The VAF News - 5.15.2026. #6538.

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RV-1 Nostalgia

I’m in the trenches of upgrading my desktop computer, a task that’s always been at the bottom of my list of favorite things to do… until today. I purchased the most bad-ass gaming machine I could reasonably afford and have been taking time to bring in data from several of my outdated machines...

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Need to replace a section of solid steel brake line in my RV-7 due to chafing...

Long story short, the right brake line that crosses under the engine was chafing on a clamp for the last 20 years - and it's now leaking. After looking things over, I think the best course of action is to cut out the damaged section (about 2 feet), plumb in a steel braid segment and adapt it to...

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Throttle Arm 912ULS and SB 00026

I am performing my first condition inspection on an RV-12 with 912-ULS engine. Notes in the service records of the previous owner and original builder state, "SB 00026 - Did not comply; will check condition at each conditional insp." SB 00026 directs me to install a new part, VA-00276, a...

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Fuel Tank Rib to Skin Rivet Feedback

I've been putting off riveting the fuel tank ribs in, something about all the goop is scary. I have a spare leading edge rib and a piece of skin, so I practiced riveting it all together with proseal. I did what Van's fuel tank construction video suggests: started at the bottom leading rivet...

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Which PMAG automotive spark plug for IO-390?

I've been reading conflicting recommendations on which long reach automotive spark plug to get for the IO-390 with PMAG ignition. Is it better to use Denso IKH24 or IKH27? Does it matter? Please share real world experiences and data if available. Thanks.

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Question re; shop lighting

Hey guys- I'm having an existing 30x40 shop finished inside. It currently has old school 8' fluorescent tube fixtures in the 12' ceiling and they've got to come down for insulation and sheet rock. I hadn't really considered that there might be other options, and was just planning to put the...

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RV12 Silent Hektik went silent

After more than 100 hrs of opertion, I'm doing my runnup last week and noted that my voltage and current indicators were showing low voltage and no charging activity. Back to the hangar. I have checked the connections to my SH regulator and they appear fine and the VREG indicator on the...

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Section 29 - side skins, bending the longerons

I don’t know why I have consistently lost spatial perspective with these parts. It is too easy to blame the plans and, of course, I don’t think I am the problem. In any case I need some new AA6-125x3/4x3/4. I might be able to source this locally if I can figure out what this angle is. Is there...

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First Flight: Jerre Hill’s RV-12 | Loveland, CO RV-12 (original) #120593

https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/jerre-hills-rv-12/

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First Flight: Eric Wingert’s RV-12iS | Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada. RV-12iS #121313

https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/eric-wingerts-rv-12is/

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