Apologies for not having a VAF News edition on the 15th. One of my other jobs took up the whole day and night. ;^)
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday.
v/r,dr
RossK Build Update
One bite at a time..... Wing skins match drilled and leading edge rivetted on
RE: RV-8 Stick Wiring …Mike W
I used some 3/8” aluminum tube as conduit over to an in-line D-sub under the mid-cabin cover
David Paule 3B Update
While I was working on the never-ending hose chapter of this saga, I spent a few minutes trimming the #3 aft baffle to provide more clearance for the manifold pressure sense line.
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What is the MS or NAS number for this type of AN Drilled Bolt ? A supplier that carries them? Would make safety wiring things like brake calipers a little easier/ cleaner
dr
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RossK Build Update
One bite at a time..... Wing skins match drilled and leading edge rivetted on
RV-7A #73840
Well, I've officially started building an RV-7A I'm the third owner of this Kit and if you haven't read Vans warnings about buying older kits, particulary the bit about unboxed, original packaging you should. When I unboxed the kit for the first time in its 14 year life, this is the result of...
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RE: RV-8 Stick Wiring …Mike W
I used some 3/8” aluminum tube as conduit over to an in-line D-sub under the mid-cabin cover
RV-8 stick wiring
What are you thoughts on how to best run the wires for the stick grips in an RV-8? I'd like to run them inside the stick, but I'm not sure whether I should go up from the bottom of the stick or drill a hole in the side of the stick. Also, did you guys run the wires through the spar carry through...
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David Paule 3B Update
While I was working on the never-ending hose chapter of this saga, I spent a few minutes trimming the #3 aft baffle to provide more clearance for the manifold pressure sense line.
RV-3B Dave's in Colorado
After removing the RH Pmag and changing some fittings, I managed to eliminate the interference and still have one of the hoses fit. It helped to have a strong shop light oriented carefully, as well as removing some of the LH Pmag’s leads. And I did buy a specialized wrench which proved...
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RV-9 Empennage Kit Unopened in Texas $2300
Van's Aircraft RV-9/9A Empennage Kit. Includes electric elevator trim. Also Included: RV TRAINING PROJECT TOOL BOX KIT DVD EMP 9/9A PREVIEW PLANS SET RV-9/9A USB Flash Drive Plans/Manual RV-9/9A USB Flash Drive Plans/Manual RV-14 I ordered this kit in 07/2021 and received it 07/2022, it has...
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g zero
What is the MS or NAS number for this type of AN Drilled Bolt ? A supplier that carries them? Would make safety wiring things like brake calipers a little easier/ cleaner
Drilled bolts
What is the MS or NAS number for this type of AN Drilled Bolt ? A supplier that carries them ? Would make safety wiring things like brake calipers a little easier/ cleaner
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dr
WDYDWYRTW? July 12-13, 2025.
....getting this weekend's thread started. Hope you're having a nice one. v/r,dr
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Failure is beautiful
My friend Cameron Rogers helped me build my RV8. Now that it is flying he asked for my left over scraps. He has installed the artwork “Failure is Beautiful” in his shed. Points for identifying the bits and pieces. Although a few of them are quite pristine, they are not for sale. Enjoy.
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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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