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Forum: RV-8/8A 06-29-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 960
Posted By Webhead
Talked to Vans and they said that must be the way...

Talked to Vans and they said that must be the way it was designed although they didn't seem to sure on that. Right side (longer by 5/16) goes over the left.
Thanks.
Forum: RV-8/8A 06-29-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 960
Posted By Webhead
R-801PP rudder skin

My rudder skin on the forward edge seems to be off. I'm talking about the part of the skin in front of the spar that gets rolled. It's match drilled but the right side measures about 5/16s longer...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-15-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,470
Posted By Webhead
Gasket Dressing

Do a little research on this product. It may be what you need.

Permatex Hylomar HPF Gasket Dressing and Flange Sealant.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-13-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By Webhead
nicad

Glenn, I can't say how long any particular battery should last, but I've got and old Icom a22 and the nicad battery lasted for at least 15 years. I just replaced it thru a website site/company...
Forum: GPS 08-20-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,827
Posted By Webhead
Thanks William, I'll look into that and see if it...

Thanks William, I'll look into that and see if it will work for me.
Mark
Forum: GPS 08-19-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,827
Posted By Webhead
Century IIB

Can anyone tell me if the RS232 signal from a 496 will work with a century IIB autopilot?
Forum: RV-7/7A 06-15-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,007
Posted By Webhead
Vernatherm

This site may help.

http://www.sacskyranch.com/eng18.htm
Forum: Midwest 05-25-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By Webhead
Kalispell City

I vote for Kalispell City. It's located in town within walking distance of many stores and restaurants. Nice little airport. Fuel may be cheaper at 65s on your way west and there are real nice...
Forum: RV-6/6A 02-20-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,974
Posted By Webhead
Thumbs up Transparent aluminum

Looks pretty cool Gil and functional.

Mark (Tom's friend)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-17-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 25,166
Posted By Webhead
ST-2-12v-2sp

I will take one Dual Axis Controller (with speed control): ST-2-12v-2sp and the wiring harness. contact: mweber_54@yahoo.com
Forum: California 11-03-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 762
Posted By Webhead
Local builders French Valley or Hemet

I'm in So-Cal for several months. Any builders at French Valley or Hemet need someone around under their feet? Maybe buck a few rivets while I'm here and my 8A project takes a...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-31-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,823
Posted By Webhead
Looks nice

I will do that when I return from a 6 mo. TDY at the AMOC.:)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-30-2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,823
Posted By Webhead
Smile Eureka?

Hangar/home designed by Don J. Brian?
Forum: California 10-26-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 797
Posted By Webhead
Ride

Anyone in the French Valley area (F70) going to the Copperstate flyin and have room for a passenger. Down from Idaho on TDY.

Rgds,
Mark
Forum: RV-8/8A 08-17-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By Webhead
Hey, there ya go thanks. :)

Hey, there ya go thanks. :)
Forum: RV-8/8A 08-16-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By Webhead
Empennage fairing attach

I just started on the VS and have a question. On the HS per the instructions I left out rivets to on the top side to attach fairings but I had dimpled them before I noticed it on the drawing. Now...
Forum: Northwest 08-16-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,879
Posted By Webhead
Bonners Ferry

Hello Karl. I live in Bonners Ferry and it's a beautiful place. Been here about five years and no regrets. Currently building the empannage for the RV8/8A.

Rgds,
Mark
Forum: RV-8/8A 07-23-2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By Webhead
Here's a shot of what I'm talking...

Here's a shot of what I'm talking about.

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2310/vs808006bh8.jpg
Forum: RV-8/8A 07-23-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By Webhead
VS 808

My VS 808 spar doubler came with a big radius in it. I was wondering if I should try and bend it to lay flat. That way there would be no pre-load when attached to the VS 803 rear spar. Anyone else...
Forum: RV-8/8A 07-15-2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By Webhead
Thanks guys. Just got back from Arlington but...

Thanks guys. Just got back from Arlington but before I left I marked the prepunched holes on the 702 then pulled the skin back and made sure they was centered. Worked out okay. :)

I did wait...
Forum: RV-8/8A 07-12-2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By Webhead
HS 702?

Now that I have the skin clecoed to the left side of the HS I'm wondering why the holes (that are prepunched in the skin) are not prepunched on the inboard flange of the HS702 (inboard of the404...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-09-2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By Webhead
A cheap drill or wire gauge can be found at your...

A cheap drill or wire gauge can be found at your local hardware store to use as a template.

Rgds,
Mark
RV8A Started HS
Bonners Ferry
Forum: RV-8/8A 07-01-2007, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,951
Posted By Webhead
Smile All Right!

Ha! You guys are great! Thanks for the welcome and words of advice. Now why hasn't that delivery guy shown up yet?!!!!!!

Mark
In North Idaho
RV-8A
Forum: RV-8/8A 06-29-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,951
Posted By Webhead
Smile A Little excited; Empannage on the way.

I've been preparing for the last year for this. Building work benches, buying tools, cleaning out the shop, etc.. and now the journey begins. Should have the empannage in a few days. I will be a...
Forum: Texas (North) 05-09-2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,357
Posted By Webhead
They have deep pockets to fill

Riverside County California is very aviation unfriendly. The county owns and rents the hangars, and you pay the county property tax on the hangar if you rent it. They even charge property tax on...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-09-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,176
Posted By Webhead
Lobby at Van's

Saw the AFS system at Van's yesterday. You can stop in and they will brief you on it's functions. I believe they will be selling them in the near future. Was impressed by the clearness of the...
Forum: Engine Monitors 12-12-2006, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,028
Posted By Webhead
Dido

Although I haven't purchased my 8A yet, I have had an interesting experience with JPI. I bought and installed an EDM800 in my mooney and it works fine. However, when I received the unit it did not...
Forum: RV-8/8A 11-20-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By Webhead
Thanks guys. I've already started on the tool...

Thanks guys.

I've already started on the tool collection. That's easy when your single. :) I've been doing the annual on my Mooney for the last ten years and have accummulated a good beginning. ...
Forum: RV-8/8A 11-19-2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By Webhead
Just the Beginning

My plans are to start and 8A next spring. Currently own a Mooney 201 and thought the 8A would be a nice move up. There is so much info out there on building I'm almost overwhelmed. Any simplified...
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