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FS: 2025 E-LSA RV-12iS – Professional Build, Fully Loaded IFR Trainer, Less Than 100Hrs. TT!
This is an exceptional opportunity to own a 2025 E-LSA Van’s RV-12iS that has been built to the highest possible standards. Configured to match the RV-12iST factory trainer specifications, this aircraft offers a sophisticated "Technically Advanced Aircraft" (TAA) glass cockpit and a show-quality...
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EZ-HOLD (Shrink Tube)
This is certainly not an original idea, just a re-iteration of same ... A simple and inexpensive way to hold onto Allen head socket screws (as well as others) when installing them into a vertical situation with little access. A shrink tube over the head and Allen wrench, then shrunk until form...
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Rudder reinforcement plate extra holes
These aren't shown on the plans, do I ignore them or drill and rivet? My inclination is to drill and rivet. Just looking for what others have done.
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RV14 PAINT JOB
A big thank you to James Bakeman for choosing us to paint his beautiful RV-14 — we are so grateful for the opportunity! The checkerboard really adds a cool touch.
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Stuck FlyBoy locking mechanism
recently the locking mechanism on my flyboy Tailwheel assembly has been getting stuck in the recessed position. Has anyone experienced this? Not sure if I’ll need to replace the assembly or not. Thanks
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Unreadable TX at high RPM
I have a new-to-me RV-4 that I did not build. I tried to pick up flight following on a post MX flight after my recent conditional, but was unreadable by ATC. After chatting with someone at the home airport and a bit of testing, it was determined that transmissions were fine at idle, but mostly...
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