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Forum: RV-6/6A 09-28-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By mratzburg
PM sent. Thanks!

PM sent. Thanks!
Forum: RV-6/6A 09-27-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By mratzburg
C2 and C3 plan files

On the USB stick I got from Vans the C2 and C3 pdfs are corrupted and will not open - I believe these files have the plans for the newer style gear leg fairings and pressure recovery wheel pants....
Forum: RV-4 09-03-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 71,798
Posted By mratzburg
Does tire brand make any difference in shimmy?

I have had gear shimmy occasionally on my RV-6 with the stock tires. Some of you have reported problems with shimmy changing to the larger tires - is there any difference in shimmy between the tire...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 04-11-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By mratzburg
Thanks, I'll try the right twist drill - I didn't...

Thanks, I'll try the right twist drill - I didn't have much luck trying with pliers or mini vice grips, can't get enough purchase.

I think I buggered the nut when I tried to drill it out - the nut...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 04-11-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By mratzburg
I don't think I'd be comfortable putting a rivnut...

I don't think I'd be comfortable putting a rivnut in fiberglass - I already have enough problems with spun rivnuts on my airplane.

The version of the plans that Vans provided me on the USB stick...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 04-11-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By mratzburg
Tail strobe mount

While I was attempting to remove my tail strobe the lower #40 screw bound partway and snapped off in the nut. I attempted to drill it out with a left hand bit but was unsuccessful. It looks like the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-11-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,886
Posted By mratzburg
I flew down from WI for the show. It was my...

I flew down from WI for the show. It was my second time at Sun n Fun, first time camping under the wing at HBC. The HBC tent was wonderful and I thank all the folks enough who cooked meals daily and...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 01-10-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By mratzburg
Thanks Bob, I am planning on it.

Thanks Bob, I am planning on it.
Forum: Glass Cockpit 01-10-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By mratzburg
Dual G5 + external antenna and MapMX + alt out possible?

I had a vacuum system failure last year and opted to replace my AI and DG with a pair of Garmin G5 units. They have been working well.

I am planning for my ADS-B upgrade and had a couple of...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 03-03-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By mratzburg
Thanks for all the replies. I actually had...

Thanks for all the replies.

I actually had planned to upgrade to G5 at some point (along with the Garmin autopilot) but hadn?t planned to do so right now.

It sounds like a field repair is unlikely...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 03-03-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By mratzburg
Vacuum system - suction gauge shows offscale high

Hi all,

Yesterday I flew my new to me RV-6 down to Florida from Wisconsin.

During the flight I noticed my AI going wonky, and checked the suction gauge which is now indicating off scale high.

Is...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-05-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,052
Posted By mratzburg
Thank you both, Dave was very helpful.

Thank you both, Dave was very helpful.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-26-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,052
Posted By mratzburg
Pre-buy and conditional inspection - S.Cal.

I am potentially in need of a pre-buy and conditional inspection on a RV-6 near Riverside, CA. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thank you, Mark
Forum: RV-4 06-08-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,505
Posted By mratzburg
Re: Garmin

Garmin offers so many options with their G3X system - if it's not too personal a question, would you be willing to share what you spent on the system, and which Garmin boxes you ended up installing?
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