap detent:
    Avid Flap Detent.stl          1 reqd.
    Avid Flap Handle.stl         1 reqd.   
    Avid Flap Cap Piece.stl   1 reqd.  
    Printed with 20% Carbon Fibre filled PETG filament, 0.2mm layers, 5 perimeters, 5 top and bottom layers, 25% fill. Handle will probably require 5mm brim for printing.
    A 3/8" diameter x 1"  spring is required, 8 x 3mm diameter x 30mm cap head screws and nylon nuts also required.
    Flap system may require adjustment to give zero degrees on the fully forward detent, the fully aft detent should give 15 degrees.
    Ken Kelso
    Avid Flap Cap Piece.stl
    Avid Flap Detent.stl
    Avid Flap Handle.stl