Great build! Two things, If you run a small bleed tube from the high side of your cooling system down to the bleed port you put in. it will self-bleed and keep the pump primed. I didn't see one but do you have a coolant tank? also, the safety wire on your prop is incorrect on one of the bolts.
@Jack-ne8vm28 күн бұрын
Your shop - is the floor gravel & covered with carpet? How's that been working for you?
@shady00792 ай бұрын
I am looking at a Avid with a 582 was wondering if you were running the 582? the guy im buying from is the second owner and cant tell me clime rate or stoll rate and has never flown it. since its 3 years out of annual im worried it wont have the power I would like.
@bobbonordenskiold9392 ай бұрын
Fantastic. I have an Avid C with 582. How do the motor mounts fit? Is it fitted for flight. Dual ignition system?
@dcavidflyer30732 ай бұрын
Yes the 670 and 582 are same lower case so it was direct built up to my existing mount. Yes the head comes with dual ignition system.
@daverussell50912 ай бұрын
congrads, where did you get thre engine? Iam thinking of the same for my project, a dan reynolds special a chinook 2 . thanks, Dave
@dcavidflyer30732 ай бұрын
From Rotax Rick out of Florida. rotaxrick.wordpress.com/
@jarenbelrose15522 ай бұрын
Just bought an Avid and I’m already looking at options to upgrade the power. I think the 670 might be the way to go. What are your thoughts 2 years into this?
@michaelcawein12794 ай бұрын
I’m buying this airplane next Saturday. What kind of amazed to find the videos, I love them. Beautiful airplane great job
@TRASHWILL4 ай бұрын
Congratz, I was looking at it as well. Looks like an amazing plane.
@SteelTallon3 ай бұрын
Did you end up getting it? Ads still up on Barnstormers.
@glennfrehafer15764 ай бұрын
I also have an Avid Flyer mark IV tail dragger with a 670 Rotax which I acquired used several years ago. After working out all the problems in the airframe, engine and fuel system it is ready to fly, but I cannot get it to make a straight takeoff run down the runway centerline. It most always wants to make a sudden radical left turn when full power is applied causing my take off to be aborted. What sequence of events do you use when you are taking off? You never seem to wander from the center of the runway. Please advise with your technique.
@dcavidflyer30734 ай бұрын
You may want to check the alinement of the gear. A darting to the left might be due to that or even a sticking brake pad. If I recall the rotax blade spins in the opposite direction from a Lycoming or continental. These engines will cause the plane to pull left due to the torque, also coming up on the mains will make you go left due to gyro effect. I do not think this applies to the Rotax. If its just engine force pulling you left and not misaligned gear or sticking brake. Try applying right rudder and pushing power in slow. Also recommend getting a CFI who know tailwheel and Rotax to fly it.
@alexchristie80695 ай бұрын
What shelter is that?
@XRakkgruntX6 ай бұрын
I spent many days at Lake Berryessa, boating, rope swings and fishing too, what a huge part of my youth it was. Strange as it may seem, I missed the lake most when I was serving overseas, now I have an Air Command gyrocopter and will be flying out of Watts (Woodland), you should check out the Guinda Canyon for low and slow flight, Great vid, stay safe.
@dcavidflyer30736 ай бұрын
I am happy to hear this brought back some good memories. Where is this Guinda Canyon located?
@NobleWolf-7776 ай бұрын
just curious as to why you would mount it upside down? i have a kitfox model 2 that i got a rotax rick 670 for. i mounted it facing it up. is there any benefit to puttingit upside down?
@paulkainer2697 ай бұрын
awsome you got to take your father up!! Beautiful job with all the improvements you made to the Avid
@nicklappos8 ай бұрын
My 670 on my Avid Mk IV is nearly a drop in from the 582, same mount. The weight difference is very small. Typically about 15 lbs total for the engine, exhaust, extra prop blade and electric fuel pump
@garybucher68249 ай бұрын
That's bad ass, now i want one ! What's the stall speed for it? And do you know where i can get building plans ?
@dcavidflyer30739 ай бұрын
They are a blast man. Stall speed is around 35-42mph. Plans might be hard to come by you can look on Barnstormers for kits not finished, avidfoxflyers.com/. These would be your best bets. good luck.
@DJBlackhawk9 ай бұрын
What model hanger is that? Did you build? Buy or rent?
@aaronseel934510 ай бұрын
Did you sell this gear now that you've upgraded to the shock monster?
@davepalmer892511 ай бұрын
Hey I'm gonna put a 670 in my avid I was wondering did you use the exhost from the 582 and wondering about the head that accommodates 4 spark plugs where do I find one of those ?
@dcavidflyer307310 ай бұрын
Hey, the 670 was a big hop up in power. You will need a new exhaust for it. I had it made, here is the email, [email protected]. He will need pics of your set up for proper placement of the pipe. The head came with my 670. I traded in my 582 to Rotax Rick out of Florida who build mine. You should reach out to him to see if you can get one from him. I hope this helps. thanks.
@Autonomiepratique Жыл бұрын
can we put a 912 100 hp in this? this is a real question. 😅
@blackswampaviation Жыл бұрын
Love the avid where you from
@Tailwind1 Жыл бұрын
What wing do you have? TIA
@davidkind34 Жыл бұрын
i am trying to get on,
@paulkainer269 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on marriage and child
@MrMcDaver Жыл бұрын
Nice looking C170! I enjoy your videos. FYI, it’s Gravelly Valley not Gar-Valley.
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
haha yes that is the one. Thanks, its a real nice plane. You still in the area?
@johnstevens16808 ай бұрын
David, @@dcavidflyer3073 what motor in your 170? And congrats ! I see your old Avid is on Barnstormers
@dcavidflyer30738 ай бұрын
Our 170 has the O-300 in it. Nothing special but does the job. Also thank you. @@johnstevens1680
@Jack-ne8vm Жыл бұрын
Nice upgrade. Now to pay a mechanic.
@spikekavalench Жыл бұрын
Holy performance Batman!
@embededfabrication4482 Жыл бұрын
the 4 stroke unit is same thing as 2 stroke then except for the extra aux units?
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
To my knowledge yes, the EIS 2002 and 2004 are the same but the extra port. I think the EIS 4000 has 4 cylinder over the 2 the 2004 has.
@embededfabrication4482 Жыл бұрын
@@dcavidflyer3073 my cheap swift egt is off by 100 degrees on one side, took a while to figure out, maybe I shoulda got one of these GRT things.
@vagabondroller Жыл бұрын
Hey, what are you using as a hangar? Would like to put something like that up. Cowling looks great. Always liked the Lines on the Avid better than the Kitfox 1-4. Something about putting radial blisters on a non radial, wasn’t quite right. Kinda like turning a Fiero into a Ferrari.
@vagabondroller Жыл бұрын
Dang, that is impressive.
@mvav8tor Жыл бұрын
No videos lately, are you still working on it? I talked to Rotax Rick today about my 618. I’m sending it to him and was looking forward to see how your 670 is doing. Are you happy with the build?
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
hey I built the plane up flew it and sold it. I really did like the 670 performance. You will see a big jump in STOL activities. I did not set my prop up for cruse but to get off the ground quick, so I can not contest to the cruse. From what I know you would see some gain in cruse speed, but this plane and wing/gear/tires had so much drag. I sold it because I wanted a plane with more room, so I purchased a 170B. I really do love the plane and 670 for fun get out and spend a few hours flying.
@mvav8tor Жыл бұрын
@@dcavidflyer3073 Damn! I’d love to have a 170B that’s a nice 4 place tail dragger! My buddy’s dad has one sitting in an old broken down hangar and it hadn’t been flown in probably 40 years. It’s a shame! Enjoy that 170. Hopefully you do some videos with it
@Mike-01234 Жыл бұрын
You can remove the air in cooling systems with a vacuum filling device. It's used in automotive repair because newer cars have air pockets in the system. The tool works like an air conditioner vacuum pump it pulls a vacuum then you throw a valve the fluid goes in replacing the vacuum it will fill entire system without any air pockets.
@tonysimko11 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hey curious what we’re you seeing for cruise speed with cowling off?
@paulkainer269 Жыл бұрын
Hello sir. You have been quiet on you tube. I am just reaching out to verify you are ok.
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
Paul you are to kind. I am well and hope you are too. I sold off the Avid and now flying a 170B. Maybe I should start posting about flying that?
@db.db12345 Жыл бұрын
Great video ! I’m shopping for EIM for my streched PA-20 and would like to know if you are satisfied with GRT and also what interface and displays you’re using (if any ) . Thanks !!!
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I liked the GRT system. I was having the info being displayed on the Sport EFIS from GRT. The only issue I had was my sending units were jumpy, like the readings bounced around. Talked with another builder, and he told me to ground all the senders direct to the display with a ground lead from there to the main bus. Worked perfect. I have some other videos showing the system.
@jackdanison672 Жыл бұрын
Super nice Avid! I'm building a C model now and like your mods.
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
I don't remember the guys names but if you search Avid on barnstormers you should see an add pop up for them. If you watch my gear video I think I posted the Link.
@ashleymichelin9830 Жыл бұрын
Love the avid! What brand is that shelter? Where did you buy it from?
@pit32cab Жыл бұрын
Nice airplane you have now ! Is this carbon covering in the cowl ?
@jesseperez7253 Жыл бұрын
why are you selling it? nice bird
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
I love it but I feel like I need a bigger plane now.
@tonysimko11 Жыл бұрын
Hey good work way to include some lessons learned in the video. I’m reminded every time I fly my Avid I have to be way ahead of it on any kind of cross wind control. VS my short wing piper clipper.
@OneAV8 Жыл бұрын
Great looking Avid! I have to get some color on mine now 😂
@joseruiz-Joecool Жыл бұрын
Yes, very special to take your dad flying. Loved the video! Always keep an eye on the wind forecast. Can't wait till the cross country video comes out!
@bavarianauto3794 Жыл бұрын
love the content!
@PilotEricG Жыл бұрын
Do you have magnetos or electric??
@dougmcnamara7532 Жыл бұрын
So happy to see your Avid flying again. So special to have your dad with you! BTW, love the new cowlings!
@ronfrank5082 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, nice flying airplane, thanks for posting. Can't wait til next video !
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron, it was a challenging day to fly in, But it was awesome having the old man with me this time.
@randylavine3003 Жыл бұрын
Where is this pond in the desert? I am resurrecting an old, uncared for Avid B, putting on some mods and most likely a 670 due to my high desert altitude (N.Utah). Fun video!
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
Randy I am out in the Sacramento CA Area. So lots of farm land, rivers and rolling hills to the west and the Sierras to the east. I don't have much drive to take the Avid to Tahoe yet, haha.
@SamuraiGaming916 Жыл бұрын
Lets gooo
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
It was a blast
@builditright4666 Жыл бұрын
so much fun. nice job Mr.
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@sethlucas8362 Жыл бұрын
I think the order goes. Dad. Mom. Wife. Child. Not sure where the dog fits in. So far I’ve got uncle in the logbook. My apologies to my uncle Dave. Looking forward to your landmark flight myself. More videos when you can please. Thanks David.
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
@@sethlucas8362 The order of life you are willing to sacrifice? Haha Jk man. I was told by a wise pilot, the goal is not to get your wife to fly with you, it is to get her to fly with you again.
@dougmcnamara7532 Жыл бұрын
I prefer Yellow, my Avid is Yellow! Thank you for this video. Have you done any recent videos?
@dcavidflyer3073 Жыл бұрын
Yes editing it now. will upload soon with finding.
@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage2 жыл бұрын
Where'd you get your hangar?!
@dcavidflyer30732 жыл бұрын
It is a Winkler system. They are based out of Canada.
@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage2 жыл бұрын
@@dcavidflyer3073 Thank you! Keep up the amazing content.