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11-28-2006, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: T38
Posts: 2,021
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Bueno Blog!
Hi Steve,
I finally got a rainy day off here in FL and looked over your site. Highly enjoyable. It's funny how so many RV4 guys think the same twisted flying thoughts...  I recently delivered a 180 C/S 7A 1800nm to Idaho for it's new owner, very nice airplane, but like you so eloquently put; boring. Even after landing at Leadville, CO (9927')and crossing the Rockies with an autopilot, the side by side nosedragger wasn't my Earl Grey.
BTW, your home airstrip and mine are nearly identical in length and shape, my -4 has no worries getting in or out.
Nice Cub! I spent most of my young life (before the AF) towing sailplanes and banners with a Scout, another great airplane. Keep banging rivets, I want an invite to come watch the test hop...
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11-29-2006, 11:36 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: N. Yorkshire, England
Posts: 1,050
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RV4 blog
Smokey - thanks for the kind words. Until the phone company gets its finger out I cant update the blog, but the build continues. The engine frame and gear legs go in shortly.
Yes, Supercubs and Scouts are great. I never had an F16! Lots of Tornados in my airspace though. Most of my towing was with Pawnees though also 180 Supercubs and the French Robin.
Re the runway, getting out will be easy. Getting in to 1020'. I will practice elsewhere before I bring the -4 back.
You have an open invitation anytime.
Best wishes, Steve.
Last edited by Steve Sampson : 11-29-2006 at 11:41 AM.
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11-30-2006, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carson City NV
Posts: 568
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Dayton's RV4 progress
The painting is done and I am assembling all the parts. This weekend I will try to do the first engine start
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This is the plate I had to make for my P-Mag installation
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Dayton Murdock
VAF#408 RV4 N359DM O360 C/S, Dual P_Mags, AFS Efis, Trutrak A/P, Leather, Electric trim and flaps, Led lights, Freeflight ADSB and it is painted Red, Flying 1105 hrs 11/28/20
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12-01-2006, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 37
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Dayton,
That is one gorgeous RV-4! My dad and I snuck a peek in your hangar last weekend. 
Congratulations on the new dog, too.
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12-01-2006, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: carson city nv
Posts: 58
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Red Head Back In Bed
Wow is she beautiful.And Red.Good luck on your start up and dont forget to
chaulk the mains. SuperDaveRV10 |
12-02-2006, 07:14 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Southlake, Texas
Posts: 641
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Beautiful RV-4
Dayton,
That is one beautiful RV-4. You didn't post a picture of the throttle side of the cockpit. I was wondering what throttle quadrant you used. I know this guy that makes a fantastic throttle quad unit. His name is...Oh yeah... It's you!
Nice airplane. I am looking forward to a first flight report. Fly safe.
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Beautiful Doll 80434 TT 1710 hours
I0360 A1B6 200 HP
Christen Inverted Oil
First Flight 12 July 2000
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12-12-2006, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carson City NV
Posts: 568
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The Last project Photo
Here is the latest image and the last of my project. Tomorrow the FAA inspector will be at my hanger 10:00 am and any kind of luck I will be able to fly it soon.
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Dayton Murdock
VAF#408 RV4 N359DM O360 C/S, Dual P_Mags, AFS Efis, Trutrak A/P, Leather, Electric trim and flaps, Led lights, Freeflight ADSB and it is painted Red, Flying 1105 hrs 11/28/20
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12-12-2006, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: N. Yorkshire, England
Posts: 1,050
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Oil Cooler
Dayton - nice looking -4. One question. Where did you put the oil cooler? Can you post a picture showing it. Thanks and good luck with first flight
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12-12-2006, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carson City NV
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Pic's of oil cooler
Hi Steve
here's a link to my builders log
oil cooler pic's
all the oil cooler information is there
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Dayton Murdock
VAF#408 RV4 N359DM O360 C/S, Dual P_Mags, AFS Efis, Trutrak A/P, Leather, Electric trim and flaps, Led lights, Freeflight ADSB and it is painted Red, Flying 1105 hrs 11/28/20
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12-12-2006, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Posts: 47
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Dayton, what type of paint did you use on your instrument panel? I like the gray non-spec finish.  |
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