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Forum: RV-7/7A 09-25-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,056
Posted By Barry_Barry
BRAKE LEAK

Hi Gang:

I have aluminum brakes lines on my system. I have developed a STRANGE leak... Here is what is happening:
1 - Normal Brake Pressure -NO Leak
2 - High Pressure and HOLDING - NO Leak
3 -...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-22-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,015
Posted By Barry_Barry
I agree with you 100% and I also have that same...

I agree with you 100% and I also have that same decoder ring.

When the plane was certified - If you can call it that, the speed limit was assigned. If you do your flight testing with a climb prop...
Forum: Safety 09-23-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 92,459
Posted By Barry_Barry
Hoz Spar

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Mark thank you for an excellent post.

My knee-jerk response comes from looking at the pictures:
1 - In the first picture the crack looks like it is radiating from...
Forum: Safety 09-23-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,694
Posted By Barry_Barry
More or Less pressure

Jim & Gaggle:

Just my thoughts on this:
The question being: Does pushing the plane around by the tail feathers cause forces equal to the G rating, or greater of the plane ?
I would have to say NO...
Forum: Alternative Engines 05-25-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,110
Posted By Barry_Barry
Myron & H. Evan's: Way, way back... When Mobile...

Myron & H. Evan's:

Way, way back... When Mobile 1 first came out it was a 100% synthetic oil. Synthetic oil is GREAT for lubrication and working into tight spaces. BUT! 100% Synthetic oil suffers...
Forum: Propellers 05-25-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,112
Posted By Barry_Barry
Myron: Unless you are going for Ground Looks do...

Myron:

Unless you are going for Ground Looks do not go with the 4 blade prop.
Why?
1 - Too expensive.
2 - Not supported and many airports if you need maintenance away from the home field.
3 - NOT...
Forum: Propellers 04-14-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,945
Posted By Barry_Barry
PROP BALANCING

Hello Flight:

Many companies recommend doing Dynamic Prop Balancing, Whirlwind, McCauley, Sensenich and even Power Flow Exhaust Systems. When it comes to Power Fly, the time length of their...
Forum: RV-10 02-26-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 813
Views: 614,006
Posted By Barry_Barry
Wheel Pants

Guys:

A bit of an unusual question.
I would like to use RV wheel pants on a different plane. So my question is:
What size tires will fit an RV-6 wheel pant and an RV-10 wheel pant?
I would like to...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-22-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,736
Posted By Barry_Barry
[SIZE="3"] Mike: It depends which direction you...

[SIZE="3"]
Mike:

It depends which direction you install the louvers.
BUT! The NACA scoop is probably the most efficient scoop there is so, why would one place louvers over the scoop?

If one is...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 08-15-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,839
Posted By Barry_Barry
Paul: I have two questions: 1 - Where did you...

Paul:

I have two questions:
1 - Where did you read about changing the timing to 20 DBTDC with high compression engines?
2 - What constitutes a high compression engine?
=================
OK - On...
Forum: COMM 08-14-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,274
Posted By Barry_Barry
Alfio: Back in 2000 I gave a talk on antenna...

Alfio:

Back in 2000 I gave a talk on antenna patterns and reception.
Find a HAM radio Operator with a Field Strength (FS) meter and have him do a walk around your plane...
Same distance out from the...
Forum: Painting your RV 08-14-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,038
Posted By Barry_Barry
PAINTING & STRIPPING #2

Thanks Guys for the responses.
I have been doing some research and here is what I came up with:
AND - I would appreciated your comments-
1 - STRIPPER -...
Forum: Painting your RV 08-13-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,038
Posted By Barry_Barry
painting and stripping

Hello Gaggle:

I'm totally new to this and request help.
I'm stripping and repainting the plane. So here are some of my questions:
1 - I was told about a stripper that sprays on and then drys with...
Forum: RV-9/9A 08-12-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,645
Posted By Barry_Barry
Rob: Have you received an response that you are...

Rob:

Have you received an response that you are satisfied with?
Here is what I see:
1 - The crack is in line with the bold diameter.
2 - The crack is horizontal.
3 - There is a bend/curve the...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 08-12-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,398
Posted By Barry_Barry
DM: Think about it... The engine is 12 years...

DM:

Think about it... The engine is 12 years old... Lycoming recommends a Major at 12 years.
The plane has ONLY flown for 400 hrs in 12 years... Am I reading you correctly? That is only 33 Hrs per...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 08-12-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,458
Posted By Barry_Barry
Ryan: You cannot go LOP on a carborated engine. ...

Ryan:

You cannot go LOP on a carborated engine. If you try to and if you have a digital Tack and EGT you will notice that your RPM will drop. If it drops so does your PEAK point so you are never...
Forum: RV-9/9A 08-12-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,202
Posted By Barry_Barry
Vlad: The O-320 should have the idle set at 550...

Vlad:

The O-320 should have the idle set at 550 to 650 RPM as per Lycoming. I doubt it the engine will run at 350 RPM. If it is running there check your Tach. There is a slight difference in idle...
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