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04-23-2016, 06:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: New Orleans, LA
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Motivation
For those of you looking for a little push, a little motivation, N214SW has 10 hours on her. Today an RV-6 pilot with thousands of hours went up with me and he is an experienced aerobatics pilot. We did a full loop and a couple of rolls, then brought him back to the airport to get his plane and do some aerial photography. It is really slow without the wheel pants and we decided no more aero until those get put on, which should be within the week, hopefully. Here is a pic from today.

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Stoney
First RV-14 Flight 04/17/2016
Serial #140087, N214SW - Sold
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04-23-2016, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
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I didnt want to hijack Stoney's thread, but thought I'd share this for motivation, at least for me anyway.
Client in the Atlanta area needed some help with plumbing the engine in an RV. ( No specifics here on purpose to protect the innocent). Airworthy modes of transportation, or flight crew for a fast trip to 3J1 didnt materialize. SO---4 hours DRIVING, 2 hours making the plumbing changes, 4 hours driving back to Ridgeland, just in time to take my wife to dinner.
Motivation-----for those of us that need to go see people----that seals it for me. Gotta get re-acquainted with my 7.
Tom
PS---great job Stoney---very proud of you!
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Tom Swearengen, TS Flightlines LLC, AS Flightlines
Joint Venture with Aircraft Specialty
Teflon Hose Assemblies for Experimentals
Proud Vendor for RV1, Donator to VAF
RV7 Tail Kit Completed, Fuse started-Pay as I go Plan
Ridgeland, SC
www.tsflightlines.com, www.asflightlines.com
Last edited by TS Flightlines : 04-23-2016 at 06:51 PM.
Reason: spelling
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04-23-2016, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Posts: 483
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Thanks to God that Tom is back
Not to hijack this thread, but I am so very happy to hear that Tom is active and mobile again. Welcome back brother.
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Steve Ashby
Stone Mountain, GA
N184RW (reserved)
RV-8A
YIO-360 180 hp Lycoming
Hartzell Blended Airfoil Prop
Engine Hung
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04-24-2016, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Burleson, TX
Posts: 270
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Stoney,
That is one great looking airplane. Thanks for taking the time out from flying and testing to keep us posted. (I'm not sure I could)
The inspiration of your first flight has given me renewed motivation for sure. Keep us posted and be safe!
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K.C.
RV-14A #140026
Wings 70%. Emp 70%
Happy to be a 2020 =VAF= contributor
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04-24-2016, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
Posts: 2,589
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Stoney----we are all curious on the performance numbers, after you get the pants and fairings on. Keep us updated!
Tom
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Tom Swearengen, TS Flightlines LLC, AS Flightlines
Joint Venture with Aircraft Specialty
Teflon Hose Assemblies for Experimentals
Proud Vendor for RV1, Donator to VAF
RV7 Tail Kit Completed, Fuse started-Pay as I go Plan
Ridgeland, SC
www.tsflightlines.com, www.asflightlines.com
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04-24-2016, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: new iberia la
Posts: 768
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Congrats
Way to go Stoney. Finally some great spring weather for phase 1.
Don Broussard KARA
RV 9 Rebuild in progress
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04-24-2016, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: New Albany, Ohio
Posts: 53
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Stoney, this is just the kick in the rear that we need for our motivation. I should be about 3 months behind you.
Steve
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04-24-2016, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
Posts: 6,797
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So you obviously are doing the two-pilot phase 1 thing. Did this cause any issues, paperwork or otherwise, with the DAR? Or are they all 'with the program' by now?
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04-25-2016, 05:14 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 474
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Safety pilot
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Originally Posted by BobTurner
So you obviously are doing the two-pilot phase 1 thing. Did this cause any issues, paperwork or otherwise, with the DAR? Or are they all 'with the program' by now?
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It must be stipulated in your operating limitations. My DAR told me he was going to put it in regardless in case I needed it. I wanted it and I'm glad I did. There are lots of setup things that need to be airborne (autopilot, AOA, etc.) and its most helpful to have someone help keep it level and eyes out the window. I'm not skilled at aero, but if you are going to do it, it has to be documented in Phase 1, so again it helps to have my friend.
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Stoney
First RV-14 Flight 04/17/2016
Serial #140087, N214SW - Sold
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04-25-2016, 05:19 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 474
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Numbers
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Originally Posted by TS Flightlines
Stoney----we are all curious on the performance numbers, after you get the pants and fairings on. Keep us updated!
Tom
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Cylinder #2 runs hot and until I get the wheel pants on, I'll have to limit more flying. Hopefully more speed, less drag will help that. I have been having to fly it rich to help keep it below 400, so I'll be replacing some spark plugs, but better than replacing cylinders.
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Stoney
First RV-14 Flight 04/17/2016
Serial #140087, N214SW - Sold
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