rodsmith
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I originally planned on actuating my cowl flaps with cables or pushrods. Turned out the only place I could fit my oil cooler negated that possibility.... -
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You need a spring. The options are either a flat leaf spring or a solid round spring. The round spring may be a little lighter. First hard landing a straight...Leave a comment:
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I haven't heard of any unhappy customers of Bob's engines. At least one Bearhawk builder bought a "freshly overhauled" engine that turned out...Leave a comment:
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Going back to your original post, I think using a roller is fine. Just make sure you apply a top coat over the primer, all primers are porous and steel...Leave a comment:
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I originally intended on powder coating the frame. I had most of my control pieces, sticks, rudder pedals etc powder coated. The local outfit was expensive...Last edited by rodsmith; 12-05-2018, 03:20 PM.Leave a comment:
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Even if your used engine ends up having a good case and crank, it is amazing how fast other parts can add up. Mine had a bad governor gear and another...Leave a comment:
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Depending on your experience with them I may do the same thing just to get in the air quicker....Leave a comment:
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I drilled 1/8" holes to connect all the major tubing in the fuselage -
I can't answer your question, but I thought the advantage of linseed oil is that it will actually seal small holes. I used the polyfiber oil. Before doing...Leave a comment:
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"I used the automotive type corrugated tubing that is split down the side. The solid tubing seems like a nice, neat installation for wires that go...Leave a comment:
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I used black corrugated tubing from Vans, 3/4"and very light weight, rolled up for shipping....Leave a comment:
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I'm not familiar with Keller flaps. Harry Ribblett says his airfoils do not benefit from VGs. Would like to see someone with the "B" airfoil...Leave a comment:
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