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Old 05-19-2014, 08:47 PM
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Allan,

Please make something like this:



Thanks,
This is what I fabbed for my 7a. It took three hours start to finish. I used
a four inch long piece of Heavy MS grade 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" angle. I don't recall the gauge of the aluminum though.

https://plus.google.com/photos/yourp...25031269905364
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:13 PM
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Yes. I'm in on the bike rack. I already have nice bikes and don't want to shell out for the folding ones as there's no room left for anything else.
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:22 PM
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Alan... after hacking away at a refrigerator dolly... to scavenge parts for my short little wife to reach the pedals.... I am thinking that your thinking would undoubdtedly be prettier. Was that a convoluted sentence? YES.
At any rate, if the idea makes the list, let us know.
I will be first in line to buy a set.
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Old 06-09-2014, 12:10 PM
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A machined fuel tank sender/access plate and ring that uses controlled compression o-ring seals. (top-hat shape with o-ring in a groove around the cylinder).

Attach screws go into blind holes in the ring, so no sealing needed on those. Use drilled socket-head cap screws to secure the plate, and run a lock wire around the group to secure. Only sealing required would be for the ring that gets riveted on (like the fuel filler flange).

Or, something like that.
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Old 06-10-2014, 10:12 AM
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Alan -- before I install the poorly made steps from Vans on a 9A, I would really be keen to purchase some well designed and manufactured steps that were not prone to failure after a few months of flying.

Judging from the number of failures of the current faulty batch, it seems with some decent engineering, many people would benefit from your quality.
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Old 06-10-2014, 06:55 PM
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Default Wrench for A model spar nuts

It is very difficult to get a wrench on the nuts on the lower spar bolts on 7A & 9A models (maybe others also). The landing gear weldments get in the way.

A custom wrench that would hold all 4 nuts at one time would be a big time saver.
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Old 06-10-2014, 08:15 PM
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It is very difficult to get a wrench on the nuts on the lower spar bolts on 7A & 9A models (maybe others also). The landing gear weldments get in the way.

A custom wrench that would hold all 4 nuts at one time would be a big time saver.
Remove the "A" from the equation and problem solved
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Old 06-11-2014, 12:18 AM
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Remove the "A" from the equation and problem solved
Just like many other things in avaition, this would only move the problem to other areas
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Old 06-11-2014, 12:27 PM
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Alan -- before I install the poorly made steps from Vans on a 9A, I would really be keen to purchase some well designed and manufactured steps that were not prone to failure after a few months of flying.

Judging from the number of failures of the current faulty batch, it seems with some decent engineering, many people would benefit from your quality.


I will second this suggestion.
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Old 06-11-2014, 12:45 PM
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How about a canopy latch kit for the RV-12...

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