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sansoneservices replied to the thread Fuel servo overhaul.That's the answer I was looking for thanks. I too rip everything apart with successful outcome most of the time. I hate grounding my old... -
GHow long since the mags have been internally inspected/adjusted? Incorrect internal timing (E-gap adjustment) causes a reduced output...
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Mel replied to the thread Do i need a compass?.Then those FSDO Guys were wrong. This procedure has always been the rule, at least as long as I've been doing it since back in the last... -
Llr172 replied to the thread Do i need a compass?.It was 10 years ago for me, so have no idea what they do now. Back then, the fsdo guys told me that if I didn't request IFR or night...
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Rdog420 replied to the thread EMag issue.Are these newer Emag’s with the “upgrade”? Or old bearings? -
KKyle Boatright replied to the thread First Aircraft Recommendations, RV-8A.If you're interested in an RV, find a way to get stick (or passenger) time in an 8 vs a 7 or a 9. There are plenty of advantages to...
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G+1. I know zilch about the Archer, but can at least say that this setup has worked great for me.
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cgeyman replied to the thread WDYDWYRTW? Jul 11-12, 2026.Had a good summer eaa chapter breakfast and a recent youth build workshop- using our hangar space nicely. -
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GJust so I understand. You added a vertical strip16.5 cm long, 7 mm wide to better pick up the glideslope signal, and because of the...
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I suspect most of the WDYDWYRTW reports this week will involve an oil change. Best part was properly stirring it for a half hour...
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First oil change for the rocket - getting ready for the Oshkosh trip! This engine was pickled for 25 years (with 270 hours total time...
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Test fit new panel. Perfect. Almost ready to fire it off.
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Mel replied to the thread Warming Engine Before Oil Change?.Apples to Oranges. The Lycoming is a wet sump engine. The Rotax is a dry sump. The Rotax oil pump does not pick up oil from the...
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Llr172 replied to the thread Fuel servo overhaul.While I will do most all work, I won't do that. It was my understanding that these are flow tested on a bench at OH and internal...
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bt3vex replied to the thread AntiSplat Cowl Flaps?.Do you have pictures of the inside of your cowl, I want to see how you wrapped/sleeved the servo's in.
