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Flight testing completed. The rudder trim brought things back to center after an adjustment. She flies well.
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Flight testing completed. The rudder trim brought things back to center after an adjustment. She flies well.
Chasing "heavy wing" (Was "N612EF: First flight report")
N612EF had its first flight this morning. Because KSGS doesn't allow experimentals in Phase I to return, DAR Tony Kirk gave me a corridor down the Mississippi to near Red Wing, at which point I could turn north into the test area and then, finally, head for Lake Elmo (21D) where it will be based...
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First Flight: Robert Ensley’s RV-14A | Vacaville, CA RV-14A #141407
https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/robert-ensleys-rv-14a/
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RV3 rudder dimensions (checkerboard design)
Hello brain trust I’m doing some cosmetic upgrades to my newly purchased RV-3. I’m having a graphics company make new N numbers and also want to do a checkerboard design on the tail. The Aircraft is about 50 miles away from me at the time and I forgot to measure it today. Does anyone happen...
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Airbox?
What does the airbox look like on a rocket? I would love to have a forward “rocket style” smiley face on my -4, although I probably don’t have the room.. pic for attention
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How much clearance is needed between the Elevator and Elevator Trim Tab?
I currently have a minimum clearance of 1/16”. Is this sufficient or how much should I move the Trim Tab inboard? Thanks. Brett H Columbus, IN
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Running Mogas/Autofuel in a IO 360 ?
Hi, does anyone have any experience ( not opinion) in running Mogas/Autofuel ( nil ethanol) in a 180hp parallel valve IO 360, I’ve noticed some models ARE on the approved list from Lycoming. Thanks in advance 🐍.
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Show me your Avionics bay
I am completely redoing my panel now and I’m looking for some ideas on how to clean up the avionics bay. I have the Dynon HDX 11 and bought the tray which really cleans things up a lot. Still have the Garmin 175 and 215 to mount up. Thanks
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Rv 10 elevator tank sealant question
I am soon to complete getting my skins on the rear spar for my elevators. It seems the next step is to apply the fuel sealant, but part of the skins are not attached yet because of the need to put on the hinge for the elevator trim I’m puzzled by putting tank sealant along this edge at this...
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Clickbond nutplates: any advice?
I have to install a couple nutplates in a very difficult to reach location inside my fiberglass wingtip for my new navlights, a friend suggested I use these. Anyone have any experience with them? TIA
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