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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-08-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,315
Posted By skatetrainer
Customs Decal is the First Step

I obtained the aircraft decal from https://dtops.cbp.dhs.gov/ Not too straight forward but a phone call to the 1-800 help number fixed the issue. Turns out I already had a decal and I needed the...
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-19-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 633
Posted By skatetrainer
Tank Leak fixed, Still looking for fuselage kit - MN

Also changing the status in the signature :) Leak tested the tanks using my air conditioning pressure gauges, a quick connect fitting to the air hose, a balloon. One of them was perfect. One of...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-03-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Posted By skatetrainer
Used the King CD's

It took me three times through the CD's as well as multiple times through the practice exams - mostly memorization of the tricky questions. Your memorization mileage may vary....

Taking the...
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-05-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,105
Posted By skatetrainer
Fuel tank pick up line material

I can't find the aluminum line for the fuel pick up in my inventory. I've been told that dissimilar metals would cause electrolysis and that the if I use stainless that it would be sacrificial and...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-08-2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,162
Posted By skatetrainer
IFR High Performance vs. Stable Airplanes

I've flown IFR in a Cessna 182. The other aspect of difficulty is flying a stable airplane that can be trimmed and is fairly docile wrt the controls. An RV is a very responsive airplane and the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-03-2008, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,342
Posted By skatetrainer
Could VAF help during loss for fellow Aviators?

Hi folks, in reading the current loss of the RV8 pilot and previous loss of Dan Lloyd, I am wondering how we as a group could put together a resource to help the families of our friends. Each of us...
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-28-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,176
Posted By skatetrainer
Other useful IFR Speeds/Manifold Pressures

Your instructor should also teach you the performance numbers necessary for instrument approach procedure speeds and manifold pressures to maintain constant altitudes, constant climbs or descents. ...
Forum: RV Photo/Video URLs 01-31-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,598
Posted By skatetrainer
Alex - Check your PM - Dave

Sorry for the off-topics folks. But I need a ride in Alex's plane. Inspiration. :)
Forum: RV-7/7A 12-05-2007, 06:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
Posted By skatetrainer
Website with Photos of Wing Tips?

Does anyone have a construction website with the wingtip lights? My wingtips look like the face where the lights would mount is angled outboard slightly. According to Vans - "The light system WILL...
Forum: RV-7/7A 12-02-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
Posted By skatetrainer
Wing Light Issue

I'm completing the second leading edge. I started looking for the second wing light hardware and can't find it anywhere. Soooo. I either have to buy a second light kit, or I can use a wing tip set...
Forum: RV-7/7A 11-21-2007, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,796
Posted By skatetrainer
Tank attach angle problem?

I purchased a kit with a completed wing. While fabricating the other tank attach angle (the one that has two contoured edges) I realized that the completed wing tank has a "square" tank attach angle...
Forum: RV-7/7A 11-19-2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,917
Posted By skatetrainer
Wow-Forward CG with low fuel and only pilot

Walter, nice job on the spreadsheet. I also would like to know the -7A wheel weights. It sure seems that the -7A can get nose heavy with my heavy rear end in the pilot seat. I'll have to increase...
Forum: RV-7/7A 11-16-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,365
Posted By skatetrainer
Bob Collins - The Timex/Energizer Bunny

Bob, you take a licking and keep on ticking. on-and-on-and-on.....

Thanks for having a good perspective on some fairly unconstructive comments. I've appreciated your inputs over the years and...
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-20-2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By skatetrainer
Looks like prep work it is

Sounds reasonable. Prep up to the point of assembly and then move into the garage. Give the ping pong table back to the kids. Take back my shop area in the garage when the kids go off to college...
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-16-2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By skatetrainer
Fuse assembly and removal from basement

Wings are getting near completion. I've built everything in the basement so far. Is it possible to construct the fuselage in two sections in order to remove the sections through a 36 inch door...
Forum: RV-7/7A 09-23-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 796
Posted By skatetrainer
Thanks Dan C - Hacksaw

Hey Dan, thanks to your site I used a hacksaw for the first time. :) I saw that you used a hacksaw to fabricate the flap angle brackets. I was going to wait to use a band saw at work but when you...
Forum: RV-7/7A 09-12-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,321
Posted By skatetrainer
Yikes - I'm OK too

I went down to check the Van's numbers on the spars and they are OK. I purchased a wing kit with the left wing completed - they used the correct spar. :)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-04-2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,379
Posted By skatetrainer
RV First - Kids Ping Pong Table!!

RV emp completed on a ping pong table in the basement. Wings will also be completed on the ping pong table and 4x4 standards. I built the addition on the house and just may open a hole in the...
Forum: Trip Write-ups 09-03-2007, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By skatetrainer
KANE Washpad - Action required

That photo of the KANE tower/washpad have inspired me to go over and wash the airplane today! :cool: I think I'll take my daughter with this time. (10) :p
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-24-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 747
Posted By skatetrainer
Long Shot - Sat. ride fr. Addison to Paris, TX?

I am going to look at a wing kit Saturday A.M. Anyone interested in performing as demo pilot/TC? I am going to drive but thought I'd throw this one out as a long shot.

Dave 612-270-5898
Forum: RV-7/7A 08-23-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,702
Posted By skatetrainer
Vernier Used

I used the depth guage on a vernier caliper to get the rod end bearings to proper length. I measured to the "top" of the rod end and it measured 1.20 inches rather than measuring to an impossible...
Forum: RV-7/7A 08-21-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By skatetrainer
2003 SB Wing Kit - What to look for?

Anyone know of any changes/mods to the SB wing kit from 2003 to present? Looking to take over a wing project. It is a pre-drilled kit. Any things to watch out for in the construction? The wing is...
Forum: RV-7/7A 08-18-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,528
Posted By skatetrainer
Nope, missed that one

I sure didn't catch that one. :rolleyes: I'll have to consider a new weight or just add a bunch back.
Forum: RV-7/7A 08-18-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,528
Posted By skatetrainer
I trimmed the weights like Vans said and the the...

I trimmed the weights like Vans said and the the right elevator is balanced, the left is under by a lot. I've seen some photos by doing a search of attaching a nut plate, washers and a bolt near the...
Forum: RV-7/7A 04-14-2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 806
Posted By skatetrainer
Question Missing AD41-ABS Rivets ????

I am rolling the leading edge of the rudder and can't find these pop rivets. I have a drawer labeled on my parts bin as inventory on my previous RV10 but it is empty. Is there a substitute that...
Forum: RV-7/7A 04-08-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By skatetrainer
Relented: Used angle and drilled

Thanks for the help. Drilled angle at 3/32 then #40. Used laser level to assure that the angle was indeed straight. Prosealed the trailing edge. :)
Forum: RV-7/7A 03-29-2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By skatetrainer
RV-7 rudder trailing edge hole spcing

Does anyone know the dimensional hole spacing for the trailing edge rivets? I would like to let the computer drill the holes in an angle iron rather than hand drill through my skins as a guide. ...
Forum: RV-10 01-06-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,280
Posted By skatetrainer
QB Delivery - Hey Gary Spector!!!!!

If you received the bill you must have gotten delivery? Oh, I forgot, they only do cash in advance. How long to delivery and what number in line were you? When did you place the order?

It seems...
Forum: RV-10 01-05-2005, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,115
Posted By skatetrainer
Kit 40275

Started in November. Riveting elevators. QB wings and fuse on order. Expecting March delivery. Need to be done with the cone by then.

Dave
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