rodsmith
Senior Member
Last Activity: Yesterday, 03:44 PM
Joined: 09-26-2013
Location: Crawford, CO
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Excellent point, I should have thought of that. -
Attached hinges mechanically. At the hinge locations I cut a small square out of the foam and replaced with hardwood. -
Dan, it really doesn't take that long to sit down with your plans and an engineers scale to come up with a tubing list that you know is correct. If purchasing... -
When ever I complete Phase 1, going much slower than I hoped :<) -
I built a 2x2 and plywood frame in the doorway. Hot glued 3/8th divinycell foam to the plywood and layed up the outside carbon cloth in place. Removed... -
Bearhawk N3XH
Original 4-place Bearhawk. Plans #246 bought in 1999. Scratch built except for Avipro quick build wings. First flight 12-17-24. Modifications include... -
I was lucky to have the right hand sump drain plug easily come out during my oil change. I installed the Antisplataero sump heater. The first night I...Leave a comment:
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I am very frustrated as my last flight was on Friday the 3rd. The rings seem to be seating. On that flight I was able to lean past peak with CHTs peaking...Leave a comment:
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Al, When you complete your father's project you will have no regrets sticking with the 4-place. I have never flown such a nice flying airplane. When I...Last edited by rodsmith; 01-13-2025, 12:12 PM.Leave a comment:
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Eventually you will want a set of crows foot wrenches to use with the torque wrench. It can be a cheap set as long as they fit the fastener's well. I...Leave a comment:
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I'm sure your inspection will go fine. I have enjoyed your build documentation.Leave a comment:
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You will probably want both a 1/4" and 3/8" torque wrench eventually. Keep in mind the max torque for AN-3 bolts is easy to exceed. -
Al, I built my Hoerner tips following Harry Riblett's directions, outlined in his book. Not saying that is the only or best way. Harry's key points were...Last edited by rodsmith; 01-07-2025, 04:12 PM.Leave a comment:
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Hi Kris, that is so exciting for someone to develop a new engine option. Please keep us informed on your progress -
I need to determine the temperature of the airflow out of it. Maybe it is not operating as it should. -
Very good point John, if it doesn't come out with a reasonable amount of torque, I will do something else. -
That's exciting, hard to go wrong with either!Leave a comment:
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Thanks guys, that is what I was thinking, but wanted to verify.Leave a comment:
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Logging flight time
May seem like a strange question, but what is standard for logging flights. Takeoff to touchdown? I've heard tailwheel pilots say it's appropriate to... -
Flight 4-New Years Day: 1.4 hrs. Took off with 0 flaps, believe I prefer that if not doing short field work. Still gets in the air really short. I believe...Leave a comment:
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