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rocketman1988 replied to the thread Fuel Tank Testing.You will have to test it again after you do the panels, right? -
FFrog Hobson replied to the thread RV15 #150159, dad and 3 girls build.Let me know, I ordered one of those yokes so hopefully it works
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FFrog Hobson replied to the thread RV-15 N115LP -- Tail.How did you get those last three 3-3 rivits squeezed on the inboard side of the elevators? I can't even get a bucking bar in there, let...
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FSooner later, all those beautiful wooden crates that held the RV-15 kits have to be broken down (we’ve got plenty of shelves made from...
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Rrecapen replied to the thread New to VAF...not New to Aviation.The third one looks like part of a jacking system for the main wheels…if there is another part already bolted to each inboard side, you...
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bigmikeh24 replied to the thread Fuel Tank Testing.What are people doing for temporary gaskets for the access panels and fuel sender during the tank pressure tests? I finished building... -
Carl Froehlich replied to the thread New to VAF...not New to Aviation.I’d guess the tires were flipped before you bought the airplane. But I’d just replace them now and watch how they wear. I find... -
Review: I just got the new version of the JD Air tailwheel tow bar. I needed a tow bar for my RV-7 but didn't want one of those clumsy... -
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MMARWaiex replied to the thread Airventure eaa 2026.Hi all, If anyone is still looking for lodging, i see the UWO dorms have rooms avbl fri jul 24,25,26. one bed, two beds, suites4...
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NNorman CYYJ replied to the thread Airplane cleaning.As long as you don't use that cheap water made from concentrate. Lol
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TTShort replied to the thread RV15 #150159, dad and 3 girls build.I am about to go out to the shop and tackle the elevator skins ... was thinking about this as I clecoed them together. I'm hoping the...
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bigmikeh24 replied to the thread RV-15 Aileron Observations.Try using a dab of Boelube on the screw threads. I leaned that from Paul Dye. It works great for getting screws started in nutplates...
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TTShort replied to the thread RV-15 Aileron Observations.No issues for me, either. I also installed the screws to align the holes / weights before securing. I had some old proseal so I mixed...
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RGood evening to all and my compliments! Have flown the past 50 years in military, commercial, and general aviation. Having experienced...
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