Turbo’s new panel
Lifelong buddy Scott got a new panel in his RV-7 (been flying for over 15 years). Very simple, but packed with an insane amount of flexibility. Plenty of room for the iPad also.
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SnF Arrivals
Thought you’d enjoy a ForeFlight screen grab of the SnF activity around 6pm local time. The app depicts the arrival route.
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Had some fun working on the static system needs this weekend.
I had bought the SafeAir1 system AGES ago, so figured I’d stick with it…ish.
After reading all the threads on the static errors seen with ports that weren’t the “Vans standard” SD-42-BSLF rivet, I went a “hybrid” route.
Simply put, I filed down the nubbin machined in the face of the SafeAir1 port and drilled the now flat face to #30. Then simply drilled the standard #30 hole in the skin at the DWG 28 location (NOT the often missed and confused Static Port Kit Instructions location for the RV-6).
The last mod was to remove a little from the side of the port fitting face to clear the bulkhead flange before ProSealing the flange to the inside of the skin, and the rivet (less the mandrel) to the outside of the skin.
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Lifelong buddy Scott got a new panel in his RV-7 (been flying for over 15 years). Very simple, but packed with an insane amount of flexibility. Plenty of room for the iPad also.
v/r,dr
SnF Arrivals
Thought you’d enjoy a ForeFlight screen grab of the SnF activity around 6pm local time. The app depicts the arrival route.
v/r,dr
First Flight: Tiziano Ponti’s RV-14A | Locarno, Switzerland RV-14A #141078
“Taking to the skies in a plane you’ve built with your own hands – even if you started with a kit – is an incredibly exciting and rewarding experience. It brought back memories of the thrill of my first solo flight, which took place decades ago. After three-and-a-half years of work (a slow...
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WDYDWYRTW? Apr 11-12, 2026
…getting this weekend’s thread started, and hope your weather is better than ours! Not much flying here 0830 in N.TX, but looks like lots up the east coast. v/r,dr Sunday morning 0830 CST
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Had some fun working on the static system needs this weekend.
I had bought the SafeAir1 system AGES ago, so figured I’d stick with it…ish.
After reading all the threads on the static errors seen with ports that weren’t the “Vans standard” SD-42-BSLF rivet, I went a “hybrid” route.
Simply put, I filed down the nubbin machined in the face of the SafeAir1 port and drilled the now flat face to #30. Then simply drilled the standard #30 hole in the skin at the DWG 28 location (NOT the often missed and confused Static Port Kit Instructions location for the RV-6).
The last mod was to remove a little from the side of the port fitting face to clear the bulkhead flange before ProSealing the flange to the inside of the skin, and the rivet (less the mandrel) to the outside of the skin.
RV-7 #73886
Late to the game in this forum...but the last 4 months have been CRAZY!!! Sam James Cowl/Plenum ordered and delivered Engine ordered (IO-390-EXP119 - Dual P-Mag, Silver Case, Black Cylinders) Prop/Spinner ordered (Hartzell Explorer 72") - Delivery next month First Grandbaby/Wingman (Willow)...
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F1 Progress - Glass, glass, glass……
What our avocation needs is a “Fiberglass Man With a Van” - someone who will show up at your shop with a van that has a compressor, guns, hoses, inflatable spay booth, and all of the supplies necessary to make an RV’s fiberglas parts “paint ready”. Just give the guy a place to sleep, feed them...
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SB-00079 Hammer Holder STL
I'm no pro, but trying to come up with fun easy ways to learn how to model and use my new 3d printer. I know a few people have asked if there are any stl's for the hammer holder so I thought it 'd be fun to attempt. Hammer Holder
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Any way to adjust oil door fastener?
I can get one to engage and turn. But the other one needs a hair more clearanc.
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Would You Use or Replace This?
It’s a rod end bearing for the RV-8 elevator control rod. Never installed but looks poor.
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Please consider donating annually to help keep this American 1-person pirate ship afloat:
THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
https://vansairforce.net/threads/the-vaf-list-a-list-of-rv-related-lists.223964/
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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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