The VAF News - 6.7.2024. #6101.

Hoping to get out to the RV in a couple days (still in recurrent). I really miss that thing! Nice sunny day on Thursday here in N.TX. Hope the same where you live. OK, back to studying…
Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and RV-filled weekend.
v/r,dr


RV News That Caught My Eye ….dr
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WV30 Now Has Showers - Come Visit

WV30 Now Has Showers - Come Visit

We had a very successful RV Fly-In last fall here at WV30 (Rainelle, WV) and will have another one this year on Sept. 13 - 15. Mark your calendar. We now have an enclosed and heated 2-room shower! Built in part by local contributions and an RAF grant - it is first class! Here's the RAF...

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Baffled Again Again

Baffled Again Again

My Cowling is fitted on and I'm really pleased with the fit. I've measured it dozens of time and the front of the cowl is exactly where it needs to be based on my 3 blade Hartzell prop. Here's my new issue.....the forward edges of the left and right air ramps are not even close to what the...

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Shunt, ANL on 14A firewall

Shunt, ANL on 14A firewall

I’m trying to get my head around wiring up a shunt and ANL load limiter on my firewall as per the attached pictures. Do I have this right? The picture of the shunt and ANL load limiter is not mine, it’s from another post. I believe it’s from a 14A, so my plan is to duplicate it. TYIA, Todd

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Hanging Engine Prep

Hanging Engine Prep

I am getting ready to hang my engine but I am having analysis paralysis on what all ti get done before I hang the engine. I know I need to apply the fire barrier sealant to the firewall but I am not sure of what else I should get done that will be easier without the engine installed. If anyone...

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Exhaust valve color - concerning?

Exhaust valve color - concerning?

I've read some mixed info on this, but after bore scoping cylinder 3 the other day it looks white. The picture I got wasn't great (I was having some trouble maneuvering, and the iPhone app for this scope really sucks) but can go back for more: Compression was good, 78/80. Is the color...

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Tube Valve Core

Tube Valve Core

Due to the toe on the main landing gear the outer edge of the tires get worn while the inner edge is like new. At Annual CI time, which is right now, I "rotate" the tire so that the inner edge becomes the outer edge which requires the inner tube to be deflated almost completely to remove from...

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