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…Vlad the Amazing
N42AH
My solution...modified anti-splat. Locks the rudder pedals as well as the stick.
RE: Rudder Stop …bjdecker
I've used them (and a knock off I made with a cutting board) on my -7's, and the -14 builds; love em. The only change I would suggest is to mount them in between the VS-410-PP halves instead of as shown on the website. This will require some pre-fit, templating work to get the holes to line up.
Completed 14 …G5Driver
RV8JD Sump Heater
Tdeman Optimizing Engine Cooling
I started my own cooling optimization project this week on my RV-4. Quick background, during phase 1 in the 100 degree CA Central Valley (with a new engine not-yet settled) the bottom of the cowl was trimmed a fair bit to get temps under control. Fast forward 75 hours and the engine temps have not only settled, but run quite cold up in the Oregon climate. Both CHT and Oil temp. Additionally, my top speed is a fair bit lower than I expected. I’ve been busy, and enjoying flying to much to tear back into it, but I’m finally getting around to it…
Before tackling other speed mods, I figured I’d start by getting my cooling closer to optimal.
My first step was to close off some exit area to get an idea on where it could be. This was half a WAG, half based on similar aircraft exit areas, and half based on what would conveniently line up with the existing forward floor ribs once a a ramp and cowl flap needed to be attached. With 1 and 1/2 decision made
, I chopped and bent up a piece of .040 and fastened it to the motor mount via Adele clamp, and the bottom of the cowl.
Yes, this is rough, not smooth flowing, and the tufts would be going every direction but aft if they were there…. But i figured it’d give me a second-baseline to improve from.
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RV-8 enjoying the morning around my house. I’m at the desk looking out and he or she has made a few passes. A nice morning here.
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My solution...modified anti-splat. Locks the rudder pedals as well as the stick.
Simple and effective rudder gust lock for the -10??
Anyone using a simply designed rudder gust lock for the 10 besides the one from anti splat? That didn’t work for my configuration. Thx!
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RE: Rudder Stop …bjdecker
I've used them (and a knock off I made with a cutting board) on my -7's, and the -14 builds; love em. The only change I would suggest is to mount them in between the VS-410-PP halves instead of as shown on the website. This will require some pre-fit, templating work to get the holes to line up.
Rudder stops
need to replace my rudder stoppers long story short my rudder was punctured and thanks to new friend on here i was able to get a new rudder. now the stoppers need to be replaced. i dont know how to make them nor do i have the skill to do so. i found these internal rudder stoppers any thoughts on...
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Completed 14 …G5Driver
Show us a photo of your completed RV 14
First and foremost, your plane looks absolutely fantastic! Well executed and congratulations. I am intrigued by the louvers as I covet your temperatures. Are the temperatures without the louvers with the cowl (cooling) flap open or closed? Add-on questions. I also like the cup holder...
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RV8JD Sump Heater
AntiSplatAero sump heater: One year report
I installed and used this heater for one full cold weather cycle here in the high desert. I typically preheat the engine at 45F ambient and below, above that I am usually at 90F oil temp by the run up area. It is activated by a smart switch, so I typically turn it on from home the night before...
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Tdeman Optimizing Engine Cooling
I started my own cooling optimization project this week on my RV-4. Quick background, during phase 1 in the 100 degree CA Central Valley (with a new engine not-yet settled) the bottom of the cowl was trimmed a fair bit to get temps under control. Fast forward 75 hours and the engine temps have not only settled, but run quite cold up in the Oregon climate. Both CHT and Oil temp. Additionally, my top speed is a fair bit lower than I expected. I’ve been busy, and enjoying flying to much to tear back into it, but I’m finally getting around to it…
Before tackling other speed mods, I figured I’d start by getting my cooling closer to optimal.
My first step was to close off some exit area to get an idea on where it could be. This was half a WAG, half based on similar aircraft exit areas, and half based on what would conveniently line up with the existing forward floor ribs once a a ramp and cowl flap needed to be attached. With 1 and 1/2 decision made
, I chopped and bent up a piece of .040 and fastened it to the motor mount via Adele clamp, and the bottom of the cowl.Yes, this is rough, not smooth flowing, and the tufts would be going every direction but aft if they were there…. But i figured it’d give me a second-baseline to improve from.
Optimizing engine cooling - how to proceed (RV-4)
Dear Gentlemen, I am new here and need your opinion to find the right way to optimise the cooling on an RV-4. Facts: I've been flying a friend's RV-4 this year. The plane is equipped with an O-320 (150hp) and a Catto 2-blade fixed pitch propeller. It is well built, with the emphasis on light...
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Moshonsk
Rv-10 Throttle Cable Geometry
Been flying my RV-10 for the past couple years after building it and every time I pull the lower cowl I'm bothered by the odd geometry of my throttle cable. IO-540 with Avstar throttle body. All stock Vans parts from the FWF kit. The throttle cable has always had a kink to it where it exits...
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