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RV-8 #82950
In Feb, a few months after moving back to the States, a couple members of my local EAA chapter took my wife and me for a formation intro ride in their RV-8As. About two minutes into the flight, my wife keyed the mic and informed me that we were going to build an -8. Within a month of that...
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RV7 bottom & side skin layer order question
Hey all, my exact question is asked (but unanswered) in this very old thread. Copying his words here: It appears, from the drawings, that the F-776 Fwd Bottom Skin goes UNDER the F-770 Fwd side skins. This would also make sense from the perspective of rain runoff. However, doing it that way...
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Restoring a wood prop
I would like to restore a Catto propeller my twenty years old the very first one. I was able to remove blistered leading edge guard with very little damage to the paint. I started sanding the tips. I would appreciate tips on materials and technique. There is nothing in the archives on...
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I'm freezing
Winterization Kit for ULS! Van's is out of stock. It was 8 degrees this morning when I went flying. I froze. The CHT's were 140. The cabin heat control when pilled blew cold air. Does anyone have a winterization kit they would be willing to sell me?
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Did I Just Experience a Stuck Exhaust Valve? Confirmed!
We dont have a dog in this hunt, but surely seems like its time for a new design engine. I agree! I'm new to aircraft ownership (REALLY new considering mine isn't even completed yet). But, one thing that has really caught my attention since joining this forum is how "unreliable" these darned...
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Looking for solutions to fix a leaky drain fitting...
The fuel drain flange, VA-112, on my Left QB Tank circa 2015 (Philippines), decided to spring a leak and ruin my high-$$$ paint job :( And, pressurizing the tank slightly and spraying a mixture of soapy water on the flange revealed the end of the leak path: Looking inside the tank, it...
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old farts forming up for another season
Treasure Coast KFPR Invite… For Thursday, May 2nd, 2024… https://us18.campaign-archive.com/?e=985d565717&u=c4993321b97ea47e644911b20&id=732eecc91b Time to head to the Coast… Treasure Coast International KFPR. I’ve talked with Frank at APP Jet Center. I’ve talked with Jennifer at the Tiki...
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First Flight: Matthew Rivard’s RV-10 | Kansas City. RV-10 #42596
https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/matthew-rivards-rv-10/ “I completed the first flight of my RV-10, N238MJ, and I’m happy to report it was entirely uneventful, with everything going exactly as planned. The aircraft performed perfectly in all phases of flight and flew true right out of...
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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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