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Forum: GPS 12-25-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By Dave Watson
You're welcome.

You're welcome.
Forum: GPS 12-25-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By Dave Watson
http://www8.garmin.com/learningcenter/training/fly...

http://www8.garmin.com/learningcenter/training/flygarmin/index.html

1. Set up your flyGarmin account and install Garmin's Communicator Plugin, the free Internet browser plugin that sends and...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-26-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,880
Posted By Dave Watson
This recently happened to me (Whelen system). ...

This recently happened to me (Whelen system). One of my bulbs was bad. The system would stop after the initial few flashes and one of the bulbs would continue to glow. Replaced the bad bulb and...
Forum: Virtual Hangar 09-25-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,028
Posted By Dave Watson
Congratulations Brent!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Brent!!!!!!!!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-12-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,214
Posted By Dave Watson
Congratulations Brent!!! I'll be in CMH for...

Congratulations Brent!!! I'll be in CMH for recurrent training starting this Sunday so look me up if you're wandering down the halls. Have a safe and fun 1st flight!!!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-09-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,063
Posted By Dave Watson
This worked great for...

This worked great for me.
http://smittysrv.com/more_stuff.asp?ID=380
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-04-2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,427
Posted By Dave Watson
Thanks Brad! I'll do that. What would I do...

Thanks Brad! I'll do that.
What would I do without this message board and the people on it?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-02-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,427
Posted By Dave Watson
My RV-7 left elevator counterweight seems light...

My RV-7 left elevator counterweight seems light as my trailing edge balances lower than even trail (and they aren't painted yet). Is this normal? I haven't installed the fiberglass tips yet. Will...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-27-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,938
Posted By Dave Watson
I Know How You Feel

I was trying to make the same decision less than a year ago. That RV-8 sure looks good but I wanted the side-by-side option that the RV-7 has. Dream of having a grass strip one of these days so the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-14-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
Posted By Dave Watson
What model plane?

What model plane?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-14-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By Dave Watson
1. Looks very good to me. 2. Those 2 elevator...

1. Looks very good to me.

2. Those 2 elevator skin-to-counterbalance skin rivets get set prior to sliding the elevator understructure between the skins. I'm pretty sure it spells it out in the...
Forum: RV-7/7A 12-31-2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,990
Posted By Dave Watson
I think your use of duct tape is the problem. ...

I think your use of duct tape is the problem. The thickness raised the skin and prevented the manufactured heads from resting flush on the back-rivet plate.

Is it all stiffener rivets on that...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-28-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,623
Posted By Dave Watson
I used corrugated rubber matting on the concrete...

I used corrugated rubber matting on the concrete floor of my workshop. http://www.rubbercal.com/Corrugated_Rubber.html

It sweeps up easy and the ribs keep dropped rivets fairly close to the area...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 12-21-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,686
Posted By Dave Watson
That's nice. I don't have the landing gear...

That's nice. I don't have the landing gear installed yet so here's what I did:

2x4 with a slot cut out for the 5/8" axle to fit in and 2 hand truck wheels.
2x4s bolted vertically to the plywood...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-18-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,560
Posted By Dave Watson
This 100 acre airport property, hangar and house...

This 100 acre airport property, hangar and house was on the market for several years and recently sold for just under $700,000.
http://p6.hostingprod.com/@thunderfootranch.com/airportinfo
I thought...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-17-2008, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,421
Posted By Dave Watson
Thanks Mel, I didn't even think to check...

Thanks Mel,
I didn't even think to check laterally. I've taken everything apart for de-burring and dimpling but will check that when I re-assemble.
I appreciate the responses and the great feedback...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-17-2008, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,421
Posted By Dave Watson
Thanks. I have to fight the urge to keep...

Thanks. I have to fight the urge to keep tweaking something because I have a tendency to keep trying to improve something to the point where it starts going downhill. I need a team of Van's...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-16-2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,421
Posted By Dave Watson
Does this Elevator Bend Look OK?

Bent the elevator trailing edges today and I wanted to see if you think this is OK or do I need to bend it further? There's just a very slight gap between the skin and the straight edge in the last...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-16-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By Dave Watson
Ralph and Claudio, you are both correct. Thank...

Ralph and Claudio, you are both correct. Thank you! I can't believe how long I studied the plans and could not figure that out. I was locked into measuring from the end of the stiffener - not from...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-15-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By Dave Watson
RV-7 Elevator Stiffeners

I'm having problems understanding the plans description for creating E-720J,K,L (elevator stiffeners). Here is a picture of the plan...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-03-2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By Dave Watson
Why is that? You mean externally or a few drops...

Why is that? You mean externally or a few drops into the air supply prior to hooking up to the hose?

I love my pneumatic cleco (pistol grip) tool. It does leak air when the trigger is pulled but...
Forum: RV-7/7A 12-02-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 942
Posted By Dave Watson
I would call Van's and ask them. I think the...

I would call Van's and ask them. I think the material is too thin to countersink. Did you countersink them because they were too difficult to dimple? If so, go to my build site and go to my 11/17...
Forum: RV-7/7A 11-25-2008, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dave Watson
Mine is symmetrical also.

Mine is symmetrical also.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-24-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 35,896
Posted By Dave Watson
Congrats Webb! That is one nice looking plane. ...

Congrats Webb! That is one nice looking plane. Take good notes 'cause I'm gonna drive up one of these days to pick your brain.
Forum: Southeast 06-27-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,046
Posted By Dave Watson
Airport Property in South Mississippi

I'm a lurker, thinking seriously about building a RV-7.
Saw this property for sale close to where I live. http://www.thunderfootranch.com
It's 100 acres, a 3,000 sq ft home, Hangar/Workshop, and...
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