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  • lucas2696
    You didn't mention if you already had the Manifold pressure fitting fir #3 cylinder. If not, Tom, TS Flightlines makes a nice one. He...
  • inktomi
    inktomi reacted to scsmith's post in the thread Siletz Bay State (S45) with Like Like.
    Really sad about the hangar. They tore down one of the two at Moffett. Pretty soon, there won't be any more of these amazing...
  • kbalch
    kbalch reacted to RV8Squaz's post in the thread GPS antenna placement on an -8 with Like Like.
    I’ve got mine on a shelf attached to the firewall several inches left of center. Never an issue in almost 20 years of flying. I had a...
  • scrollF4
    Update: A motorcycle shop in Denton balanced both tires/wheels for me. Vibration went down noticeably, but I STILL got the big...
  • Roadjunkie1
    Roadjunkie1 replied to the thread Hydration at Altitude.
    I carry some soft-sided water bottles that I stash in what used to be the 'map box'. One has a long 'hose' on it so I can hydrate easier...
  • S
    SPG replied to the thread 3-blade or 2-blade?.
    ULS engine but I don't know what degree dogs it has. It does seem to be when the prop is driving the engine but only in that RPM band...
  • Roadjunkie1
    Roadjunkie1 reacted to Bicyclops's post in the thread Hydration at Altitude with Like Like.
    Grapes are good. I've also found that you can travel a long ways on a couple of PBBBs (peanut butter and blueberry sandwiches). Ed
  • Roadjunkie1
    Roadjunkie1 reacted to HighTail's post in the thread Hydration at Altitude with Like Like.
    Many Thanks to the Poster several years ago for this tip! NO they are not marbles or M&M's, NOT Jelly Beans either! The container...
  • airguy
    airguy reacted to Mike S's post in the thread New Engine with Like Like.
    With your field elevation I would be looking at the 360, either carb or FI I would keep compression stock just in case you want to run...
  • Roadjunkie1
    Roadjunkie1 reacted to airguy's post in the thread Another RV grin with Love Love.
    Not the first time - quite possibly the last time for this particular passenger - but a good time. I took my 84 year old dad from Tx to...
  • DeltaRomeo
    DeltaRomeo reacted to airguy's post in the thread Another RV grin with Love Love.
    Not the first time - quite possibly the last time for this particular passenger - but a good time. I took my 84 year old dad from Tx to...
  • B
    I have a slick lazer ignition and I would like to switch over to standard ignition for my io-360 200hp on my rv8. Any one have new ones...
  • airguy
    airguy posted the thread Another RV grin in The RV Grin.
    Not the first time - quite possibly the last time for this particular passenger - but a good time. I took my 84 year old dad from Tx to...
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  • HighTail
    HighTail reacted to Bicyclops's post in the thread Hydration at Altitude with Like Like.
    Grapes are good. I've also found that you can travel a long ways on a couple of PBBBs (peanut butter and blueberry sandwiches). Ed
  • Walt
    The 6 was designed for 320/FP, so I would probably try to keep the weight down. PS: the MT is actually a wood blade not composite.
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