EarthX mounted in the cabin
I’m curious if folks have been mounting EarthX batteries in the cabin and what has been done about the unlikely event of thermal runaway and the associated smoke? It looks like EarthX only has one vented option, and it’s not cheap. The original design rv6 battery box is mounted to the forward...
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Optional Cooler Replacement
I have been building an Rv-12iS with the help of the Teen Aircraft Factory of Manasota (https://www.teenaircraftfactory.org) and it is nearly complete, I expect it to be airworthy soon. I had been waiting a very long time for the back ordered radiator and jumped at the chance when the new one...
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Sweet Speeds in my 10
So, I filed IFR to make a trip to Boyne Mountain in MI, from Indiana. I have the Rod Bower ram air inlet, which adds some manifold pressure at speed. I was at 180 KTS TAS t 7K, later I climbed to 9K for a smoother ride. We were cruising at 178 KTS true:, on 12.7 GPH……. The all glass Garmin panel...
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Filter Test Results
Analogy Alert !!! Ignoring building codes for a moment, you could build and wire a house without circuit breakers/arc fault/gfci devices and you would be just fine -- until that errant splash of water, or power surge from the electric cooperative happens... Same can be said for using reusable...
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Baggage door re-work
My RV8 (bought not built) has about 1/16' gap on the aft side of the forward baggage door. It doesn't sit fully flush. The forward part looks good. I've read a few threads about how some builders strapped the door down, then finished riveting the interior portions of the door. I'm wondering if...
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Fuel Selector Lever, Where to Buy
I wish to replace the Vans supplied Fuel select lever, with one like in this picture. Can't find them listed anywhere. Can you help? Thanks Jeff R
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Eric Pelletier's RV-14 - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
Eric Pelletier just completed the first flight of his RV-14. He writes: After five years of building N811EP took to the skies early Saturday morning. I flew for about an hour while circling the airfield. She flew fast and straight with on a few minor squawks to work on. Thanks to Van’s Aircraft...
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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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