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Traditional Aircraft Engines
10-31-2006, 01:57 PM
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IO390 FUEL CONSUPTION
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Red
IO-390 compression ratio
The compression ratio I was quoted by Barrett for an IO390 was 8.7:1. This is a LOWER compression ratio than most IO360s I've seen in RVs.
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RV General Discussion/News
09-27-2006, 11:17 PM
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Gap between Tank / LE and bottom skins....normal?
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Red
I had the same problem. I think the misalignment...
I had the same problem. I think the misalignment might possibly happen when the flap brace is riveted to the rear spar and the top skin. I believe this probably pulls the rear spar slightly aft...
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Electrical Systems
09-01-2006, 09:02 AM
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fuses v circuit breakers
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Red
Requirement for replacement fuses to be accessible
I'm not sure if anyone has brought this up, but the requirement for the fuses to be accessible only applies to VFR night flight and instrument flight.
Normal day VFR flying has no such requirement.
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RV-8/8A
06-22-2006, 05:55 PM
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8 - Manual Aileron Trim ?
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Red
I installed manual aileron trim in a friend's...
I installed manual aileron trim in a friend's completed RV6. I was very impressed by the ease of installation, the simplicity of the trim, (springs to slightly bias the stick position), and the...
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Traditional vs. Alternative Powerplants
04-19-2006, 08:17 AM
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Bombardier Engine
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Red
I don't think it will be available to the...
I don't think it will be available to the experimental community for a while. Bombardier is going after the OEM market.
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RV General Discussion/News
04-13-2006, 04:47 AM
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Old rivets ???
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Red
I got some old rivets from Van's in my 6 mo old...
I got some old rivets from Van's in my 6 mo old wing kit. The aileron push rods use AD4-12 rivets to attach the rod ends. When I tried to set the shop head on these, the shop head of the rivet...
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RV-7/7A
03-30-2006, 06:57 PM
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Riveting bottom outboard wing skins
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Red
Riveting bottom outboard wing skins
I am riveting the outboard bottom skin onto my first wing and it appears that either the skin has shrunk or the skeleton has grown spanwise by about 3/32 of an inch.
When I matchdrilled this skin on...
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Glass Cockpit
02-18-2006, 02:04 PM
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GRT without EXTERNAL GPS??
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Red
Keeping IFR GPS updated
One consideration for using an IFR GPS that I haven't seen anyone talking about is keeping the database current. I don't know if there is a LEGAL requirement to have a current database to fly IFR...
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RV-7/7A
02-09-2006, 07:38 PM
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3
Flap Construction
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1,089
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Red
Flap Construction
Are the top flap skins supposed to be bent a little more at the trailing edge using the homemade bending break? I clecoed my first flap together today and it seems like it could use a little more...
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RV General Discussion/News
02-04-2006, 07:50 AM
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Proper use and application of MEK
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Red
I use the PPG automotive line except for the...
I use the PPG automotive line except for the primer. The process that I use is a wipedown with Wax and Grease Remover (DX330), Aluminum cleaner (DX533, acid etch), Aluminum conditioner (DX503,...
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GPS
02-04-2006, 07:30 AM
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Garmin 396 glare
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Red
You might try screen protectors designed for palm...
You might try screen protectors designed for palm pilots. You would have to trim it to fit. On the cover of a package that I have it says -protects for scratches and reduces glare.
Forum:
RV-7/7A
01-17-2006, 07:12 PM
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Spar to rib joint problem
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Red
I sent back two ribs because the flanges were...
I sent back two ribs because the flanges were different sizes from the top to the bottom resulting in an alignment problem. The new ribs lines up perfectly. The ribs that were misformed resulted in...
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