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Forum: Trip Write-ups 08-14-2015, 08:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,223
Posted By marttibenson
San Juan's are our favorite vacation spot for the...

San Juan's are our favorite vacation spot for the family. FYI, Downriggers burned to the ground a couple of years back. Last October they were starting to re-build so they might be back and open for...
Forum: RV-9/9A 06-23-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,401
Posted By marttibenson
Airflow AC

I did some transition training with Alex in his 7. Like Tom said, we had it on from engine start to shut down doing primarily t & g's and stall practice. The system works as well or better than...
Forum: RV-9/9A 04-11-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By marttibenson
Newbie I "was" so frustrated

Last November I was having real doubts about whether or not I could tackle a project of this size. I had failed at my first attempt to fabricate the HS attach brackets and I was getting pretty...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-30-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Posted By marttibenson
Thanks all!

Thanks all!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-30-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Posted By marttibenson
WD-605 Elevator control horn

I noticed while inspecting my elevator control horn prior to mounting that it has a 1/4" gap in the weld around the main tube to control horn intersection. Everything else seems to be as it should...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-25-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 692
Posted By marttibenson
GNS 430 Manufacture Date

Does anyoine out there know how to determine the GNS 430 manufacture date from the back data plate or serial #? Thanks to all.

Martti Benson
Empennage complete (almost)
Wings ordered.
Forum: Autopilots 01-15-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,371
Posted By marttibenson
Trutrak DFC-300AS

I'm thinking about buying a used DFC-300 Trutrak autopilot. Can anyone tell me how far behind the technology curve I would be with this model?

Thanks, Martti Benson
RV-9
Empennage complete...almost.
Forum: RV-9/9A 01-01-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By marttibenson
Thanks, Mel, thanks Sean - appreciate the help...

Thanks, Mel, thanks Sean - appreciate the help and Go Frogs!
Forum: RV-9/9A 01-01-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By marttibenson
Rudder leading edge

I usually leave dumb questions for Van's tech support but they are closed and I'm trying to make some progress this weekend. Does anyone know if you dimple the blind rivet closure holes at the rudder...
Forum: RV-9/9A 12-28-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By marttibenson
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the sound advice...

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the sound advice and as usual, it all seems to be right on. I will give you a call tomorrow Walt - thanks again.
Forum: RV-9/9A 12-28-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By marttibenson
Tech Counselor

I'm working on my empennage kit and I've completed the VS, and about to close up the HS and rudder. At what point would an inspection be reasonable by a tech counselor and does anyone have a...
Forum: Reviews 12-28-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,861
Posted By marttibenson
I'll second that!!!

Any positive comments about Bob Avery, his service and his staff are more than well deserved. Most of the suppliers we all use are good but it's the personal service at Avery Tools that makes them...
Forum: Tools 12-06-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,419
Posted By marttibenson
1/4" polished plate.

I got my plate from Avery's. I believe it measures 4x16x1/4. Kind of expensive at $35 but the quality is good and the polished surface is excellent.
Forum: RV-9/9A 12-03-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,460
Posted By marttibenson
What do you all use for the mandrell in the pop...

What do you all use for the mandrell in the pop riviter? I'm using the bronze colored shafts that came with the set but I only get 6-8 dimples before they break and I'm running out fast. I couldn't...
Forum: Tools 11-30-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,419
Posted By marttibenson
Back rivet plate

I used a 1/4" polished plate and just lay it on my bench. Go to Lowes Aircraft Supply or Big Orange and buy 2 24x24 carpet tiles. They are rubber backed and about 1/4" thick (buy 3 or 4 if you want a...
Forum: RV-9/9A 11-18-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,820
Posted By marttibenson
Newbie: I'm so frustrated

Took the jump and started my tail kit last weekend. As of last night, I've made the HS-908 attach brackets 2 or 3 times and on of them is still 1/32 too narrow. Frustrated and not sure I've got the...
Forum: Tools 11-02-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,500
Posted By marttibenson
Just starting out

MTC - I'm just starting a 9 tail kit. I have a band saw, drill press, bench grinder and sander, snips, counter-sink and squeezer. Other than that, I bought what I believe is a complete set of starter...
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-13-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,434
Posted By marttibenson
Thanks, E. I'm really impressed with the level of...

Thanks, E. I'm really impressed with the level of support out there - much appreciated.
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-13-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,434
Posted By marttibenson
2005 RV-7 Empennage Kit

Can anyone tell me if there is any difference between a current empennage kit and one purchased in April 2005? Trying to get started on a 7 - this is my first post.
Thanks, Martti.
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