Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and RV-filled weekend.
v/r,dr
David Paule -3B Update
Back on the FAB, which has been more difficult for me than I'd expected.... For the cowl snout layup, I’d suggest a male mold inside the snout, with plastic release tape (i.e., packing tape) on just the foam. Let the layup cover the cowl fiberglass as needed. And go from there.
Bbaggerman RV-12
Ben Ellis
RE: Slider canopy stop / latch
…MikeyDale PIREP
I solved this problem about 5 years ago and it has worked great! I have the Flyboys Supertracks Canopy extension so I have a roller as you can see in the picture. You could come up with a piece to replace it if you dont have the Canopy Extension. I made a L shaped piece from a piece of stainless steel sheet I had laying around. I attached it in the middle with a stainless screw and nylock nut with a deldrin washer between so that it will rock with the smallest of effort yet stay in the position I want. Then I put another screw with washers to act as a stop. Now I can move this small inconspicuous piece with my elbow while taxiing without even looking. Pictured is the open position and the closed position. Closed position holds my canopy open about 6 inches open.
AOG
Mothership
UPDATED PHONE SUPPORT HOURS STARTING APRIL 21ST
At Van’s, our top priority is delivering the best possible support to our customers—whether you’re currently building, flying, or dreaming about your next aviation adventure. To ensure responsiveness and that we meet your needs efficiently, we’re making a few changes to our phone support hours, as well as our factory tour and demo flight schedules.
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David Paule -3B Update
Back on the FAB, which has been more difficult for me than I'd expected.... For the cowl snout layup, I’d suggest a male mold inside the snout, with plastic release tape (i.e., packing tape) on just the foam. Let the layup cover the cowl fiberglass as needed. And go from there.
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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Bbaggerman RV-12
Getting high in my RV-12
Today I went out for a test flight in my RV-12. Normally I bump along at 1500' to 3500', occasionally more. I was wondering what it would do at a higher altitude. My goal today was 9500'. I was able to climb from 1000' to 9500' in about 12 minutes, which averages to about 700 fpm. I was just me...
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Ben Ellis
RV-8 electrical system critique
I’m getting ready to install the electrical system in my RV-8 and I was hoping you experienced builders could take a look at my power schematic and let me know if you see any issues. I based the design on Nuckoll’s Z-14. I fly IFR and wanted a dual isolated bus electrical system for several...
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RE: Slider canopy stop / latch
…MikeyDale PIREP
I solved this problem about 5 years ago and it has worked great! I have the Flyboys Supertracks Canopy extension so I have a roller as you can see in the picture. You could come up with a piece to replace it if you dont have the Canopy Extension. I made a L shaped piece from a piece of stainless steel sheet I had laying around. I attached it in the middle with a stainless screw and nylock nut with a deldrin washer between so that it will rock with the smallest of effort yet stay in the position I want. Then I put another screw with washers to act as a stop. Now I can move this small inconspicuous piece with my elbow while taxiing without even looking. Pictured is the open position and the closed position. Closed position holds my canopy open about 6 inches open.
Slider canopy stop / latch
I see flyboys do one for the 8 which looks a nice solution but doesn't work on side by side RVs Any neat ideas on a latch/ stop that allows you to have the canopy open a few inches for taxying ? RV 9 slider.
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AOG
AOG/WTB: Stock Fuel UPDATE! I received my unengraved caps in the mail today! I’m happy! -Sent Mine Out For Engraving And They Vanished-Plane Grounded
Hi all: I think I’m a victim of bad timing. I just got my plane out of the paint shop a couple of months ago and decided to have my fuel caps engraved with the required quantity and fuel type information. I sent them out a couple of weeks ago to a guy in Independence OR who does this kind of...
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Mothership
UPDATED PHONE SUPPORT HOURS STARTING APRIL 21ST
At Van’s, our top priority is delivering the best possible support to our customers—whether you’re currently building, flying, or dreaming about your next aviation adventure. To ensure responsiveness and that we meet your needs efficiently, we’re making a few changes to our phone support hours, as well as our factory tour and demo flight schedules.
Effective Monday, April 21st our updated hours are:
Our Office is Open:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
General Phone Support:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Builder Technical Support:
Morning: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Afternoon: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Factory Tours:
Daily at 1:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Demo Flights:
Available by appointment, weather and aircraft availability permitting, after the tour. We strongly encourage customers to schedule demo flights in advance to help ensure availability.
These changes are part of our plan to provide you with more timely assistance while maintaining quality phone support and in-person experiences.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a demo flight, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help!
– The Van’s Aircraft Team
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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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