WDYDWYRTW? Feb 21-22,2026
What did you do with your RV this weekend? Getting this weekend‘s thread started. Here’s what’s in the air 9:45 AM Saturday morning. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! v/r,dr
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Push to Start or Key
Good morning everyone, I am putting ideas for my panel together and was looking for opinions or experience with starting options. I would like to install a Push to Start like my car has, but I am wondering how to secure the engine when I don't want it running. My thoughts are a hidden kill...
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Photos of EFI fuel return line routing?
I will have fuel injection that requires return lines to the tanks in my RV-7. I have the appropriate Andair duplex valve. Does anyone have photos of routing the return fuel lines in the fuselage, through the fuselage sides, and to the returns on the tanks?
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Found Crack in Engine Mount
During Condition Inspection. Found crack through the engine mount near the left main gear. Wondering if I should repair existing mount or buy a new one. This should be a pretty big undertaking…
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GRT Pitch Servo Install
Finally getting around to installing a GRT pitch servo in my 6A. Wondering if anyone has any pictures or tips that may make the job easier. I have the pitch install kit from about ten years ago by no documentation. Website info is somewhat vague and most pics on older threads are no longer...
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Sky-Tec 149-12XLT Solenoid "Click" E-mail from Hartzell
E-mail exchange with Tim at Sky-Tec Hartzell To: Sky-tec (Hartzell) We have the Sky-Tec 149-12XLT in our RV-14a with the IO390 motor. After 150 hours of operation, we got the "Click" no start. After pulling and cleaning the solenoid we went an additional 50 hours before the next "Click" no...
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Flying the Mach Loop in Wales UK
The Mach Loop (or Machynlleth Loop) is a world-renowned, low-level military flight training area in Mid-Wales, UK. It consists of a series of valleys between Dolgellau and Machynlleth where fast jets from the RAF and international air forces fly as low as 100–250 feet, making it a premier spot...
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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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