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XOverZero 08-16-2013 09:24 AM

That was easy
 
Just deleted one item from my "Modifications After Certification" list. Thank you Van's Aircraft, Inc.:)

Gagarin737 08-16-2013 10:05 AM

Pictures received from Mitch
 











JBPILOT 08-16-2013 10:30 AM

N I C E ! ! ! !
 
Like the window "sealing ". I use mine mostly for filling. Takes a bit to get used to, but works great. Glad it has been adopted.

E. D. Eliot 08-16-2013 10:51 AM

Great news!
 
This is another example of Van's listening to the customers and responding to the desire of many kit builders to improve an already outstanding product (RV-12). Thanks to all of the decision makers at Van's. I appreciate this very much.:cool:

Geico266 08-16-2013 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E. D. Eliot (Post 798503)
This is another example of Van's listening to the customers and responding to the desire of many kit builders to improve an already outstanding product (RV-12). Thanks to all of the decision makers at Van's. I appreciate this very much.:cool:

+1

:D

It is a great mod. Now if we can get them to adopt the Bender Baffel for cold country oops. ;)

RFSchaller 08-16-2013 11:56 AM

Looks like a huge improvement over the sight glass. I use a length of nylon instrument line to sound the tank during preflight. I marked it during calibration of the Dynon unit. Works great, and it's always best to have an actual fuel level determination not subject to mechanical failure (e.g. float linkage sticking).

bhassel 08-16-2013 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geico266 (Post 798511)
+1

It is a great mod. Now if we can get them to adopt the Bender Baffel for cold country oops. ;)

And the rivet based AOA (or other solution)! Then there'd be no major mods but parking brake and the stab tips!

Bob
:D

JBPILOT 08-16-2013 01:54 PM

THANKS LARRY ! ! ! !
 
For cold weather the Reiff Pre-Heat and Thermostasis Oil therm and Heater Damper Door makes it a good cold weather plane. ( and you can have your crayons back anytime ! ! ha ha ha )

skydiverlv 08-16-2013 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhassel (Post 798533)
Then there'd be no major mods but parking brake and the stab tips!

Bob
:D

You forgot the split rear bulkhead for tail area access!

lewy 08-16-2013 02:30 PM

Fuel gauge
 
Hi guys, have a question, how did you cut the hole to install the fuel gauge. What method is used to cut the hole out without causing an explosion, our tank has been used for a year and we are going to install the float gauge during the condition inspection and I guess we will order it from Vans, I have heard there is a retro kit on the way and maybe a seal kit for the canopy? Don


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