WDYDWYRTW? Nov 15-16, 20025
What did you do with your RV this weekend? 0840 CST Sunday snapshot…. WX must be nice in Florida . Hope you’re having a nice RV weekend, and looking forward to folks chiming in with what they did. v/r,dr
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More torque question: stabilator pulley bolt
For the AN4 bolt holding the pulleys, is it supposed to be torqued to the standard value? Wondering if it’ll clamp too hard onto the pulleys. Thanks!
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RV-8- Fitting Canopy to Frame
I'm guessing those that have already done this will know exactly where I'm at and how to answer this question. But, looking at the following pictures, it seems to me I have to cut a bunch more, well above the red line that was drawn by Van's, before I'm gonna make any further progress. What...
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SDS Throttle Body adapt to forward Induction Snorkel - how?
Building a forward induction angle valve io-360 with the VA-132 snorkle. https://store.vansaircraft.com/va-132-2-fiberglass-io-engine-snorkel-va-132-2.html Using SDS with the short throttle body. Was wondering if anyone had any photos of how you modified your snorkle to adapt to the...
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VPX or Circuit Breakers or Fuses?
The thread "VPX Issues That No One Can Solve" is going off topic. So I created this thread to "discuss" your preference for circuit protection. My preference is fuses. They are inexpensive, light weight, and never fail to open with excessive current. Vans Aircraft elected to install fuses in...
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Where do you pickup MP?
I have SDSEFI but this is a manifold pickup question for all engine setups. Where are you getting your MP pressure from? Do you have more than one pickup point? Example: intake manifold and 1 cylinder primer port tied together or intake manifold only or cylinder only. Curious what others...
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Built some jacks...
I looked at all the jack solutions, and hated the commercially available solutions. I came across a homebuilt design, and made a set over the weekend. Here's a photo before i had them powder coated. I'm so pleased - they are incredibly functional.
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Fix for pillowing
What’s the fix for this? I’m sure we have some sheet metal experts who could chime in here.
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My stall speed seems really high...
Then you will be able to adjust your indicated airspeed and altitude by opening and closing cabin vents. I've done these tests! A new way to control the plane if the joy stick jams, lol
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Fuel Line Routing
Titan IO-340 with Airflow Performance FM-150 servo and crossover exhaust. What's a typical route to take for the fuel line going up to the spider? Where it exits between the cylinders takes it into the tight space between the sump and the exhaust. Based on the length of the fuel line, I'm...
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THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
The VAF List ...a list of RV-related lists. RV-related things you might want to browse over (a closed post that is sticky and maintained by dr). Link to this in 'Links' in the menu. v/r,dr Small businesses that help bring you this list of RV-related lists: 360 Avionics www.360Avionics.com Ace...
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