Nev
Quick-build 4-place B #25
Last Activity: Today, 04:48 PM
Joined: 06-11-2018
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Thats a very interesting point ! I expect that the mount is probably overkill. The engine side of the firewall normally sits at about 35°c when inflight... -
Thanks Mark. I'm also very interested in your idea of the oil cooler intake - have been reading up on it in the Vans forum. Seems like a nice design.Leave a comment:
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I've been printing a lot of stuff with ASA and ABS. Also just ordered hardened extruder gears and hot end so I can start playing with some of the more... -
B&C Voltage Regulator firewall mount
B&C recommend that their external voltage regulator is mounted in the aircraft cabin, on the aft side of the firewall. I've designed this mount to...Last edited by Nev; Yesterday, 01:07 AM. -
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Well we should jump in mine sometime and visit the NZfarmer chap .
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Where abouts in NZ are you ? I also had no experience building before starting, but very quickly met a couple of retired aircraft engineers who were keen...Last edited by Nev; 01-01-2026, 02:48 PM.Leave a comment:
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That's what I did after having the same experience as you did. Works much better now. I can pull each stage without having to press the button, and it...Leave a comment:
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Another thumbs up here for the Antisplat sump heater. I run it through a GSM plug and activate it remotely a few hours before heading to the hangar....Last edited by Nev; 12-31-2025, 02:58 PM.Leave a comment:
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Enjoyed reading that, looks like you've got it all going very nicely! -
Mark, mine was the same. I added two quarts at a time and marked the dipstick with an engraver. As Jared mentioned, it's more art than science.Leave a comment:
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Very nice !Leave a comment:
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Look forward to following your progress Kyle. Plenty help on the forum here when needed.Leave a comment:
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Bearhawk 4-place Seat Caddy
I've just uploaded this design to Printables HERE.
This is a storage caddy designed to fit under...Leave a comment:
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Is anyone on the forum running Mogas on their Bearhawks, and if so I would be very interested in your experience with it.Last edited by Nev; 12-19-2025, 01:56 PM.Leave a comment:
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No. The majority of my flying is off airport. If insurance becomes too expensive I would continue without it. No problem with annual recurrent flying...Last edited by Nev; 12-09-2025, 01:58 PM. -
Take a look at Aviation Safety Network which has captured 45 Bearhawk accidents, most are Loss of Control on Ground (the usual tail-dragged type of accident)....Last edited by Nev; 12-09-2025, 02:03 PM.Leave a comment:
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