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  • Brantel
    Brantel replied to the thread MicroEFIS 2.0.
    That would be a very easy implementation. I built something similar to what you want over 12 years ago before Garmin came out with the...
  • Taltruda
    Taltruda replied to the thread Ground Adjustable Rudder Pedals.
    Idk.. I think the in flight adjustable ones are janky.. there’s a wiggle rocking to them, and the lock also can wear out, causing them...
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    Thomas Lukasczyk replied to the thread Ellison Throttle Body.
    Hello, I have been flying my Ellison TBI on myO-320 RV-4 for over 20 years now. The actual flying time of 320 hours is rather low. The...
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  • J
    jabarr replied to the thread Oil pressure engine off ?.
    It’s the VDO oil pressure sending unit. Common failure mode.
  • SkyboundResolve
    I built my own using a custom MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor wire kit and it worked out great. You can get the bulk wire, boots, and...
  • FORANE
    FORANE replied to the thread Another Pmag question for the day.
    https://vansairforce.net/threads/how-do-i-make-msd-wires-for-e-mag.238795/
  • AussieRV8
    AussieRV8 replied to the thread 8 landing gear bolt torque.
    Thanks, Probable stupid question.. why are the new bolts longer? Is that because of the upgraded nuts? Will have to think of replacing...
  • JonJay
    JonJay reacted to hydroguy2's post in the thread RV-1 Nostalgia with Like Like.
    Thanks for the memories, it was a special day to be able to host RV-1 and its crew for a fuel break. I forgot to grab a picture of it...
  • EdH
    EdH reacted to Ironflight's post in the thread Anticipation! 😉 with Like Like.
    See John. See John paint. See John paint gold. “John, Those are really wide pin stripes!!” 🤣
  • EdH
    EdH reacted to Ironflight's post in the thread Anticipation! 😉 with Like Like.
    Well…it’s happening! Long day yesterday ended with the big parts in primer - lots of little stuff needs priming yet (separately). Paint...
  • EdH
    EdH reacted to Ironflight's post in the thread Anticipation! 😉 with Like Like.
    Rocket: “They tell me that John Stahr is arriving today!!” Tundra: “Don’t get too excited kid - I’ve been flying ten years, and no one...
  • rv8ch
    rv8ch reacted to Dan 57's post in the thread Pre oil system with Like Like.
    Well, let's say that using one's intellectual capacity for a second will confirm that theory, at least to a certain degree. An engine...
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    Hi , I have a standard Vans oil pressure gauge on my O 320 RV 6 it is showing about 10 psi with master on , engine not running ? When...
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  • petehowell
    petehowell replied to the thread Open Source EI for Lycoming??.
    Testing has begun! Bryan sent the test mule last week and I made a crude test bench for it. Been spinning it for a few hours. The...
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  • Dan 57
    Dan 57 replied to the thread Pre oil system.
    Well, let's say that using one's intellectual capacity for a second will confirm that theory, at least to a certain degree. An engine...
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