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Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 06-06-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By Plane krazy
not is not a big deal line up what ever alt you...

not is not a big deal line up what ever alt you are using keep nthe belt as short as possible and weld the mount so you dont have to use spacers bolt it to the engine and run with it it will be...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 06-01-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By Plane krazy
alt

I used an alt from a toyata tercell 70 amp with a larger pully the bracket was alycoming type bracket that i had to modify and adjust the tension arm fits great works great for 60 bucks at napa

ken...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-11-2009, 06:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,386
Posted By Plane krazy
low cost RV's

I built my -7 for 42K i was trying to stay under 40K but added a few items that is with out paint just primer i flew it for two years like that then painted it(myself) and added an ifr panel( balance...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-31-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,628
Posted By Plane krazy
what sells

Setting the economy aside i was wandering what model RV resells better?
understanding anything will sell if the price is low enough but for a fair market value which model would sell quicker?
I s...
Forum: RV-10 01-26-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,209
Posted By Plane krazy
I got a freight quote from vans to maine for the...

I got a freight quote from vans to maine for the -10 fuse kit it was high don't remember exact number like $900.00

I can order lots of smaller boxes for that much money i already know that this 10...
Forum: RV-10 01-26-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,209
Posted By Plane krazy
is this crazy?

I am building a -10 i curently have a -7

my emp kit tail cone is almost done i have been going slow at this and enjoying the building process

the problem is with the ways things are it is much...
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-21-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,084
Posted By Plane krazy
quick build

I have done both

Even on a part time build i can get the slow build to quick build state in 6 weeks it goes fast and fun it is not boring the wings are boring

most people that i have talked to in...
Forum: Safety 12-30-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 48,642
Posted By Plane krazy
loose screw

I did not loosen the screw it became loose there is a problem and i'm glad they will have a fix for it they(TT) is a great CO. when you can see the screw backed out with out touching it you know...
Forum: Safety 12-30-2008, 05:56 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 48,642
Posted By Plane krazy
loose screw

As i posted the other day i found the loose screw on the elevator servo i just check the right wing servo and that screw was tight and now signs of being loose

ken in maine
Forum: Safety 12-27-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 48,642
Posted By Plane krazy
lose screw

I only found the screw that was loose today

has anybody reported it to TT if so what was the response

ken
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-27-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By Plane krazy
elt

I forgot that it is still required the batteries are still in date so i will leave it and hope it never turn on

ken crapy weather in maine
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-27-2008, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By Plane krazy
what to do with the ELT

I just started to do my condition inspection and making a few changes at the same time

Question?

What to do with the ELT? I carry with me a portable 406 PLB

1 remove it and use the batteries for...
Forum: Safety 12-27-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 48,642
Posted By Plane krazy
arm screw loose

I just started my condition inspection friday and sure enough the screw that holds the arm was loose almost to the point of falling out.

I chose to use lock tight and i will recheck after 10 hours...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 12-03-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By Plane krazy
plugs and wires

I have 1550 hours on my h2AD engine in my rv-7 thqt i bought used i now have fouled plug(s) that doesn't want to clear out when leaning out i know that i can clean them and regap (that was done at...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-05-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,926
Posted By Plane krazy
I did not rear anything about somebody taking...

I did not rear anything about somebody taking over a project, many have both unfinished project in varying stages people sold there projects for many reasons health divorce financial etc, how will...
Forum: Electrical Systems 09-04-2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,302
Posted By Plane krazy
mine came from a toyota tercel with AC 70 amp...

mine came from a toyota tercel with AC 70 amp internal reg i installed the larger pully 150 hours and not a problem

ken in maine
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 09-02-2008, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,166
Posted By Plane krazy
gathering info

i was talking to a guy this weekend at a fly-in/open house about the rv-12 he has an rv now and has flown all the rvs the vans has he is a long time pilot with lots of rv time also 737

he loved how...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 04-24-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,659
Posted By Plane krazy
with only 60 hours on my -7 the flaps worked most...

with only 60 hours on my -7 the flaps worked most of the time I took it apart and cleand the greas out of it and then had no problems untill 132 hours then it quit

landing with no flaps was a non...
Forum: Northeast 03-08-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,526
Posted By Plane krazy
where in the northeast are you located i might...

where in the northeast are you located i might have a few leads for you depending in location

rv-7 maine flying
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-07-2008, 06:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,988
Posted By Plane krazy
lso did it on an H2AD

I installed the james plenum using the stock vans cowl about 40 hours work but fits great with no issues

What have i gained

1 looks great
2 temps are much lower had higher then i would have like...
Forum: GPS 03-03-2008, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1
PLB
Views: 898
Posted By Plane krazy
PLB

to those of you that have or know more about Plb's then I

I am very interested i purchasing a plb but i am not sure which one. my needs are simple i want it in the RV when flying and when i go...
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