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Old 02-18-2016, 05:25 PM
Bagger Bagger is offline
 
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Fly my RV-3B for its first 0.3 hours on 15th Feb at Serpentine Airfield Perth Western Australia.
Running in 0-320-H2AD after overhaul. Whirlwind GA200L 72 prop 10" Dynon Skyview Electric Flaps and trim 367.2 KG empty weight.
Thanks to Loyd, Shaun and Jean from rvbuilders.com for their QB kit, and thanks to friends for assistance at YSEN.
Magnificent acceleration and climb performance.
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Old 02-18-2016, 05:39 PM
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Welcome Bagg'a congratulations on the flight. I'm sure your having fun and stress at the same time. Good on ya mate! We need pictures!! and some video if your up to it.

Rt
PS, I fly a 3A 150 hp and Hartzell C/S, The video is my partner.

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Old 02-18-2016, 06:22 PM
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Welcome to the skies Bagger!

Im sure to see you around the Perth skies sometime
What is your REGO?
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Old 02-18-2016, 06:50 PM
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Congratulations!

It's good to hear about another RV-3B in the air.

Dave
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Old 02-20-2016, 03:19 AM
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Congrats Bagger! I have an RV-4 with an H2AD..I love that engine. I rebuilt mine and machined the fuel pump mounting boss off for cowl clearance and run all electric fuel system. Id like to see how your set up looks..did you run the mechanical pump? These are great 160HP engines that can be had for way less $$. Post some pics!
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Old 02-20-2016, 09:10 AM
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PHOTOS!!!!
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Old 02-20-2016, 08:33 PM
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Good job with the project and also good job with keeping the weight down.. Nice and light.
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Old 02-21-2016, 06:24 PM
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My aircraft serial no. is 11954 and RA-AUS reg. is 19-8684

I have the mechanical pump in series with the electrical one and made two bumps in the top cowl, one for the pump and the other for the prop pump boss.

Have 3 hours to date and 22 to go in the test box, setting up Skyview flight calibration processes compass and AOA. Engine temps in green oil temp a bit high pressures are green. Hope oil temp drops some with engine run in.
All going fine no problems (yet). touch wood.
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