Sawtooth Climb Test
As I've mentioned my RV8 didn't come with a POH. So in my quest to create one, and get to know my airplane a little better I have been doing "tests" here and there and keeping notes. One thing I didn't have was VSpeeds. My airplane is built pretty close to plans, BUT I have an IO-360 and Catto...
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GTN GPS Antenna just aft of the canopy rail?
Hello! I'm (still) waiting on backordered parts, so I don't have the ability to actually roll my canopy frame on the mounts. I'm finishing up the last bit of wiring - antennas! Would this location conflict with the frame at all as it moves? Or is it safe to place the antenna here? I can't...
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Thoughts/Advice on panel additions
Before actual, after plan. After sleeping on it, radio and transponder will move under G3X so as to better lay out switches and CB's. Please advise, with yes, no or have you thought about this. Day VFR panel with room for next owner to add IFR Nav.
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The big reason why we added the shutoff valve was a safety thing. We certainly did not want guys draining the tanks by pulling the drain valves and dumping fuel into a bucket. I had a nightmare about that scenario---draining fuel and some comes up and generates some static electricity and ignites the thing. So we were explicit about using a shutoff valve in our packages, and instructions on how to do it. Some may like the valve idea ( well the whole package I guess), some have even made their own modifications after the install. There is a well known selector valve manufacturer that has a root system diagram, we just took it and made it into a package, with a shutoff valve. Yes, we have had alot of flame wars over this, but it sure beats crawling in and out of the cabin to service a filter in close confines.
Fuel filter and fuel pump location and inspection
In hunting down the source of a strong odor of fuel in the cockpit after sitting closed for overnight or longer periods (in addition to prepping for the condition inspection) I have removed the seats and most of the panels and covers in the cockpit. The good news is that no fuel leaks are...
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Panel Switch (Placards) Labels - Visibility Below Avionics Bezel Blocking Readability - Label Above, On Side or Below Switch
SEE PICTURE - Note Labels are photo shopped in. They look OK at this low angle, lower than if seated. Fuselage is not finished to test. https://photos.app.goo.gl/im2UuUjNrHzejhn36 Does anyone know PANEL ANGLE? Sight angle to lower part of panel? (guessing 30 degrees) The G5, GRT EFIS and the...
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Banjo Fittings
I am probably way over thinking this but first time dealing with this type of fitting. I am going to install this into my beringer brake master cylinders are my questions; 1. Is the left item accurate that I will sandwich the banjo fitting between the two crush washers? 2. For the alignment...
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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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