…getting this weekend’s thread started.
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What did you do with your RV this weekend? (8/5-6/23)
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PilotjohnS
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Johnson Creek
Yeah, Johnson Creek. So awesome.
Spent a couple days with my back country buddies and their heavily modified planes. No problem getting in/out and around in my 7a.
The Harmonica festival was a superb added attraction to the trip.
But, the early morning hot spring session was a great way to start the day!
Yeah, Johnson Creek. So awesome.
Spent a couple days with my back country buddies and their heavily modified planes. No problem getting in/out and around in my 7a.
The Harmonica festival was a superb added attraction to the trip.
But, the early morning hot spring session was a great way to start the day!
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Ed_Wischmeyer
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Unpacked are re-organized everything after the 19 day trip to Oshkosh and surrounding points. 17 hours logged, half of that IFR either through the top of the smoke or above warm, bumpy air. Five pre-planned stops, three fuel stops (I try to land with two hours fuel in case the airport pumps aren't working and I need to go somewhere else).
flyboykelly
Well Known Member
worked on wing root fairings
I worked on my new wing root fairings.
I worked on my new wing root fairings.
N546RV
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A lot of frustrated staring at my cowling. Thought I was ready to drill the horizontal hinges to the upper cowl, but it won't sit flush against the hinges up near the air intakes. Starting to think I'm going to have to do some major surgery up there to get a good fit.
Between that frustration and 100° temperatures, it's been easy to talk myself into doing non-RV things
Between that frustration and 100° temperatures, it's been easy to talk myself into doing non-RV things
Majorpayne317641
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kentlik
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That looks like a very nice setup Rico! Where is this located?
Draker
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Expanded my distance envelope a little from my home base. Took my first "long cross country" in the RV-7A to have breakfast in KRBL and enjoyed every minute of it. There is so much varied scenery to fly over in NorCal it's unbelievable. I really love to fly along where the flat central valley suddenly gives way to the beautiful Sierras. Also got to fly through the Beale AFB TFR (with flight following of course, LOL) so that's another first for me.
Then did an overnight stay in KLVK, and while I was there I got to take a friend's teenage son up on an impromptu "discovery" flight. About 5 hours on the hobbs, RV grin the whole way.
Bonus: Got a radio call from tower: "Experimental 12VD make straight in 25R, report 4 mile final, make best possible speed, traffic on downwind."
Oh, don't threaten me with a good time!
Then did an overnight stay in KLVK, and while I was there I got to take a friend's teenage son up on an impromptu "discovery" flight. About 5 hours on the hobbs, RV grin the whole way.
Bonus: Got a radio call from tower: "Experimental 12VD make straight in 25R, report 4 mile final, make best possible speed, traffic on downwind."
Oh, don't threaten me with a good time!
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Visit the Grandkids
Our Son recently moved to Houston. We’re in South Louisiana, so it’s not like it’s an epic journey, but he’s on the west side of Houston, so it’s not a really pleasant drive. I warned The Blonde that it would be hot, but she was up for it.
What would have been a 4 hour drive on I-10 was a 1:12 flight with no visible traffic. Note: I haven’t really explained what those blue triangles are, on her screen…
Yes, it was hot! But WOW, what a wonderful traveling machine! We’ve been looking forward to going places, in the plane and I think it’s going to happen!
Our Son recently moved to Houston. We’re in South Louisiana, so it’s not like it’s an epic journey, but he’s on the west side of Houston, so it’s not a really pleasant drive. I warned The Blonde that it would be hot, but she was up for it.
What would have been a 4 hour drive on I-10 was a 1:12 flight with no visible traffic. Note: I haven’t really explained what those blue triangles are, on her screen…
Yes, it was hot! But WOW, what a wonderful traveling machine! We’ve been looking forward to going places, in the plane and I think it’s going to happen!
Oh my - those are awesome. I don't know why so many builders leave the root fairings off completely and just butt the wing up to the fuselage. That makes it look like the builder got to the root fairings and for some reason just gave up and skipped over it. Those look beautiful. Nice work!
KRviator
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Took off Friday morning, for a 1,700NM round trip to pick up a mate, and continue to Townsville to watch our favourite football team take on their arch nemesis Saturday afternoon... 6 hours out, 7 hours home, and still back in time for a roast dinner Sunday night.
Something to tick off the bucket list. And not bad for an aeroplane I built in my back shed...
Pity about the score, though...
Something to tick off the bucket list. And not bad for an aeroplane I built in my back shed...
Pity about the score, though...
Roadjunkie1
Well Known Member
Wing root fairings...
I have a set of Jame's wing root fairings on SuzieQ that I bought YEARS ago and really like how they blend the wing into the fuselage. A much better look, IMOH, than just butting the wing up to the fuselage.
That said, I think Van's did some testing years ago and determined that the wing root fairings made little to no difference in cruising speeds. So butting up was easier. But we do many "unnecessary" things with looking good in mind.....
I have a set of Jame's wing root fairings on SuzieQ that I bought YEARS ago and really like how they blend the wing into the fuselage. A much better look, IMOH, than just butting the wing up to the fuselage.
That said, I think Van's did some testing years ago and determined that the wing root fairings made little to no difference in cruising speeds. So butting up was easier. But we do many "unnecessary" things with looking good in mind.....
AlexPeterson
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Took my first real cross country. Finished my phase one during the pandemic, schedule, weather, etc. didn't work out till now. Turned a 5 hour drive into a 2 hour flight making a trip to see family in southern Idaho an Ok weekend proposition.
Left my baby outside overnight for the first time ever. At least she had a nice -10 to keep her company.
Also got to take my nieces for their first RV ride.
(only got a decent shot of one of them)
Like BruceW, had to dodge thunderstorms on the flight home. The diversion took me over the City of Rocks. Had a great view, only resulted in a so-so photo.
Left my baby outside overnight for the first time ever. At least she had a nice -10 to keep her company.
Also got to take my nieces for their first RV ride.
(only got a decent shot of one of them)
Like BruceW, had to dodge thunderstorms on the flight home. The diversion took me over the City of Rocks. Had a great view, only resulted in a so-so photo.
