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Old 08-16-2013, 09:24 AM
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Default That was easy

Just deleted one item from my "Modifications After Certification" list. Thank you Van's Aircraft, Inc.
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Old 08-16-2013, 10:05 AM
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Old 08-16-2013, 10:30 AM
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Default N I C E ! ! ! !

Like the window "sealing ". I use mine mostly for filling. Takes a bit to get used to, but works great. Glad it has been adopted.
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Old 08-16-2013, 10:51 AM
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Default Great news!

This is another example of Van's listening to the customers and responding to the desire of many kit builders to improve an already outstanding product (RV-12). Thanks to all of the decision makers at Van's. I appreciate this very much.
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Old 08-16-2013, 11:17 AM
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This is another example of Van's listening to the customers and responding to the desire of many kit builders to improve an already outstanding product (RV-12). Thanks to all of the decision makers at Van's. I appreciate this very much.
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It is a great mod. Now if we can get them to adopt the Bender Baffel for cold country oops.
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Old 08-16-2013, 11:56 AM
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Looks like a huge improvement over the sight glass. I use a length of nylon instrument line to sound the tank during preflight. I marked it during calibration of the Dynon unit. Works great, and it's always best to have an actual fuel level determination not subject to mechanical failure (e.g. float linkage sticking).
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Old 08-16-2013, 12:17 PM
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It is a great mod. Now if we can get them to adopt the Bender Baffel for cold country oops.
And the rivet based AOA (or other solution)! Then there'd be no major mods but parking brake and the stab tips!

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Old 08-16-2013, 01:54 PM
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Default THANKS LARRY ! ! ! !

For cold weather the Reiff Pre-Heat and Thermostasis Oil therm and Heater Damper Door makes it a good cold weather plane. ( and you can have your crayons back anytime ! ! ha ha ha )
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Old 08-16-2013, 02:26 PM
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Then there'd be no major mods but parking brake and the stab tips!

Bob
You forgot the split rear bulkhead for tail area access!
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Old 08-16-2013, 02:30 PM
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Default Fuel gauge

Hi guys, have a question, how did you cut the hole to install the fuel gauge. What method is used to cut the hole out without causing an explosion, our tank has been used for a year and we are going to install the float gauge during the condition inspection and I guess we will order it from Vans, I have heard there is a retro kit on the way and maybe a seal kit for the canopy? Don
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