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    ALS12 reacted to GaryK's post in the thread Fuel Tank Testing with Like Like.
    I did the balloon thing with soapy water. Tested the ability to see bubbles by loosing one of the AN caps slightly, the bubbles showed...
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    lr172 replied to the thread Idle mixture/rpm.
    Sorry, that instruction was specific to servos. A good starting point on a carb is to run the needle (what is at the other end of that...
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    TShort replied to the thread Checking the condition after many years: Corrosion?.
    Might try some MEK and see if that takes it off. Wear gloves...
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    bdavis79 replied to the thread Max RPM Ground Runup Question.
    I had a similar issue occur. As I advanced the rpm past 1900, it would stumble terribly like it was too rich and smooth out once leaned...
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    lr172 replied to the thread Loss of Elevator Authority on Landing.
    And vans also says to radically reduce gross weight when extended range tanks are used, so there is that political component. I don’t...
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    KiloPapa replied to the thread Source for pre-made inspection / access panels?.
    Here is a link to one from a post in another forum. Size approx 6 1/8" x 5 1/8"
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    donmtt replied to the thread LOP dilemma.
    The biggest issue I have seen over the years is not pilots RUNNING LOP, it's pilots GETTING to LOP. You must not meander in the "red...
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    eison replied to the thread Fuel Pressure issue.
    I will do a better ground run test tomorrow at a higher power setting to see how it acts on the ground under a higher load.
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    phloidtrout replied to the thread FS: Panel Upgrade Parts.
    Dropped you a DM regarding the G-Meter.
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    eison replied to the thread Fuel Pressure issue.
    It is a new install and a new problem. All new components. I did verify that the replacement and the original Mechanical pump were...
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    lr172 replied to the thread Loss of Elevator Authority on Landing.
    I will post a copy for you tomorrow. The heavy hartzell is a help here. I am pretty stock and use 2 pc680 type batteries. My O2...
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    Walt replied to the thread Fuel Pressure issue.
    The mechanical pump traps the fuel pressure going forward, the inlet will have no trapped pressure. Is this a new install or a new problem?
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    MoonDog1 replied to the thread RV-3A N696DB - Inflight Breakup - June 15, 2026.
    I’m very sorry for your loss. Thank you for taking the time to write this.
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    Walt replied to the thread Alt Static Air Source Options.
    I like simple so I just dropped a short section of nylo tube down where the vent is and cap it off with some nylo fittings that are easy...
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    drinkwater reacted to airguy's post in the thread LOP dilemma with Haha Haha.
    Well, their "good reputation" just took a powerdump here on this forum. Might be best if you didn't name them at this point.
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