A nice lunch out at 52F Wednesday with some of the retired SWA pilots and mechanics. Four RVs in the background, deer chili, green chili stew, shrimp gumbo, key lime pie and cherry crumble. Not exactly the worse lunch, and GREAT conversation.
Hope you have a wonderful Thursday.
v/r,dr
dr (for a friend)
SingleTrax
RE: SL-00085 Flap Actuator Upgrade
…scsmith Q. Jonnyb A.
Is there an equivalent drawing for the RV-8? And I am puzzled by ATC_RV8OR's comment about it also being an aileron hinge?
Mothership
RE: Auxiliary power connection
…Richard Connell
I have an Anderson plug for each battery. 2 x PC680s.
Never needed to jump but I’m sure that one of those mini Li power packs would do it. The battery is only about 12” of 8AWG away.
I use these for charging rarely but quite often for hangar flying.
…John Retief
Here is what I came up, after careful consideration . I wanted access from outside the aircraft . It must be safe ,one can only imagine what will happen if the two poles touch each other in mid air ( the Anderson plug that some suggested is not safe according to me). So I decided on the plugs used on invertor welders which is widely available and cheap. The placing is just under the main solenoid. In the aircraft I only carry 2 short male leads, which can be connected to a charger or jumping cables. When not in use you push 2 rubber grommets into the holes. All comments welcome.
RE Wheelpants …DanH
Finish it all before you fly it. Everything. Even if it doesn't fly straight, diagnosis merely means removing the finished pants for one flight.
Fit the pants on the bench, early in the build, and you'll save a whole lot of crawling around.
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Hope you have a wonderful Thursday.
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dr (for a friend)
Lycoming O-360 Engine for Sale. Pretty much a turnkey powerplant.
Need a turnkey running engine with accessories right now? …helping a friend who doesn't do computers much sell the engine off his flying Little Toot. Plane is going to a museum - engine and accessories to somebody. Everything but the motor mount and prop. Selling as a complete unit. Engine...
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SingleTrax
RV6 Empennage attachment doublers?
I’m the proud owner of a new to me RV6A. Going through it pretty thoroughly and the pre buy identified missdrilled/ poorly aligned attachment for the empennage. Reference drawing 34. I understand Vans has a kit or drawing or something that describes a repair? I’m probably not describing what I...
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RE: SL-00085 Flap Actuator Upgrade
…scsmith Q. Jonnyb A.
Is there an equivalent drawing for the RV-8? And I am puzzled by ATC_RV8OR's comment about it also being an aileron hinge?
SL-00085 Flap Actuator Upgrade
Got an automated Email from Van's saying a new service letter had been released that provides a means and instructions for upgrading to the newer RV-14 style flap actuator. But, I cannot seem to find the "kit" it refers to for purchase in their store. Has anyone heard anything about when this...
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Mothership
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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RE: Auxiliary power connection
…Richard Connell
I have an Anderson plug for each battery. 2 x PC680s.
Never needed to jump but I’m sure that one of those mini Li power packs would do it. The battery is only about 12” of 8AWG away.
I use these for charging rarely but quite often for hangar flying.
Auxiliary power connection
My first post , English is my third language , so forgive spelling and vocabulary. Our mother tonge "Afrikaans" is under thread , as some of you may know .🥲🥲 I am busy building a 10 in South Africa. Currently 75 % finished and 45 % to do still. My mission is to build the lightest most reliable...
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…John Retief
Here is what I came up, after careful consideration . I wanted access from outside the aircraft . It must be safe ,one can only imagine what will happen if the two poles touch each other in mid air ( the Anderson plug that some suggested is not safe according to me). So I decided on the plugs used on invertor welders which is widely available and cheap. The placing is just under the main solenoid. In the aircraft I only carry 2 short male leads, which can be connected to a charger or jumping cables. When not in use you push 2 rubber grommets into the holes. All comments welcome.
Auxiliary power connection
My first post , English is my third language , so forgive spelling and vocabulary. Our mother tonge "Afrikaans" is under thread , as some of you may know .🥲🥲 I am busy building a 10 in South Africa. Currently 75 % finished and 45 % to do still. My mission is to build the lightest most reliable...
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RE Wheelpants …DanH
Finish it all before you fly it. Everything. Even if it doesn't fly straight, diagnosis merely means removing the finished pants for one flight.
Fit the pants on the bench, early in the build, and you'll save a whole lot of crawling around.
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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Get your VansAirForce.net Charity Cap!
VAF Charity Cap: Help your charity and promote this site.
Get the cap all the cool kids are wearing! I don’t get a penny. It’s around $15. $5 more if you want your N-number on the back (I put 'STAFF' on the back of mine because it makes me laugh. Put STAFF on yours too if it makes you smile). And down the road $10 to the charity of your choice...
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THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
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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