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Mmoosepileit replied to the thread Smoke puffs on rollout/taxi.Sounds and looks like a sticky valve at the stumble when he says, "blue". Rich condition would be black. How do all the plugs look...
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Lycoming cylinders have a classic baffle problem. I don't know if anyone else has taken this particular approach to solving it (lots of... -
fixnflyguy replied to the thread New builder, Wing Jig thoughts?.I built a -4, no holes, no pre-punch, jig/fixture was absolute requirement. Many ways to skin that cat, but what I did was use some well... -
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RRNB replied to the thread Smoke puffs on rollout/taxi.I'm just learning here. 1.Why did you replace the cylinders? Was it just because of the smoke color? Was there a problem with making...
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SAdhesive up - and I won’t tell you WHO painted that antenna……but it works most excellently (very strong signal on all satellites). And...
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Karetaker replied to the thread P-Mag One Dead Plug Wire Terminal.I have the documentation from E-Mag about troubleshooting the mag and coil. I also now have a new coil and am waiting on the connector... -
Requesting pics of your RV-10 interiors, seats, upholstery, headliners, etc. There are several older threads, many with images that are... -
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 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 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 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?
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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... -
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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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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RDay Seven of flight testing the F1…. took a break from all that maneuvering, put the mask on the helmet and did some cruise power...
