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user's latest post:
No More RV-12 Inspections For...
Published (2009-11-15 16:59:00)
If this is indeed the case, we may have found the problem. The procedure I saw didn't mention any way to measure control deflection in any way. It only said that, if it meets the "stops", it's correct. That's the part I'm not buying into. Maybe the procedure I saw was missing something. In all my emails to Van's aircraft, this was never mentioned. I don't care how the control surfaces are...
user's latest post:
RV-4 Lyc 290 d-2 mix
Published (2009-11-15 11:13:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by osxuser You can do it. Parts aren't AS big a deal as some would think, you just have to know which parts off which other engines fit (like the O-320 crank, O-435 cylinders.... etc). Be prepared to do some frankensteining if you plan on keeping it long. I love the idea, but then again, I like unique things that aren't all that practical. FYI - The O-320 crank is not interchangable with the O-290 unless you...
user's latest post:
7A nose leg details wanted for...
Published (2009-11-15 11:43:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Raiz Wallace - We are thinking along similar lines. That's what I hope to be able to predict. Initial work indicates that it depends on the speed and nose load. At low speed the load in the leg can be released by pushing the front of the plane up but there is not time for this at higher speeds. Technique plays a part in keeping the nose load low, which makes it easier for the front to lift up and relieve the...
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Airport Cars - Page 6 - VAF Forums
Published (2009-11-15 07:23:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan Possible the ultimate for getting around the airport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2LEknVrJ8w ....just fast enough to kill you The best,
user's latest post:
No More RV-12 Inspections For...
Published (2009-11-15 13:42:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Louise Hose I also know most or all the parties involved. I have immense respect for all of them and expect they share that respect for each other. Thank goodness for people who carefully thinking through their position on important issues and are willing to articulate their position with respect. They make our world a better, and safer, place. Louise hit the nail on the head. What a great group of people here, and...
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Flying for Great Cajun Food!
Published (2009-11-15 11:33:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Brent Colvin Paul, Would that have been a family member of Frank Kelly? I used to ride along with my father to Welsh and pick up overhauled P & W 1340's for our Ag-Cats. We were Dealers also. The fellow we met was the son of the longtime owner/dealer - a Mr. Lyon. Extremely friendly and a great host! One of our neighbors had an unfortunate master switch incident, and needed a jump start when we got...
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Are Ribs Alclad? - Page 2 - VAF...
Published (2009-11-14 19:45:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by aturner Can't speak to the other models, but for the RV-10 there is a parts list that shows the material each part is fabricated from. All wing ribs for the RV-10 (W-1010, 1011, and 1012) are 2024-T0 Alclad. Some are wrapped with blue plastic and some are not. I believe all the stamped parts (ribs, bulkheads, etc) in the other kits are alclad as well. At least that is the assumption many of us have held for a...
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FWD static port location for...
Published (2009-11-15 08:03:00)
I have an "alternate static" kit I got from SafeAir. I still haven't figured out how I am going to run/install that. I am running out of room to run stuff back and forth to the tail section.
user's latest post:
Has it Got a Name? - Page 5 -...
Published (2009-11-12 16:23:00)
N8RV's paint will be gray on gray, with some black thrown in for good measure. Kinda smokey gray ... Plus, during the building process, the only place I could go to relax with a fine cee-gar when it got too cold to sit on the front porch was the shop. I was convinced that, after all the years of building, N8RV would probably smell faintly of cigar smoke. Thus, "Smokey". Fortunately, the only odors that I can pick out...
user's latest post:
Header tank for Aerobatics?
Published (2009-11-15 17:04:00)
Agreed...this is what you have to do to add flop tubes in qb tanks anyway...it's not that hard. Frank
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Latest active threads on VAF Forums:
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-15 17:16:00)
by Bubblehead
I always enjoy your write-ups, Pete. Great photography and always an interesting story. Keep them coming!
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-15 15:52:00)
by mcencula
The easier route would definitely be to just remove a tank, install a flop tube and the few brackets needed, and close 'er back up. It really shouldn't be too bad.
Good luck.
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-11-12 22:12:00)
by vernhendershott
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
I am forced to make one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make. This is concerning certification inspections on the RV-12.
Van's Aircraft Inc has decided not to release certain specifications on the aircraft that I feel are necessary to perform a competent inspection. Therefore I will ...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-15 16:14:00)
by Sid Lambert
There are a few good RV A&P's in the North GA area. I would cross that bridge when I got to it.
I had 160 hours when I started flying the -4. A 130 is not too far off. If your goal is only to learn aerobatics consider a dedicated aerobat. RV's seem to do most things well but can scare you and possible damage the aircraft if you do them wrong.
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-12 08:07:00)
by Mel
I have mine on the bottom outer edges of the sub panel just forward of the instrument panel. They've been there for over 16 years and I like them there. I lay the headsets on the wing while getting in and out. After getting in, the wires lay outboard of my leg. Works great for me.
If you put them in the angled side pieces, I think the plugs will be in the way of your legs getting in an out.
Started 2 years, 11 months ago (2006-12-07 06:32:00)
by TSwezey
Robby Knox has a electric heated seat in the rear of his plane and I would have froze on the way out to LOE if he didn't have it.
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-13 21:02:00)
by Bob Axsom
Weather Flying by Robert Buck is classic. If you don't have a copy - well you should have one.
Bob Axsom
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-15 11:16:00)
by Daverv6a
Brian, check your private messages
David Ahrens
Started 1 year, 3 months ago (2008-08-19 10:36:00)
by B25Flyer
Put in a TT pictorial pilot and you can always upgrade TT stuff for full credit.
Tailwinds,
Doug Rozendaal
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Hot threads for last week on VAF Forums:
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-11-12 22:12:00)
by vernhendershott
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
I am forced to make one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make. This is concerning certification inspections on the RV-12.
Van's Aircraft Inc has decided not to release certain specifications on the aircraft that I feel are necessary to perform a competent inspection. Therefore I will ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 18:06:00)
by tc1234c
Can not agree more! That thing looks like a UFO!
Started 2 years, 5 months ago (2007-06-14 21:14:00)
by svanarts
My RV-4: Redneck Rocket (if you'd ever seen it you'd know why)
RV-7 under construction: Heaventh Seven
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 19:53:00)
by apatti
Note on drawing from Plane Power's website says :
"2. Install alternator per included drawing. Supply outside ram air to rear of alternator by the use of 1 scat tube or other suitable ducting."
Hope this helps...
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-13 19:17:00)
by N941WR
Welcome to the VAF forum.
Check out the search button and then advance search. Then sit back and enjoy a week's worth of reading.
Everyone has an opinion on this subject, as you are about to find out.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 16:16:00)
by pierre smith
... pretty basic, actually.
I prefer a hot engine and oil. After removing the lower cowl, slide a drain hose over the quick drain and place it in a bucket or something that will hold 6 quarts and push the drain valve up and rotate it to lock it.
Add more oil and you're done.
The best,
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 21:12:00)
by Geico266
Fine tooth hacksaw, slow steady pressure, WD-40.
Not good on the bandsaw.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 23:55:00)
by kevinh
Quote:
Originally Posted by apkp777
Did anyone install a fwd static port for their altimeter encoder? My pitot static lines will be routed to the empannage (ADAHRS) and not to the panel. I don't really want to bring a static line fwd for the encoder
Any suggestion as to the best location to get the most accurate static reading from ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-14 15:15:00)
by Rupester
I did that a year ago, and as I recall (my memory is a tad fuzzy) there is a mark or hole of some kind at the location.
First I hung the flap and put in the push rod bearing on the inboard edge noting where it met the fuse. I then "interpolated" by looking at the flap actuator in the inside of the fuse, noting it's relation to the fuse bottom there. Between the two, it became clear where to ...
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-14 13:01:00)
by mcencula
Ray,
Here are some dimensions measured off my RV-7A nosegear. I don't have the plane on the gear yet, so it was easy to get these. Note that mine is the new nosegear.
The diameter dimensions have been reduced from what my caliper measurement was by .007 on the diameter (.0035 per side) to account for the powder coating thickness*. Thus, these dimensions represent the bare metal....
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