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Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 06-07-2010, 06:51 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 30,431
Posted By sadams
Sounds like you are running aviation plugs. When...

Sounds like you are running aviation plugs. When I first installed my pmag I used aviation plugs with the plug wire kit supplied by emag air. I had very similar symptoms to what you are experiencing...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-26-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,179
Posted By sadams
I fly IFR a lot, and have found it very useful....

I fly IFR a lot, and have found it very useful. Redundancy is key and for a number of reasons I would not fly IFR without VOR/ILS capability in addition to GPS. I have flown many times and seen...
Forum: RV-10 09-21-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,199
Posted By sadams
I was refering more specifically to photos that...

I was refering more specifically to photos that feature the builder actually working on the plane. I have an extensive photo builders log, but other than my hand or foot occasionally in the shot, I'm...
Forum: RV-10 09-21-2007, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,199
Posted By sadams
Just a quick comment; why does everyone seem to...

Just a quick comment; why does everyone seem to put so much emphasis on pictures of you building? When I've looked at photos of obviously "hired help" built planes, they always have a bunch of staged...
Forum: Safety 09-19-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,209
Posted By sadams
I believe my Zodiac has a similar valve. This...

I believe my Zodiac has a similar valve. This link is to a service letter detailing where it is likely to faile and how to do periodic inspections and...
Forum: Safety 02-26-2007, 06:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,502
Posted By sadams
As far as keeping fuel lines out of the cockpit,...

As far as keeping fuel lines out of the cockpit, it could be done but it would likely offend the aesthetic tastes of most builders. You would have fuel lines running under the fuselage and would have...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-21-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,438
Posted By sadams
If you get a bunch of water in fuel without EtOH,...

If you get a bunch of water in fuel without EtOH, it will separate out. You can sump it out, and the fuel will be essential water free. Add EtOH and things are different. Say you fill your tanks at...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-21-2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,438
Posted By sadams
Under most conditions I agree that this is more...

Under most conditions I agree that this is more water than you are likely to get in your tank. The problem is, how do you know how much water has made it's way into the fuel before you got it into...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-20-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,438
Posted By sadams
Unfortunately I think the proposed increase also...

Unfortunately I think the proposed increase also applies to mogas used in aviation: read page 36 here http://www.faa.gov/regulations_polic...l_Analysis.pdf

It says, "Subsection (a)(1) sets the tax...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-20-2007, 06:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,438
Posted By sadams
I am no expert, but the problems with ethanol go...

I am no expert, but the problems with ethanol go beyond effects on hoses, seals, and gaskets. If those were the only problems I'm sure it would be relatively easy to to make changes so that you could...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-02-2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,660
Posted By sadams
Sure there are a lot of people out there, ligit...

Sure there are a lot of people out there, ligit and otherwise, touting their various engines or airframe upgrades. My point is that a true builder is actively involved in building his/her plane. They...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-02-2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,660
Posted By sadams
I can venture a guess as to how this continues to...

I can venture a guess as to how this continues to happen. It would never happen to this extent with a legit builder involved in building an airplane. It happens because there are too many people with...
Forum: Safety 01-18-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,445
Posted By sadams
There are 2 problems I see with trying to improve...

There are 2 problems I see with trying to improve GA safety. First of all, you can't change human nature. Look at general health and mortality. A certain number of people are going to get cancer,...
Forum: RV-10 01-15-2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,706
Posted By sadams
Even though I built and fly a CH640, I still...

Even though I built and fly a CH640, I still sneak onto the RV forums because there are a lot of builders with excellent ideas that are useful in building just about any aircraft. Choosing an...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 12-04-2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,152
Posted By sadams
I think too many people are mixing up the LSA...

I think too many people are mixing up the LSA terminology. There are LSA's and there are planes that can be flown by a sport pilot. The two are not the same. Unless Vans offers a 98% completed kit as...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-06-2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,155
Posted By sadams
From what I have heard, the aircraft in Oakdale...

From what I have heard, the aircraft in Oakdale was missing the bolts attaching the rear spar, likely allowing the wing to rotate and overstress when flaps were deployed (Zodiac wings are bolted on,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-14-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,399
Posted By sadams
Thanks for a rundown of the pros of a filter. I...

Thanks for a rundown of the pros of a filter. I only have experience with carburated engines and it looks like FI is a bit trickier, more complex, and not so straitforward in regards to the use of a...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-14-2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,399
Posted By sadams
Interesting discussion, but what are the...

Interesting discussion, but what are the advantages of using a plain filter over a filter/water seperator (gascolator)? Vapor lock problems seem to be more an issue of location of the gascolator than...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-25-2006, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,850
Posted By sadams
I wanted a nice looking switch mounted in the...

I wanted a nice looking switch mounted in the panel, so I used a miniature 3 way routing valve that accepts fittings for the static lines. Hook up the input to your instruments, one output to the...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 05-19-2006, 05:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,345
Posted By sadams
Tell us what you really think. :) Vans is...

Tell us what you really think. :) Vans is probably using the Avex rivets. More expensive than standard rivets, but much much cheaper than cherry rivets. They might increase the cost about $100 for...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-08-2006, 09:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,428
Posted By sadams
I wasn't intending to be mean spirited, I truly...

I wasn't intending to be mean spirited, I truly believe the great majority of builders should build and fly these aircraft as designed, and that before you start a project, you do need to make sure...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-04-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,428
Posted By sadams
Here is my take, flame away if you must. Unless...

Here is my take, flame away if you must. Unless you design aircraft for a living, stick to the major design and CG limitations. Van has been doing this for a while and knows what he is doing. Sure,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-24-2006, 05:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,058
Posted By sadams
Getting back to the original post. If both the...

Getting back to the original post. If both the ALT and the encoder are reading low, it sounds like you have a problem in your static plumbing, i.e. you have a leak somewhere. If the altitude is...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-21-2006, 10:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,615
Posted By sadams
I guess I don't see the point of getting an ADI...

I guess I don't see the point of getting an ADI unless you are building a strictly VFR plane. I would not trust it as a primary attitude indicator in IMC, and there are better choices for a backup....
Forum: RV-4 04-20-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,892
Posted By sadams
Nobody else has mentioned this, so I stick in my...

Nobody else has mentioned this, so I stick in my two cents for what it's worth. Although this may seem horrible, it may be a blessing in disquise. I don't want to make you worried about your new...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-17-2006, 10:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,402
Posted By sadams
Hmm... Low build time = low quality? I don't...

Hmm... Low build time = low quality? I don't want to make anyone mad, because personally I think everybody works at a different speed, logs times differently, and has different technical skills. I...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 04-10-2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 152,458
Posted By sadams
Painting rules 1. No matter what you say, what...

Painting rules
1. No matter what you say, what you do, or how closely you guard your work, your kids will find a way to touch your freshly painted part "just to see if it's wet."
2. Just as soon as...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 04-10-2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,398
Posted By sadams
I had the LASAR on an XP-0-360, 5 mags and 3...

I had the LASAR on an XP-0-360, 5 mags and 3 different controllers in 150 hours. I finally pulled the whole thing out and Superior sent me a set of standard mags. I really haven't seen a difference...
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