RV-10 off airport emergency landing in CA

[pierre smith]

Now THAT'S the kind of story I soooo love to read early in the morning!

Congratulations, Jerry.

Best,

[TS Flightlines]

Fantastic news Jerry!!!

[flion]

Good to hear you are back in the air. Something I didn't see in the previous thread - would you mind talking about the engine damage and repair. I've seen a lot of stuff about prop strikes (including my own) but not much about seized engines. Best wishes for your continued flying.

[rapid_ascent]

I'm not anywhere close to even having an engine but I have read about a few incidents where failure of a self built oil line or a oil line disconnect have resulted in an aircraft on the ground. I'm not sure that the importance of these engine connections is being emphasized enough. I'm paranoid about such things so I'll probably buy pressure tested hoses, torque them down, mark them with torque seal and if safety wire is a possibility I'll do that too. I'll want to make sure that I minimize that risk as much as possible.

[Aircraft Specialty]

Glad to hear you are up and running again. Enjoy the -10. I love ours more and more every time I fly it.

[N427EF]

and congratulations on getting your RV-10 back into flying condition and
yourself back in the pilot's saddle.
Building and finishing an airplane is an enormous task and having to go through what you did is an act of great perseverance and unwavering pursuit to completing your RV-10.
I wish you many happy flying hours in your new 10 and I hope we'll meet up some day.

[MauiLvrs]

Originally Posted by rapid_ascent

I'll probably buy pressure tested hoses, torque them down, mark them with torque seal and if safety wire is a possibility I'll do that too. I'll want to make sure that I minimize that risk as much as possible.

Doesn't everyone do thay?