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GyroF-16 replied to the thread Tracking thread for Op Lim updates and new Light sport certs.That’s really weird. Seems to me that someone could get a Repairman’s Certificate without even owning an airplane (just couldn’t work on... -
DDavid Paule replied to the thread RV-15 N115LP -- Tail.Taping over un-riveted areas is how I do it. I use red electrical tape, which I only use for important notices to myself. It releases...
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GyroF-16 reacted to Ironflight's post in the thread Tracking thread for Op Lim updates and new Light sport certs with
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I agree completely with Scott on the Ops Lims and AWC. Of interest, however, I got a noe from a fellow whose Kitfox I inspected and... -
Ddocjjrmd replied to the thread Rotax Myths.Ignorance breeds fear. The point of this thread was to inform and educate, not to sell anyone that one engine was better or worse, or...
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rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Rudder skin woes.Note how the aft most rivet in the rib on each side of the rudder are staggered in position relative to each other? This is so that the... -
5543TB replied to the thread Rudder skin woes.Are they the same on both sides? I just went out and measured and the left side is 2.25 from center of hole to trailing edge, but the...
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N8DAV8R replied to the thread Rotax Myths.This is 12,500 over Tioga Pass on a Sierra crossing last week. That portion of the climb was at about 300 FPM and 90 TAS but it was a... -
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From the RV-12 POH: Here's a video of somebody flying their ULS to over 17,000.
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dmattmul replied to the thread High Ampere readings + smell of burnt wires.The smallest EarthX battery typically used (99%) is a ETX680. It’s documented to take a 60 amp charge. This is probably not the... -
RV-9erA replied to the thread Rotax Myths.Wow -- so, Vans has the RV-12, 912-ULS service ceiling at 13,000 feet and the RV-12, 912-iS at 17,300 feet, but someone actually climbed... -
TTShort replied to the thread RV-15 N115LP -- Tail.Interesting!! I had not read that yet. I also have not put the strut attach points into the wing - same deal there? I wonder what the...
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TThe KAIs specifically say to Coat these parts "with a suitable corrosion resistant finish. The anodized finish on these components is...
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IWell -- Consider this is a thread is actually about Rotax. You felt a need to insert defensive comparisons or poke fun, so here we are...
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DDesert Rat replied to the thread Engine order question.Oh you poor misguided children. Everybody of a certain age knows that chrome is the fastest color.
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TTShort replied to the thread Rudder skin woes.I literally just finished riveting mine. Holes lined up and no issues with the TE. On the right side, the aft-most hole for my bottom...
