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Forum: RV-7/7A 04-15-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,635
Posted By adouglas
F-605C doubler positioning tip

This piece forms part of the receptacle for the aft wing spar. It comes pre-bent, and the builder tapers the end of it, putting a 1/4" radius on the pointy end.

Several holes are drilled in this...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 02-14-2005, 05:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,482
Posted By adouglas
My bad about the OS. I don't know where I got the...

My bad about the OS. I don't know where I got the idea that BM is Windows-based from.

The original post has been edited to remove this error.

The basic argument remains the same regardless.
Forum: Glass Cockpit 02-13-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,482
Posted By adouglas
Rant about EFIS

The following is presented as an opinionated rant.

Your homework is to read, absorb, ruminate and present your own ideas.

I invite respectful disagreement and well-reasoned discussion. Keep the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-08-2005, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,448
Posted By adouglas
We need a smiley for "Hand slapping forehead...

We need a smiley for "Hand slapping forehead while saying D'OH!"

:p
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-07-2005, 04:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,448
Posted By adouglas
Unhappy What they said...but a tale of caution

That sounds right...but in some places be careful you don't overdo it with the countersink. Sorry for the long tale that follows, but stick with it...it might not apply directly to you right now, but...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-27-2005, 06:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,684
Posted By adouglas
Or...

The blind rivet/rivnut is going to pull out for the same reason the sheet metal screw did, won't it? You still need to spread the load.

I can think of two ways to get your washers/doubler installed,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-26-2005, 06:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,684
Posted By adouglas
This seems very obvious to me. Stay away from...

This seems very obvious to me.

Stay away from sheet metal screws entirely. I mean, you probably have 100 lbs. of tools and junk in the box, plus the weight of the box, and you're asking a few screw...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-13-2005, 04:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,436
Posted By adouglas
Lightbulb An alternative viewpoint

Before you get your heart set on owning your own spam can, think REALLY hard about the actual cost of doing so. It might make a lot more sense to join a flying club.

Of course, if you're so rich...
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