….with dual P-mags, Ellison throttle body, BC starter, BC alternator, inverted oil system and more. Pics and details tomorrow. Tease image below. Engine lives 40 feet from my plane and I can vouch for its MX, history and well being. A known quantity. More tomorrow (building a folder w/details).
Tuesday got off the surface in the RV-6 for a bit, before a few days of rain and disturbed air arrive. A little windy, and an opportunity to work on the crosswind landing. Few things focus my brain like that last five seconds of the flare with a 90* crosswind. A challenge and rewarding! Kept my overhead break base turn inside the road and the track respectively circular given the conditions - all nine brain cells overclocked in the wind. Great fun!!!!!
The patina of worn enjoyment as I put the fun away for a few days. Thankful, and I’ll be back.
Have a wonderful Wednesday ,
dr
PS: Of note down on the floor, you can see my Maxpedition travel pistol case. I use that to store my headphones. They were on 2-for-1 sale not too long ago.
dr
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Tuesday got off the surface in the RV-6 for a bit, before a few days of rain and disturbed air arrive. A little windy, and an opportunity to work on the crosswind landing. Few things focus my brain like that last five seconds of the flare with a 90* crosswind. A challenge and rewarding! Kept my overhead break base turn inside the road and the track respectively circular given the conditions - all nine brain cells overclocked in the wind. Great fun!!!!!
The patina of worn enjoyment as I put the fun away for a few days. Thankful, and I’ll be back.
Have a wonderful Wednesday ,
dr
PS: Of note down on the floor, you can see my Maxpedition travel pistol case. I use that to store my headphones. They were on 2-for-1 sale not too long ago.
dr
First Flight: Brad Rife RV-14A
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Van's Spring Special on Kits
As we head into the spring flying season, there are several exciting aviation events and fly-ins ahead. While we’ll miss seeing you at SUN 'n FUN and AERO Friedrichshafen this year, we’re already looking forward to connecting with you at EAA AirVenture in July. In the meantime, we’re passing...
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Finally putting my gear pants on, but wondering
My -6A has been through phase 1 testing for a couple months. I've been dreading putting the wheel pants and gear fairings on. I told myself I'd do it once the testing is complete, but that is bravo sierra. The reason was I was procrastinating. Why? It is not like me at all, and there have been...
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Meditations on a Grounded RV
I. Teardown What does it mean to savor the fast, fleeting, and final hours on the tach before the engine goes idle and the last puffs of burnt fuel begin to fizzle into a wide and far-reaching silence? What sense does one have of eternity when, with a single glimpse, there is captured high...
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Have I ruined my new engine?
Maybe I’m being paranoid, but here’s the background: Overhauled engine, with cases done by Divco, crank repaired and polished, rods balanced, Superior cylinders ported/polished by Lycon, new cam with DLC lifters etc… it’s an O320-D2A with a whirlwind constant speed prop. One Bendix mag and one...
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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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