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  • dmat
    dmat replied to the thread Sensenich FP..
    The “braking effect” on Performance Prop blades has been seen across all crush plates (standard to weighted) so we attribute the effect...
  • Dan 57
    Dan 57 replied to the thread Smoke puffs on rollout/taxi.
    crosshatch patterns looks ok, so doesn't look like they're glazed. There's also light scoring, nothing to worry about according to the...
  • sansoneservices
    sansoneservices replied to the thread Not again 😔 stuck valve.
    I did notice before that flight the engine was difficult to start. Normally it's running after 2 blades. I don't have a file to upload
  • sansoneservices
    sansoneservices replied to the thread Not again 😔 stuck valve.
    I see advantages for both reamer and ball hone. I believe these IO360 guides are 1/2" correct? Does anyone know how long the guide is?
  • Jonnyb
    Jonnyb reacted to Ironflight's post in the thread WDYDWYRTW? Jun 6-7, 2026. with Like Like.
    Day Seven of flight testing the F1…. took a break from all that maneuvering, put the mask on the helmet and did some cruise power...
  • Jonnyb
    Jonnyb reacted to lucaperazzolli's post in the thread WDYDWYRTW? Jun 6-7, 2026. with Like Like.
    We woke up in the early morning (TO 2:53Z) for a three ships (RV-8) and a photo flight. It was well worth it. ps: my VAF hat was on 😉
  • lucaperazzolli
    lucaperazzolli replied to the thread WDYDWYRTW? Jun 6-7, 2026..
    We woke up in the early morning (TO 2:53Z) for a three ships (RV-8) and a photo flight. It was well worth it. ps: my VAF hat was on 😉
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  • R
    rvjl reacted to Ironflight's post in the thread WDYDWYRTW? Jun 6-7, 2026. with Like Like.
    Day Seven of flight testing the F1…. took a break from all that maneuvering, put the mask on the helmet and did some cruise power...
  • newt
    newt replied to the thread WDYDWYRTW? Jun 6-7, 2026..
    Australian long weekend: I flew from Sydney/Bankstown to Stonefield YSFG near Adelaide for the 50th anniversary of The Adelaide...
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  • dbhill916
    dbhill916 reacted to TShort's post in the thread RV-15 Aileron Observations with Like Like.
    I got an email from Van's on 4/10. It was discussed in a thread here on VAF at some point but I don't have a reference for that.
  • T
    TShort replied to the thread RV-15 Aileron Observations.
    I got an email from Van's on 4/10. It was discussed in a thread here on VAF at some point but I don't have a reference for that.
  • Jonnyb
    Jonnyb replied to the thread GPS antenna placement on an -8.
    I think most have them under the cowl on the fire wall or on the back behind the passenger seat. From reading many of these threads...
  • evan.flatt
    evan.flatt reacted to TheNewGuy's post in the thread Red Cube Wiring with Like Like.
    The manual states the battery needs to be grounded directly to the engine. No more X’s since adding that
  • T
    TheNewGuy replied to the thread Red Cube Wiring.
    The manual states the battery needs to be grounded directly to the engine. No more X’s since adding that
  • Dugaru
    Dugaru reacted to Carl Froehlich's post in the thread GPS antenna placement on an -8 with Like Like.
    Easy, it is pretty close if you do nothing. But add a washer on each of the screws on the “down” side of the fuselage between the...
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