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Old 04-29-2006, 07:05 PM
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Cool Updated my web site...



http://www.checca.net/n468ac.htm

OK ... i've posted pictures of our plane complete from the paint shop (see week 8) ... i've also posted our center console, rudder lock, and headset holder.


keep building ... its well worth it!
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Old 04-29-2006, 08:21 PM
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Hey Allen and Christopher,
I was looking at your rudder control lock photo. Cool pictures. Ummm, what's that white stuff oozing outa your brake hoses? --Greg
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Old 04-29-2006, 09:05 PM
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Now you need to get it away from those hangars and get a calendar-like photo. Perhaps one in the air. Congrats again, it looks great.
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Old 04-29-2006, 11:02 PM
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I really like your paint scheme. It's along the lines of what I was thinking.
Well done, she's a keeper.
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Old 04-30-2006, 10:41 AM
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Hey Allen and Christopher,
I was looking at your rudder control lock photo. Cool pictures. Ummm, what's that white stuff oozing outa your brake hoses? --Greg

It's the teflon tape.
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Allen Checca (father)
Christopher Checca (son)

RV-6A - N468AC
ENGINE: Lycoming 180 HP O-360-A1A
PROPELLER: Senisentch 72FM859-1-85
WEIGHT: Empty Aircraft 1152 lbs
BASED: KC09 - Morris, IL.
Flying since June 6, 2005
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Old 04-30-2006, 10:42 AM
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Now you need to get it away from those hangars and get a calendar-like photo. Perhaps one in the air. Congrats again, it looks great.

Thanks ... we are hoping to get some good air to air shots this summer.
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Allen Checca (father)
Christopher Checca (son)

RV-6A - N468AC
ENGINE: Lycoming 180 HP O-360-A1A
PROPELLER: Senisentch 72FM859-1-85
WEIGHT: Empty Aircraft 1152 lbs
BASED: KC09 - Morris, IL.
Flying since June 6, 2005
N468AC Web Site
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Old 04-30-2006, 04:39 PM
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It's the teflon tape.
Curious why you used teflon tape on a flare fitting?
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Old 05-01-2006, 10:36 AM
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Curious why you used teflon tape on a flare fitting?
Can't remember ... either it's not flared or called for it in the instructions.
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Allen Checca (father)
Christopher Checca (son)

RV-6A - N468AC
ENGINE: Lycoming 180 HP O-360-A1A
PROPELLER: Senisentch 72FM859-1-85
WEIGHT: Empty Aircraft 1152 lbs
BASED: KC09 - Morris, IL.
Flying since June 6, 2005
N468AC Web Site
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