Max Q the last 24 hours. job1(VAF) a.m. before a contract hop SIC (job2) p.m. to late evening....more driving than flying..... followed by a 6:30 AM sim (job3). Brain a tad mushy. Going to try to catch up Tuesday on some private messages and emails that have been staring at me, tapping a foot in the corner. I’m pretty sure the RV is pissed too. ;^). Self-employed life. 
Seen down in S. TX on job2 - made me smile:
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dr
Watzlavick
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jackking123
RV6_flyer Cap Sighting March 07, 2025 Antarctica. I am not the first RV'er to be here but may be the first to have a photo with my VAF hat.
Littleton
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Seen down in S. TX on job2 - made me smile:
v/r,dr
tom paul
mc607
Something doesn’t look right here
While bolting my PP alternator to my io390 I noticed that the supplied bolt does not have enough threads. The bolt bottoms out against the engine case before it’s tight. Has anyone else noticed this on their install. All stock oem FWF kit from Vans. I double checked the bolt supplied from...
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dr
WDYDWYRTW? 3 / 15-16 / 2025
...getting this weekend's "What did you do with your RV this weekend?" thread started. Hope you're having a great one. v/r,dr
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Watzlavick
Zener diode for OV protection
I have an externally regulated alternator with crow bar OV protection. Despite their high reliability, they can fail. I also have an electronically dependent avionics system and I fly IFR. My battery backed up G5 is my last option to get out of the clouds. If I have an OV event that isn't...
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TASEsq
An Odd Exhaust & Snorkle Question
The Question(s) Up Front (TLDR) - RV14 build in Australia - Planning for SDS EFI installation - Originally planned a factory new IO-390-EXP119, but with all the trade uncertanty and the s&*t dollar, the massive lead time, the thunderbolt price hike etc i have had to rethink things. Or sell some...
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jackking123
Battery Box Installation on Firewall 3 out of 6?
Installing this optional kit I found they only use 3 nutplate/bolts to attach to firewall, yet the angles are drilled (for bolt and nut plate for 6). Have it drilled up for three, but I think I will go a head and drill the other 3 for total of 6. I see no downside except weight and expense...
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RV6_flyer Cap Sighting March 07, 2025 Antarctica. I am not the first RV'er to be here but may be the first to have a photo with my VAF hat.
VAF Charity Cap Sightings
Day Job Video This is basically my day job, so watch for the hat sighting in our little video produced for a Microsoft Developer Conference we just had: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=20&v=WRfLfTLVg9w
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Littleton
Passing Wires thru Snap Bushings
Working on the Common Wiring section…page 9 When wiring the left side spar pin switch you pass the sender ground wire thru 2 parts of the frame. The plans show snap bushings in place, but you are not told to install them until page 23 along with an additional wire. The bushings called out fit...
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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...
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Please consider donating yearly to help keep this American 1-person pirate ship afloat:
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Pushed out every now and then.
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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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