Apologies for no editions the last two days. Panda Express did me dirty
. Obviously comms are scratchy and DMs/emails backing up while my digestive system comes back online.
Here’s the weekend edition, and I’m gonna go crawl back in bed.
Upside: I’m down 3 pounds ;^).
Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and food poisoning free RV-filled weekend.
v/r,dr
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. Obviously comms are scratchy and DMs/emails backing up while my digestive system comes back online.Here’s the weekend edition, and I’m gonna go crawl back in bed.
Upside: I’m down 3 pounds ;^).
Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and food poisoning free RV-filled weekend.
v/r,dr
George Fahmy's RV-7 - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
George Fahmy’s RV-7 flew for the first time. Here’s more: After a 10 year journey, I finally flew N890GF for the first time. With my wonderful ground crew (my family) on the radio, and on the cameras, I performed a normal takeoff. When I climbed up to 900 ft, the engine stumbled and lost power...
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John Salak's RV-12 - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
John Salak recently flew his RV-12 for the first time. Here’s what he had to say: First flight was just over 10 years from the start of building. I made an early decision to go EAB because of the Honda 110 engine and installing an Avidyne IFD540 navigator. 100% custom wiring and panel (Dynon...
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IO-540 D4A5 mag drive bearing failed - advice for finding the missing bits?
Did an oil change on my F1 Rocket this week, and found some metal bits in the oil sump screen. After some consulting, we concluded that they were parts of the bearing cages from the magneto drive bearing in the accessory case. Pulled the left mag (the right mag is a Lightspeed, and there’s no...
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Page 11-03, Figure 4, "SECURING THE ELEVATOR HORN"
Hey Gang, Help! I'm at a complete loss on how to insert the washers highlighted below. I tried using small strips of tape to "slide" the washers into place however with no success. Any techniques are appreciated!
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RV-8 Landing Gear Strut Bolts
During my annual inspection, we (my daughter - an A&P - and I) were installing new tire and discovered that the left main strut was VERY loose. Once we began removing it, we noticed a stripped bolt head (the nut was completely off the bolt and a couple of bolts were bent. I have posted these but...
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Lycoming O-320-D1A Piston Cooling
Good evening Van's brain trust. First time posting, long time reader of VAF. Currently building a RV-9A. With that said I need some help. I am building a O-320-D1A and sent cases and rotating parts off to be checked out. The O-320-D1A is drilled and has provisions for piston cooling, though...
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Magnometer mounting location?
Hi Guys, I have a GRT system and am at the point of deciding if I mount the magnometer in the tail or at the wingtip. It appears I will have less ferrous issues with the tail as the aileron counterbalances are in the vicinity. Also what do you use to mount as ferrous bolts aren't acceptable I...
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Pushed out every now and then.
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THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
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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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