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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-17-2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 25,009
Posted By jimrobinette
SW, Funny, I was just talking to someone at...

SW,

Funny, I was just talking to someone at DFAS-Indy this morning about a travel claim error! Small world.

Currenly in the Navy as an EP-3E pilot, but doing a three year ride at Defense Threat...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-20-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,222
Posted By jimrobinette
Bill, I agree with you. Did the same. ...

Bill,

I agree with you. Did the same. SportAviation seems to be too non-experimental for me. Not that there is anything wrong with that, just not my taste.
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 04-01-2006, 05:07 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,558
Posted By jimrobinette
Off topic maybe, I would be cautious of saying...

Off topic maybe, I would be cautious of saying that NASCAR is looking for "ultimate performance", as they are still using carbs on their engines, as opposed to something much more performance...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-25-2006, 09:18 PM
Replies: 92
Poll: Builders Age
Views: 8,646
Posted By jimrobinette
Chad, I've been married 15 years and the wife...

Chad,

I've been married 15 years and the wife and I are in the same boat, by choice! We enjoy the travel and goodies. So far the only continent we haven't been to is Antarctica, and I hope to...
Forum: Texas (North) 01-06-2006, 03:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,503
Posted By jimrobinette
Don't forget to mention the "texas" size...

Don't forget to mention the "texas" size mosquitoes in Houston!!

My god, I thought they were small RC airplanes until they bit me. :-)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-04-2005, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,599
Posted By jimrobinette
Doug, I understand the bandwidth concerns, and...

Doug,

I understand the bandwidth concerns, and the ongoing cost concerns. The only drawback to posting somewhere else is the longevity of the hosting site and how that will play on the...
Forum: Northwest 10-31-2005, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,707
Posted By jimrobinette
Steve, I would look at Arlington, as they have a...

Steve,

I would look at Arlington, as they have a ton of hangers. That being said, it is a pretty active GA community and there may not be anything.

Skagit might also be a good choice, as I have...
Forum: Tools 10-12-2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,095
Posted By jimrobinette
Brad, Funny you post this. I stopped by HD on...

Brad,

Funny you post this. I stopped by HD on the way home to look at heaters and left more confused than I went in. There were many that said they could be used indoors, but I still am a little...
Forum: Tools 09-29-2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,496
Posted By jimrobinette
Ron, When I started this project, I had no idea...

Ron,

When I started this project, I had no idea what a squeezer was! I called Avery and told them what I was doing and they tailored a kit to meet my needs (QB). They sold me things I had no idea...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-27-2005, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By jimrobinette
AOA-one of the best instruments

AOA provides an excellent cross-check to optimize performance and safety in almost all aspects of flight! It is useful in monitoring the margin above stall speed throughout the entire envelope. It is...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-26-2005, 06:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,740
Posted By jimrobinette
Copy on CD?

This is why I bought a copy of Dan's site on CD!! Not so much for the real time items that Dan has put on his site, but rather for construction questions!

I am sure he will have it up shortly, but...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-20-2005, 05:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,179
Posted By jimrobinette
Here is a question for everyone. I am not a...

Here is a question for everyone. I am not a lawyer, or have I ever been sued (yet, knock on wood), but doesn't it have to be proven that the PIC/builder/operator/equipment mfr/etc. was negligent to...
Forum: Tools 09-15-2005, 10:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,820
Posted By jimrobinette
Rudi, As CJ has said, you want to get the...

Rudi,

As CJ has said, you want to get the Craftsman brand, as they are the line of tools that have the lifetime warranty. Many of the other brands they sell don't have the lifetime warranty. Not...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-14-2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,435
Posted By jimrobinette
Brad, Great idea that I had heard a long time...

Brad,

Great idea that I had heard a long time ago but forgot. But, don't you get free shipping?:)

Take care,

Jim
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-26-2005, 04:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,488
Posted By jimrobinette
There are people out there that are flying in the...

There are people out there that are flying in the face of the 51% rule. People who "assist" builders and others who are factories pumping out planes more frequently than normal homebuilders.

When I...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-25-2005, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,501
Posted By jimrobinette
I have bought the rotating stand that Jeff sells...

I have bought the rotating stand that Jeff sells and am VERY happy with it. In fact, it allowed me to find some FOD that was left in the QB fuse from the PI. Rusted clecos, bits, assorted rivets,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-25-2005, 04:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,892
Posted By jimrobinette
Dan, I agree with CJ. When on the New England...

Dan,

I agree with CJ. When on the New England leg of your world tour, make sure to stop in RI also. :)

Thanks for spreading the RV love.

Take care,

Jim
Forum: Tools 08-23-2005, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By jimrobinette
Cam, While at Osh this year, almost bought the...

Cam,

While at Osh this year, almost bought the set, but asked Bob Avery why he didn't sell the same thing. He said that there was concern about the "tightness" of the bit, in that there may have...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-22-2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 75,236
Posted By jimrobinette
#125 - While sitting in lecture at the Naval War...

#125 - While sitting in lecture at the Naval War College, you are reading "21 Years of RVator" instead of 2400 years of Sun Tzu! :D (Hope there are no instructors on this board!)
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 08-22-2005, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By jimrobinette
Dave, Have to agree with you. While at Osh...

Dave,

Have to agree with you. While at Osh this year I bought the digital level. Told the wife I couldn't justify it in any way, shape or form, other than it was cool. She said she knew I would...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-22-2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By jimrobinette
Dave, Thanks a ton. Nice tool, but no military...

Dave,

Thanks a ton. Nice tool, but no military fields. :(

Also, a very program that is similar is Google Earth. Allows you to go to almost any place on earth and see sat images. I have seen...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-19-2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 75,236
Posted By jimrobinette
90. You can refer to your wife in public as your...

90. You can refer to your wife in public as your "bucking partner" and she doesn't get upset anymore. Or you ask if she wants to "buck" and she says yes!!

91. You own an rvator domain.
Forum: COMM 08-15-2005, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,460
Posted By jimrobinette
Don't quote me on this, but a dude (non-employee)...

Don't quote me on this, but a dude (non-employee) at the Garmin booth at Osh told me the 396 will send freq's to the SL-30 and SL-40. My disclaimer is that I haven't used any of the three and just...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-14-2005, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,792
Posted By jimrobinette
Stein, As usual, you give the straight scoop...

Stein,

As usual, you give the straight scoop and skinny on avionics. Appreciate you being a help to the community and not suger coating everything.

Great to meet you at Osh.

Take care,

Jim
Forum: Texas (North) 08-10-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,135
Posted By jimrobinette
Brian, Back in '97 I flew VFR from Shreveport...

Brian,

Back in '97 I flew VFR from Shreveport to Corpus Christi over the Class B!
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 08-10-2005, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,750
Posted By jimrobinette
Bob, That is the best translation of mechanical...

Bob,

That is the best translation of mechanical sound into English I have ever heard! ;) It is almost like being there.

Take care,

Jim
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-04-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,089
Posted By jimrobinette
Lee, You are correct, it is a very small world. ...

Lee,

You are correct, it is a very small world. Last week at Osh, my wife and I were walking down the flightline meandering through the aircraft waiting for SS1/WK arrival and I walked around a...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-03-2005, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,312
Posted By jimrobinette
We were camping about the same area, until our...

We were camping about the same area, until our tent collapsed on us Monday night! We left and spent the night in Green Bay, but returned on Tuesday. Couldn't get back to our orig campsite as I...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 07-06-2005, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By jimrobinette
Dick, Great idea that I never thought about! I...

Dick,

Great idea that I never thought about! I agree with you, as I bought a tub of tywraps last week at HD.

Take care,

Jim
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 07-04-2005, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By jimrobinette
Dick, Great idea. Do you use the tywrap that...

Dick,

Great idea. Do you use the tywrap that you can undo, or do you use a new one everytime you have to get a washer?

Take care,

Jim
Forum: Electrical Systems 06-23-2005, 06:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,469
Posted By jimrobinette
Jeff, Will there be any of your lighting...

Jeff,

Will there be any of your lighting packages at Osh? Anyone flying with your lights?

The fuse stand is working great! Very glad I bought it from you.

Take care,

Jim
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 06-18-2005, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,321
Posted By jimrobinette
Rudy, Great simple hint that will work great! ...

Rudy,

Great simple hint that will work great! Thanks for posting.

Jim
Forum: RV-7/7A 06-02-2005, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,462
Posted By jimrobinette
Thumbs up Mike, After taking the SportAir workshop last...

Mike,

After taking the SportAir workshop last summer on a standby basis, I don't see how I would have done without it. I know plenty of guys (and girls, Roberta!) have, but like Bob Collins said,...
Forum: RV-7/7A 06-01-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,198
Posted By jimrobinette
CFI, Thanks for the heads up. Will be riveting...

CFI,

Thanks for the heads up. Will be riveting the tab this weekend. After reading your post, it seems to make so much sense, but I can see how somebody could easily mess this up.

Appreciate the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-01-2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,910
Posted By jimrobinette
Great course

Paul,

Bought the tools and emp kit and realized I didn't know a darn thing about what to do, so I was lucky there happend to be a SportAir workshop two weeks later in Arlington. The course was...
Forum: Tools 05-28-2005, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,486
Posted By jimrobinette
I have both the $99 Sears drill press and $89...

I have both the $99 Sears drill press and $89 Sears band saw. Both have done what I needed and find having the smaller one allows me to move things around when I need to.

I am sure the expensive...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-11-2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,902
Posted By jimrobinette
In Feb got my QB wings and fuse delivered to...

In Feb got my QB wings and fuse delivered to Providence, RI for about $1700. Seems like most of the weight is wood crating!

Jim
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-06-2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By jimrobinette
Kelly, I think Van's quit sending a copy of the...

Kelly,

I think Van's quit sending a copy of the video with the RV-7 QB kits. Received mine last month with no video. Called Van's and they said they are not shipping with QB anymore. I think it...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-05-2005, 06:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By jimrobinette
New tapes soon to be released

Just spoke with George Orndorff on Monday. He is in the process of finishing up a -7 and is therefore updating the majority of the tapes. Just finishing my emp, so I bought the wing video even...
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