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Old 01-13-2014, 01:31 AM
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I was just about to suggest that. After seeing someone on this site do something similar, I modified an offset wrench to access these bolts. I would have gladly purchased a tool made specifically for this purpose.



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Old 01-13-2014, 03:26 AM
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Default Canopy Guides.

Just received my canopy guides by Larry Buller that I found on this thread. Works great and fits with NO issues. Thanks Larry!
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Old 01-13-2014, 03:57 AM
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3 words: Rudder pedal extensions.

With fixed seat back and fixed rudder pedal positions, not everyone fits the RV pilot mold. I am in the middle of having a set of custom rudder pedal extensions made right now.
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Old 01-13-2014, 08:58 AM
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Default ?and maybe just the opposite

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3 words: Rudder pedal extensions.

With fixed seat back and fixed rudder pedal positions, not everyone fits the RV pilot mold. I am in the middle of having a set of custom rudder pedal extensions made right now.
A new hangar mate has recently bought an older flying -6A and needs to move the rudder pedals forward rather than aft. He's having difficulty figuring how to precisely re-drill the hanger block locations, given the cramped quarters. Any possibility to create tools and/or fixtures that would facilitate the job?
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Old 01-15-2014, 02:56 PM
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Default Gas Tank - RV-12

I may catch He** from a few of my friends and acquaintances about this recommendation but here goes anyway - design and manufacture a 'replacement' fuel tank for the RV-12. This would be installed after certification as ELSA.

Rough design parameters follow.

I would like to see a 25 gallon tank made of heavier aluminum than currently used which would sit laterally in back of the seats. It should be heavy enough that sleeping bags, etc., could be place on top of it. I also like the Moeller sp? gauge on top and it should be visible while fueling. Use the current fuel sending device that is located in the front of the tank and is used to send info to the Dynon. Review and consider all of the fuel tank lessons learned as the RV-12 fleet has matured.

I think that a lot of guys and gals would be happy to pay you $500 for the tank that I described. Maybe sell plans for your design for $50? I'd like to build my own. Thanks for considering this suggestion.
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Old 01-15-2014, 03:45 PM
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How about a tool that lets you torque the rod-end jam nuts on the tail? For extra credit, make it so that it works while the rudder and elevators are assembled to the stabilizers.

Dave
+1 -- I'll buy such a tool!
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Old 05-18-2014, 04:19 PM
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Default Gear leg jack pad

How about a metal bracket for connecting a round gear leg with a jack.

I am imagining a ? shaped bracket which could be easily positioned on the round gear leg - anywhere along the leg - and when rotated upward it wedges in position allowing for a bottle jack or whatever jack you have to lift at the period portion of the question mark.
Such a device would be lightweight, inexpensive to manufacture, easy to carry onboard the plane, useful to all who have a round gear leg.
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Old 05-18-2014, 04:51 PM
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How about some aluminum air vent replacements that don't cost $211?
Like these ones at Aircraft Spruce
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lumeyeball.php
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Old 05-18-2014, 07:24 PM
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Default Head set bracket

A cool looking, easy to install, out of the way, headset hanger bracket would be nice. Maybe in the center under the panel, for holding both sets.
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Old 05-18-2014, 08:48 PM
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After seeing the picture on the original post I got my hopes up. How about a rack to carry a motorcycle on the back like they use on motorhomes. Not wanting to carry a Harley mind you, maybe just a mid sized BMW
I think the landing gear jack attachment thing would be great too!
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