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Sstigaro replied to the thread Cowl Trimming Question.I don’t know, you said you could comment on the EXP-119. What would you tell someone cutting the cowls for a -119? Should I follow all...
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FFlyingDiver replied to the thread Trimming wing skins.Any recommendations for a battery operated one? Any experience with the Milwaukee ones?
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CCTCole replied to the thread Trimming wing skins.Belt sander, or sanding block, depending on how much to remove.
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The Lyc operating manual tells you for economy cruise to lean to roughness then richen until smooth. For a carb, that will be around... -
I was skeptical at first about LOP. Then I tested it out over the years on dozens of different normally aspirated Lycoming and...
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I run ROP for takeoff and climb. I lean modestly during climb, targeting EGTs of 1300 or so, but still well ROP. RVs climb so well... -
Regarding “too cool” CHTs. From the Lycoming (I)O-360 Operator’s Manual: -
eatonair replied to the thread LOP dilemma.George is a brilliant engineer. A must watch video for anyone even slightly concerned about the future of aviation fuels. -
Going to disagree, Sir. The manufacturing process may create the choke but it’s engineered in for a reason. Comparing a Volkswagen...
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CCF86301 replied to the thread Countersunk pull rivets for nutplate?.Spruce says the CCC-32 is 3/32" and the holes should be drilled to #41.
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With all due respect he is talking 1,000,000,000,000 pure export grade BS. If you would like to learn more, reach out and contact me...
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SkyDweller replied to the thread LOP dilemma.That is Definitely “cold” for operating temp. What is your oil temp when CHTs are 260-270? My -8 will run up to about 410-415F during...
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Ccjs replied to the thread DeltaHawk for RV-14.RV10inOz, Wow. Its not every day one gets called out as being a liar - especially in a large public forum. I ask that you retract...
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Folks that talk about running LOP (and the resultant lower speed) as a cost-saving measure are missing the point - I don’t run LOP to...
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johnbright reacted to Kyle Boatright's post in the thread My first foam mold part - 60 degree 2" duct elbow with
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Better airflow. A bent (which implies crinkled) piece of SCAT won't flow as well as a similarly sized elbow with smooth walls.