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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-06-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,498
Posted By morristull
I have some experience in having had the canopy...

I have some experience in having had the canopy depart from a Giles 202, it happens very quickly, the canopy will most likely hit the tail and horizontal stabilizer with a glancing blow, the damage...
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-21-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,222
Posted By morristull
IAC want jettison system for aerobatic competitions on tip up canopies.

A recent discussion from IAC tech inspectors seems to show they want a quick release mechanism for tip up canopies to be elligable to compete at IAC aerobatic competitions.
I am glad I fitted one to...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-01-2014, 04:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,615
Posted By morristull
Taper some 1/8th pin

For the top hinge pins, I wanted the benefit of tight pin for the majority of the hinge and flexible end for going around the curve. So i used a 1/8th pin and I tapered the last 10 inches of the end...
Forum: RV-7/7A 08-27-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,023
Posted By morristull
Hooker ratchet lapstrap

Has anyone tried installing the Hooker dual strap lap belt with ratchet tightener, like used on a Pitts or similar, on a RV7? Where did you anchor the forward set of lap straps?
I love hanging in...
Forum: Tools 08-04-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,596
Posted By morristull
Excellent idea. I have just modified my spring...

Excellent idea. I have just modified my spring punch.

I have previously used a cheap rivet gun that had the power of a 1X, it was made for sculpturing and came with some chisel ends. It had so...
Forum: RV-7/7A 07-23-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,178
Posted By morristull
Hi Allen. I am also planning to add servo to my...

Hi Allen. I am also planning to add servo to my manual RV7 aileron trim. I ditched the springs and links in favor of bungee cord with electrical eye end crimped at each end and connected at same...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-19-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,246
Posted By morristull
Fuel flowmeter hose restrictions

I am about to install the flowmeter between the servo and the spider as recommended. I have cut the aeroquip 466-4 hoses to put extra fittings on for the flowmeter and noticed the end fittings of the...
Forum: Propellers 11-18-2011, 02:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,634
Posted By morristull
Whirlwind propellor chosen

Gents.
Thanks for all your input. At Oshkosh, I viewed and discussed all the options, viewed many beatiful RV's and decided to buy the Whirlwind 200C aerobatic prop with raked tips. It appears I may...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 08-31-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 152,482
Posted By morristull
Rivet hole alignment tool.

When you break your 6 inch clearance drill bits, Use the un fluted shank, put a dowel handle on one end and a smooth taper on the other and they make the best rivet hole alignment tool because they...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 08-31-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,654
Posted By morristull
Put an anchor nut on the adel clamp

I put an anchor nut on some of the Adel clamps that are hard to get at or need to come off occasionally.
I used one leg anchor nut and bent it 90 degrees so the thread part obviously lines up with...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 08-31-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,365
Posted By morristull
scrap carpet is best help for deburring

Save yourself a lot of time with deburring by using a piece of scrap carpet placed on your bench and a battery screwdriver with Avery adapter for a spigoted countersink bit in the end, lay your part...
Forum: Propellers 05-21-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,634
Posted By morristull
Jim, Smoky. Thanks for your wise advice. I...

Jim, Smoky.
Thanks for your wise advice. I researched the other threads including Kevin Hortons, I have the later Superior aluminium cold air induction and associated deep sump designed for...
Forum: Propellers 05-19-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,634
Posted By morristull
Smile Propeller recomendation for RV aerobatics

Gents.
I would like comment from you RV fliers out there who fly aerobatics regularly up to the limit of the capability and design of the RV7 and RV8 and have an inverted oil system fitted and a...
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-17-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,853
Posted By morristull
Add me to the list

Hi, if the Hooker harness group buy is still open, could you please add me to the list and send me the order form to tull@emirates.net.ae
Regards
Morris.
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