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Old 01-09-2013, 10:34 AM
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Default Trim Mod!!!

I second this request.
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Old 01-09-2013, 11:40 AM
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Default RV 4 Canopy stay

Hi Alan

How about an RV4 Canopy stay. I have seen several different methods perhaps you can come up with something that has universal appeal???
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Old 01-09-2013, 02:53 PM
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Default canopy guide

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How about a set of Delrin or similar guides for the tip up canopy to nest into when closing? I've seen several builders use these at the bottom of the rollbar. Seems to be a good alignment aid.


this work for you?

http://www.bullerent.com/CanopyGuide.htm
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Old 01-09-2013, 05:10 PM
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Default Trim Mod!!!

The Location for the worm gear trim mod might work better oven on the left side of the pilot again down below the floor pan. This location might be favored by the center console side by side RVs like mine. Presently my console is modified to be able to get to the manual trim, but inconvenient.
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Old 01-09-2013, 05:28 PM
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Alan,

I just spent several days making and installing sheet rubber seals for where the flap rod exits the fuselage and where the wing attachment fittings exit. They are held in place with an aluminum ring that is pop riveted to the skin. These were for a Midget Mustang, but I wish I had installed some on our RV-8A ten years ago. I am still looking for an aileron rod seal in the shape of a bellows for the in and out movement. Lancair makes an aileron bellow seal, but the price is astronomical! We fly all Winter long and I know these would eliminate a bunch of drafts.

Hope these ideas are suitable for some new products.

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Old 01-09-2013, 06:04 PM
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I really good aileron push tube boot is an arm or leg out of a cheap painters suit. Held on the tube with a nylon tie and an AL ring in the fuselage.
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Old 01-09-2013, 09:34 PM
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Default Rudder spacers

I added carpet to my RV-6 (1" hard foam + 1/4" thickness of carpet) and now the bottom of the hanging rudder pedals are hitting too low on my feet (in the arch). This tends to cause pushing on the brakes when landing. How about a spacer at the bottom that also raises the contact point up 1". All the other solutions just space your foot away and does not raise the top of the contact point.
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Old 01-09-2013, 11:32 PM
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Allen, how's the wing pins coming? The ones used for temporary install..
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Old 02-13-2013, 04:44 AM
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if you can do this then you are a real winner!

a proper bore scope to inspect our cylinders for under $150!!!

i will be first to buy one and i am sure you can get it done by the end of the year. thanks for all your great products.

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Old 01-05-2014, 03:06 PM
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I'm finding that I only use my handheld GPS for driving the AP. I use my iPad Mini for all my charts and airport info. It sure would be great to have a cable that plugs into the Mini which will allow the use of the GPS data stream to drive the AP. That would free some panel space if I could eliminate the handheld GPS.
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