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Forum: RV-6/6A 04-20-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,165
Posted By CosmicHerb
Cable lengths

I have the same setup an O-360 and the M4-5 carb and I used the cables called out for by Van's and have had no problems. The support bracket looks very similar to the one shown in the picture. I...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 01-30-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,644
Posted By CosmicHerb
I use one

I use a used Lycoming O-360A1F6 in my RV 7A which now has nearly 300 hours on it. When I bought it, it had been recently overhauled and I paid $14000 for it. So not a direct comparison but I have...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 12-05-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,899
Posted By CosmicHerb
O360-A1F6

I have one of these engines in my plane and have over 250 hours on it without a single problem. I have dual lightspeed electronic ignitions and a fixed pitch metal prop. My accessory case is...
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-22-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By CosmicHerb
RV-7A

)-360 carb with fixed pitch metal sensenich prop

Empty weight 1073
Nose gear 264
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-08-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,707
Posted By CosmicHerb
Western Travel

Two summers ago we travelled from Dallas Area through Utah and Nevada, over the Sierras and into Sacramento and then down California and back across Arizona and New Mexico. It was beautiful and my...
Forum: Texas (North) 07-15-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,194
Posted By CosmicHerb
Check your pm

Check your pm
Forum: Texas (North) 07-11-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,194
Posted By CosmicHerb
Glad to help motivate

I live up in Commerce on the East side of Dallas. I have a flying RV-7A and could use an excuse to go flying. If you want me to fly down and pick you up, we could fly around and get you motivated...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 05-30-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,555
Posted By CosmicHerb
Squelch on A210

I also have the ICom A210 transceiver and the squelch is automatic but can be manually adjusted after pushing in the volume button. It will go into test mode and you will hear the static. Push it...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-03-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,412
Posted By CosmicHerb
Same issue

I had the same problem with my D-100, but living in Texas the heat just comes with the territory. We decided to go to lunch and I didn't bring my canopy cover with me and by the time we got back the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-13-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,501
Posted By CosmicHerb
Exceptional video

The quality and pacing of the video was extremely professional and entertaining.

Well done!
Forum: RV-7/7A 06-15-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 920
Posted By CosmicHerb
Fuel Flow

I have a similar setup, an O360 with fixed pitch 7A and at cruise about 23 inch MAP I use about 9.5 gph. This of course varies depending upon altitude and leaning of the engine. I will see anywhere...
Forum: Places To Fly...Things to See...Things to Eat 05-23-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,294
Posted By CosmicHerb
Hicks Field T67

For business I need to visit Fort Worth for an afternoon and was looking for a good place to fly my 7A into. Hicks looked like the perfect place except I couldn't find any information about ground...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-05-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,522
Posted By CosmicHerb
Have her try them out

The best thing I did was have my wife take a ride in a 4 and then sit in a 7 and there was no way she wanted to sit in the 4 for long cross countrys (her words). It is also a lot more fun for...
Forum: Fiberglass 03-09-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,845
Posted By CosmicHerb
My fiberglass goes all the way down onto the...

My fiberglass goes all the way down onto the aluminum. If you smooth it out nice it makes a very nice and strong transition.

Just my thoughts
Forum: Propellers 02-05-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,656
Posted By CosmicHerb
Thank you for all the responses and advice. I...

Thank you for all the responses and advice. I replaced the plug today and feel more confident that it is set properly. I also checked the hole I had punctured in the inner seal and it was about 1/4...
Forum: Propellers 01-30-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,656
Posted By CosmicHerb
I lost one and a half quarts of oil. I am...

I lost one and a half quarts of oil. I am guessing in about five minutes. I stilled had six quarts when I checked it on the ground.
Forum: Propellers 01-30-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,656
Posted By CosmicHerb
Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate the...

Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate the comments and even though this is my first post I have been avidly reading for many years and have gained valuable inspiration from this site.

I also...
Forum: Propellers 01-29-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,656
Posted By CosmicHerb
Unhappy Exciting landing and major mess

On Saturday I thought I would fly the pattern for a few hours with the wind going right down the runway and I am 10 hours into my test flight phase. My 7A was flying perfectly and I went around e...
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