[DeltaRomeo]

bbaggerman

Failed generator fuse

Finishing up the annual condition inspection I went out for a test run-up. Everything ran fine but I wasn't getting charge. Stator coils ohm'ed out OK so I figured it must be the regulator. Then I remembered that generator output goes through a 30 amp fuse on the panel. When I pulled the fuse...

vansairforce.net

dr

WDYDWYRTW 2 / 15-16 / 2025

… getting this weekend’s thread off to a start. The weather here in Dallas, Texas isn’t looking like we’re gonna be flying RVs much today. 😔 Good morning to work on the lawnmower. 😜

vansairforce.net

jlisler RE harness attach points RV-4

Front Seat Shoulder Harness Attachment for Crow Harness

I have an older (1990) RV4 and am ordering new Crow Harness for the front seat. In all the pictures for Crow harnesses I see the shoulder harness has a metal attach point for a single bolt for the shoulder harnesses. Is this just likely a generic picture or is that how they will arrive? In my 4...

vansairforce.net

Things You Learn. Jay Pratt edition

Things you do because you you've done it that way before.

I remember very early in my time here, as a very newbie builder, I was an absolute sponge for any hints from the experienced builders. There was a thread about the right color of sharpie for marking things, believe it or not! Anyway, the consensus was that Blue was the best marker color. I ran...

vansairforce.net

jackking123

RV-12 AOA Probe Leading Edge Kit Questions

I'm building an RV-7 and plan on putting in the RV-12 AOA probe... The leading edge rib last rivet on bottom side is at the right angle, so the hole is there. My questions can anyone tell me about this KIT and the instructions. Instructions/Dwg (can you send picture or instructions) or explain...

vansairforce.net

IO390

RV6 aileron woes

I'm building new ailerons for my (bought, not built), RV6. Just before the chapter 11 I bought parts to build two ailerons and finally started them this winter. Unfortunately I screwed up - it went well until the last part, when I drilled the bottom spar holes too far forward and therefore too...

vansairforce.net

OFF TOPIC:




Get your VansAirForce.net Charity Cap!

VAF Charity Cap: Help your charity and promote this site.

Get the cap all the cool kids are wearing! I don’t get a penny. It’s around $15. $5 more if you want your N-number on the back (I put 'STAFF' on the back of mine because it makes me laugh. Put STAFF on yours too if it makes you smile). And down the road $10 to the charity of your choice...

vansairforce.net

Please consider donating yearly to help keep this American 1-person pirate ship afloat:

https://cdn.vansairforce.net/donate.htm

Older issues of the ‘VAF News’ can be found at:

Doug's Area ...The VAF News, About VAF, My Resume

Pushed out every now and then.

www.vansairforce.net

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...

vansairforce.net