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Vendor Introduction (Taylor at Aero Garage)
(3) More Panel Pics Added
…..to my collection. dr
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RV8Squaz
So, I may have fixed my starter problem. Before running over to Spruce to get a new starter, I decided to "bench" check mine before turning it in for core value. I ran a pair of jumper cables from my car's battery to the starter and voila' it worked normally and no smoke! Now I was perplexed. I was ready to buy I new starter and then I wasn't. During the process of attaching the jumper cables to the starter, I noticed I must have turned the braided wire's terminal when I replaced the solenoid in the first place. It was touching the rubber piece and nearly touching the starter's case. I loosened the nut on the stud and re-oriented the terminal. The starter now works flawlessly. I bumped the starter about 7 times before re-installing the cowl. I'll go test fly it it tomorrow. If it works for the next dozen times, I'll call it fixed. I must have been a little careless when I installed the new solenoid and didn't notice that the terminal had turned. Here's a pic with the terminal in the right orientation.
Thanks for your help everyone!
rag’s DIY Heavy Duty Rudder/Elev/Tailwheel Gust Lock
I run loose cables to the rudder which allows it to bounce around in the wind or someone's prop wash. A few years ago the plane was caught in a nasty sand storm (tied down), which really beat up my airplane and pitted the plexi. I designed a heavy duty gust lock system to hold the rudder and the elevators, no matter which direction the wind was coming from. I also have a light duty gust lock for the rudder if I am only leaving the airplane for a short time in calm winds.
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Vendor Introduction (Taylor at Aero Garage)
What's going on at The Aero Garage (Vendor Introduction and Updates)
Hello VAF, My name is Taylor, and I'm the owner/operator of the Aero Garage; a small company devoted to designing and manufacturing aftermarket components for experimental aircraft. I spent 7 years on the engineering team at Van's Aircraft during which time I designed, manufactured, and tested...
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(3) More Panel Pics Added
…..to my collection. dr
RV Panels (in High Res) - Doug Reeves
This SmugMug album, created 3/17/17, is used to store LARGE images of RV panels. After clicking on an image, look for the 'Sizes' icon in the lower right corner to select 'Original'. Most images will be over 3,000 pixels wide - almost actual size. If you would like your RV panel spotlighted...
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Zero Time RV 6 for sale
In August of 2023 I completed N644PW and was issued the Special Airworthiness Certificate and granted the 40 hour test program (and area) I had requested. Shortly afterward, I received the Repairman's certificate for this airplane ( Sept 20, 2023 certificate # 4898239) which I had requested as...
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Coast Guard's 100th Anniversary RV-12
It was Fulltron's privilege to help bring Tony's vision to life. After serving as a Coast Guard pilot (plane pictured below), he wanted to replicate the 100th anniversary design on his personal RV-12. Fulltron might be a little partial, but we think it turned out perfect.
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jamcgee1978
VHF comm antenna in baggage area ?
I am currently installing the Airwards access panels in the rear baggage floor. I had originally planned comm antenna locations to be under the seats following what others have done but access is damn tight in there. Having now installed the step access panels I wanted to ask is there any reason...
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toolmanmike
FlyLed Wing Tip Landing Lights
I’ve done a lot of searches and can’t seem to find anything specific to the RV7A on this. Looking for feedback from someone that’s installed the Flyled wing tip lights into the current/newer style wing tip on a flying plane. My concern is that they won’t provide enough lighting directly in front...
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jackking123
P-Mag Switchology How Did You Do It? What You Think of My 3 Ideas?
So all P-Mag drivers know there is power, P-lead. Assume x2 P-Mags, to test you ground one P-Mag P-Lead and on opposite P-Mag you turn the power off to test self-power function. Question is how to do. What did you do? Would you do it different next time. #1) Two power (toggle) switches and one...
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RV White Pages Updated
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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RV8Squaz
So, I may have fixed my starter problem. Before running over to Spruce to get a new starter, I decided to "bench" check mine before turning it in for core value. I ran a pair of jumper cables from my car's battery to the starter and voila' it worked normally and no smoke! Now I was perplexed. I was ready to buy I new starter and then I wasn't. During the process of attaching the jumper cables to the starter, I noticed I must have turned the braided wire's terminal when I replaced the solenoid in the first place. It was touching the rubber piece and nearly touching the starter's case. I loosened the nut on the stud and re-oriented the terminal. The starter now works flawlessly. I bumped the starter about 7 times before re-installing the cowl. I'll go test fly it it tomorrow. If it works for the next dozen times, I'll call it fixed. I must have been a little careless when I installed the new solenoid and didn't notice that the terminal had turned. Here's a pic with the terminal in the right orientation.
Thanks for your help everyone!
SkyTech LS starter solenoid
So, why are so many of these Ford PMGR solenoids failing at such low hours? Skylor had an interesting theory: on airplanes, the ring gear and starter nosecone are exposed and pull in dust and grit kicked up by the prop and deposit that dust on the plunger of the solenoid, which eventually binds...
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rag’s DIY Heavy Duty Rudder/Elev/Tailwheel Gust Lock
I run loose cables to the rudder which allows it to bounce around in the wind or someone's prop wash. A few years ago the plane was caught in a nasty sand storm (tied down), which really beat up my airplane and pitted the plexi. I designed a heavy duty gust lock system to hold the rudder and the elevators, no matter which direction the wind was coming from. I also have a light duty gust lock for the rudder if I am only leaving the airplane for a short time in calm winds.
RV-4 rudder gust lock
I am looking for a rudder gust lock for my RV-4. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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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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