Please excuse the early Monday push - working side job Sunday and the VAF window was shortened <g>. Replaced the 33 year old carb ($19 Amazon) on my Honda HR215SX mower Saturday, purchased new in 1992. That and stayed indoors to keep out of the dust bowl outside. Crazy Wx all over. Possible RV flight this week. <fingers crossed>.
Hope you had a nice weekend.
v/r,dr
dr
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David Paule Chute Update (RV-3B)
1. The sewn-on shoulder harness pads are very thick and I don’t know yet if I’ll get rid of them. They are comfy, though, and so far feel great.
2. The plane’s mounting points on the turtledeck above the baggage area need to be made to fit a bolt and nut and washer. I’d done that, and installed them okay, but had to install the bolt pointing up because I could get the nut into the space but not the whole bolt. No biggie.
3. I had to use the work platform I’d made years ago to do the install, laying on my back. Getting in and out was harder than it was back then, mostly because I’d forgotten the routine bends and twists, but also because the cockpit is more mature now and more things are in it.
4. The bottom outboard corners of the seat back needed trimming to clear the seat belt attachment fittings. They already cleared the plane’s mounting points. I had to rim the corners about 1/2” for this.
Shawn's -4 re-build
…update
I am getting ready to cut the old cowling but looking at @Flyhud 's cowling, there seems to be large gaps to fill on mine. I am fairly inexperienced with making these sort of mods. I would think that forcing the old cowl (after it is cut) into a position suitable for fiberglassing the 2 together is not a good idea. I have been told that some reforming can be done with a little heat. Or do I cut way back and add many new layers of glass to get closer to the new cowl? My plane is circa 1984 so I am wondering if cowls were different, in shape, back then? Once I make some cuts, things could get easier to manipulate into place. But thought I might ask all first before I go doing something I will regret
Shark
RV-14A
…Navy76
My plane has been flying for four years but I just got it back from the paint shop a few weeks ago. Weather has only allowed a few flight since so I don’t have many photos yet. I finally have a completed plane… for now. Cascade Customs and Design in Bend, OR painted it and I would highly recommend them . First class job! The second photo is in their shop with the canopy still masked .
Convert electric to manual flaps
…Ralph Inkster reply
As mentioned by most posts above- the easiest & probably best option would be to change out your actuator, or update your existing actuator with a flap controller of some sort either through your EFIS, SportPlane controller, or other such.
Converting electric to manual flaps isn't as easy as changing a lever to a handle. There are dimensional differences in the torque tube that would effect flap travel. The angle & lengths of the 3 levers are different between the 2 setups, so, unless you have some parts out of another manual 6 to install in your plane, you will need to relocate & weld all 3 levers (lengthen the outboard levers to 7.5" & fabricate a new handle lever) on your old torque tube. The manual torque tube will also have to be repositioned from behind of the F605 bulkheads to in front of them. Dimensions are in the FULL version of the RV-6/A plans.
Yes it was fun having the ability to slam instant flap in when needed, but it is so much nicer to be able to feed flap & coordinate trim at the same time for smooth transitions.
cajanwings
erich weaver
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WDYDWYRTW? 3 / 15-16 / 2025
...getting this weekend's "What did you do with your RV this weekend?" thread started. Hope you're having a great one. v/r,dr
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Flush pop rivets on the wing rear spar doublers
The wing KAI section 14-03 asks to countersink the lower side holes of the rear spar doublers and install flush pop rivets (marked with the red rectangle below). Although it's easy to do, I'm curious about the reason for making this specific part flush. Is it for clearance when attaching the...
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David Paule Chute Update (RV-3B)
1. The sewn-on shoulder harness pads are very thick and I don’t know yet if I’ll get rid of them. They are comfy, though, and so far feel great.
2. The plane’s mounting points on the turtledeck above the baggage area need to be made to fit a bolt and nut and washer. I’d done that, and installed them okay, but had to install the bolt pointing up because I could get the nut into the space but not the whole bolt. No biggie.
3. I had to use the work platform I’d made years ago to do the install, laying on my back. Getting in and out was harder than it was back then, mostly because I’d forgotten the routine bends and twists, but also because the cockpit is more mature now and more things are in it.
4. The bottom outboard corners of the seat back needed trimming to clear the seat belt attachment fittings. They already cleared the plane’s mounting points. I had to rim the corners about 1/2” for this.
RV-3B Dave's in Colorado
Just a note to say that the surgery seems to have done what it was supposed to Stay tuned to this station! Dave Great news!! :D
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Shawn's -4 re-build
…update
I am getting ready to cut the old cowling but looking at @Flyhud 's cowling, there seems to be large gaps to fill on mine. I am fairly inexperienced with making these sort of mods. I would think that forcing the old cowl (after it is cut) into a position suitable for fiberglassing the 2 together is not a good idea. I have been told that some reforming can be done with a little heat. Or do I cut way back and add many new layers of glass to get closer to the new cowl? My plane is circa 1984 so I am wondering if cowls were different, in shape, back then? Once I make some cuts, things could get easier to manipulate into place. But thought I might ask all first before I go doing something I will regret
Shawn's -4 re-build
An issue came up that I have not seen a lot posted about. It is mentioned at the end of this thread in post #11 but not resolved. I am having the same issue. Any else have to deal with this? I feel like the tube is too close to the mount, and engine vibrations could cause issues. The tube is all...
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Shark
loss of Fuel pressure issue
Looking for some help from somebody smarter than me, I have been chasing a loss of fuel pressure for years now and I am at a loss, Here is what I can tell you: O-320 E2D carbureted RV9A (higher time) Flown approximately 150-200 hours per year holds fuel pressure with the Boost pump on I would...
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RV-14A
…Navy76
My plane has been flying for four years but I just got it back from the paint shop a few weeks ago. Weather has only allowed a few flight since so I don’t have many photos yet. I finally have a completed plane… for now. Cascade Customs and Design in Bend, OR painted it and I would highly recommend them . First class job! The second photo is in their shop with the canopy still masked .
Show us a photo of your completed RV 14
First and foremost, your plane looks absolutely fantastic! Well executed and congratulations. I am intrigued by the louvers as I covet your temperatures. Are the temperatures without the louvers with the cowl (cooling) flap open or closed? Add-on questions. I also like the cup holder...
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Convert electric to manual flaps
…Ralph Inkster reply
As mentioned by most posts above- the easiest & probably best option would be to change out your actuator, or update your existing actuator with a flap controller of some sort either through your EFIS, SportPlane controller, or other such.
Converting electric to manual flaps isn't as easy as changing a lever to a handle. There are dimensional differences in the torque tube that would effect flap travel. The angle & lengths of the 3 levers are different between the 2 setups, so, unless you have some parts out of another manual 6 to install in your plane, you will need to relocate & weld all 3 levers (lengthen the outboard levers to 7.5" & fabricate a new handle lever) on your old torque tube. The manual torque tube will also have to be repositioned from behind of the F605 bulkheads to in front of them. Dimensions are in the FULL version of the RV-6/A plans.
Yes it was fun having the ability to slam instant flap in when needed, but it is so much nicer to be able to feed flap & coordinate trim at the same time for smooth transitions.
Convert electric to manual flaps
I have a -6A with electric flaps. I don’t like them. I’d like to convert them to manual flaps. Anyone had any experience? Juice worth the squeeze? My electric flaps are inop at the moment.
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cajanwings
Lyc Intake pipe O ring issue
Opinions please: This is a new one for me. Installing a forward sump IO-360 on an 7 after a fresh Overhaul. Took a couple of intake pipes off to facilitate installing other things. When reinstalling these intake pipes the big red O ring ends up very deep inside the sump bore. The #2...
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erich weaver
AFP filter check
I have an AFP FM-200 fuel injection system on my -7A. I occasionally check the filter that is mounted with the fuel boost pump but according to the manual there is an additional screen at the fuel inlet of the throttle body, which I have never removed and checked for debris since installation...
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