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First Flight …Estevanb
RE: GEA24 GAD29 GDL51 placement’
…rockbottom PIREP
I built a stand-alone rack that stacks the GEA24, GAD29, and GDL39R together and sits directly behind two G5s on the right side of the instrument panel. The GDU is in the center and directly behind and slightly below it is a VPX Pro with a GTR20 stacked on top of it. A GMC307 autopilot control panel is mounted on top of the GDU.To the left of the GDU is a GMA245 stacked on top of a GTN 650. There’s also a GSU45 AHRS, an avionics ground bus, and a backup battery crammed in there.
With everything wired up, coupled with antenna coax, pitot-static lines, and service loops, I can barely get my hand in there. My thinking at the time was to minimize the length of the CAN bus and wiring runs to remotely mounted boxes figuring I wouldn’t have get in there very often. However, even with an avionics access panel in the forward cargo bin it’s a pain to work on.
RVScooter
RV-8 Status Report
…kens_cockpit
Off to the airport today. I think it’s the beginning of the end.
jackking123
Winter: Canadian Methods
…riser
Reporting back with findings following blocking the air passages from the front spar and the right side scat tube hole.
The canopy was previously only weather stripped from the middle to the rear. Now it's sealed all its lenght.
My passenger friend in the back reported feeling practically no drafts or close to nothing.
Previously, lots of cold air rushed from below the floor, especially around the rear stick and I felt a good breeze near the throttle quadrant that forced wearing a light glove on the left hand.
Data point, sunny day, 02°C at 3000'.
The sun obviously warmed the cabin, and the heater was completly closed during the entire 1 hour flight.
We were very comfortable the whole time.
Panel #4
…n144sh
This is my 4th iteration since plane first flew in 2000.
Rudder Stop Extension
…Matt
Somewhere between initial fitment and final installation I ended up with rudder stops that were slightly too short, allowing a bit too much rudder travel. I didn't want to go through the pain of drilling out and re-riveting new stops, so - with official blessing from Van's - I added "rudder stop extensions" just like the ones on the factory RV-9A (photo below). The screws are upside down to avoid interference with the rudder cables.
This works so well that I wish it was the default configuration: The tabs riveted to the fuselage ought to be one standard size, allowing you to much more easily fine-tune the geometry of the 1/8" thick extensions which perform the actual rudder-stopping. If I ever build another one of these machines I will probably just do this from the very start.
Wing Wiring Data
…Jonnyb
mc607
….motor mount mod
…this is what Pete made on his lathe for me. O.D. of washer part of SS bushing is slightly bigger than the reg .063 washer.
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WDYDWYRTW (11 / 15-17 / 2024). Icarian Settlement from 1848 and more....
What did you do with your RV this weekend? Here's my entry to get this round started... Friday for me is what others might call Sat/Sun due to usual weekend part time sim work, so I thought I’d report a short flight from Thursday (close enough) to start this weekend’s ‘WDYDWYRTW’ thread. A...
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First Flight …Estevanb
Finally my turn! First flight was a success!
What an incredible airplane! Took off in a very short space and climbed like a rocket. Data log showed an unbelievable 2330ft per minute from seal level to 2000ft. I stayed on top of the airport for 1h30min at 75% power for engine break in. I have to say I just came down because of fuel. I was...
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RE: GEA24 GAD29 GDL51 placement’
…rockbottom PIREP
I built a stand-alone rack that stacks the GEA24, GAD29, and GDL39R together and sits directly behind two G5s on the right side of the instrument panel. The GDU is in the center and directly behind and slightly below it is a VPX Pro with a GTR20 stacked on top of it. A GMC307 autopilot control panel is mounted on top of the GDU.To the left of the GDU is a GMA245 stacked on top of a GTN 650. There’s also a GSU45 AHRS, an avionics ground bus, and a backup battery crammed in there.
With everything wired up, coupled with antenna coax, pitot-static lines, and service loops, I can barely get my hand in there. My thinking at the time was to minimize the length of the CAN bus and wiring runs to remotely mounted boxes figuring I wouldn’t have get in there very often. However, even with an avionics access panel in the forward cargo bin it’s a pain to work on.
GEA24 GAD29 GDL51 placement
It's a tight fit behind the RV8 panel for these three boxes: GEA 24 Engine Instrument GAD29 Arinc GDL 51 XM weather WIth the radio stack on the left (the GTN 650 is very deep), it's a tight fit for all three above boxes. Or is it? Anybody out there come up with a clever...
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RVScooter
Drilling Misaligned Holes?
This is probably a really stupid question that has already been answered, but I haven't been able to find it after searching through the forums. It's time to start drilling the fuselage skin holes on my 8A. The first instruction is to match drill the holes along the bottom of the F-891 Fwd Side...
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RV-8 Status Report
…kens_cockpit
Off to the airport today. I think it’s the beginning of the end.
Show us the status of your 8/8A project!
This is correct. My battery (EarthX) is on the firewall, I have an RV200 composite prop and the grove one piece gear. CG with me, wife, fuel and baggage will be right around 83”. Sorry all, I had a Homer Simpson moment (Doh!) :D Of course the CG will move rearward with fuel and people...
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jackking123
Panel Ready to Cut Metal, Laser Cutting, Mock Up, Design Choices, IFR Glass Cheap, Critique My Panel
I have asked plenty of questions and it's time to cut. Local metal laser shop is cutting it, about $150. Hold my hand, ha ha. I am pretty much locked in to final design give or take a few details. But last chance to "change my mind". Take a look, any gotchas you experienced. suggestions. Q...
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Winter: Canadian Methods
…riser
Reporting back with findings following blocking the air passages from the front spar and the right side scat tube hole.
The canopy was previously only weather stripped from the middle to the rear. Now it's sealed all its lenght.
My passenger friend in the back reported feeling practically no drafts or close to nothing.
Previously, lots of cold air rushed from below the floor, especially around the rear stick and I felt a good breeze near the throttle quadrant that forced wearing a light glove on the left hand.
Data point, sunny day, 02°C at 3000'.
The sun obviously warmed the cabin, and the heater was completly closed during the entire 1 hour flight.
We were very comfortable the whole time.
Building an RV for Canadian Winters
For those that do winter flying (say in the neighbourhood of -15C / +5F which is a typical day in the prairies for 1/2 the year), are there any experiences with what you like/don't like or what you would do different with setting up your RV? - Does the canopy get frosted up? - Do you use no...
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Panel #4
…n144sh
This is my 4th iteration since plane first flew in 2000.
Show us your panel!
I wanted a clean, uncluttered panel and also to retain the canopy hinge release handle so Com 2 (GTR-20) and transponder (GTX-45R) went under the panel. Electrical protection is all fuses except for the alternator field breaker; I mounted two fuse blocks on the right panel support rib. I'm...
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Rudder Stop Extension
…Matt
Somewhere between initial fitment and final installation I ended up with rudder stops that were slightly too short, allowing a bit too much rudder travel. I didn't want to go through the pain of drilling out and re-riveting new stops, so - with official blessing from Van's - I added "rudder stop extensions" just like the ones on the factory RV-9A (photo below). The screws are upside down to avoid interference with the rudder cables.
This works so well that I wish it was the default configuration: The tabs riveted to the fuselage ought to be one standard size, allowing you to much more easily fine-tune the geometry of the 1/8" thick extensions which perform the actual rudder-stopping. If I ever build another one of these machines I will probably just do this from the very start.
Rudder Stops- When to Drill
My aft fuse is all match drilled and ready for disassembly, deburring, etc. Wondering about the rudder stops. I’m going to use the standard vans recommended stops. Just wondering if I should make them now and drill the tail, or is it best to wait until later in the build.
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Wing Wiring Data
…Jonnyb
Wing wiring
Hello, TIA I’m working on my -8 wing wiring/routing. I’m Using The recommended size of 5/8” holes from the bellcrank area to the wingtip/wing root ribs by opening up the tooling holes. I am debating using conduit and or just the snap in bushings. Has Anyone experienced issues with just the snap...
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mc607
….motor mount mod
…this is what Pete made on his lathe for me. O.D. of washer part of SS bushing is slightly bigger than the reg .063 washer.
Engine mount alignment to firewall
Has anyone ran into this issue? My upper right engine mount to firewall bolt hole is not aligned well with the engine mount. The result is that there is uneven pressure on the washer even after it is tightened. Is this a big problem? The bolt goes in, but is riding to one side of the hole of...
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