Question about wiring the WH-P30-1 trim wire on the AV-6000 side
Hello guys, I have the Garmin VFR package with autopilot, and I'm currently working on wiring the main harness. I'm a bit confused about the correct way to populate the WH-P30-1 d-sub pins on the AV-6000 side. The KAI mentions that with AP, the white and black wires should go to pin 9 & 6...
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WDYDWYRTW? April 3-5 2026
Starting this one, because Doug is dragging a little behind and I have a cool flight to add! My son and I have a thing for good crawfish - and I had today off from work, and he was out of school. Low weather across most of Texas, but a non-issue for me with my instrument ticket. We loaded up...
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To give you a size reference, the one I've got is 6 3/4" long, not including the air fitting. A swivel adapter and lightweight poly hose are helpful here. Small electric ratchets exist, but the Milwaukee ones I've played with are probably 2x the size once you install the battery!
Re-attaching fuel tank (spar fasteners)
I have a small slow leak somewhere in my left fuel tank. The original owner/builder had already pulled the tank off to try to patch it once so at least the paint has already been cut. I have spent quite a bit of time researching the plans and online to figure out how to remove the tank and am...
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EZ-DRILL For Safety Wire
Here's a little "fixture" I made to drill a couple of 4mm - .7mm "Cheese" head Phillips stainless screws with a #54-.055 twist drill bit. Since the head is so "short" I had to have a way to more precisely drill the holes in the middle. So I drilled and tapped from the backside to allow...
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Recognize these bushings?
I just finished inventory of the power plant kit and these were in one of the bags of hardware. Unfortunately I don’t remember what bag they came out of. There wasn’t anything listed in that bag that matched these so I set them aside. Thanks
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Another heavy wing thread...
My RV8 (bought not built) has a slightly heavy right wing- (about 3 gallons worth which Vans considers minor). But there's a few other factors at play- the right wing, everything lines up nicely- Flap is UP (measured by straightedge on bottom of wing), aileron clamped to flap, aileron aligned...
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My Journey Begins - Kit # 125
Picked up my Kit number 125 today from ABF trucking in Taylor (Detroit) Michigan. Crating was exceptional. Survived the long journey from Van's. Just started the inventory process. Numbering system is taking a bit of getting use to. I liked the -L & -R for left and right that was used on the...
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Past ‘VAF News’ issues:
Doug's Area ...The VAF News, About VAF, My Resume
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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