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12-07-2015, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Sydney, Australia
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That is good routing for the brake lines, is that a standard configuration for the RV-9A. I wish I had done that for my RV-7A.
Instead of using Sikaflex on the brake lines why not secure them with 1/4 inch P-clamps (P/N: MS21919-DG4) using 12 inches spacing. I did that and retained them with AN526-832R8 screws from underneath fuselage (i.e. minimum head height) and AN365-832 nuts.
That will ensure separation from both surfaces as well as securing the brake lines better.
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Gordon Griffin
RV-7A under construction
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IO-360-M1B
Catto 3 blade prop
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12-08-2015, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sydney, Aust.
Posts: 820
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It's not the standard routing for the brake lines, per planes, they should parallel the fuel line down the centre of the cockpit, but I didn't like that so much as tucking them under the longeron.
After a bit of thinking about it, I am going to recycle the unused snorkel foam to make little foam blocks with the lines in the middle of them and squeeze them under the longerons. For the left line across the front of the footwell, I'll make a few small angles to rivet to the floor stiffeners with small Adel clamps on them to give the needed rigidity.
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Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return - Leonardo DaVinci
My Flickr gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35521362@N06/
RV-9A - Finished on 10th February 2016 after 4 years, 9 months and 19 days! The 1020th RV-9 flying.
First flight 26th March 2016. Essential specs 145KTAS @ 2400RPM, 8000', 24.2LPH, Initial RoC 1800FPM.
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02-11-2016, 01:34 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sydney, Aust.
Posts: 820
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She's DONE!
After nearly 5 years of blood (yes, really), sweat, tears and reaching the threshold of AIDS twice - but no drilled finger strangely enough - Aurora Australis is now, OFFICIALLY, an aeroplane.
Wearing the numbers 19-8519 on her side, she joins only 1 other RV-9A on the RAAus register, with only a forgotten signature on the W&B form holding up the registration process for a day. I was fully expecting another bunfight with RAAus about having "another RV" on the register, but after finalising the punch list items and sorting out the paperwork, it went smoothly, so a big thanks is owed to Leanne in RAAus HQ!
Until I get home to button up the access panels and prepare for the test flights, the registration is deemed "Provisional", with it moving to full registration once the test hours are flown off and the finalisation form submitted.

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Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return - Leonardo DaVinci
My Flickr gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35521362@N06/
RV-9A - Finished on 10th February 2016 after 4 years, 9 months and 19 days! The 1020th RV-9 flying.
First flight 26th March 2016. Essential specs 145KTAS @ 2400RPM, 8000', 24.2LPH, Initial RoC 1800FPM.
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02-11-2016, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Laguna Hills, CA
Posts: 1,805
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A momentous occasion! Congrats on getting that very special piece of paper...you should be flying very soon.
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Doug
RV-9A "slider"
Flew to Osh in 2017, 2018 & 2019! 
Tail number N427DK
Donation made for 2020
You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky -- Amelia Earhart
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02-11-2016, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,291
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A hearty congratulations on getting your Registration. An even heartier congratulations on the greater achievement - avoiding AIDS. In the long run, an airplane is just an airplane. It's our relationships that define us in this ephemeral existence.
We're looking forward to the announcement of your first flight!
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02-12-2016, 07:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 1,647
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Congratulations. It's a big achievement, especially getting it on the RAAus register and avoiding Aircraft Initiated Divorce Syndrome.
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02-12-2016, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mahomet, Illinois
Posts: 2,195
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Congrats! I look forward to reading of first flight!
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Terry Ruprecht
RV-9A Tip-up; IO-320 D2A
S. James cowl/plenum
(Dues paid thru Nov '18)
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02-12-2016, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 617
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Congratulations on getting it done, and registered.
What did your empty weight come in at ?
Are you limited to 600kg MTOW ?
Why didn't you just register experimental, there are enough TCs around you that this should have not created an issue, plus it's a one off registration fee rather than annual as with RAAus.
I can't help but feel you have done yourself a disservice by limiting your usable weight.
Cheers
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Sydney Australia
First Flight 16th July 2012
RV-7 Phase 2, 30 Oct 2012
1100 hrs Feb 2020
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02-12-2016, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sydney, Aust.
Posts: 820
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eddieseve
Congratulations on getting it done, and registered.
What did your empty weight come in at ?
Are you limited to 600kg MTOW ?
Why didn't you just register experimental, there are enough TCs around you that this should have not created an issue, plus it's a one off registration fee rather than annual as with RAAus.
I can't help but feel you have done yourself a disservice by limiting your usable weight.
Cheers
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G'day Eddiie, RAAus was chosen as I don't have a PPL yet, and when I started the process the RPL was still a pipe dream. I am indeed limited to 600Kg, with the BEW coming in at 445Kg, but for my requirements that is still acceptable. When I get back into the gym and lose another 10-15 Lbs I can carry myself and full fuel, or half fuel and one of my young blokes - which still gives me the legs to go Sydney-Brisbane with reserves, perfectly adequate for my needs at present.
When I get time, I will port over the RPC to a RPL and have Martin Ongley look over it and issue the VH- paperwork, but it isn't a great priority yet as the range isn't required, and the KRviatrix has decreed she won't travel in it until I have at least 200 hrs in the RV!
Swapping from RAAus to VH isn't a big deal, as the aircraft, even RAAus registered, was still built for education & recreation & still meets the 51% rule, so when it comes time I might even be able to avoid another Phase 1.
Besides, I now have one of the fastest ultralights in Australia! 
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Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return - Leonardo DaVinci
My Flickr gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35521362@N06/
RV-9A - Finished on 10th February 2016 after 4 years, 9 months and 19 days! The 1020th RV-9 flying.
First flight 26th March 2016. Essential specs 145KTAS @ 2400RPM, 8000', 24.2LPH, Initial RoC 1800FPM.
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02-13-2016, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Galveston, TX
Posts: 118
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Congratulations! Can't wait to see it fly.
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David Morrow
7A QB ~50% complete . . .
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