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7 Ship going up for a bomb burst. Photo taken by Dean Wingard.
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It’s ALIVE!
Today was a seminal day in the life of N585SS. First engine start! My feet haven’t touched ground yet.
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New Garmin 1.3” NAV/COMM Radios - Garmin GNC 215 and GTR 205 Now Available (1/31/2024)
Hi everyone, the team continues working hard to bring new products to you. We’re proud to unveil the latest slim, 1.3” NAV/COMM radios the GTR 205 COMM and GNC 215 NAV/COMM.
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RV7 Tanks - Open and rebuild or Build New...fixnflyguy
As others mentioned, clean the mating surfaces of excess sealant on the flanges so the tanks fit in place. I have done that for others using sharp plastic scrapers and scotchbrite without using any chemical removal that could contaminate the sealant. Use a cheap borescope through the filler neck and the fuel quantity sender plate to see general workmanship and sealing inside. last but not least if your satisfied there, cap the feed/vent lines and fill them with 100LL and let sit for a couple weeks. As others have also said, cutting open the backs for full inside clean and reseal is a fairly easy job. I've done a bunch of those. Here's a couple pics from various reseals of leakers. I cut the hole with a pin router bit, which takes a bout a minute each, then a quick clean-up with a drum sander. Others use a hole saw which also works well. I make my own plates from .050 or .063 2024. The sealed end pop rivets come from ACS and are cheap.
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Al Karpinski Panel
Here’s mine… Originally posted back in 2020
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Flutter Wiggle Shimmy Ever See This?
RESOLVED: See post
#41 for what actions last taken. Seems to have stopped the inflight rotation of nose wheel. New tire, balanced better than out of the box ( not perfect) , and drag flap on tire. Flew today, video link attached, no white dot seen ( yes I put one on new tire ) . My conclusion right or wrong, the flat spot made tire waay out of balance, flat spot caught a bit more wind, equals a big wobbly mess. Thanks for everyone’s input. Good AS mod, but keep your nose tire in good shape. Cheers
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Question re: Rv7 roll servo wire routing
I used a longer bolt and an adel clamp at the top of the bellcrank bracket, and another adel clamp on the inboard rib:
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Firewall Insulation Retrofit
I am one of Dan’s beta test sites for firewall insulation kit. I elected to go with the heavier SS foil (0.005) and thicker tumescent insulation (0.1). The heavier foil allowed me to score it which gave it a quilted look and almost eliminated the reflected wave look. That step was not part of the install instructions but was my touch and I hope it makes Dan a smidge proud of the outcome. The quilting also hides little dents that occur during the install.
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Celebratory & Thank you Discount - Cranford Aviation
"...With that said, I wanted to thank all of you on VAF for supporting my small business. And as a thanks, I am offering 7% off your entire order from now till the end of February. Please use Coupon code: VAF2024 at link: CranfordAviation..."
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G3X Update
(Justin at Garmin) "We will roll out GDU 4XX v9.32 in the coming days. This update will include an update that will address the intermittent "No TIS-B Service" and associated loss of traffic information. Thank you for the feedback provided that assisted us in diagnosing the problem here."
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MacCool's FT-60 ...a datapoint
My FT-60 is installed on the firewall right after the tank selector, then to the Weldon boost pump (also on the firewall, then to the engine-driven pump, then fuel servo then engine. 90° angles and everything. Choice made by the guy that my airplane's OB selected to do firewall forward 12 years ago. Works well, no fluctuations.
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Making hangars habitable
My hangar is a 36x48 pole barn I erected myself 25 years ago. It's been wonderful having the plane two apple-chucks from the back door and under roof. But it has not been without its shortcomings owing to the general austerity of the building itself and the budget I had to sink into it. I was able to get it built for a grand outlay of about 15k over the years - half that for concrete and the rest for lumber, trusses and siding/roofing (1990's pricing). Since then it has been what it is - holding up well but attracting bushels of grass clippings, wasp droppings and spider webs. It's lighted but not heated or insulated, has no ceiling, the wind blows easily under and around the sliding doors, a bit of rain drips through the skylight panels. In the summer I can sometimes hardly do maintenance on the plane for all the sweat pouring off my brow by 10AM. In the winter the tools can become too cold to touch without sticking to them like a kid licking a flagpole.
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Daily RV Pic
7 Ship going up for a bomb burst. Photo taken by Dean Wingard.
Daily RV Pic
vansairforce.net
It’s ALIVE!
Today was a seminal day in the life of N585SS. First engine start! My feet haven’t touched ground yet.
It’s ALIVE!
Today was a seminal day in the life of N585SS. First engine start! My feet haven’t touched ground yet.
www.vansairforce.net
New Garmin 1.3” NAV/COMM Radios - Garmin GNC 215 and GTR 205 Now Available (1/31/2024)
Hi everyone, the team continues working hard to bring new products to you. We’re proud to unveil the latest slim, 1.3” NAV/COMM radios the GTR 205 COMM and GNC 215 NAV/COMM.
New Garmin 1.3” NAV/COMM Radios - Garmin GNC 215 and GTR 205 Now Available (1/31/2024)
Hi everyone, the team continues working hard to bring new products to you. We’re proud to unveil the latest slim, 1.3” NAV/COMM radios the GTR 205 COMM and GNC 215 NAV/COMM. GTR 205 COMM radio GNC 215 NAV/COMM radio Here are the high points: 1.3” tall height, simplifies replacement of the...
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RV7 Tanks - Open and rebuild or Build New...fixnflyguy
As others mentioned, clean the mating surfaces of excess sealant on the flanges so the tanks fit in place. I have done that for others using sharp plastic scrapers and scotchbrite without using any chemical removal that could contaminate the sealant. Use a cheap borescope through the filler neck and the fuel quantity sender plate to see general workmanship and sealing inside. last but not least if your satisfied there, cap the feed/vent lines and fill them with 100LL and let sit for a couple weeks. As others have also said, cutting open the backs for full inside clean and reseal is a fairly easy job. I've done a bunch of those. Here's a couple pics from various reseals of leakers. I cut the hole with a pin router bit, which takes a bout a minute each, then a quick clean-up with a drum sander. Others use a hole saw which also works well. I make my own plates from .050 or .063 2024. The sealed end pop rivets come from ACS and are cheap.
RV7 Tanks - Open and rebuild or Build New
I have a set of build RV7 tanks that i'm trying to figure out what the best plan of action would be. the previous builder added way to much Sealant and its making mounting the tanks a nightmare. (sealant where its not required along the spar mounting area of the tank, needed to be sanded off)...
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Al Karpinski Panel
Here’s mine… Originally posted back in 2020
Show us your panel!
You only running 1 comm? Sorry, missed this back then. Yes, only one comm. After many years experience in my last plane with a -255 with monitor function as well, I am quite comfortable with a single comm and a handheld backup in the cockpit (and have decided radio navigation is not a...
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Flutter Wiggle Shimmy Ever See This?
RESOLVED: See post
#41 for what actions last taken. Seems to have stopped the inflight rotation of nose wheel. New tire, balanced better than out of the box ( not perfect) , and drag flap on tire. Flew today, video link attached, no white dot seen ( yes I put one on new tire ) . My conclusion right or wrong, the flat spot made tire waay out of balance, flat spot caught a bit more wind, equals a big wobbly mess. Thanks for everyone’s input. Good AS mod, but keep your nose tire in good shape. CheersFlutter Wiggle Shimmy Ever See This?
Was feeling a vibe/shake. Repeatable around 150KTS TAS, goes away at less. My 6A has old style pants, no nose wheel gear leg intersection fairing ( have one to install now). Nose wheel has the Antisplat mod ( sealed bearing). Wheel is Cleveland, tire is round, no flat spots or severe out of...
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Question re: Rv7 roll servo wire routing
I used a longer bolt and an adel clamp at the top of the bellcrank bracket, and another adel clamp on the inboard rib:
Question re: Rv7 roll servo wire routing
would anybody care to share how the secured the wire bundle going into the Garmin roll servo? There aren't any obvious places to mount an adel clamp to keep it from flopping around and potentially getting into the bell crank. I'm sure I can figure out something that will work, but hoping to...
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Firewall Insulation Retrofit
I am one of Dan’s beta test sites for firewall insulation kit. I elected to go with the heavier SS foil (0.005) and thicker tumescent insulation (0.1). The heavier foil allowed me to score it which gave it a quilted look and almost eliminated the reflected wave look. That step was not part of the install instructions but was my touch and I hope it makes Dan a smidge proud of the outcome. The quilting also hides little dents that occur during the install.
Firewall Insulation Retrofit
I didn’t know about DanH’s work on firewall insulation when I built my plane. https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=47587&highlight=firewall+insulation&page=8 80% of my firewall was bare and I decided to install the .002” stainless foil and 1/8” ceramic as best I could. The...
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Celebratory & Thank you Discount - Cranford Aviation
"...With that said, I wanted to thank all of you on VAF for supporting my small business. And as a thanks, I am offering 7% off your entire order from now till the end of February. Please use Coupon code: VAF2024 at link: CranfordAviation..."
Celebratory & Thank you Discount - Cranford Aviation
All, After "opening the doors" in late June 2023, I set out on a mission to help the Vans and experimental community save money on rock solid products. And I am pleased to announce that in a short 6 months, Cranford Aviation sold more CROW Harnesses than any other Aviation Suppler out there...
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G3X Update
(Justin at Garmin) "We will roll out GDU 4XX v9.32 in the coming days. This update will include an update that will address the intermittent "No TIS-B Service" and associated loss of traffic information. Thank you for the feedback provided that assisted us in diagnosing the problem here."
G3X Losing traffic
A friend of mine was flying next to me. He was only running a transponder. When the traffic would disappear his plane would still show up but no tail number or anything. Just the diamond. I would share that piece of data with Garmin, as it is good troubleshooting data. The loss of the Number...
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MacCool's FT-60 ...a datapoint
My FT-60 is installed on the firewall right after the tank selector, then to the Weldon boost pump (also on the firewall, then to the engine-driven pump, then fuel servo then engine. 90° angles and everything. Choice made by the guy that my airplane's OB selected to do firewall forward 12 years ago. Works well, no fluctuations.
Does your fuel flow fluctuate?
I am getting ready to run down an issue with my fuel flow reading jumping around, but want to verify that this is not a normal condition first. I have a carbureted O-360-A1A. Fuel flow is measured with a red cube and an MGL FF-1 fuel computer. At any given power or lean setting fuel flow...
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Making hangars habitable
My hangar is a 36x48 pole barn I erected myself 25 years ago. It's been wonderful having the plane two apple-chucks from the back door and under roof. But it has not been without its shortcomings owing to the general austerity of the building itself and the budget I had to sink into it. I was able to get it built for a grand outlay of about 15k over the years - half that for concrete and the rest for lumber, trusses and siding/roofing (1990's pricing). Since then it has been what it is - holding up well but attracting bushels of grass clippings, wasp droppings and spider webs. It's lighted but not heated or insulated, has no ceiling, the wind blows easily under and around the sliding doors, a bit of rain drips through the skylight panels. In the summer I can sometimes hardly do maintenance on the plane for all the sweat pouring off my brow by 10AM. In the winter the tools can become too cold to touch without sticking to them like a kid licking a flagpole.
Making hangars habitable
My hangar is a 36x48 pole barn I erected myself 25 years ago. It's been wonderful having the plane two apple-chucks from the back door and under roof. But it has not been without its shortcomings owing to the general austerity of the building itself and the budget I had to sink into it. I was...
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