The VAF News - 1.21.2025. #6259.

[DeltaRomeo]

Inflight Pics/Vids
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RV-12 Inflight Photos

Spring 2024: people all over the world come to Holland to see the famous Tulips. The Van's Forum has one advantage: the airplane I fly from is in the middle of it (and, to be honest, there is a photo-competition on flower-bulbs). I tried to make the link between the straight lines of flowers and...

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dr

WDYDWYRTW? 1 / 18-19 / 2025

…getting this weekend’s thread started. Hoping you’re having a great weekend. V/r,dr

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JDA_BTR

Hone rudder pedal tubes

I’m putting the WD-804-L/R rudder pedals on the outboard ends of the WD-816 rudder slide. There is too much friction. I’m to hone the rudder pedals. What is an efficient way to do that? I’m thinking a few hours with a red pad will be no fun.

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rick57

Your advice, please, soon to take delivery of an RV 4.

I will soon take delivery of an RV4 in good shape. Pre-Buy mechanic and former four-owner suggested a tail beacon x and maybe an autopilot for long cross-country flights. I would appreciate your thoughts on whether to consider an AV 20 or 30 to go with the tail beacon X (no transponder now) or...

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Skykingbob PIREP on COMM Antennae Choices

RV8 Comm Antenna Locations

Now that Google searches no longer return VAF search results I'm having a hard time finding what I'm looking for. I'm sure this has been discussed, but I am trying to find the best location for dual comm antennas on the -8. Both will be Garmin comms with CI-122 antennas. All I see in the G3X and...

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jask

RV200 spinner back plate broke

The spinner back plate is two piece made of stainless. One piece is cracked in multiple spots and the other piece is also cracked. The pieces fit under the propeller nuts that hold the prop on. Each piece has a semi circle of holes that fasten the formed fiberglass adapters that also fasten to...

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Spotlighted Classified

RV-10 Empennage/Tail kit for sale

For sale is one RV-10 Empennage/Tail kit with about 30 hours of work on it. Vertical stabilizer, rudder, and horizontal stabilizer parts are prepped to the point of priming, but have not been primed, so the priming choice is yours. If you decide not to, the next step is to set the first rivets...

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THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)

THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)

The VAF List ...a list of RV-related lists. RV-related things you might want to browse over (a closed post that is sticky and maintained by dr). Link to this in 'Links' in the menu. v/r,dr Small businesses that help bring you this list of RV-related lists: 360 Avionics www.360Avionics.com Ace...

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[LettersFromFlyoverCountry]

Re: "Off Topic" entry. Since I retired, I ALWAYS get up very early so I can stand at the window with a mug of coffee and watch people go to work.

 

[plehrke]

Re: "Off Topic" entry. Since I retired, I ALWAYS get up very early so I can stand at the window with a mug of coffee and watch people go to work.

And saving money for avgas by eating dinner at (or before) 5pm to get happy hour AND early bird specials.