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Old 12-23-2016, 07:29 AM
TS Flightlines TS Flightlines is offline
 
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Default First engine start--

Just wanted to give a shout out to Ray Eaker of the Ridgeland (3J1) builders group (Raymo on VAF) for the first engine start on his RV7A. Converted IO-360, 180HP, AirFlow, 1 PMag (right now but plumbed for the second one), Vetterman Trombone exhaust, Catto prop.
Ray's 7A was a previously started kit that he acquired a couple of years ago. Very minor issues getting ready for engine start, but overall its great.
Lot of long hours recently to get ready. Proud of you my friend!

Tom
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Old 12-23-2016, 07:37 AM
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Just wanted to give a shout out to Ray Eaker of the Ridgeland (3J1) builders group (Raymo on VAF) for the first engine start on his RV7A. Converted IO-360, 180HP, AirFlow, 1 PMag (right now but plumbed for the second one), Vetterman Trombone exhaust, Catto prop.
Ray's 7A was a previously started kit that he acquired a couple of years ago. Very minor issues getting ready for engine start, but overall its great.
Lot of long hours recently to get ready. Proud of you my friend!

Tom
Congratulations Raymo!
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Old 12-23-2016, 08:06 PM
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Way to go Ray

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