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  • flymore
    flymore replied to the thread RV15 Rivet Lengths.
    I've just started riveting, but so far I'm sizing up a half size in spots to meet the gauge length.
  • BCP Boys
    BCP Boys replied to the thread Avidyne IFD 440.
    Just to add on the installation - If you have the legacy 430 and do not have a WAAS antenna, you will need to replace your current...
  • T
    Is the probe working properly. Swap it with another cylinder to see if there is a probe issue.
  • - Poindexter -
    XXIX. On Flight From depths no mind could muster Near the diggings of the dead, Where piled upon depression Grows a steeper grave...
  • Dugaru
    Dugaru replied to the thread Avidyne IFD 440.
    Thanks that is super useful info.
  • Dugaru
    Dugaru reacted to MacCool's post in the thread Avidyne IFD 440 with Like Like.
    It was an easy swap-out from 430 to IFD 440. It took me about half an hour, and I am absolutely no avionics expert. I took photos of...
  • rv8ch
    rv8ch reacted to erich weaver's post in the thread Time to wash the plane... with Like Like.
    I never wash my rv-7A. I do a quick wipe down after flying with a moist microfiber towel, and dry that with another clean towel as I...
  • lucidaero12
    lucidaero12 replied to the thread Time to wash the plane....
    Extreme Simple Green Aircraft is a good choice for belly cleaning. It's aircraft-safe, non-corrosive, and effective on oil and exhaust...
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    MLock reacted to jrtens's post in the thread RV12is with Like Like.
    I think the center throttle quadrant is unique to the 12is model - so 2018.
  • MacCool
    MacCool replied to the thread Avidyne IFD 440.
    It was an easy swap-out from 430 to IFD 440. It took me about half an hour, and I am absolutely no avionics expert. I took photos of...
  • Sanch627
    Sanch627 reacted to Flyhud's post in the thread Canopy Rod Issue with Like Like.
    The plans are available to view on the Vans web store if you have registered your aircraft/account with Vans. The tubing called out is...
  • Sanch627
    Sanch627 reacted to Full Throttle's post in the thread Free Tail Jig! with Like Like.
    Why not keep it and use it on your next build........... ;)
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    rvjl reacted to Toobuilder's post in the thread PMag update from Hartzell with Like Like.
    If you want to know why these threads always turn into a “mine’s better than yours” thing is because of hyperbole like “total redesign...
  • Dugaru
    Dugaru replied to the thread Avidyne IFD 440.
    I’ll be interested to learn about this since a 440 is likely in my future at some point (hopefully many years away…). Garmin’s refusal...
  • RFazio
    RFazio posted the thread Avidyne IFD 440 in GPS.
    I’m am currently using a Garmin GSN 430 in my 6. I am IFR current and plan on staying that way. I fly RNAV approaches almost...
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