svyolo
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Joined: 09-27-2017
Location: The other side of the world.
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I am hoping to make it for a few days. Airfare isn't too bad, but rental cars are hard to come by and expensive. I will probably make it, but am going... -
Being that the Van's FAB and intake have already been used on numerous flying 540 Bearhawks successfully, I think I would say experience probably wins...Leave a comment:
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I have to agree. The reason to build an airplane, is that you are silly enough to WANT to build an airplane. If you want an airplane, it is usually... -
For a couple of reasons, I decided I wanted my throttle and prop controls angled a little different similar to what Rob did with his machined angle bracket....Leave a comment:
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"Relaxation" was a bit more of a concern. You would have to tighten them down every now and then. -
I thought of that, but the center rubber would be under the screw head. Only the outer edge would be exposed to UV. Maybe replace them on condition...Leave a comment:
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Did anyone try using "sealing washers" under the skylight fasteners, whether using rivets or screws? Basically a washer with a rubber washer...Leave a comment:
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OK. Thanks. -
When you say foil to seal the gap, do you mean you cover the entire wing root to fuselage with foil tape first? -
My EFIS has an input for OAT. My EIS has another input for OAT. It also has an input for carb temp. I will use one of those to verify the temps that...Leave a comment:
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It has been a while since I read anything on alternators, but I think the folks running blast tubes are using internally regulated alternators. FWIW I...Leave a comment:
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I am using Stewarts Systems Federal yellow painting metal stuff. I really didn't like the way glossy looked next to Oratex, and it is going to look many...Leave a comment:
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A lot of the stuff I have read seems to be applicable to higher speed aircraft where ram air can be significant for delta P, just like Jonathon said above....Leave a comment:
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I believe I did the same. -
The Europeans seem to be leading on this. But the engine has to be designed as a package. Engine, gearbox, prop. Turbines make no sense below the Flight... -
There might be a difference between "yards" and square yards. Oratex sells a linear yard, which is actually 2 square yards. It is 72 inches...Leave a comment:
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I was going to use something like that, but I wanted to be able to pull a corner open to inspect (and I made a separate cargo tube I can mount there if... -
I did a little more looking and ordered Rectorseal #5 off Amazon. 1.75 oz tube was less than 4 bucks. Recommended for PVC, gasoline, and gas/ethanol.Leave a comment:
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I wouldn't use fabric covering like you cover the plane, just a loose piece.
I just put nut plates on the tabs, but will switch one corner...Last edited by svyolo; 06-30-2021, 10:41 AM. -
I want more fuel, but probably not that often. Aux tank in the cargo/back seat area for me.Leave a comment:
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