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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-20-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By Levrie
Thanks Bill, Yes I agree that I will have to...

Thanks Bill,

Yes I agree that I will have to mount the prop on the final trim sequence!

There must be loads of people that have used temp bolts per vans, the question is.....where are they?!

Many...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-20-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By Levrie
Temp Hartzell prop bolts size?

Hello folks,

Does any one know what the best size 'temporary' prop mounting bolts are please?

I have a standard Vans package Hartzell VP and Lycoming IO360M1B setup to install.

I've used some...
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-10-2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 945
Posted By Levrie
Lightbulb RV-8A Fuel system reconfiguration, help wanted!

Hello,

Since having installed my 8A fuel system sometime back I was never really comfortable with the stock 'up and over' installation of the fuel filter, I also spoke with AFP and they felt that a...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-08-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Levrie
You won't even need a quart"

Hello Bob,

I have purchased an aerosol can of about a litre here in the UK. You won't need anything like a quart!

The trick here is that a little goes a very, very long way, it will seep out of...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-04-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By Levrie
Question RV-8A wheel fairing alignment issues.

Hello folks,

Can anyone help me resolve my recently discovered problem please?

I've been trying to align my wheel fairings using tube gear legs and have run into a couple of issues.

Current...
Forum: Electrical Systems 04-05-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,998
Posted By Levrie
Smile Alternative to Lacing and Cable Ties.

Hello Gentlemen (Ladies)

About 2-3 years ago on a TV programme called Dragons Den here in the UK a entrepreneur invented an alternative to cable ties. It's since taken Europe by storm.

The...
Forum: RV-8/8A 09-12-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,549
Posted By Levrie
Is this the answer you seek?

Hello,

I'm also at the same stage, in fact I'm just about to sikaflex my canopy later this afternoon, if the rain stops!

This link should help...
Forum: RV-8/8A 09-06-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,713
Posted By Levrie
2 pence worth!

Hello Mike,

I would not trim back to the support as suggested as the skin provides a good bond and strength for the targa strip.

Just use a 2 pence piece aligned to the top and trailing edge and...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-20-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 819
Posted By Levrie
RV-8A builder needs help please?

I'm one of two 8A builders in Europe, hard to believe it but true and need some help from over the water, please! (other builder is carbureted)

I want to install my Air Flow Performance fuel pump...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-07-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,510
Posted By Levrie
This is what I did!

I worried about this for ages as if it's drilled incorrectly then it's possibly a lot of time, and trouble and expense to sort out.

So..... I drilled a 3/32 hole through the centre of the bolt then,...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-07-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,800
Posted By Levrie
Full Disclosure?

I recently bought a Lycoming engine that was 3 yrs old. in a sealed box.

Prior to the sale:

The vendor supplied ALL the documents, receipts etc.
All the shipping information, all the relevant...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-07-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,466
Posted By Levrie
Thanks Mickey!

I'm so glad you're back on the project.

You may remember, we met in Colmar, France. Many moons ago!

Regards

David
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-07-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,466
Posted By Levrie
Capt Checkoway's Weight & Balance Grid

Hello RV'ers

Does anyone have a 'data base' of all the different W & B configurations that Dan had amassed on the RVPROJECT.COM web site before it was 'taken down,?

Perhaps there might be some...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-31-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,151
Posted By Levrie
Photo please?

Hello Rick,

I always find your contributions valuable. Thank you.

Any chance that you can show and tell how you fixed the 'platenuts' to the tips please?

Regards

David Richard
Forum: RV-8/8A 03-31-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,372
Posted By Levrie
RTFM?

Hello Bob,

I've got an early build manual and it mentions how to solve this, yet in a latter manual it omits the procedure.

This is basically what it says to do, at your own discretion......

Use...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-26-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 896
Posted By Levrie
How to clean 8 year old QB wash primer?

Hello folks,

I'm ready to finally finish off my build RV8AQB and need to 'clean' and prepare the existing wash primer to accept my top coat etc. The washprimer is basically in good condition but...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-23-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,644
Posted By Levrie
Departed Aarhus to UK

Hello Folks,

The Spot tracker is u/s so sorry for lack of 'spots'!!!!

Sitrep.

David has departed from Aarhus (Denmark) at 12:30Z and is now on the final leg to Blackbushe in the UK.

He's got a...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-22-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,644
Posted By Levrie
Arrived in Copenhagen

FYI.

C-FSIS RV-7A has arrived safely in Copenhagen, Denmark at approx 18:30Z.

Pilot now off to get a well earned sleep!!!

Those interested in the final leg of this ferry flight from Nova Scotia...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-22-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,644
Posted By Levrie
Journer leg is Reykjavik to Copenhagen

Gasman,

The info. stopped transmitting after leaving Reykjavik en route to Copenhagen a time of approx 6 hours.

David
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-22-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,644
Posted By Levrie
Flight status report

It seems that tracking was disengaged when an OK message was sent from the Spot device.

In order to resume 'tracking' mode, the user must hold the OK key for more than 6 secs to re engage.

So now...
Forum: APRS Tracking 04-22-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,480
Posted By Levrie
Spot or APRS(HF)?

I've copied the message below from the original thread
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=42519
concerning a transatlantic ferry flight in an RV7A that's still underway....
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-22-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,644
Posted By Levrie
Just don't know!

Hello Gil,

That's part of the reason I've raised the issue, we just can't tell. I contacted Oceanic when I became concerned and they contacted David directly and all was OK so we can all relax for...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-22-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,644
Posted By Levrie
Spot or APRS(HF)

The ferry pilot (David) is fine and progressing well, despite the errant 'Spot' positions not updating frequently enough. He will shortly be in Denmark.

This topic raises some interesting questions...
Forum: RV-8/8A 04-21-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,206
Posted By Levrie
1st RV-8A flies in UK!

Hard to believe I know, but the very 1st RV-8A had it's maiden flight today here in the UK and possibly Europe?

Pilot/Builder Chris Harrison flew G-RVCH from a small strip in the glorious Devonshire...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-05-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,319
Posted By Levrie
Renegotiation of labor contracts

Found this link that may explain the need to negotiate labor contracts and also the relocation stategy:

http://www.kilusangmayouno.org/protesting-aircraft-builders-join-wage-hike-action

Their...
Forum: Steam Gauges 01-30-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,087
Posted By Levrie
single pointer or dual?

Hello Paul,

I've been waiting for UMA to announce the 'imminent' arrival of the dual pointer 2 1/4 altimeter. I understand that they've completed the tooling and are now testing, although I'm not...
Forum: RV-8/8A 11-25-2008, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,216
Posted By Levrie
Share your Piccies please?

This is a great thread. Can you share your images to the rest of us all please?:)

David
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-20-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,164
Posted By Levrie
Fabulous topic

My 2pence worth.

Living in the UK, I like many other Van's clients are being squeezed by the current crunch/currency situation. I've worked for both British Airways and TWA and am now retired. My...
Forum: RV-8/8A 12-31-2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By Levrie
Vertical or Horizontal Induction. Suggestions Please?

I have to make choices for my Finish Kit/Power Plant very soon and, and before the FEB. price hike and would like to hear from builders/flyers as to the following:

Aircraft is RV-8A. and just...
Forum: RV-8/8A 12-24-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By Levrie
RV-8 & RV-8A finish kit inventories!

Hello fellow Vanatics!

A question to mull over during the festive period?

Can any one elaborate on the following please?

I would like to know (in broad terms) the main differences between the 2...
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