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Forum: Primers 03-09-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 24,014
Posted By bearair
coming to a theater near you... Primer Wars!

We're most of the way through the empennage now and I've been using the NAPA 7222 which is their self etching Zinc-Chromate. It's kind of light brown in color with a hint of green. I've...
Forum: Tools 02-28-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,753
Posted By bearair
pleased also

I ordered my tool kit from Isham's at the beginning of December and went with the free DRDT-2 upgrade. I've seen but not used a C-frame, but can definately say I am well please with the DRDT-2! ...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-27-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,582
Posted By bearair
Thanks a bunch

Thanks for all the replies people. I really appreciate hearing that it's not just me that found that a bit offensive. I'll be going over to the EAA chapter that's about 40 miles away at their...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-26-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,582
Posted By bearair
Builders help

Got a few questions about builders help. In my local area I joined the local EAA chapter looking for tips on building. The reception to a "new" guy into the group here has been less than...
Forum: Northwest 02-24-2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,313
Posted By bearair
same here in ID

Idaho has the same thing going through with bills 1364 and 1267. No amendments for the exemption of off highway use of the fuel have been added yet. The EAA here has been emailing people to get...
Forum: Alternative Engines 02-24-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,231
Posted By bearair
Why 2 chokes and 2 throttles in the cabin? The...

Why 2 chokes and 2 throttles in the cabin? The dual carbs can use a cable that marries the 2 together before passing through the firewall like the 2200 and 3300 can't they? Those use similar Bing...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-21-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By bearair
On the same page

I've been through the same series of processes. I've always been interested in flying, and my wife finally told me to "go ahead" and start flight training last February. I highly recommend...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-19-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By bearair
Oh, and make sure you get the DRDT-2. It is the...

Oh, and make sure you get the DRDT-2. It is the way to go. It's fast and quiet and I can even get my wife to help me with dimpling for those reasons. Just having her involved and liking it is...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-17-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,908
Posted By bearair
I'm pretty happy with my kit from Isham's. Do...

I'm pretty happy with my kit from Isham's. Do yourself a favor and get a 3/32 and 1/8 vise grip dimpler from Avery's though. Isham's has been around for a lot of years as a factory aircraft...
Forum: Traditional vs. Alternative Powerplants 02-10-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,464
Posted By bearair
I looked at their site last week, and the figure...

I looked at their site last week, and the figure they quote is approx $13K installed using a brand new GM crate Vortec.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-05-2006, 04:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,023
Posted By bearair
Just a quick FYI. I use a parts washer at home...

Just a quick FYI. I use a parts washer at home and at work that have acetone based solvent in them. OSHA says to wear gloves when using them as it is absorbed through the skin and builds up in...
Forum: RV-9/9A 01-29-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By bearair
First mistake!

Okay, I got through the horizontal and vertical stabs fairly painlessly. Got working on the rudder last night, and I cut the wrong ends of some of the stiffeners thinking that all the holes were...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-20-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,224
Posted By bearair
My wife and I call this the "large SUV...

My wife and I call this the "large SUV mentallity". Same people that shouldn't be driving 5-6000lbs. of metal down the freeway also (unfortunately) buy aircraft. These are the people that don't...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-19-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,370
Posted By bearair
I just started using it a couple weeks ago, and I...

I just started using it a couple weeks ago, and I really like it. It's very easy to upload the pictures onto the computer after building, then upload the log to the internet. I'm really happy...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-15-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By bearair
How smooth do the edges need to be?

I finished the HS skeleton this weekend, and I smoothed and deburred all the components. I tried to upload pictures of the proper size, but the site kept giving me an unspecified error message. ...
Forum: RV-9/9A 01-14-2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By bearair
Actually Smitty, I've been watching your webpage...

Actually Smitty, I've been watching your webpage since just after you started! I've started logging with Kitlog and have it on the web at their site, but they only have a provision for 3 pics for...
Forum: RV-9/9A 01-13-2006, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By bearair
I'm officially a builder!

Got the empennage kit for the 9A this evening when we got home from work. Man, the shipping was quick. It shipped on Wednsday and we got it today (Friday). Spent two hours doing a complete...
Forum: Tools 01-06-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,732
Posted By bearair
I ordered my tool kit from Isham's at the end of...

I ordered my tool kit from Isham's at the end of November and the free upgrade at the time was the DRDT-2 dimpler. I'm really happy with the tools so far. I've built both practice kits and am...
Forum: Northwest 12-30-2005, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,772
Posted By bearair
gimmee a couple years...

I just started building so don't need one yet, but I may in a couple years! I'm currently training in Nampa and hope to get my license this spring. When we get close to putting the wings on it in...
Forum: Tools 12-23-2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,255
Posted By bearair
For me it's a peace of mind issue. My Snap-On...

For me it's a peace of mind issue. My Snap-On 3/8" drive digital cost $300 on sale (normally $369). The total error per the test sheet was .1% at the low test torque, .2% at the middle and .1% at...
Forum: Tools 12-14-2005, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By bearair
Got the tools and the DRDT-2 Saturday evening. ...

Got the tools and the DRDT-2 Saturday evening. Fedex attempted delivery on Friday, but we weren't home from work yet so they left a delivery slip with "signature required" checked. I have to say...
Forum: Electrical Systems 12-09-2005, 07:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,883
Posted By bearair
Actually, the typical charging voltage of an...

Actually, the typical charging voltage of an automotive system is 13.5-14.0 volts. It should never be over 15 for any reason, and anything over 14.5 is considered too high if it lasts for more than...
Forum: Tools 12-06-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By bearair
Pulled the trigger on the deluxe RV kit over the...

Pulled the trigger on the deluxe RV kit over the weekend. Shipped today. I'll post what I think when everything arrives. Got a DRDT-2 with it also as part of the package. Nice people to talk...
Forum: Tools 11-27-2005, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By bearair
Anyone here order from Isham's?

I'm getting ready to order our tools in about a week, and I was wondering if anyone here had experience with Ishams Tools. They're listed on the Van's website, and have a really good looking...
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