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RVs on Skies
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Sertice Loop PIREP
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Starter: 2AWG or 4AWG
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WDYDWYRTW? 12 / 14-15 / 2024.
...getting this weekend's thread started. Had two hours free Sat. to drive out and put the top cowl on, take off the pants and air the tires up. Moving the needle . How 'bout you? v/r,dr 1:15pm DFW time:
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RVs on Skies
Got skis?
Has anyone successfully installed and operated skis on their RV? I am considering Aero 2800 retractable wheel penetration skis for my RV-14. These thoughts happen when it’s-6f outside.
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bertschb
Help wiring AeroLED VXi wing tip lights
I started another thread recently looking for recommendations for shops that would build custom harnesses for me to accommodate my AeroLED VXi lights. Basically everybody just said do it myself so I'm going to see how far I can get trying it myself - with your help! Here's where I'm at- I'm...
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airguy
Diverted today for an overtemp.
I ran across something interesting today, and I wonder if others have seen it. I wanted to get this written out while it's still fresh in my my memory. This morning I launched out of Longview TX KGGG for home 73XA VFR with flight following at 8500, due to higher headwinds aloft. Preflight, taxi...
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dr
Designing a 3D Phone Cradle to Use Instead of Kneeboard
For the last few months I've been using only my iPhone in the cockpit, leaving the iPad home. Less stuff to keep track of on contract gigs and in the sim. Also, the phone is always with me and can talk to the Internet without tethering (my iPad is Wi-Fi only). Faster to file and amend flight...
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coachwatson
Canopy cracked in flight!
Hi all - I was flying in my RV-8 on a cold day and was climbing to avoid some clouds (and potential icing), and heard two large pops or bangs at around 15,000 feet (around 0F or -11C temp). When I landed, I saw that the canopy was cracked almost 3/4 of the way around (see picture). Any advice...
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Sertice Loop PIREP
…georgemohr
Service loop for wing/fuselage connectors?
Dumb question: how much of a service loop do I need between wing harness and the fuselage harness connector? My wing wiring harness was installed (I’m 2nd builder), and I’m installing a Stein fuselage harness (with mods) now. thx!
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rsr3
Hartzell Blended Airfoil / Prop Flange Bushings
I could do with a bit of help - firewall forward is definitely a steep learning curve each and every day! I went to mount the prop so that I can start work on the cowlings and discovered that not all prop flanges are equal. Well, specifically, prop bushings. I've tried searching, I've...
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Starter: 2AWG or 4AWG
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Starter: 2AWG or 4AWG
I'm finalizing my RV-10 electrical design and I wanted some feedback on the size of wire for the starter. I have the battery and contactor in the tailcone and 2AWG from the contactor to the firewall. The question is: do I want 2AWG or 4AWG from the starter contactor to the starter? It's a fairly...
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TS Flightlines
Why we use stainless hose ends--
I recieved a call the other day from a gentlemen wanting to know if we could help him. He stated that he 'broke' a fitting. Well generally this is no big deal, but sure, send us the hose and we'll look at it. Well it arrived and as I suspected, the nut was broken at the flare from overtorque...
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rdt7
Flap Crank to Torque Arm Distance
Page 34-02 Step 5 has me measuring the distance between the flap crank and torque arm. It's not clear to me where on the right hand side of the attached picture do I start the measurement. Is it from the torque arm or the WH-00026 which was attached to it in an earlier step?
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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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