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Forum: RV-10 10-07-2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,784
Posted By Dave Oakes
Push Rod bell crank

Ron,
What about disassembling one end of the Bellcrank, 2 rivets, and adding another spacer?
I have not done that as of this moment, but it sounds promising to think about it.
Dave
Forum: RV-10 09-29-2005, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,117
Posted By Dave Oakes
Experience

Mike,
I think that you will find it a joy to follow the RV-10 directions. They are good and when you put something together and it does not fit, then there is something wrong. I found that to be true...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-16-2005, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 869
Posted By Dave Oakes
Experimental Log

members:
I lost my hard drive on the computer yesterday and also went the URL for an expermental Building Log site on the Web.

Does anyone have that address?
I would appreciate the information as I...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-14-2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 820
Posted By Dave Oakes
Help find web site

Last night my computer crashed and I lost most items.
I have been using a web site to log my construction time and pictures.
Would any of you builders know the web site address. It is a experimental...
Forum: RV-10 09-08-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dave Oakes
Smile Battery Box

I saw the same thing and I think that Van sent 6A's in the same package.
Unless you have a guage you would not know the difference. measure them and I think that I 5a's will work. At least I think...
Forum: RV-10 08-24-2005, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,448
Posted By Dave Oakes
Static Ports

I desire to install the static ports on the skin. I have been told that a company makes those that have metal hose connections. I have been told that Van's are plastic.
Does anyone know of the...
Forum: RV-10 08-24-2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Posted By Dave Oakes
Cut off the tab of right skin

I am have difficulty cutting off the tab on the right skin. I cannot believe the instructions says to do this.
I know others are past this, did you really do it? If so how does it mate up to the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-19-2005, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By Dave Oakes
Static Kit

I am looking for a static kit that I think can be purchased from Cleveland Co.
Someone told me that is where afriend got his, but did not say where this company is located.
Does someone know the...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-16-2005, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,849
Posted By Dave Oakes
Let me understand: In order to rid of the snorkel...

Let me understand:
In order to rid of the snorkel on the cowling I need a forward facing sump-using the carb?

If I go with FI I need the horizional injection system?
AM I following correctly?

I...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-15-2005, 05:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,849
Posted By Dave Oakes
Io-320

I desire to install a fuel injected Ly 320.
My question is: are they readly available or does one have to build it? What would be the problem with this engine if any? Why do you think they are not...
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-27-2005, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dave Oakes
I thought that I saw an answer to your ? on this...

I thought that I saw an answer to your ? on this forum.

There are no holes on one side , I think that you are to match the pieces together and then drill through one side to the other thereby using...
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-26-2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,960
Posted By Dave Oakes
Heated Pitot

What about using a Cessna 310 414 and Bell Helicopter pitot (heated)?
I saw them in Wag Aero.
It is a straight model, cost new is 760. But probably in a salvage yard cheaper.
Would a straight vs a...
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-25-2005, 07:41 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 33,199
Posted By Dave Oakes
Thumbs up --------------------------------------------------...

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If you are interested, building or flying a RV-7/7A please introduce yourself here to the RV-7/7A group.

This way...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-07-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,045
Posted By Dave Oakes
looking for airplane for sale

Recently I saw a gentleman who lives in Washington state I believe who has a RV-7A for sale. I believe that he is selling because he is loosing his medical.
I think he is asking 97000 forf his...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-31-2005, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,707
Posted By Dave Oakes
Having had only experience in a Cessna with the...

Having had only experience in a Cessna with the single fuel selector I did not know of the fact of the engine sucking air with one tank empty. It is no wonder that I had not heard of anyone using the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-31-2005, 05:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,707
Posted By Dave Oakes
Fuel selector

I have not heard of anyone using the Cessna type selector. The fuel would feed from both fuel tanks at the same time.
Why is that?
I can see many advantages.
Thanks
Dave
Forum: Glass Cockpit 01-15-2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,431
Posted By Dave Oakes
Blue Mountain Big Boy

Has anyone installed the big Screen Blue Mountain?
If so how do you like it? What about downloads? Is is easy and straight forward? Are you using a auto pilot with it? Does the BM come with autopilot...
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