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Forum: RV-7/7A 12-15-2018, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By Coling955
Thanks Gary. Sorry about Jubilee clip - wonder...

Thanks Gary. Sorry about Jubilee clip - wonder what you guys call them.
Forum: RV-7/7A 12-12-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By Coling955
Gear leg diameter

Could someone tell me what the diameter of a gear leg (RV7) where the jubilee clip goes? I'm fitting new gear leg fairings and I'm going to turn a piece of alloy billet to make a dummy leg section so...
Forum: RV-7/7A 11-16-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By Coling955
Metal v glass leg fairings

I fly from a bumpy grass strip and my leg fairings are now trash. I'm thinking of using the old style metal fairings in the hope that they can stand up to the beating better.
I've never seen the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-20-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,240
Posted By Coling955
Good suggestion. I'll email them to check they're...

Good suggestion. I'll email them to check they're the correct ones. Thanks.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-20-2016, 02:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,240
Posted By Coling955
Brake pads

Does anyone know where I can buy a pair of pads with backing plates? I'd like to have a spare set of backing plates so that I always have a set of relined pads to fit. Calipers are Matco fitted to my...
Forum: RV-7/7A 04-11-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,928
Posted By Coling955
That's a really neat solution. Have noted your...

That's a really neat solution. Have noted your point about using the search function. Thanks for your help Scroll. Colin (UK)
Forum: RV-7/7A 04-11-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,928
Posted By Coling955
Flap position indicator

Has anyone used a Ray Allen position indicator sensor to indicate flap position? I've got a flap positioning system from Showplaces installed but I want to add a position indicator to the panel. I...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-21-2016, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By Coling955
Thanks for that. Will do as you say.

Thanks for that. Will do as you say.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-11-2016, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By Coling955
Dynon AP in RV-7

I've just fitted pitch and roll SV32 servos to my 7 with its existing FlightDek 180 and AP74 controller. All seems to be set up nicely prior to flight testing. To save some trial and error, I...
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-13-2015, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,294
Posted By Coling955
Thanks Dave. Can you remember which one you used?...

Thanks Dave. Can you remember which one you used? There are several models but the Model 1 seems to be the one (on Aircraft Spruce's site) that is best suited to RVs.
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-13-2015, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,294
Posted By Coling955
Archer Nav antenna

I'm planning on fitting an Archer nav antenna to my 7. Which model is the best one and is there a preferred tip to fit it into i.e. left or right. While on the subject, has anyone hooked up a VAL...
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-10-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By Coling955
Vetterman 4 into 4 exhaust

I'm running a Vetterman 4 into 4 exhaust on my 7's XP IO-360. I get quite high CHTs because I think the four pipes fill up too much space in the cowl's exit. Anyone out there run the same system?
Forum: RV-7/7A 06-23-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By Coling955
Oddment pouches

I've seen a 7 in the UK with really neat leather pouches attached to the cockpit sides about level with the panel. Looked as though they're velcroed to the sides. Has anyone seen anything similar?...
Forum: Fuel Injection Systems 04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,999
Posted By Coling955
Same thing happened with my pump- I hooked up a...

Same thing happened with my pump- I hooked up a hose and gave it a suck. As usual when I try syphoning I misjudged it and got a mouthful but it solved the problem. Pump flows over 50 gallons per hour.
Forum: RV-7/7A 09-14-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,250
Posted By Coling955
Gear leg fairings

I'm using the excellent Fairings Etc intersection fairings on my RV-7 and it looks as though I'll have trim the leg fairings to fit rather than go by the template on the plans. Also, doesn't look as...
Forum: RV-7/7A 08-29-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By Coling955
Thanks for that chaps. Will follow your lead.

Thanks for that chaps. Will follow your lead.
Forum: RV-7/7A 08-28-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By Coling955
-7 Leg fairings

Been staring at Drawing C3 and my leg fairings and I'm blowed if I can find the scribe lines. Do they mean the end of the fairing or is there really a line and I actually need a stronger pair of...
Forum: RV-7/7A 06-15-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,135
Posted By Coling955
Throttle and mixture cables on Superior

I've fitted a Superior IO-360 with cold air induction to my RV-7. Has anyone who has done the same have a note of how long the throttle and mixture cables need to be? I can measure them but it would...
Forum: RV-7/7A 09-06-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,224
Posted By Coling955
Air vents

I'm fitting air vents from Affordable Panels in my slider 7. I've got the brackets from AP but I can't work out how it all fits together. I wondered if anyone has any photos of their installation...
Forum: RV-7/7A 07-06-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,109
Posted By Coling955
Slider skirt rivets

A really easy one. I've used the same MK319-BS rivets that are used on the slider canopy skirts somewhere else on the aeroplance but I can't remember where.
What I also can't remember is which drill...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-26-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,999
Posted By Coling955
That's sounds well worth taking you up on. I'll...

That's sounds well worth taking you up on. I'll just do some more research on the price of the engine and will get back to you.
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-25-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,999
Posted By Coling955
ECI Titan IOX340 stroker

I'm interested in ECI's IOX340 stroker engine. Can't find any prices on their website. Has anyone got experience of/is using the engine? And does anyone have a rough price guide of one with fuel...
Forum: RV-7/7A 10-08-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,702
Posted By Coling955
Throttle quadrant

I've got a beautiful throttle quadrant to put in my 7 instead of push pulls. As I'm just about to start on the panel I need to think about how to fit the quadrant. I wondered if those with quadrants...
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-25-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By Coling955
Thanks for that, great help. N615ks, don't you...

Thanks for that, great help. N615ks, don't you mean bulkhead F-706?
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-24-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By Coling955
Slider aft skin reinforcement rib

I'm not clear on how the F-6111 reinforcement ribs meet the F-706 bulkhead and longerons. Has anyone got a photo they can post or a quick description of the trimming that's required and how it meets...
Forum: RV-7/7A 05-09-2010, 04:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,022
Posted By Coling955
Aft deck critical moment

Hi all. I'm at the critical stage of riveting the aft deck on. I've got the digital level on the case and currently have 0.5 degrees of twist measuring from the centre section to the rear deck. Can't...
Forum: RV-7/7A 04-18-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,393
Posted By Coling955
Static line routing

Here's an easy one for someone: I'm using the Vans static line kit and I'm blowed if I can spot in the plans where you should drill a hole and fit a snap bushing into the F705 bulkhead for the line...
Forum: COMM 03-11-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,711
Posted By Coling955
Nuisance, as the stuff looks great. I've had no...

Nuisance, as the stuff looks great. I've had no reply from the factory and if it's this much hassle to get an answer on whether or not we can buy it, I worry about the service if it were to go wrong.
Forum: COMM 03-10-2010, 03:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,711
Posted By Coling955
Aveo transcom

Hi all,
Trying to find out the current status (price/availability) of Aveo's combined comm/transponder 'Transcom' unit. I've had no reply from Aveo and the photos of the unit no longer appear on the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-20-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,432
Posted By Coling955
Question Plastic Lycoming

I'm building a 7 in a ridiculously small space in my garden in London, UK. I'll be final assembling the aircraft at a pal's hangar and airfield about 100 miles away so need to get as much completed...
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