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dr
…kens_cockpit, “In the eyes of the law, VH KJS is now an aeroplane. Special Certificate of Airworthiness issued by CASA AP Norm Edmunds on 13 April 2025 - 21 years 3 months and 15 days after the first deburring of the rudder ribs started.
I know there are those who say it is not an aeroplane until it flies or even until Phase 1 is completed. I choose to ignore that view. It feels like an aircraft now.
Many people to thank which I will do after the first flight.”
RE: Archer VOR location (fore & aft) within the wingtip
…Carl Froehlich
Move it aft and do not run the strobe/nav/LL wires on it like shown in the install instructions. Why poke the RFI bear??
This location provides for ~100nm VOR reception, and LOC/GS far beyond practical ranges.
Side note, the antenna in the photo is homebrew. It sticks out further into the wingtip than the Archer.
Dean Pichon
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SilverEagle2
Visited the Mothership...ish! Unfortunately, I arrived too late on Friday to get a tour and had to leave on Sunday.
Had the pleasure of hearing Van give a great presentation on the history of Van's, Experimental Aviation, and his journey at a conference this weekend for the Oregon Wing of the Civil Air Patrol in McMinnville, OR. I also had the chance to go on a VIP tour of the Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation Museum.
We'd met prior (way back when I started my build, so it was good to share and catch up).
It was a fun weekend.
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The pilot in this story achieved perhaps a best-possible outcome, but the aircraft owner, builder, and maintainer chose poorly, to say the least. They are all one and the same person--namely me. Comes now the penitent, seeking the solace of public confession in the Chapel of VAF. On Saturday...
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…kens_cockpit, “In the eyes of the law, VH KJS is now an aeroplane. Special Certificate of Airworthiness issued by CASA AP Norm Edmunds on 13 April 2025 - 21 years 3 months and 15 days after the first deburring of the rudder ribs started.
I know there are those who say it is not an aeroplane until it flies or even until Phase 1 is completed. I choose to ignore that view. It feels like an aircraft now.
Many people to thank which I will do after the first flight.”
WDYDWYRTW? 4 / 11-12 / 2025
... Looking forward to hearing how folks are spending their RV weekend :-). Hope you're having a great one. v/r,dr
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RE: Archer VOR location (fore & aft) within the wingtip
…Carl Froehlich
Move it aft and do not run the strobe/nav/LL wires on it like shown in the install instructions. Why poke the RFI bear??
This location provides for ~100nm VOR reception, and LOC/GS far beyond practical ranges.
Side note, the antenna in the photo is homebrew. It sticks out further into the wingtip than the Archer.
Archer VOR location (fore & aft) within the wingtip
I waited to get the fiberglass VXI wingtips from Aeroleds, to mount the Archer VOR antenna in the wingtip. I know how the wires are routed is critical and ALL of the wiring in the wings is shielded. I'm asking how far away from the LED's should I mount the Archer VOR? The Archer...
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Dean Pichon
Looking for an ExpBus switch P/N
Hi All, After almost 24 years of service, the plastic rocker portion of the (red) avionics switch cracked. I removed the switch and determined it was manufactured by C&K. I was able to build a P/N for this unit using the internet literature, but have learnedthe part is obsolete. I have been...
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tims88
NPT Fitting - Did I do this correctly?
I've watched the EAA Hints for Homebuilders video on NPT fittings but I still want to make sure I did my first NPT fitting correctly or not. I used Loctite 567. Here's how I put it on the fitting: Is that too much/too little sealant? Is it too close/too far away from the end of the fitting...
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Pdp7427
On the move
Big day getting my -10 out of the basement and into my friend’s hangar, ‘Murica!
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SilverEagle2
Visited the Mothership...ish! Unfortunately, I arrived too late on Friday to get a tour and had to leave on Sunday.
Had the pleasure of hearing Van give a great presentation on the history of Van's, Experimental Aviation, and his journey at a conference this weekend for the Oregon Wing of the Civil Air Patrol in McMinnville, OR. I also had the chance to go on a VIP tour of the Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation Museum.
We'd met prior (way back when I started my build, so it was good to share and catch up).
It was a fun weekend.
RV-7 #73886
Late to the game in this forum...but the last 4 months have been CRAZY!!! Sam James Cowl/Plenum ordered and delivered Engine ordered (IO-390-EXP119 - Dual P-Mag, Silver Case, Black Cylinders) Prop/Spinner ordered (Hartzell Explorer 72") - Delivery next month First Grandbaby/Wingman (Willow)...
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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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