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Alternative Engines
01-10-2007, 07:09 PM
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DAIR Diesel
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rrrob
Opposed piston Diesel
In the 70's we ran a patent search for Bill Lear on an opposed piston configuration for a steam engine application for CALTRAN and found that Caterpillar had this engine configuration and a...
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Alternative Engines
01-09-2007, 07:09 PM
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Thielert Centurion 2.0
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rrrob
Another Diesel engine
We haven't heard anything more about the new Toyota engine built in Eastern Europe, I believe with a designation something like D2.2. It sounded great, Aluminum sleeved block and 16:1 compression....
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RV General Discussion/News
09-07-2006, 06:03 AM
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air compressor recommendations, minimum specs
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6,250
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rrrob
Noisy Compressor
I agree with Rob Johnson, the Sears compressor is a piece of junk. Very loud and I've had it in twice to fix an ailing/leaking pressure switch. Anyone out there want another compressor for the South...
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Propellers
11-10-2005, 06:14 AM
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Hyd to electric coversion?
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1,445
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rrrob
Hyd prop change
Bill,
Hannes Trnka, here in Amarillo, had a super gearbox built by CAM in Canada that had it's own oil pump and hydraulic prop control unit. That way you can use high pressure lubricants like a...
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RV General Discussion/News
10-18-2005, 01:04 PM
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Glider towing and rough field operation
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rrrob
I have considerabel experience towing and agree...
I have considerabel experience towing and agree with the above posts. You would need something like a Bearhawk for the type of operation you suggest, or a Murphy Rebel or Moose if you wanted...
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RV General Discussion/News
09-02-2005, 06:46 AM
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Google Earth & RV's
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1,980
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rrrob
Nevada
You mean that blank hole in the map. If you cut across from St. George to Wilson Creek VOR at 10k feet or above, you'll see buildings and an airstrip in the distance.Try Tonopah Test Range,...
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RV General Discussion/News
09-02-2005, 06:18 AM
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Anyone feeling the fuel supply/pricing pinch?
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rrrob
All the more reason to fly. Faster, shorter and...
All the more reason to fly. Faster, shorter and a whole lot more satisfaction and as some one above pointed out, maybe 10% more cost. Airnav is great as long as you watch the posting dates and even...
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RV-10
08-29-2005, 06:26 AM
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Innodyn
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rrrob
Dyno Data
Two years ago they promised us dyno run data, both before and after they did the Navy APU tests on the low power dyno. I look for a new turboprop from the current family of VLG turbine engines...
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RV-12/RV-12iS
07-13-2005, 07:43 AM
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Development of the RV-12
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8,532
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rrrob
Engine weight
Mel,
Have you looked at any other alternatives such as the Jabiru?
Roger Robertson
Waiting for a longwing version of the RV-9
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RV-10
05-05-2005, 06:27 AM
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Back Seat Mods
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1,828
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rrrob
Ken, I have three seat belts in the back of my...
Ken,
I have three seat belts in the back of my Trinidad TB20 and it works out fine. Just have to check the W & B if you put any baggage in. On the floor under the passengers feet if required. ...
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RV General Discussion/News
03-29-2005, 05:57 AM
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Bill's Around The World RV-8 Quest Hits A Snag
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rrrob
Bill's Around The World RV-8 Quest Hits A Snag
Idea to help Bill: I,m not in a position to do this but someone should contact DELL Computer Corporate, Public Relations or EAA members in San Antonio that work there. Dell has a large contingency...
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RV General Discussion/News
02-15-2005, 06:07 AM
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BM EFIS question
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rrrob
Display Resolution
Both displays don't have enough resolution to display good maps or approach plates. The 320 x 240 resolution is only as good as the handhelds. The EFIS manufacturers recognize this and I think...
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RV General Discussion/News
01-28-2005, 06:34 AM
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Cross Country Flying
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3,029
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rrrob
Additional Weather Sites
I fly from Amarillo, mostly west to NV, CA, OR and ID and over 20 years I can count on one hand the times I've had to stay over. Decisions to depart are another story.
In addition to Rosie's weather...
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