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jrtens replied to the thread Oil filters 12iS.Rotax PN 825016 is what you should be using. Motive Aero is the closest source to us. https://motive.aero/shop/category/consumable/17 -
Ttogaflyer replied to the thread Titan/ECI Cylinder Issues.Just did a top replacing TCM NIC3 with Lycoming Steel barrels. At 750 hours the cylinder cross hatchings were worn away on all cylinders...
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TOnce again, there is NO certification requirement to be authorized to work on (or repair, re-build, re-paint, restore, modify, etc.) an...
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rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread MOSAIC LSRI course completed.Once again, there is NO certification requirement to be authorized to work on (or repair, re-build, re-paint, restore, modify, etc.) an... -
MI did the baffle mod for the tapered fins. It was finicky for me but with more metal working experience I dont think it would be hard...
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Mark Cigal replied to the thread Vinyl Removal Suggestions?.Paul, I tried to remove Miss Claire's name from my RV8 before the insurance company hauled her away. I got a little success using WD... -
Walt replied to the thread Aircraft weighing.IMO you need 3 scales to do WB accurately. I also will only do it with empty fuel. -
Jjackking123 replied to the thread MOSAIC LSRI course completed.Rainbow will do the full submittal to the FAA, so you get a cool little green plastic card with Overall and Wilbur saying Repairman in...
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eatonair reacted to pecanflyboy's post in the thread Surefly SIM, Hot Starts, & Kick back with
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Hot start: The only thing the SF SIM does differently during the start is to give you more spark energy at TDC. If you have it timed... -
Gglider_rider replied to the thread Fadec tuned Rotax 916is offered by Cubcrafters.No need to reinvent the wheel. Matched hole RV3. I’m ready to pay deposit today.
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eatonair replied to the thread Surefly SIM, Hot Starts, & Kick back.I suppose you have a point. The SkyTec starter isn’t the best out there. I’m sure the EarthX is making it look better than it really is...
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MacCool replied to the thread Emag/Pmag bearing play poll.Yeah, I dunno. He inspected both mags according to Emag's recommendations. He probably said lateral play and I probably heard end play. -
Cut a hole out of the canopy skirt with the letters attached. Before you do that, make a female mold from that area of the skirt so... -
I’m sure to many this will sound crazy, but now that the Rocket is done, you need a new project as well. That’s a pretty damn cool...
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Toobuilder replied to the thread Another pmag question.That’s your right and you clearly have bought into the marketing that it’s easier to install. It is. But that convenience comes at a...