Sounds like you did great, as your endorsements don't seem to include:
bugs
fingerprints when checking for dryness
pet hair on...
svyolo
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I was questioning the rivets in the fiberglass nose bowl as well. Long term they don't loosen up in their holes? -
There is one kit manufacturer sanctioned by the designer. They sell quality kits and components for an extremely fair price. For me personally, I would...Leave a comment:
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I agree, you need a lot of bearing surface. Holes in fiberglass abrade away very quickly without it, and I think carbon is probably worse. Tinnerman... -
I am not sure where you are located. In the states, different states have different blends of fuels, and they can vary quite a bit depending on summer/winter....Leave a comment:
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If you are going to change the ingition advance, it is good to read a bunch of info that is out there. If you have injection that you balanced really...Last edited by svyolo; 01-15-2021, 10:35 PM.Leave a comment:
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I was pretty shocked when I looked up the list price of the 580. There are also a lot of used Conti 470/520/550's around for a very fair price, and because... -
Do a forum search on Aux Fuel. All your answers are there, including at least one built with 4 25 gallon tanks. -
1/8" cable is only around 1900 or 2k, depending on type. 1/16" 7x7 is only 480 lbs. Any strength above that for terminal parts is just extra...Leave a comment:
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It looks like the bird hit the market. Looks nice. Interesting cowl flaps as well. I wish he was on the forum to discuss his build. I hope all goes...Leave a comment:
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I guess a lot depends on how much space you have and the permanence of your paint booth. If you have the luxury of a standalone paint booth obviously...Leave a comment:
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I have made a few "paint booths'" and much more numerous sanding/grinding "booths" or enclosures. The sanding/grinding were usually...Leave a comment:
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I guess I would seek a tech counselor for stuff I was not sure of, or doing for the first time. If I had scratch built the fuselage or wings I would definitely...Leave a comment:
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That is a good resource. I just printed a pdf. -
I guess my STOL mods will be limited to VG's and maybe some nice wingtips. I am not sure the VG's are that effective on the B model wing.Leave a comment:
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This thread might be important enough safety-wise to put somewhere that all builders see it at some point. Maybe a Beartracks article? Sticky in one...Leave a comment:
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3 or 4 inch wide straps are really cheap at HF and Tractor supply. A couple of loops around the skin overlaps, leading edge down. Pulleys, eyes, whatever...Leave a comment:
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I think the quantiity of aluminum in the boot cowl and wings makes the anode (aluminum) big enough to far outlive me. Galvanic corrosion is occurring,...Leave a comment:
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I have to second the comment about buying parts for Bearhawk Aircraft. Very good quality and a very good deal. If you don't know how to weld or machine,...
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