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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-18-2008, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,214
Posted By mansboat
Thanks guys!

I'll probably go with the West Systems epoxy and filler because I'm familiar with it.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-17-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,741
Posted By mansboat
Use the GPS to calibrate the compass

When I installed my second D10 to use as an HSI, I calibrated its compass with my GPS. Since the 496 has a 200ms update rate, this is very easy on the ground. Roll a few feet in one direction and you...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-07-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,233
Posted By mansboat
LED drivers may be DC-to-Dc converters

In fact, LEDs cannot operate off of ship voltage, unless it is a very narrow range. For this light, input current is specified to be roughly inversely proportional to input voltage. That virtually...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 02-19-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,019
Posted By mansboat
Simple start

Master on
emags on
throttle & mixture full in
fuel pump for 10 seconds
throttle out
Pump throttle once (twice if it near freezing)
push the starter

lean once its running
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-22-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,407
Posted By mansboat
Smile Clarification

Typically, I slip rudder to the firewall. Yes, rudder forces are high, but I just push hard enough to overcome them. I'm pretty sure the angle is more than 10 degrees.
I've used this technique on...
Forum: Safety 01-17-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,403
Posted By mansboat
I usually use flight following

I have found that most controllers do a decent job, a few are exceptionally helpful, and a few are jerks. I guess just like any other profession.

I usually use flight following. Part of the reason...
Forum: Close Calls / Lessons Learned 12-19-2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,709
Posted By mansboat
Trutrak/altrak and static source

"Simultaniously my altimeter swung up and down and my VSI did the same."

The builder of my RV9A left the Altrak staic open rather than connecting it to the system. At first I though that was a bad...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 12-18-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,814
Posted By mansboat
I think so

There are many varying opinions, but after searching around the web I reached the conclusion that as long as the unit has suitable accuracy monitoring and warning (RAIM equiv) and a current data...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-30-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,419
Posted By mansboat
"The Watts fittings from Lowes Depot will work...

"The Watts fittings from Lowes Depot will work fine on any of your 1/4 in. tubing runs"

Thanks Mannan!
I'm going to the airport and install them. I'll probably order stuff that looks compatible with...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-29-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,419
Posted By mansboat
Pitot tubing & connectors??

Hi All,

I've just installed a second Dynon D10A. I need to tie in the pitot line
from the first, but I'm not sure what kind of tubing was used. I'm not the
builder.

It looks like the colored stuff...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-12-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By mansboat
Thanks guys!

My intuition was that 15 ft/lbs was too much. Good to get confirmation. Sounds like 1/2 that may be about right.

O-Ring question still open, but its for the next time. I've got the new valves for...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-11-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By mansboat
Quickdrain torque? - Help!

Hi All,

I need to replace one of the wing quickdrains on my RV9A. How much torque should I install the new one with?

Also, does anyone know where I can get some of the rubber O-rings used in the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-13-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By mansboat
Glass baggage tanks

How are you connecting those glass tanks to the fuel system?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-13-2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By mansboat
Not necessary, but desirable

One of our frequent trips is KTOA in Torrance CA to KAPA in Centennial CO. It's much more convenient to do that flight non-stop, but it's close to 5 hours no-wind.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-13-2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By mansboat
Extended fuel for RV-9A

I'm buying Scott's RV-9A next week and I'm starting to look for extended fuel options.
Anyone used the "Turtle-Pac"? It looks like a decent solution, but I'm trying to figure out where to put it...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-08-2007, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,638
Posted By mansboat
Convert O-320 to fuel injected?

Is it possible to put fuel injection on an O-320? If so, are there kits or other guidelines for doing it?
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