RFSchaller
Well Known Member
I'm sure we all have learned some simple things that make the RV-12 more user friendly but don't require any modification. I'd like tostart this thread to share them. I'll throw in some simple examples I am using:
1. Since the fuel sightglass is pretty tough to read I carry a piece of flexible nylon instrument line to sound my tank. It makes it around the gooseneck with no problem and stays straight enough for a good reading.
2. I carry a bottle of rubbing alcohol to flush my sounding tube and fuel tester to avoid having the cockpit smell like mogas.
3. I use a tennis ball with a hole cut in it to cover the pitot tube. I haven't left any skin on it since I started doing this.
4. I carry a 3/4 X 2 X 1 1/2 wood block to crack open the canopy during taxi. You'd be surprised how much difference it makes on a hot day here in Phoenix.
Nothing earth shaking, but all pretty much free and no effort. Anybody else want to share some "Ah-Hah!" moments?
1. Since the fuel sightglass is pretty tough to read I carry a piece of flexible nylon instrument line to sound my tank. It makes it around the gooseneck with no problem and stays straight enough for a good reading.
2. I carry a bottle of rubbing alcohol to flush my sounding tube and fuel tester to avoid having the cockpit smell like mogas.
3. I use a tennis ball with a hole cut in it to cover the pitot tube. I haven't left any skin on it since I started doing this.
4. I carry a 3/4 X 2 X 1 1/2 wood block to crack open the canopy during taxi. You'd be surprised how much difference it makes on a hot day here in Phoenix.
Nothing earth shaking, but all pretty much free and no effort. Anybody else want to share some "Ah-Hah!" moments?