Passed my Phenom recurrent. Minimum government standards met once again…. ;^). Slowly returning to the normal workflow.
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Lycoming O-320-E1A Oil Screen Findings: 70 Hours Post-Top Overhaul
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some second opinions on what I just found in my oil screen during my third oil change post-top overhaul. Engine & History: Engine: Lycoming O-320-E1A. Time: 70 hours total running time since a top overhaul where 4 new cylinders were installed. Previous Oil...
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WDYDWYRTW? Jun 20-21, 2026
What did you do with your RV this weekend? 0930 CST RVs in the air enjoying the weekend! Hope you’re one of them! v/r,dr
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Bullseye's RV-8 Build
May 28, 2026 - Rethinking My Panel and Electrical System So I have a cockpit design page (upper left of the nav bar) and I'm using it as a "what's my current plan" page. I had an update from Sep 21, 2025 that had a panel with most of the switches by the right and left hands (off the panel)...
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Mirror Image
Everyone probably already knows this however there is a mirror function on iPhones and iPads. Go to change then crop and the mirror function is top left. Was a nice tool to double check before riveting.
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Beringer Brakes and Rudder Connection
I have Beringer brakes in my 14A. Red cylinders on the pedals. All very nice kit. But, my left rudder will not go all the way to the stop. How does this relate to the brakes you ask? Turns out the heim joint for the Beringer cylinders on the right rudder pedals interfere with the horizontal...
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