Avid Stretch (Mini Plus)

[1avidflyer 2068]

Thanks for all the info Randy.  JImChuk

[SuberAvid 638]

The Avid Mini + just got her Airworthiness certificate! 

Attached are some pictures of her as the finished plane and also sitting next to my Avid +.  Don't have a flight report on it yet but I will post that soon.

 

Certificate!

[TJay 1072]

You Make me wanna get to work. Very cool also I thought you were gonna use a Yamaha on that one?

[SuberAvid 638]

Ah yes, well when I put the turbocharged Rotax on my Avid + , I had the carbed 912 sitting around and I was used to flying the Rotax so I decided just to put it on the Mini. I guess I will have to figure out what to do with the Yamaha now.

[1avidflyer 2068]

Very nice Randy.  Good for you.  I'm waiting on the DAR for my Kitfox 4 now.  I tried to post some pictures, but haven't been able to in any of my attempted posts lately.   Looks like you have the secret.    I think the Rotax is a good choice.  The idea of listening to 8500 rpm does not appeal to me.   JImChuk

[Avid Bart 45]

Looks nice! I'm anxious to hear a flight report with those long wings.

[SuberAvid 638]

I think I am finally getting all the bugs worked out and the tuning adjustments made on the Mini Bird. It has been a process!   With radio adjustments, turtle deck rattles, excessive noises, instrument issues, adjustments to brakes, flaperons, carbs, tail wheel, etc.  Every time I flew it it seemed like something was not working or adjusted right and I had a list of items to correct.  Finally, now it is getting fun to fly!  It still floats more than anything I have flown when trying to land it but I think I am getting better with it and the adjustments in the flaperon, stick, rudder pedals and flaps it is much better!  It gets off the ground well and launches as soon as you can push the tail up and pull back stick and flaps at the same time.  It easily goes into a 1000+ fpm climb.  The stall is very gentle at about 36 mph with a couple notches of flaps.  I flew it yesterday and I think it is the first time I have actually had fun flying it!  I also had a 10 to 20 mph headwind to land into which made it much easier to spot land it though!  We will see how I can do the next time I fly it with no wind.  Anyway, I thought you all might like to see some of the pictures from last night. 

[SuberAvid 638]

Sorry about the prior post.  I am not sure why it has all the duplicate pictures and interrupted message.

[1avidflyer 2068]

Just got back on the site after a few days dealing with the wife and a sudden hospital stay for her.  Glad to see your very nice pictures, ever if they are doubles, they say two are better than one.  Nice that you are starting to sort things out.  I took my new Kitfox 4 up this evening and flew for a bit as well.  Will make a few adjustments from what I have learned.  No question, they are a work in progress when they first take to the air.  Keep at it, and I will as well.    JImChuk