Did anyone do anything with their RV this weekend (3/21 - 3/22)

[Steve]

I continued with the "G3X from steam gages" panel upgrade project. It's been 3 weeks and I can finally see the tunnel with the light on the other side.
Removed all old system hardware. All new hardware components are installed. Main harness installed. New replacement panel cut, drilled and ready for prime and paint. Comm, xpndr, OAT, ADSB-In connected.
To do:
1. Purchase and install TCW backup battery.
2. Continue engine sensor wiring.
3. Configure, calibrate, test

[lr172]

Originally Posted by rv6ejguy

Up flying Saturday morning since almost nobody else was. It was so quiet, I checked the NOTAMS to be sure the system wasn't closed down. Controllers seemed happy there was someone to control.

Flight schools are closed down it seems so really slow around here without them in the air.

As I taxied in, my friend Les was heading out in his RV-10.

Interesting opposite experience. Saturday at 5:00 was the beginning of Illinois' lockdown period. Went to pick up my son from school in Missouri. I saw a crazy amount of airplanes at most every decent sized aiport that I flew over in the state. Chicago airspace was crazy busy, mostly GA. I imagine everyone was getting one last flight in.

Larry

[John Tierney]

Repositioned my RV-7A from a tie down on the ramp at Madisonville, TN (MNV) to a hangar at Crossville, TN (CSV). It is a 1.75 hr drive from home but the plane is under roof now. It's really hard to do any maintenance on a ramp. At only 54 hrs on the hobbs, I'm still tweaking stuff.

[JonJay]

Flew 1.5 hours down the Oregon Coast . Marveled at the crowded waysides, beaches, tourist towns and traffic jams. Each city in chorus shut down tourism, beach access, hotels, etc... the following day.
Going to go crabbing soon. I am sure I will have the bay to myself.

[rmartingt]

Installed injectors and fuel lines on the engine, and started fitting the baffles now so they'll go in easier later.

[tsneidin]

[Paul K]

I miss being there camping next to the 7 with all my friends,

[douglassmt]

Vlad - those antlers are actually from a medium size bull, a five-point, but they have decent mass. For a really good bull you'll find them at least six on a side, the bases as big around as your bicep, and the spread (when still on said elk) five feet or so. Check out Lowa boots for good hiking boots. There are lots of good ones, though. Main thing is the lightest you can find that are sturdy enough for your application. Try to wear a pair out where you live!

Originally Posted by Vlad

Heck yes! I flew a recon mission on Saturday followed by a 7 hour hike on Sunday. I brought those monster antlers from 8,000 feet on foot. That was a challenge. Anyone has an idea on the best mountain hiking boots?



Today my good Russian buddy Ivan made a first flight of his RV9 dragon tail. Congrats man!





This is my gift to you and I will deliver it personally after it?s all over.

[RV10Man]

I removed the elevator tips of the -9A so I could balance the elevators. Then drilled out the rivets of the right horizontal tip so I could straighten an align it with the elevator. Got all that put back together then started working on the emp. fairing.

Saturday afternoon, I flew the 172 for a little bit.

[Maverick 4003]

Not mentioned by Doug, interesting find, in that usually only 1 found. Other usually elsewhere. Doug's HQ @ Missoula, home of the Nat'l Rocky Mt. Elk Museum; shot a roll of film there, as did others.