Nev
Quick-build 4-place B #25
Last Activity: Today, 12:14 PM
Joined: 06-11-2018
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Those Clickbonds are the business ! Definitely could have used some on my build. -
Thanks guys. Fuel gauge markings will have to be calibrated first, which I'll do on some tape. A friend is able to make placards similar to the engraved... -
The sign writer came today and applied the decals. I've applied to the Civil Aviation Authority for a personalised call sign, based on having an identifiable...Last edited by Nev; 10-24-2021, 01:37 AM. -
What Gerald just said. The parts list has potential to save a heap of frustration!Leave a comment:
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I've been doing my left wing hinges today and managed to mess one of them up. I should have match drilled the holes for the arora bearing AN3 bolt, but...Leave a comment:
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I think Whee just meant that you could program it how you wanted too. From memory the EarthX battery runs into problems at around 65°c (150°f) so probably... -
From Brooks post above:
As I've plumbed mine in series, with a Vernatherm valve left in, I'm very interested...Leave a comment:
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That's a very good point - I'll copy the relevant section and it's warning below for further comment. Thanks.Last edited by Nev; 10-17-2021, 02:13 PM. -
I'm interested to follow this, I've got the same battery mounted on the forward side of the firewall too and agree, it would be nice to have a real time...Leave a comment:
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Great progress! -
I like what you did here Paul, thanks for the pics. Can't comment on where I've put mine though
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I mounted my OAT probe today, behind the outer wing bay through the small rib of the aileron pocket cover. I can access it by removing the wingtip which...Leave a comment:
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Please keep posting, I'm very interested in what you're doing. Fantastic progress !...Leave a comment:
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Further to Scott's reply above, I found a bulletin (partially copied below) which calls for either a Full flow filter or an oil pressure screen.
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Here a couple of pics. Can't remember if you're using the Vans FWF kit, but if you are then it includes all of these fittings.
MAP aft of...Leave a comment:
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Is there one or two screens ? Mine has (had) a screen as part of the Vernatherm valve, and another screen on the rear of the oil Sump, which I believe... -
I use a dewalt battery powered grinder with a cutoff disk for cutting just about everything. Works particularly well for cutting sheet aluminium. Especially...Last edited by Nev; 10-15-2021, 05:16 AM.Leave a comment:
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Woah, that's brilliant ! Removing the servo action and adding electric trim all in one go. Very keen to see the flying result....Leave a comment:
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That all makes sense.
Out of interest, do you guys normally land with full available flap ? I'm wondering what effect it would have if you...Leave a comment:
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This is a very interesting discussion.
I'm curious - what issue would be solved by changing the flap design ? Where is the Bearhawk falling...Leave a comment:
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