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01-22-2012, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yardley, PA
Posts: 1,334
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Photobucket
Set up a Photobucket or similar account and everyone will be able to view the pictures.
Very cool videos.
Tom
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01-22-2012, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: McMinnville, Oregon: HOME of the SPRUCE GOOSE
Posts: 540
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Thanks for the operational update. Looking forward to the photos, (worth a thousand words.) :-)
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Working on a RV-4
Citabria 7GCBC
Cessna 180
RV7 I0-360 C/S, Slider, AP, Glass, etc. sold.
RV6 O-320 F/P, Slider, AP, Steam, etc., sold
Citabria 7KCAB rental
Piper Cherokee, sold
Sparrowhawk, sold
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01-23-2012, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 39
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Link to the photos
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01-23-2012, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Sweden, 67" North
Posts: 68
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Great pictures! I sure miss my dads 4 on skis! Getting my 8 on skis as soon it is flying is prio 1!
/Dennis
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Dennis Isaksson
G?llivare, Sweden
Grew up with an RV-4, SE-XIO
Now: RV-8, Showplanes Fastback. #83218 Under construction, SE-XXO
Engine and avionic installation in progress
Last edited by Dennis_I : 01-24-2012 at 07:48 AM.
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01-23-2012, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: McMinnville, Oregon: HOME of the SPRUCE GOOSE
Posts: 540
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Photos
Photos are Great! Thanks. Look forward to more of your words on this venture as well as more photos. I am very interested.
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Tailwinds...
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Working on a RV-4
Citabria 7GCBC
Cessna 180
RV7 I0-360 C/S, Slider, AP, Glass, etc. sold.
RV6 O-320 F/P, Slider, AP, Steam, etc., sold
Citabria 7KCAB rental
Piper Cherokee, sold
Sparrowhawk, sold
Proud -VAF- Supporter - Exempt, Dues Paid Anyway.
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01-24-2012, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: lake charles, La.
Posts: 699
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Man
Excuse me, Im from Louisiana, that looks really cold! What kind of heating system do you have? I plan on flying my 8 in cold weather, I would like some info on how you did your heating system. I am installing heated seats in mine. The info I have is that the Vans heater system leaves some to be desired. Ideas welcome. Thanks.
bird
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rv8 entire airframe at airport now, painting done, intersection and gear upper and lower fairings done, maybe order engine around first of year or before the next rate increase.
"to fly is a privilege that I am so thankful to God for"
http://www.mykitlog.com/tcb328/
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01-25-2012, 03:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: McMinnville, Oregon: HOME of the SPRUCE GOOSE
Posts: 540
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heater
For me, the stock heater is adequate only for moderate temps, not cold with out blocking the several fresh air leaks in the cabin. I have heard you can double the heat setup. I have not seen this setup. You may wish to search for heater options on here, VAF.
Also, you may want to research the several options to block the incoming fresh air from places that are not sealed to the outside. Aileron tube holes from fuselage to wing roots, flap linkage holes, rear of canopy, etc. People have made fixes for these which may be important in cold weather.
Your heated seats will be nice. My wife would love that. Good luck and keep us posted.
I want a set of the wheel skis.
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Tailwinds...
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Working on a RV-4
Citabria 7GCBC
Cessna 180
RV7 I0-360 C/S, Slider, AP, Glass, etc. sold.
RV6 O-320 F/P, Slider, AP, Steam, etc., sold
Citabria 7KCAB rental
Piper Cherokee, sold
Sparrowhawk, sold
Proud -VAF- Supporter - Exempt, Dues Paid Anyway.
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01-25-2012, 04:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 39
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Heater
I have a stock heater it is insufficient for our very cold temps in Ottawa Montreal area when temps drop below 0f or -20c both my RV7A & RV8 are in a heated hangar, that helps and I wear downhill ski pants sweater and jacket and typically its cold on sunny days and the greenhouse effect of the canopy keeps it comfortable no gloves but they are stored close by. The 8 is drafty from behind the canopy skirt eventhough I have a good rubber seal and I'm designing something innovative to address that. The bulk of my flying is during moderate temps and the heater is adequate. Canadians have adapted to the cold and we bundle up in layers.
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01-25-2012, 06:11 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Lantz,Nova Scotia ,Canada
Posts: 556
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Heated vest.
I wear a heated vest when I ride my Harley in cool weather. It uses a fused wire setup from the battery and just plugs in. If your body core is warm the rest of you seems to stay warm. I don't see why it wouldn't work and seeing as I'm in Canada, I'm thinking of giving it a try when I get going. You can buy them at any motorcycle place.
Platenut, your skis are awesome. I flew a Challenger II on skis for years, there's nothing like it! Looks like I may have to get a set for my 8.
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Paul Tuttle
RV 8
C-FPVT
Flying.
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01-25-2012, 06:37 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 650
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Mo's Fly-in
Quote:
Originally Posted by Planenut
...Also landed on the Ottawa river snowmobile trail..
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Hey Pat, hopefully we will have good weather for the Ottawa river landing at Mo's Fly-in (end of February) to get some hot chili. See you there.
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Alfio
RV-9A Ottawa, Canada
First flight Dec. 18, 2008
> 1,000 hrs tach.
Last edited by Lycosaurus : 01-25-2012 at 07:30 AM.
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