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05-13-2023, 07:58 AM
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What did you do with your RV this weekend? (5/13-14/2023)
...getting it started. v/r,dr
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05-13-2023, 06:17 PM
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Brakes
My friend and I bled the brakes. See details in my VAF build log. (Search pilotjohns on VAF)
They say when you run out of things to do, it will be time to fly.
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To Go: Cosmetic clean up and a few nutplates
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05-13-2023, 07:25 PM
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Checking out some scenery in the Cascades just south of Concrete Wa (3W5) after meeting some new friends there ... what weather!!!
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05-13-2023, 07:47 PM
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72 platenuts
Installed 72 platenuts for mounting wingtips. That’s 144 rivets w/countersinks for those counting. I think I’ve got the burning desire to install platenuts officially out of my system!
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RV-9A builder since Covid 2020 
95% done, 5% left to go!
Tail - done
Wings - done
Fuselage - done
Avionics - done
FWF - done-ish
Working the punch list…
Exterior paint…. In process now
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05-13-2023, 08:27 PM
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Lasers!
Lasers make everything better!
Time for condition inspection, and was trying to find a good way to check timing since my starter doesn't have a timing mark. I used a laser level to transfer the case split line over the baffles to the back of the starter ring -- picked up the idea from another VAFer.
Surprisingly easy to hack together with spare wood in the hangar ... and it showed that that the timing was more advanced than desired, about 27 degrees. A couple quick mag bumps and we were back in spec.
Passing along some photos in case it will help out you all...
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05-14-2023, 12:55 AM
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Overhead break
Practicing the "overhead break" - looks like I started a little early.
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05-14-2023, 05:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wjb
Lasers make everything better!
Time for condition inspection, and was trying to find a good way to check timing since my starter doesn't have a timing mark. I used a laser level to transfer the case split line over the baffles to the back of the starter ring -- picked up the idea from another VAFer.
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Works great. I have been doing it exactly like that for 15 years.
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05-14-2023, 07:56 AM
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Hit a Milestone
After 18 years of flying N339A, we've crossed the 2000 hour threshold! That calculates to 111.111 Hours per year. In that time we've managed to fly to all the lower 48 states, Canada and five islands in the Caribbean.
Landing at 276 different airports. Not bad for my garage built airplane with a used H2AD engine, which now has 2780 hours on it.
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05-14-2023, 07:58 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cedar Park, TX
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After 18 years of flying N339A, we've crossed the 2000 hour threshold! That calculates to 111.111 Hours per year. In that time we've managed to fly to all the lower 48 states, Canada and five islands in the Caribbean.
Landing at 276 different airports. Not bad for my garage built airplane with a used H2AD engine, which now has 2780 hours on it. |
Quite the milestone. Congrats Scott!
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Wing tip nutplates....
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Originally Posted by Biggiesauls
Installed 72 platenuts for mounting wingtips. That’s 144 rivets w/countersinks for those counting. I think I’ve got the burning desire to install platenuts officially out of my system!
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Oh, that brought back some (?pleasant) memories! I did the same thing and am glad I did. I have had the wing tips off several times, including putting in the wing tip lighting system. Screws make it a much easier job....
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