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Forum: Safety 04-16-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,113
Posted By ryanturner
If I think ATC has forgotten about me, I just ask...

If I think ATC has forgotten about me, I just ask for the current altimeter setting.

Ryan
Forum: GPS 04-07-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,303
Posted By ryanturner
You can definitely do it all on one Nav/COM/GS. ...

You can definitely do it all on one Nav/COM/GS. That is the setup that I currently have, but it can be difficult at times.

Ryan
Forum: GPS 04-07-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,303
Posted By ryanturner
Thanks. That is exactly the type of information...

Thanks. That is exactly the type of information I was looking for. Assuming I can figure out a way to pay for it, I am going to go with the 430W.

Ryan
Forum: GPS 04-06-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,303
Posted By ryanturner
Garmin GNS430 vs GNC420 vs GPS400

I am thinking of installing a Garmin GNC420 into my existing non-RV airplane as I continue to build my RV. Has anyone installed a GNC420 or GPS400 and latter regretted not going for the full blown...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-31-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By ryanturner
Scotchbright wheel wear

I have been getting a lot of use out the scotchbright wheel I have mounted on my bench grinder, to the point of wearing a grove right down the center of it. While cleaning up the edges of the skins...
Forum: Primers 03-18-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,214
Posted By ryanturner
way to heavy

I had the same experience. My local Walmart stopped selling the Dupli-Color primer, so I tried the Rustoleum. Very hard to apply a thin coat and you end up wasting most of the primer. Auto Zone...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 08-13-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,335
Posted By ryanturner
What FAR requires this?

I would ask the shop for the source of that requirement. Not sure what your situation is, but going to another shop might be an option.

Ryan
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-11-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,508
Posted By ryanturner
I would send an e-mail to Vans and ask there...

I would send an e-mail to Vans and ask there opinion. I recently inquired about a similar change. I am about to finish the RV-7 HS and want to switch to the RV-8. Van's said that I could just...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-11-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,508
Posted By ryanturner
I am the guy who is thinking about going the...

I am the guy who is thinking about going the other way (RV-7 to RV-8). It is a big change, so I am still considering my options.

Ryan
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-05-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By ryanturner
Response from Vans

I got a response from Vans today:

Ryan, the only compatible sections are the Vert Stab, the Elevators and some of the internal components of the Horizontal Stab.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-05-2009, 08:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By ryanturner
rv-7 rudder

Craig had the old -7 rudder. I have the new -7 rudder.

I sent an e-mail to Van's explaining the situation and asking there advice. I will post any response I get from them.


Ryan
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-04-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By ryanturner
Model change mid build

I went back and forth between the -7 and the -8 before finally deciding on a -7. I am enjoying the process of building the -7, but find myself always wishing I had started on a -8. The literature I...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-01-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Posted By ryanturner
First big mistake

I started out this morning with the intentions of getting several quality hours of construction done. I got 4 hours 59 minutes of quality construction in. Unfortinately, I also got about 10 seconds...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-03-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,233
Posted By ryanturner
Sources for Alodine powder

I have decided to alodine the internal parts as I build my RV-7, but am having problems finding a source for the alodine in powdered form. Eldorado Chemical doesn't sell it anymore and Aircraft...
Forum: Tools 04-19-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 692
Posted By ryanturner
pneumatic squeezer

I took advantage of Avery's pneumatic squeezer sale and free shipping for april and purchased one of the squeezers. I carefully followed the directions as I assembled the yoke and adjustable set...
Forum: Tools 04-15-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,319
Posted By ryanturner
C-frame differences

From reading the forums, everyone has good things to say about both Cleaveland and Avery tools, and their tools are similar in quality and functionality. I am about to purchase a c-frame and it...
Forum: Nosewheel vs. Tailwheel 02-09-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,085
Posted By ryanturner
Insurance

Thanks for the all of the responses. One thing that I didn't think of until someone mentioned it in this thread is the possible increase in insurance. I have been flying for a little less than a...
Forum: Nosewheel vs. Tailwheel 01-27-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,085
Posted By ryanturner
When did you decide?

I have decided to build an RV-7 or RV-7A and am having trouble deciding which to get. I would like to get some feedback on when other builders made the decision. It looks like I don?t have to...
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