Bob Collins -12
Several New First Flights Reported on the Mothership
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Hey, want to see a video of a sick ROTAX 912iS?
Following up on the great fuel leak of 2025, everything is fixed so I figured I'd try to start the Rotax 912iS for another "first engine start" attempt. I didn't expect much; I didn't get much. I did three attempts; none of them were very good with an inability develop any power. A later...
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Several New First Flights Reported on the Mothership
First Flights Archive - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
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Aft bulkhead blues…
Got a lovely situation on the -6 project. Was reading through some info on the F-612 bulkhead and seems like the one from vans is a bear to make fit sometimes . Input on the repair to make sure this doesn’t happen again would be great!
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28-4 step 1 - weight reduction?
Hi, Looking at 28-4 step, removing material from control column mounts, I am wondering the purpose. Are we doing this to reduce weight (every little bit helps?) and if so, how much are we reducing? If it is for weight reduction, I might change the shape a little to ease finishing. Thanks...
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Question on OP-62 (EXP119 Install Details) page 02, nutplates for cooling flap
The instructions for the EXP119 engine install have some updates for the fuselage build. I am trying to incorporate the changes as I build the Fus, but have some questions on the nutplates that hold the cooling flap assembly in place. Page 2 diagram 3A shows five nutplates to be added (each...
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TS Flightlines
Dyon Threaded MAP sensor
Hi All----we heard a rumor that Dynon was transitioning to a Threaded MAP sensor, vs the old block style 'automotive' unit. I found this pic, but not being an avionics guy, I thought I'd ask. If this is true, then it would simplify some installs for us, especially where PMAGS and similar...
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