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Forum: RV-4 02-28-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By Todd
Component weights

Does anyone know where I can find component weights for the RV-4? I'm looking for the weight of such items as the wing, tail, empty fuselage etc. Anyone know where I can find this info?
Thanks much,...
Forum: RV-4 11-06-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By Todd
Quick and friendly service- Can't beat...

Quick and friendly service- Can't beat that!
Thanks Pierre-Todd
Forum: RV-4 11-06-2008, 01:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By Todd
Help with a few dimensions

Hello all,
I'm currently working on designing a tandem two place design similar to the RV-4 in cockpit size. I was wondering if someone could help me out by giving me a few dimensions on the RV-4....
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-13-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Posted By Todd
What resin to use for a fuel tank?

Hi everyone, this isn't RV related. Hope you dont mind :)
I'm working on a small experimental craft that will be using a fiberglass fuel tank. I'll be using MoGas and forgot if it was vinyl ester or...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-21-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By Todd
Fiber Wheel

Hey Folks,
Where do you get those handy scotch-brite wheels for your grinders that you use to deburr parts with? Thanks, Todd
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-02-2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,536
Posted By Todd
Sure doesn't look like a lot of damage to the...

Sure doesn't look like a lot of damage to the plane. Shame the 2 pilots were lost :-/
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-29-2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,098
Posted By Todd
Are you talking about the washers which have a...

Are you talking about the washers which have a lip to them? Almost like a T? If those are the ones then you want the flat part ( the top of the T) facing out of the wheel. The felt seal will nest...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-29-2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 118,712
Posted By Todd
"Bored Nothing to Do" Not one for adults really...

"Bored Nothing to Do"
Not one for adults really but if you have young kids with an interest in aviation they'll love it.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-28-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,380
Posted By Todd
I've beadblasted many aluminum airplane parts...

I've beadblasted many aluminum airplane parts down to around .020 and have never had a problem with it deforming the metal. I keep the air pressure at a reasonable level and have no problems.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-28-2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,380
Posted By Todd
How about a little sand blasting gun? I believe...

How about a little sand blasting gun? I believe harbor freight sells them cheap. It'll remove that primer like nothing!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-11-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,706
Posted By Todd
Sounds like Captain needs a cookie ;)

Sounds like Captain needs a cookie ;)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-09-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,477
Posted By Todd
Catalina is a great place to spend a weekend. ...

Catalina is a great place to spend a weekend. Lots of fun things to do there as well..
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-31-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,804
Posted By Todd
He uses a high powered cordless drill with a...

He uses a high powered cordless drill with a special long drill bit and a very steady hand. :-p
Seriously though, the machine is called a gun drill. It can be described somewhat like a drill press...
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-31-2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,804
Posted By Todd
Having worked at Grove Aircraft for a year and...

Having worked at Grove Aircraft for a year and cut many RV-8 gear blanks out of aluminum with a Makita skillsaw (ugh!) I can tell you they do make a very nice set of landing gear. It takes a lot of...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-18-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,059
Posted By Todd
Agreed, but it seems like you'd have to be pretty...

Agreed, but it seems like you'd have to be pretty far off on your bolt size, or have 1/4 of primer to leave only 1 thread exposed when the nut is tightened. :confused:
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-18-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,059
Posted By Todd
I may be missing something but if the bolt is the...

I may be missing something but if the bolt is the proper length then the amount of threads should be taken care of automatically. I've always made sure that I get the correct grip length for the...
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-02-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By Todd
cotton flox will work just fine for this. scuff...

cotton flox will work just fine for this. scuff up the edge of the fairing where the flow will bond before applying it and you'll be fine. have fun :)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-28-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,237
Posted By Todd
I started welding using an O/A set up. It is...

I started welding using an O/A set up. It is called the Mecco Midget. I like the torch becasue It is very small and light, perfect for thin wall 4130 tube. I was making quality welds in just a...
Forum: RV-4 09-21-2006, 12:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By Todd
Nor did I. I checked it over thouroughly too. ...

Nor did I. I checked it over thouroughly too. The guy in the other thread sounded like he had some deal going that was not affialiated with Vans. He didn't seem too forthcoming with the info so I...
Forum: RV-4 09-20-2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By Todd
RV-4 QB?

Is it true the RV-4 can be bought in a QB. I don't know if the other post is true... If so where can one find some info like prices and lead times? -Todd
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-20-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,859
Posted By Todd
Thats part of the reason I sold my Tailwind. I...

Thats part of the reason I sold my Tailwind. I felt like I was in college and needed to have "fun" like most other college kids do. However, now that I've had time to do that I realize I would...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-20-2006, 09:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,873
Posted By Todd
Ohh, your right. Now that I think about it I do...

Ohh, your right. Now that I think about it I do remember seeing John on the fire engine. I as wondering what he was doing there. Thats strange that Darryl didn't race. I was in the pits all day...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-20-2006, 01:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,873
Posted By Todd
Cool Poor Merlin's Magic. First a blown engine and...

Poor Merlin's Magic. First a blown engine and then a blown fuselage. :( She was sitting in the pits on Sunday and I had a chance to look the sorry bird over. She wasn't exaclty torn in half, but...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-19-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,859
Posted By Todd
I'm HOPING to build it during college and have it...

I'm HOPING to build it during college and have it done by the time I graduate. 4 years of part time work may be enough. I gotta learn to build like Dan C. :-p
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-19-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,859
Posted By Todd
I like the idea of find a local RV builder to...

I like the idea of find a local RV builder to buddy up on building. I'll ask Vans if there's any builders around me.
I thought about buying a house but I plan on enlisting in the Navy for 20 yrs...
Forum: RV-8/8A 09-19-2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,699
Posted By Todd
I worked at Grove for 1 year and cut many 2 piece...

I worked at Grove for 1 year and cut many 2 piece RV-8 gear out of aluminum plate(not a fun job). I can tell you that these airfoiled gear have a LOT of work put into them. First someone cuts the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-19-2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,859
Posted By Todd
Matt, just got your reply after I posted that...

Matt, just got your reply after I posted that last one. Wow... Thats a lot of free money I could get. Maybe I should look into putting that money into a long term savings account and getting a loan...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-19-2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,859
Posted By Todd
Thanks for the warm welcome and quick replys...

Thanks for the warm welcome and quick replys guys. I'll try to address everyone one by one-
Brad- I had planned on using the 40k Im getting to fund the project with a loan to help cover the engine,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-19-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,859
Posted By Todd
Can I get a loan?

Hi guys,
I've been lurking here for a while but finally had a question to ask. I'm interested in building an RV-8 180hp/CS. I'll obviously need a loan if I want to do this. Here's my question,...
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