Posted 19 Oct 2016 New Guy Alert!!!I wanted to introduce a buddy of mine and welcome him to our forum...His name is Barry and he is the proud new owner of an Avid Magnum! It was in trade a plane a couple of weeks ago and I told him to call and buy it over the phone! He did, but the poor guy was tied up in life stuff, and I was so excited to have a buddy building the same plane that I volunteered to pick it up for him. Wouldn't be a big deal except for the fact that it was half the country away!A one way airline ticket and a Penske truck rental later, It is loaded and halfway back to Barry! It is a pristine kit with some wing work completed. It has the tip tanks too!Anyway congrats Barry! It is time for you to stop lurking in the shadows and make a profile on here, you are going to need the guys for help soon! Ron 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Oct 2016 sweet deal! Thats what friends are for, we abuse the hell out of each other right! It will make flying a lot more fun when you get them both in the air. I love just flying around and practicing etc, but flying with another plane or two is more fun for sure. 2 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Oct 2016 Hello Barry, that Magnum looks like a nice score! Ron may be a bad influence, but he is a meticulous builder and will be a valuable builder source for you.Just be sure to double-check your cowling measures, LOL! 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Oct 2016 No engine? Hoping he contacts RAM or finds a 165 to 300 hp Subaru engine for it to give you a race! Ha! At least he has wheels, and that's more than you started with! Oh, I have a book on converting a V6... Cheers, EDMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Nov 2016 Ron,Thanks for the introduction, can't wait to start working on the build! I finally got around to registering on this forum, and I am looking forward to the process.Barry 2 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Nov 2016 Barry,Welcome to the group. Glad you decided to join us. You'll find a lot of good guys and advice on this forum. Best group of pilots I have ever associated with online.Remember we all love pictures, so get to building and update us often.Kenneth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2016 Thanks to all for the warm welcomes, be patient as I am undergoing a hanger project that will take 4-5 months to complete. THEN on to the magnum project (if I can restrain that long)!Blue skies! Barry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2016 Congrats on your purchase. They are fun to build the forum here is fabulous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Nov 2016 I forgot to post my picture of my professional delivery guys! Thanks again Ron and Dave!!!! 3 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Jun 2017 (edited) Did that Magnum come from Herb Brayton in the Tri Cities Wa? If so, super nice kit with supherb work done so far and super nice guy! If not the kit still looks great. The Magnum is a WONDERFUL plane! Edited 28 Jun 2017 by Chris Bolkan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Jun 2017 Not sure of the original builder yet, just got it moved into my hanger and haven't had time to research who the builder was. I bought it in Washington from the second owner. Would love to meet Herb if it was him. Any information would be helpful. Can't wait to start in on it soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Jun 2017 Those Magnums look so much more substantial than the little Avid Flyers! If I ever hear of something close I'd be real tempted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites