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Forum: Glass Cockpit 08-11-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,585
Posted By Will Bentley
I've been watching the video. It has been...

I've been watching the video. It has been terrific...

Bill
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-22-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By Will Bentley
Congratulations, Jeff!!!

Now all you have to do is fly it over to Fayetteville (FYV) as you promised. Enjoy phase one. I won't be forgetting the hospitality you and all the others in your EAA chapter showed me while I was in...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-23-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 22,475
Posted By Will Bentley
Can't Wait!

I'll be there, too.

Bill (Will) Bentley
RV-6A Flying
Forum: Texas (South) 06-18-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,086
Posted By Will Bentley
Hey Bob...

Thanks for the info, Bob..
While the A&P's were bickering over who was going to make the most
on the guy with the low tire...I ended up going to Wal-mart and getting
a can of fix a flat. It worked...
Forum: Texas (South) 06-17-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,086
Posted By Will Bentley
Thanks All!!

I have been out trying to get a fix on the situation. In the interim I seemed
to have left my laptop. Bottom line: I want to thank you that responded.
Your kindness is very much appreciated. I just...
Forum: Texas (South) 06-17-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,086
Posted By Will Bentley
HELP! DW HOOKS Airport Houston RV-6A

Seems I'm stranded. I landed at Hooks and my nose gear tire
had gone down. I'm having trouble locating a tube. If anyone
has a tube and Tire or just tube I would love to buy it from you
then...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 02-28-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,816
Posted By Will Bentley
Thanks, all. Sounds like Garmin or the folks I...

Thanks, all. Sounds like Garmin or the folks I bought the 430W from
has done a number on me. I will contact Eastern Avionics first opportunity
(which I may not get to do until I return from...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 02-27-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,816
Posted By Will Bentley
Nothing, he simply said warranty work is would...

Nothing, he simply said warranty work is would not be done
if the unit wasn't installed by an authorized facility...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 02-27-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,816
Posted By Will Bentley
Garmin Denies Warranty for 430W

I am curious to know if anyone else has run into a problem such as this.
Last year I purchased a Garmin 430W from Eastern Avionics in Florida to
be installed in my 6A. I was informed that this unit...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 01-13-2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,701
Posted By Will Bentley
The Solution to My Sticking Manual Flap Handle Button

To Anyone That May Encounter This Sometime Down The Road...

In disassembling the contents of the flap handle I noticed the problem that has been causing my flap actuator button to stick.

Attached...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 01-12-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,701
Posted By Will Bentley
Thanks Mel... Well, I did, indeed, spend the day...

Thanks Mel...

Well, I did, indeed, spend the day at the airport attempting to resolve this issue. I disassembled the contents of the tube. Hmmmm, nothing obvious.
I tried various things. I'm...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 01-12-2009, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,701
Posted By Will Bentley
Yep, works perfectly on the ground. The minute,...

Yep, works perfectly on the ground. The minute, however, that
pressure from the wind is applied while flying the button begins
sticking. I suppose I'll just pull everything out of the tube...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 01-11-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,701
Posted By Will Bentley
RV-6A Flap Handle Issue

I'm presently having a problem with my manual flap handle button. I have checked the archives and haven't found anyone having this problem. While
on the ground and under no flap tension, my manual...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 12-26-2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,859
Posted By Will Bentley
Sam, As far as I'm concerned (with my particular...

Sam,

As far as I'm concerned (with my particular situation) you are right on the money! I have seen this "0" fuel pressure, with no engine problem, for
about two years. That, to me, indicates...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 12-26-2008, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,859
Posted By Will Bentley
Hugh, Thanks for your input. Certainly seems...

Hugh,

Thanks for your input. Certainly seems reasonable. Will see what else
comes in as a response to our delima, but I'll bet you are right on.

Thanks
Bill
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 12-26-2008, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,859
Posted By Will Bentley
Indicating low fuel pressure - RV-6A O-320

Folks,

At our airport here in NW Arkansas there are two of us that have 6A's that are curious about why we are seeing (at cruise flight) fuel pressures indicating anywhere from "0" psi to about 1.5...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-28-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
Think I've solved it...thanks to VERN!!!!

Looks like Vern wins the jackpot for solving my problem! Vic, Rick, Kyle, L.Adamson, Reiley, Peter and Chris...THANKS for you interest and help.

Vern mentioned that I should look at the fins near...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-28-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
Hmmm, good point! Thanks, Bill

Hmmm, good point!

Thanks, Bill
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-28-2008, 05:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
Chris... That's really amazing. I was beginning...

Chris...

That's really amazing. I was beginning to think that louvers or some type of mod would be necessary. Thanks for your input. If necessary I may just do the same thing you did. Where did...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-28-2008, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
Vic, Peter & Reiley Peter, yep, checked...

Vic, Peter & Reiley

Peter, yep, checked that...ok.
Reiley, thanks anyhow.

Vic...Actually, nbr1 and nbr3 are now almost identical on climbout. When I placed the aluminum on nr1 it brought the...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-27-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
Well, I cut out a 6 inch by 1.5 inch piece of...

Well, I cut out a 6 inch by 1.5 inch piece of aluminum tape and placed it on the nr1 cylinder baffles as suggested. I saw a slight difference in climb out temps but still in the low 400s. Nbr 3 and...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-26-2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
Vern, Kyle, Rick & L.Adamson... Incredible that...

Vern, Kyle, Rick & L.Adamson...


Incredible that u guys r right there for me! Okay, I'll give these ideas
a shot in the morning. Amazing how many flyers have the same problems.
Many thanks to you....
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-26-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
Vic, Rick & Kyle I've been out changing the...

Vic, Rick & Kyle

I've been out changing the oil/filter on my 6A. I placed a washer behind each location where the baffle attaches to the cyl. I flew it and found
all to be the same. I also...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-25-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
I'm heading to the airport now to try this. I'm...

I'm heading to the airport now to try this. I'm not precisely sure what to look for, but from your description I'll bet it will be easy. Thanks a lot...think I'll go do some night flying and see...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-25-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
That's a hoot! Sure nuff...I didn't know why I...

That's a hoot! Sure nuff...I didn't know why I was going to add a washer to the backside of my nr3 baffle...but I was definitely going to do it. Thanks to the both of you for the suggestion...I'm...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-25-2008, 05:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
Vic, Thanks. The engine has 400 SMOH. Great...

Vic,

Thanks. The engine has 400 SMOH. Great point about keeping the throttle advanced and speed up on climb out. I'll increase my forward speed and see if that doesn't cool that cylinder some....
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 10-25-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
Posted By Will Bentley
O-320 Cylinder Head Temps

I have an RV6-A with an O-320 D2J and fixed pitch prop. On climb out my number 3 cyl will go to around 430 degs until I reduce climb. Once cruising it stays in the neighborhood of 340 to 360 degs F...
Forum: GPS 03-16-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
Posted By Will Bentley
Wow! That is just what I was looking for. I will...

Wow! That is just what I was looking for. I will show this
to Brady at Wings Avionics, Inc. at Fayetteville, Ar. (Drake
Field), who did my IFR cert and expect he will return the
money for my set of...
Forum: GPS 03-13-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
Posted By Will Bentley
430 WAAS Upgrade Requires Books

I just completed my IFR certification. During the certification the tech upgraded my WAAS software from v2 to v3. He stated that certified
aircraft are required to carry the latest books in the...
Forum: Autopilots 10-23-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By Will Bentley
Found the stick grip and bought it!

Okay, I finally got hold of CH Products...saw their choices of grips..and yes, they look great. I call the number on that website and spoke with the main man. He sold me the CS-4 for $119. It is...
Forum: Autopilots 10-23-2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By Will Bentley
Thanks for the info Larry...I'll keep trying the...

Thanks for the info Larry...I'll keep trying the CH Products website and see what I can come up with...

Bill
Forum: Autopilots 10-23-2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By Will Bentley
CH Products

Hey Dean,

Hmmm, no joy on the chproducts website...it won't come up. I'd love to have his phone number if it isn't too much trouble...

Thanks
Bill (Will)
Forum: Autopilots 10-22-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By Will Bentley
Paul, Dean & Rocky (I leave anyone out?)

Paul...thanks for your info. I'm good on some of the switches, but if I start adding them for guns...well, my wife Just found out what I paid for the Trio, 430W and GI 106...it's certain she will be...
Forum: Autopilots 10-22-2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By Will Bentley
Looking For A Control Grip

Maybe I am just looking too hard. I want to replace my present wood grips that only have one switch capability, for a grip that has 3 switches.
I need a grip that will allow me to activate or...
Forum: GPS 10-21-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By Will Bentley
Okay, Dan...thanks. That will be a good starting...

Okay, Dan...thanks. That will be a good starting place.
Forum: GPS 10-20-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By Will Bentley
Well, Bruce and Paul...you guys are just mean! I...

Well, Bruce and Paul...you guys are just mean! I just spent 20 years
worth of money for this thing and I want to sit back, relax and have
it teach me stuff!

Okay, seriously, thanks for the input. ...
Forum: GPS 10-20-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By Will Bentley
430W

Bruce...
Well, the sim actually functions....I can't get it to tutor me...in other words the help file isn't working...also, I am getting a note saying
the processor is malfuntioning. So what i am...
Forum: GPS 10-20-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,175
Posted By Will Bentley
Just bought 430WAAS

I downloaded Garmin's 430W simulator so I could learn how to
use my 430W. I even went out and bought a new high powered
laptop so it would run the sim well. Hmmmm, I downloaded the
sim...it doesn't...
Forum: GPS 10-06-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,036
Posted By Will Bentley
Yep, William, that's a valid point and one that I...

Yep, William, that's a valid point and one that I will
definitely keep in mind before the purchase. Might
just end up with the "W" afterall.

Thanks,
Bill
Forum: GPS 10-06-2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,036
Posted By Will Bentley
No wonder I couldn't find it at Garmin!

William...
Okay, thanks for the info. There seems to be a number of
430's on the used market out there. Figured I'd just jump
on one of those. Your in-depth explanation of how the up-
dates are...
Forum: GPS 10-06-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,036
Posted By Will Bentley
Update cost for the 430

I'm about to purchase a Garmin 430 and haven't been able to
locate the update price on Garmin's website. Would one of you
430 owners kindly let me know;

1) If we have to purchase 12 months of...
Forum: RV-6/6A 09-28-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,864
Posted By Will Bentley
William...that is an excellent reply. I just got...

William...that is an excellent reply. I just got off watch and have gone
over all of these suggestions very carefully. You are absolutely right
about the expense of getting a non-WAAS gps then...
Forum: RV-6/6A 09-28-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,864
Posted By Will Bentley
Food for thought!

I cannot thank each of you enough for your invaluable input to my question. I never dreamed I would receive such a wonderful diversity of answers! Each of them gives me a great deal of food for...
Forum: RV-6/6A 09-27-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,864
Posted By Will Bentley
Full IFR Precision Approach Installation

Enlightened CFII?s and Instrument pilots...Help!

I am bringing my 6A to full IFR status. My original intention was to purchase a 430W and use that as my primary means of shooting precision...
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