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rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Unreadable TX at high RPM.I’m not familiar with the radio type that you have. Does it mount using a tray? If so, have you removed it from the tray and checked all... -
blaplante replied to the thread General Vans Questions for the -15 repeat offenders.Being as all others were low wing, and the seat bottom pan sat on top of the spar... you can bet the high wing seat design will be quite... -
Laird replied to the thread WDYDWYRTW? Jun 20-21, 2026.Finished up the gear details I've been working on. Polished the primo Sky Design gear legs and finished the wheel/intersection fairings... -
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Utah-Jay replied to the thread General Vans Questions for the -15 repeat offenders.Thanks Paul, so what have they done with previous kits? Maybe that will be a clue for us newbies Edited to ask: I figure you are in... -
rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Stuck Trim Tab.The proper fix would be correcting the friction problem and getting it back to the way that it was/is supposed to be. Confirm that all...
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Ironflight replied to the thread Jettisoning a canopy.Very old thread here - this topic hasn’t come up for awhile, but when a lot of us came up with the idea of using pins instead of bolts... -
Steve Crewdog replied to the thread A Quick Trip to Vegas…...Don't forget the joy of TSA and long lines to get through security theater. -
Might be a little premature to ask for a discount on a product that hasn’t been officially announced yet. -
Bbifft replied to the thread Jettisoning a canopy.The accident to refer to ejecting a RV-8(A) canopy is this 1999 one: NTSB report. The canopy had been installed using pullable pins as...
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Ironflight replied to the thread General Vans Questions for the -15 repeat offenders.#1: No one knows (including Vans) because the seats aren’t yet designed. #2: Vans hasn’t designed a final fuselage yet, much less a FWF...
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rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Vetterman blue hose type.If that is the case, additional tubing should be obtained to make longer tubing links. Aircraft Spruce has it.
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Doug, I saw your mention of copper intake gaskets, but the above does suggest a leak at #3. Do a simple test to confirm or deny. Go... -
Low Pass replied to the thread FS: Price Reduced, RV-9A Wing, Empennage, Cowling.Price reduced. Need these out of the hangar.
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Ttgrady10 replied to the thread Unreadable TX at high RPM.Thanks for all the suggestions and guidance. Sorry to go quiet for a bit, but I have continued to troubleshoot. Despite the one wire...
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Mmr.sun replied to the thread Main Wheels.I'm also trying to find out why my wheel pants and brake assembly have movement. I have that same Allen head shoulder screw that goes...
