Cowl Clearance Conundrum
I know this isn't strictly a propeller question but this is the closest forum I could find. I'm attempting to adapt a cowl that was originally trimmed to fit an RV-7 with a Subaru engine and fixed-pitch prop to a newly installed O-360 with a constant-speed prop. (See here for background.) My...
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Seen in the field: Wire Patina Near Braided Hose
Seen on an 8A that is flown a LOT in my neck of the woods. Like every day for the past ten years. Just letting you see some things to look for. Plane currently in for annual. v/r,dr
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Nose wheel brake out force keeps getting lower
On recent landings I encountered nose shimmy so I took the wheel fairings off and adjusted the brake out force to be ~26lbs (it was about 10lbs). I also made sure the Belleville washers were installed correctly. That worked for a small time but the shimmy reappeared after 5-10 landings. Lifted...
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Modifying the 2019 Cowling for the EXP119 exhaust
Hello, Has anyone tried to modify the legacy lower RV-14 cowling to adapt to the new EXP119 dual exhaust pipes? Any pictures would be great!
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Modifications that you have Made to your RV-12 after Certification? E-LSA Only!
Thanks! I knew the reason was that they though it should emulate a manual flap handle. But that's bunk! Every pilot I've flown with in the -12 repeatedly moves the switch the wrong way. When you see a switch, you don't think "flap handle". That just doesn't jibe. If I could, I'd either...
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Removing seized in tailspring.
When I purchased my partially completed RV8 it would not fit in the moving truck I showed up with. My original plan was to unbolt the tail spring and slide it out but it was seized so tightly in that we couldn’t remove it with the tools we had, so I opted to cut the tailspring so I could shut...
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Plans / build manual display
What are you all planning to use in the shop for reviewing / displaying the plans / build manual? I'm pretty much 100% dependent on readers now, trying to decide what option is best. I have an old large ipad, thought I might use that and take an old appleTV and old TV set out there and airplay...
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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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