rodsmith
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Last Activity: 02-20-2019, 12:11 AM
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Either is fine. The advantage to 3003 is cheaper shipping if you need long pieces. If using 3003 roll out the length you need and get it as straight... -
Thanks for the replies and photos. Jared that is good information on the front opening, I will make mine a little larger than the standard plastic ring....Leave a comment:
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Tail inspection panel
I would like to see what others have done for inspection panels at the tail, pictures would be great. At the front stab attach I am thinking make an aluminum... -
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You describe the process very well. Besides the cost of rehoning there is all the work involved in removing the cylinders. Plus re-installing and getting... -
I used NAS516-1A flush grease fittings on the underside of the trim tabs as well as the flap tube bearings. Welded a dime sized piece of .063 before drilling...Last edited by rodsmith; 02-13-2019, 11:13 AM.Leave a comment:
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I wasn't too concerned about cylinder break-in until attending MIke Busch's webinar Breaking Good last week. His take on it is keep idling and ground...Leave a comment:
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I got the number for the DAR I will most likely use. He wants a data plate on the engine with RPM limit and spark advance info. He said XIO-540D designation...Last edited by rodsmith; 02-12-2019, 02:05 PM.Leave a comment:
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Fuel System Details
Finally finished my fuel system from the wing roots to the firewall. Took way too much time and I have a pile of discarded tubing. I found this one of... -
I guess Bob no longer has a 4 place but you could see the Patrol, LSA and learn a lot from Bob.Leave a comment:
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I really think single rear seats make sense, whether you make 1 or 2.Leave a comment:
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When I recovered my Maule I never removed the gear or engine. I used polyfiber and it went fine. However I put on aluminum belly panels so didn't have...Last edited by rodsmith; 02-06-2019, 10:31 AM.Leave a comment:
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I did the same thing including the tube on the lower rudder hinge. -
I went back and read the antenna chapter in Aeroelectric Connection again. It said a ground plane disk of 5 1/2" diameter is sufficient for the transponder...Leave a comment:
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Great job Rob. Your interior looks very nice, what is the material?Leave a comment:
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Get some pictures to post! Wish I could make it.Leave a comment:
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I've decided to mount mine between the bottom stringers just aft of the bulkhead, thanks for the input. Will use some copper tape radials to enlarge the...Leave a comment:
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Transponder Antenna Location
I believe that several have located their transponder antenna between the gear legs. This makes sense in that it gives you a ground plane but I wonder...
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