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Forum: Trip Write-ups 06-06-2009, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,438
Posted By amed
Try Dayton, OH

The museum at Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton, OH. is also an excellent museum! If you have never been, take the time and treat yourself. Plan for a whole day because it's big and there is a lot to...
Forum: Primers 12-27-2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,405
Posted By amed
Corrosion

Hello Duncan,

CorrosionX works really well. We use it at the Airlines. http://www.corrosionx.com/
As far as being "friendly to the user", it's probably not. If you are in a well ventilated area,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-22-2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,140
Posted By amed
Might Help!

Joe, I've contacted a friend living in your area who might be able to help. He's one of those guys who knows everyone and if you need something, 95% of the time will know who to contact...
I hope it...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-14-2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,376
Posted By amed
PS.

ALWAYS remember to de-bur your holes after you have final sized them!!!!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-14-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,376
Posted By amed
No Need on the RV

Reamers are normally only used for 'bolt type' fasteners like "HiLoc" fasterners or "Huck Bolts" ect. The reason we use them is so the hole for these type of fasteners is as close to perfect as...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-29-2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,222
Posted By amed
Sounds Great!

Count me in! I'm sure I won't be finished with my RV by then, but the wife and I would love to come down and rub elbows with a bunch of RV folks!
Forum: Trip Write-ups 07-10-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,793
Posted By amed
Awesome pics Scott! Thanks for shareing them!

Awesome pics Scott! Thanks for shareing them!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-04-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,436
Posted By amed
The use of Nitrogen for tires is because it is an...

The use of Nitrogen for tires is because it is an inert gas that is dryer than the air that comes out of your compressor. We don't worry about the rubber in the tire because it will be replaced long...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-04-2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 29,073
Posted By amed
Thanks Doug

Thanks for posting a "Cheapest RV Contest" discussion! I wouldn't think folks could become so passionate over such a thing!
My RV-4 will come in under $40K, and depending on what kind of engine deal...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-04-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,725
Posted By amed
Depleted Uranium

Just to clarify, I wasn't questioning the guys who sell Tungsten bucking bars at all. I have every confidence that they are selling the real deal. My intention in the previous post was to make sure...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-29-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,725
Posted By amed
A Word of Caution!

Tungsten and DEPLETED URANIUM look and feel the same. While depleted uranium makes just as good a bucking bar as tungsten, the potential health effects of DU are very serious. (Google DEPLETED...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-20-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,097
Posted By amed
e-mailed Van's

A couple of months ago I sent an e-mail to Van's about this very subject. I received a cursory "blow off" reply.
I've since deleted the e-mail, but the reply basically said that, One can suffer nose...
Forum: RV-4 09-20-2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By amed
RV-4 Quickbuild

Hey Todd, Why don't you try www.vansaircraft.com and you will learn all you want to know about the RV-4.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-29-2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
AMEN BROTHER!!!

AMEN BROTHER!!!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-29-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
Hi Clark, It seems that you are going to one of...

Hi Clark, It seems that you are going to one of the better A&P schools out there. This is good to hear! It's good that you are learning a lot! However, come back and talk to me after you have worked...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-28-2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
I agree with you on every point! The reason I...

I agree with you on every point! The reason I wrote this is because on countless occations, when an aircraft owner finds out I'm an A&P, he wants me to do some work on his (or her) airplane. These...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-28-2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
I agree with you on every point! The reason I...

I agree with you on every point! The reason I wrote this is because on countless occations, when an aircraft owner finds out I'm an A&P, he wants me to do some work on his (or her) airplane. These...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-28-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
Bruce, I couldn't agree more! I have worked with...

Bruce, I couldn't agree more! I have worked with several A&P mechanics who have no interest in aviation at all (When I worked for the Airline), while some of them are good mechanics, the absolute...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-28-2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
I think the key issue here is if you were under...

I think the key issue here is if you were under supervision of an A&P. It has been my experience however, that EVERYTHING is subjective and it all depends on the FAA Inspector giving you your...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-28-2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
I couldn't agree with you more Mel. Experience is...

I couldn't agree with you more Mel. Experience is the key!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-28-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
Hey Brian, I gained my experience for my tickets...

Hey Brian, I gained my experience for my tickets working on Army Helicopters as well! (Hueys) I think the Military is a great place to start. Even though when you leave and move to the 'real world', ...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-25-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,858
Posted By amed
The Truth About A&P Mechanics

I've held an A&P license for nearly 15 years and am always amazed as to how little people know about us.
Most people seem to think that if you hold the coveted A&P license, you have what equates to...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-26-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,479
Posted By amed
Top 10

Where did you find the stats on firearms? I couldn't find that one...
Thanks,
Andy
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