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Forum: RV-4 01-30-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,199
Posted By 538pg
As a Pilot with over 10000hrs. in tailwheel ac,...

As a Pilot with over 10000hrs. in tailwheel ac, my suggestion would be you have a mechanical problem. If your problem is apparent regardless of the wind direction, something is wrong.
I once flew my...
Forum: RV-4 12-30-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,559
Posted By 538pg
RV 4, I posted my question before I saw your...

RV 4, I posted my question before I saw your post. I switched to the 4 pipe because my old exhaust was cracking, vibrating, and causing lots of problems. The sound is so much better, from the ground....
Forum: RV-4 12-30-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,559
Posted By 538pg
Where can I get a double pipe heat muff

Where can I get a double pipe heat muff
Forum: RV-4 12-28-2011, 06:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,559
Posted By 538pg
I had the same old crossover system on my 4 as...

I had the same old crossover system on my 4 as you have. I converted to the Vetterman 4 pipe system with no problems at all.The only thing I have noticed is that my heat muff now only covers one pipe...
Forum: RV-4 12-20-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,020
Posted By 538pg
Spruce part number for the complete kit including...

Spruce part number for the complete kit including both bulkheads and hardware is 10060
Forum: RV-4 12-18-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,020
Posted By 538pg
Thanks, I think it looks great, and I've got the...

Thanks, I think it looks great, and I've got the number at the office and will post it for you as soon as I get back to work. May be Tuesday.
Forum: RV-4 12-17-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,020
Posted By 538pg
Here is a side view shot. ...

Here is a side view shot. https://picasaweb.google.com/103346426473400165372/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCOvL4NCcidGXtwE&gsessionid=HKlygcg8xGl7-h1ACjdRRw#
Forum: RV-4 12-17-2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,020
Posted By 538pg
I just recently put one on my older 4 with a wood...

I just recently put one on my older 4 with a wood prop. It's 13", chrome, with a front bulkhead, which is a must to prevent cracking. I got it from Spruce and installed it in one day with the help...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-06-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,250
Posted By 538pg
Thanks to the members of the North Little Rock...

Thanks to the members of the North Little Rock and Hot Springs EAA chapters. A very enjoyable fly-in for sure. Here is a link to some...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-02-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By 538pg
Sounds like I need to watch this closely. I...

Sounds like I need to watch this closely. I bought my 4 and it was first flown in 92. I don't have a builders log or any other info to let me know if I have the beefier mod or not. Can I tell by...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-01-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By 538pg
Thanks Pierre. I tend to wheel land most of the...

Thanks Pierre. I tend to wheel land most of the time also. Heck, I didn't even know how to do a 3 point till a few years back. I won't be in Savannah due to surgery on my neck. Seems like wearing...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-30-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By 538pg
Thanks Steve, Don't think I'll be doing any 3 g...

Thanks Steve, Don't think I'll be doing any 3 g landings. Was wondering about the weldments on the mount. Has anyone done anyhting to beef up these areas,
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-30-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By 538pg
RV's on rough strips

I wasn't sure where to post this because I want to reach out to all RVer's. I've got a 4 and just recently finished a new strip at my home. It is really pretty smooth, was built of clay and rolled...
Forum: RV-4 04-13-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,096
Posted By 538pg
just go an idea

Steve, this problem has hampered me before. Maps, charts, losing pages, and such. What if you took a cheap plastic file or envelope organizer like you would find at Wal-Mart, and velcroed it to the...
Forum: RV-4 03-21-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,215
Posted By 538pg
I've done quite a bit of acro with 200-225 lbs....

I've done quite a bit of acro with 200-225 lbs. in the back seat of my 4, and it is a lot different. Know your airplane and your own limitations. It is quite different from solo. But can be done.
Forum: RV-4 03-08-2009, 06:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,022
Posted By 538pg
What did you do to allow the air to escape the...

What did you do to allow the air to escape the cockpit? Or does it not need some type of exhaust vent?
Forum: Places To Fly...Things to See...Things to Eat 01-18-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,390
Posted By 538pg
Neat place for lunch

Just made a lunch trip with some friends from our local EAA chapter to a nice little airport in Mount Ida, Arkansas. The airport ID is 7M3. The diner, which is also a hotel, serves your typical home...
Forum: Trip Write-ups 01-04-2009, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By 538pg
trying to figure out how to do these...

trying to figure out how to do these...
Forum: Trip Write-ups 01-04-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By 538pg
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo49/538pg/100_...

http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo49/538pg/100_2411.jpg
Forum: Trip Write-ups 01-03-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By 538pg
Post Jeff, the 1st night I kept our plane at the...

Jeff, the 1st night I kept our plane at the Melbourne airport. The next day I moved it to Merritt Island. A really nice airport with lots of friendly people. The service at the FBO was excellent, and...
Forum: Trip Write-ups 01-01-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By 538pg
Florida Trip

My wife and I just got back from a trip to Florida from Arkansas. Logged over 1600 miles in our RV 4. Our 1st long journey. Visited our son and new granddaughter in Melbourne. Toured the warbird...
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