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Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 12-26-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,178
Posted By Dave Hertner
GSM Heater Control Units - A Word of Caution

Hello Everyone,

I would like to put in a word of caution regarding the GSM control units that have been recommended in this thread.

Alf is using a product that has been produced and sold in the...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-16-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,548
Posted By Dave Hertner
RV-10 with a Geared Drives LS1

Engine/Gearbox mounted and cooling system installed. Working on cowl modifications. Will purchase engine management computer on the way back from Oshkosh. Hope to have everything installed and the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-04-2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,199
Posted By Dave Hertner
Baggage Tank in an RV-10

I have designed a baggage tank for my RV-10 that nestles up against the rear seats under the large lateral cross bar. I am estimating that the triangular shape will yield approximately 12-14 gallons...
Forum: Texas (North) 07-16-2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,350
Posted By Dave Hertner
Sorry for the Misunderstanding

For all those who read and replied,

I certainly did not convey my request in the most appropriate fashion.

I in no way was implying that the ride would be in a commercial fashion. I was simply...
Forum: Texas (North) 07-15-2006, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,350
Posted By Dave Hertner
Need a Ride From Dallas to College Station

I am planning a business trip to College Station, Texas in an October time frame and I am wondering whether I can hitch a ride in an RV.

Is there anyone out there who might be able to get me from...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 02-16-2006, 10:03 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 152,482
Posted By Dave Hertner
Never think that your hand and eyes have the...

Never think that your hand and eyes have the precision of a micro-stop countersink tool. They don't.

Don't listen to your favorite tunes when operating a foot-switch triggered c-frame dimpling...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-18-2005, 12:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,661
Posted By Dave Hertner
Thanks to rv6ejguy and more on Robinson

I for one would like to thank you for the detailed and thoughtful responses that you provide in this and other forums where you participate. I have a lot of respect for people who have actual...
Forum: Traditional vs. Alternative Powerplants 05-30-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,306
Posted By Dave Hertner
What are they?

Ship and Mickey,

Have a look at www.starrotor.com and www.quasiturbine.com and let me know what you think.

Dave
Forum: Traditional vs. Alternative Powerplants 05-29-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,306
Posted By Dave Hertner
Hydrogen is Not the 'Holy Grail'

Hello everyone,

I too have been following this thread with great interest. It is interesting to hear the many ways that people have tried to raise the efficiency of the Otto cycle piston engine...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 01-28-2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By Dave Hertner
New Round Engine Possibility

Skyhook,

Thank you for taking the time to post that site for us. I love hearing about any new company who is trying to come up with an alternative to an air-cooled aircraft engine.
It...
Forum: Alternative Engines 01-28-2005, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,341
Posted By Dave Hertner
Ethanol Blended Fuels

I was talking with an old timer the other day about aircraft engines and we started into the topic of fuel availability. With the many automotive based engines being installed in aircraft he felt...
Forum: Alternative Engines 01-18-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,806
Posted By Dave Hertner
RE: LS1 vs. Mistral - Liquid Cooling

Bill Jepson,

I am curious about the cooling of the Mistral. I had a look at their website and I didn't see a whole lot of radiator. There was one on the side that was visible but it doesn't...
Forum: Alternative Engines 01-13-2005, 02:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,806
Posted By Dave Hertner
LS1 Based FWF from Vesta

Has anyone out there had any dealings with Vesta Inc. Propultion Systems?

They have a FWF package that looks like a good fit for the RV-10

Dave Hertner
Forum: RV-10 01-02-2005, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,115
Posted By Dave Hertner
RV-10 #41064 Progress

Hello everyone,

I have been toiling away at deburring the emp cone after having to take it apart. That has to be the most disheartening part of construction. You get the thing built up and have...
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