auburntsts
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Last Activity: Yesterday, 09:47 PM
Joined: 05-25-2020
Location: Tampa, FL
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Another option to a yaw damper is a spring bias manual rudder trim. That’s what I use in my RV-10 and it works like a charm. This is the one I have... -
What’s the real world performance gains over the standard tips for the Bearhawk models that have them? Not disputing the Hoerners are better, just...Leave a comment:
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Not a smoking gun, but kinda points to validating the myth.
https://cirrusaircraft.com/wp-conten...CAPS_Guide.pdf...Leave a comment:
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This--agree 100%. Pages and pages of debate on this topic over on POA (mainly Cirrus related but relevant nonetheless)....Last edited by auburntsts; 06-26-2020, 06:27 AM.Leave a comment:
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"I don't know what the ratio is now...but back then it was for every 10 RVs completed...there was one fatality...or in other words...around 10% of...Last edited by auburntsts; 06-26-2020, 06:29 AM. -
So, any Phase 1 testing updates?Leave a comment:
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There are pros and cons to every build decision. Each builder/pilot has to decide if the pros outweigh the cons to achieve a level of acceptable risk.... -
Agree 100%. I replaced my Odyssey PC925 battery at 24 lbs with an EarthX ETX1200 at 7 lbs last year. I'm sold on their LiFePO4 technology. My battery... -
That’s the spirit of E-AB. For example there have been 2 RV twins built, but it’s a huge endeavor and definitely not one I’d recommend for a first...Last edited by auburntsts; 06-23-2020, 07:19 AM. -
Don't know if you're joking or not, but I personally would still strive to build it light, but that's your choice.
BRS isn't for me for the...Last edited by auburntsts; 06-22-2020, 11:23 AM.Leave a comment:
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I'm not a Bearhawk builder (yet) or owner, but I'll give my $.02 as an RV-10 builder/owner.
-- Empty weight generally does not include temporary...Leave a comment:
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FYI aviation blind rivets ("Pop Rivet" is actually a non-aviation brand name for pulled rivets --think Kleenex for tissues) come in a number...Leave a comment:
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Deal -- 1 RV-10 ride for 1 Bearhawk ride! -
Rob, I've been watching your videos and would love to see your project up close. -
Hey Jared and Rob,
Gents thanks much for the offers! Since both of you guys are in NC, maybe my wife and I could make a weekend of it and see both...Leave a comment:
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Looking for a Bearhawk 4-Place to visit in the Sotheast
Looking for a Bearhawk 4-Place either flying or a relatively far along project that my wife and I could come over and visit, take pictures, and ask questions.... -
A lot of thread sealers “harden” in the absence of air so the exposed surface will never fully setup. I use Loctite 567 on all of my brake and fuel...Last edited by auburntsts; 06-10-2020, 05:59 PM.Leave a comment:
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Rollie are you using Stewart’s? I have looked into them extensively when I was researching for a Pietenpol project and used their primer-sealer on...Leave a comment:
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First, thanks for all the responses! At the risk of high jacking my own thread, as I understand it Oratex is the lightest covering option but also the...Leave a comment:
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