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  • Dugaru
    Dugaru reacted to RV10inOz's post in the thread Lycoming #4 CHT Too Cold with Like Like.
    You might have improved things by building pressure as a result of taking some away from the oil cooler scat hose. And I have found...
  • ChiefPilot
    ChiefPilot replied to the thread polishing my canopy.
    I am not an A&P and have had excellent results using the micromesh kit by hand to remove scratches from several windscreens and...
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    brianraymer replied to the thread What CHT's and EGT's is normal Range.
    Also, AI said "you are adjusting the fuel/air mixture so your exhaust gas temperature (EGT) is 83.3C hotter than peak EGT." I'm...
  • Amadeus
    Amadeus reacted to Capt's post in the thread Rotax Myths with Like Like.
    I’ve operated most A/C engines over 47 years, I currently own 3 types, Lyc, Jabiru & Rotax, the later beats them all hands down!👍
  • Amadeus
    Amadeus reacted to rtlongdon's post in the thread Best RPM to Dynamically Balance Prop RV-12iS. with Haha Haha.
    "The RV-12iS Pitot tube comes out the center of the spinner. ..." FUNNER FACT- The BF109F series and beyond stuck an entire machine gun...
  • fixnflyguy
    fixnflyguy reacted to jclark's post in the thread I Need Help Engine Swap O-320 to TITAN with Like Like.
    If it were me, I would go with a basic O-360 as close to the O-320 configuration as possible (The configuration that required NO...
  • fixnflyguy
    fixnflyguy replied to the thread Fuel Sender unit/access panel leak fix.
    You should be good to go. I prefer to "butter" both surfaces of the plate / rib end, but you should have plenty of squeeze-out with...
  • RV6_flyer
    RV6_flyer reacted to azrv6's post in the thread 30 Years! with Like Like.
    First flight of my RV6 was on this day in 1996 after 4.5 years of building. I thought I would never finish it. 30 years goes by way...
  • Jetmart
    Jetmart replied to the thread Wobble test tool for IO-390?.
    I copied one from a pic I think I found on the site. Doesn't need to be fancy but the height of the gauge from the surface of the...
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    rvjl reacted to DeltaRomeo's post in the thread First Flight: Peter Nunn’s RV-3 | New Plymouth, New Zealand RV-3 #11523 with Like Like.
    https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/peter-nunns-rv-3/
  • RV8Squaz
    RV8Squaz replied to the thread 2026 RV Social.
    While my son would likely agree with this statement, he’s been attending this event since the beginning. He’s 22 now, can talk BS about...
  • Aviator
    Aviator reacted to azrv6's post in the thread 30 Years! with Love Love.
    First flight of my RV6 was on this day in 1996 after 4.5 years of building. I thought I would never finish it. 30 years goes by way...
  • RV8Squaz
    RV8Squaz replied to the thread 30 Years!.
    Congratulations! I remember when you came out to help me in 2020. I was AOG after a brake failure. THANK YOU!!!
  • newt
    newt replied to the thread What CHT's and EGT's is normal Range.
    Why on earth are you using AI to slop-out a unit conversion which you then need to ask everyone else to verify? You can type "150 degF...
  • RV8Squaz
    RV8Squaz reacted to azrv6's post in the thread 30 Years! with Like Like.
    First flight of my RV6 was on this day in 1996 after 4.5 years of building. I thought I would never finish it. 30 years goes by way...
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