Not much RV flying around N.TX this weekend. Those with 4X4 at least can get to McDonald’s LOL. I offered to be on sim duty part of the weekend because I can get in, so not much ‘fun’ flying in the forecast. Below freezing for the next 80 hours or so. No worries/complaints.
Hoping the weather is better where you are, and those in the ice/sleet/snow are hanging in there.
Wishing you and yours a happy, safe, ice free and RV-filled weekend.
v/r,dr
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The finished product.
I did have the 1” spring holes on my 7A but these are so much better.
That's as high as the float goes.... Van's old gauges reflected that issue.
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I understand that your concern is that you only have 9/16” instead of 5/8”…but just to clarify, Drawing 43 of the RV-8 plans (Section C-C attached) clearly shows that the 5/8” is from the edge to the center of the hole. I’m afraid that I don’t know the current generation of Vans tech Support folks like I knew the old gang (Ken, Joes, Gus, etc….), but I’d send them to that spot on the drawing and ask them to explain why they are interpreting it the way that they are. It coudl affect how you move forward with the replacements.
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Hoping the weather is better where you are, and those in the ice/sleet/snow are hanging in there.
Wishing you and yours a happy, safe, ice free and RV-filled weekend.
v/r,dr
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RV-15 Plans Updates
Hi, all. Sections 10 through 12 are in the system tonight. (Due to the data sync, they might not appear for 15-20 minutes.) More sections and revisions will be posted over the next couple of days. We're planning to release in bundles on Fridays, and will let the "hive" know when new or...
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The finished product.
I did have the 1” spring holes on my 7A but these are so much better.
Spring loaded access door on wheel pants to check/refill tire pressure on RV-7A?
I am looking for an easier way to check my tire pressure on my RV-7A. Currently I have small, 1” x 2” rectangular panel, secured by screws, that I have to remove every time I want to check my tire pressure on all wheels. Has anyone invented a spring-hinged small access door so I don’t have to...
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AF-5000/AF-6600 V17.01.01 Software Release
We have posted a new software release for the AF-5000/AF-6600 EFIS screens with support for Dynon Emergency Glide and a new Flap position display. https://www.advancedflightsystems.com/af-5000-software-updates.php
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That's as high as the float goes.... Van's old gauges reflected that issue.
Fuel Senders Bad? Insufficient? Can’t Calibrate to Full
New to me RV-7 with Dynon HDX panel. Plane was built in 2006. The Dynon reports a mismatch between the fuel computer and tanks. Tanks are way off, so I started the sender calibration process by emptying the left tank and doing 2 gallon pours. Unfortunately, when I went for the pour from 12 to...
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I understand that your concern is that you only have 9/16” instead of 5/8”…but just to clarify, Drawing 43 of the RV-8 plans (Section C-C attached) clearly shows that the 5/8” is from the edge to the center of the hole. I’m afraid that I don’t know the current generation of Vans tech Support folks like I knew the old gang (Ken, Joes, Gus, etc….), but I’d send them to that spot on the drawing and ask them to explain why they are interpreting it the way that they are. It coudl affect how you move forward with the replacements.
Wing rear spar hole edge distance
Yes, I messed it up despite reading the warning many times and measuring many times. Instead of 5/8 in, it came out to be 9/16 in. and I thought I could ignore it but I couldn't. I emailed Vans support and to my surprise, they responded "The dimension should be 5/8 from edge of the hole closest...
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